Boxing (WBA) vs Boxing (WBC) — Same Game, Different Rules

The 10-Point Must System is the standard scoring system for all WBA bouts. Under this system: The winner of each round receives 10 points; The loser of each round receives 9 points or fewer; An even round is scored 10-10 (though even rounds should be rare)

All WBC championship bouts are scored using the 10-point must system. The following principles apply: The winner of each round receives ten (10) points and the loser receives nine (9) points or less.; If the round is even, both contestants receive ten (10) points.; A round with a knockdown is sco...

When boxers clinch, the referee will call "break" and the boxers must step back before resuming action. Hitting on the break is a foul.

Intentional clinching or holding is not permitted. When a clinch occurs, the referee shall order the contestants to break cleanly and step back before resuming boxing.

Gloves used in WBA-sanctioned bouts must be approved by the WBA and the local athletic commission. Glove weight varies by weight class: Minimumweight through Welterweight (up to 147 lbs): 8-ounce gloves; Super Welterweight and above (154 lbs+): 10-ounce gloves

All contestants must wear gloves that meet WBC specifications: Junior Flyweight through Welterweight (up to 147 lbs): Eight (8) ounce gloves shall be worn.; Junior Middleweight through Heavyweight (above 147 lbs): Ten (10) ounce gloves shall be worn.; Gloves must be new, clean, and in good condit...

A legal blow is a punch landed with the padded knuckle area of the closed fist on the front or sides of the opponent's head or body above the beltline (an imaginary line from the top of the hip bones). Blows to the back of the head, the back of the body, below the belt, or to the kidneys are fouls.

All punches must be delivered with the padded knuckle part of the glove. Legal target areas include: The front and sides of the head above the eyebrows.; The front and sides of the torso above the belt line.

All boxers must undergo comprehensive medical examinations before being approved to compete. Required tests typically include: Complete physical examination by a licensed physician; Blood tests including CBC, hepatitis B and C screening, and HIV testing; Ophthalmologic (eye) examination, includin...

The WBC requires the following medical examinations and documentation before any championship contest: Complete physical examination by a licensed physician within thirty (30) days prior to the bout.; Current MRI or CT brain scan (within one year for active fighters).; Eye examination by a licens...

The referee must stop the bout if a boxer is unable to defend themselves intelligently, is taking excessive punishment, has sustained a cut that poses a danger to their health, or is otherwise unable to continue safely. The referee's primary obligation is the safety of both boxers.

The referee shall stop the contest when: A contestant is unable to defend themselves intelligently.; A contestant is being badly outclassed and taking excessive punishment.; A contestant is injured and, in the referee's opinion, cannot safely continue.

Gloves used in WBA-sanctioned bouts must be approved by the WBA and the local athletic commission. Glove weight varies by weight class: Minimumweight through Welterweight (up to 147 lbs): 8-ounce gloves; Super Welterweight and above (154 lbs+): 10-ounce gloves

All contestants must wear gloves that meet WBC specifications: Junior Flyweight through Welterweight (up to 147 lbs): Eight (8) ounce gloves shall be worn.; Junior Middleweight through Heavyweight (above 147 lbs): Ten (10) ounce gloves shall be worn.; Gloves must be new, clean, and in good condit...

WBA championship bouts must be conducted in a ring that meets the following specifications: Size: The ring must be no smaller than 16 feet square and no larger than 24 feet square, measured inside the ropes. WBA championship bouts require a ring of not less than 18 feet and not more than 22 feet ...

All WBC championship contests must be conducted in a regulation boxing ring that meets the following specifications: Ring Size: The ring shall be no less than sixteen feet (16') square and no more than twenty-four feet (24') square within the ropes. For WBC championship bouts, a minimum of eighte...

The referee is the sole arbiter of the bout and the only individual authorized to stop a contest.

The WBC sanctions championship contests in the following seventeen weight divisions: Strawweight: 105 lbs (47.627 kg); Junior Flyweight: 108 lbs (48.988 kg); Flyweight: 112 lbs (50.802 kg)

WBA championship bouts are scheduled for twelve (12) rounds. Non-championship bouts may be scheduled for four (4) to twelve (12) rounds as determined by the applicable commission and promoter.

A boxer shall be considered to be "down" when any part of their body, other than their feet, is on the canvas, or if they are hanging helplessly over the ropes as a result of a legal blow as ruled by the referee, who is the only person authorized ...

The 10-Point Must System is the standard scoring system for all WBA bouts. Under this system: The winner of each round receives 10 points; The loser of each round receives 9 points or fewer; An even round is scored 10-10 (though even rounds should be rare)

All WBC championship bouts are scored using the 10-point must system. The following principles apply: The winner of each round receives ten (10) points and the loser receives nine (9) points or less.; If the round is even, both contestants receive ten (10) points.; A round with a knockdown is sco...

The following actions constitute fouls in WBA-sanctioned bouts: Hitting below the belt; Hitting an opponent who is down or who is in the process of rising from the canvas; Holding and hitting simultaneously

The following actions constitute fouls and may result in point deductions or disqualification: Hitting below the belt line.; Hitting an opponent who is down or is rising from a knockdown.; Holding and hitting simultaneously.

All boxers must undergo comprehensive medical examinations before being approved to compete. Required tests typically include: Complete physical examination by a licensed physician; Blood tests including CBC, hepatitis B and C screening, and HIV testing; Ophthalmologic (eye) examination, includin...

The WBC requires the following medical examinations and documentation before any championship contest: Complete physical examination by a licensed physician within thirty (30) days prior to the bout.; Current MRI or CT brain scan (within one year for active fighters).; Eye examination by a licens...

The referee is the sole arbiter of the bout and the only individual authorized to stop a contest. The referee is responsible for: Enforcing the rules of boxing throughout the bout; Issuing instructions and warnings to boxers; Stopping the bout when a boxer is unable to continue safely (TKO)

The referee is the sole authority in the ring and has the following responsibilities: Enforce the rules of boxing and the WBC regulations throughout the contest.; Determine all matters arising during the contest, including knockdowns, fouls, injuries, and stoppages.; Stop the contest at any time ...

WBA championship bouts must be conducted in a ring that meets the following specifications: Size: The ring must be no smaller than 16 feet square and no larger than 24 feet square, measured inside the ropes. WBA championship bouts require a ring of not less than 18 feet and not more than 22 feet ...

All WBC championship contests must be conducted in a regulation boxing ring that meets the following specifications: Ring Size: The ring shall be no less than sixteen feet (16') square and no more than twenty-four feet (24') square within the ropes. For WBC championship bouts, a minimum of eighte...