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

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...

All WBO championship bouts are scored using the 10-Point Must System: The winner of each round receives ten (10) points, and the loser receives nine (9) or fewer points.; In an even round where neither contestant has a clear advantage, the round shall be scored 10-10. However, such scores should ...

Appeals of bout decisions or results must be submitted in writing to the WBC Board of Directors within a specified period following the bout. The appeal must include the date, time, and location of...

Any party directly affected by a WBO championship decision may submit an appeal in writing to the WBO Championship Committee within thirty (30) days following the bout. The appeal must include the ...

If the bout goes the full scheduled distance, the decision is determined by the judges' scorecards: Unanimous Decision: All three judges score the bout in favor of the same contestant.; Split Decision: Two of three judges score the bout in favor of one contestant, while one judge scores it for th...

Unanimous Decision: All three judges score the bout in favor of the same contestant.; Split Decision: Two judges score the bout for one contestant, and one judge scores it for the other.; Majority Decision: Two judges score the bout for one contestant, and one judge scores it a draw.

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...

WBO championship contests require the use of new boxing gloves provided by the promoter. The gloves must meet the following specifications: Mini Flyweight through Welterweight (105-147 lbs): Eight (8) ounce gloves shall be used.; Super Welterweight through Heavyweight (154 lbs and above): Ten (10...

The successful contestant of a WBC championship must defend the title within the weight class within a period determined by the WBC (typically within nine months of winning or last defending the title). Failure to do so grants the WBC the right to declare the title vacant.

The WBO champion must defend the title against the number one (1) ranked contender within nine (9) months of winning or last defending the championship.; The champion may be permitted one voluntary defense before the mandatory obligation, provided that the voluntary defense is scheduled and compl...

Any contestant who has been knocked out or has received a technical knockout due to head blows shall be suspended for a minimum of thirty (30) days.; Any contestant who has been knocked out in successive bouts shall be suspended for a minimum of ninety (90) days.; Medical clearance from a license...

Any contestant who has been knocked out (KO) or has received a technical knockout (TKO) due to head blows shall be immediately examined by the ringside physician and transported to a hospital if indicated.; A contestant who has been knocked out shall be suspended for a minimum of thirty (30) days...

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 WBO requires comprehensive medical documentation and examinations 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; required more frequently for ...

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.

The referee shall stop the contest when: A contestant is unable to defend themselves intelligently and is absorbing excessive punishment.; A contestant is being so badly outclassed that continuing the bout would be dangerous to their health.; A contestant is injured and, in the referee's judgment...

At least one qualified ringside physician must be present at ringside throughout the entire event.; An ambulance with emergency medical technicians must be present at the venue throughout the contest.; Emergency evacuation procedures must be established, with a designated hospital identified for ...

At least one qualified ringside physician must be present at ringside throughout the entire event. For WBO championship contests, the WBO recommends two ringside physicians.; An ambulance with emergency medical technicians and appropriate emergency equipment must be present at the venue throughou...

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...

WBO championship contests require the use of new boxing gloves provided by the promoter. The gloves must meet the following specifications: Mini Flyweight through Welterweight (105-147 lbs): Eight (8) ounce gloves shall be used.; Super Welterweight through Heavyweight (154 lbs and above): Ten (10...

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...

WBO championship contests shall be held in a ring that meets the following requirements: The ring shall be no less than sixteen feet (16') and no more than twenty feet (20') square inside the ropes. The WBO recommends a ring size of eighteen feet (18') for championship contests.; The ring floor s...

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 WBO weigh-in protocol is designed to promote fighter safety and discourage dangerous weight-cutting practices: WBO world championship bouts are scheduled for twelve (12) rounds of three (3) minutes each, with a one (1) minute rest period between rounds.; Non-title bouts sanctioned by the WBO ...

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...

All WBO championship bouts are scored using the 10-Point Must System: The winner of each round receives ten (10) points, and the loser receives nine (9) or fewer points.; In an even round where neither contestant has a clear advantage, the round shall be scored 10-10. However, such scores should ...

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 WBO requires comprehensive medical documentation and examinations 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; required more frequently for ...

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)

The WBO recognizes seventeen (17) weight divisions for world championship competition: Mini Flyweight: up to 105 lbs (47.627 kg); Light Flyweight: up to 108 lbs (48.988 kg); Flyweight: up to 112 lbs (50.802 kg)