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WBC vs IBF

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SeasonWBC Rules and Regulations (Constitution + Rules + Championship Rules)

CategoryCombat Sports

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IBF

Boxing (IBF)

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SeasonIBF Championship Rules effective 2006-09-01 with amendments through April 2025 (posted 2025-08-13); Female/USBA/IC Regional Rules amendments through 2025-10-15

CategoryCombat Sports

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10-Point Must System

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WBC

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...

IBF

All IBF championship bouts are scored using the 10-point must scoring system. Under this system, the winner of each round receives 10 points, and the loser receives 9 points or fewer.

Gloves

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WBC

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...

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Judges

Legal Blows

Pre-Fight Medical Requirements

Ring Attire

Ring Lighting

Scoring Criteria

Section 2: Equipment

Section 3: Playing Area

Section 5: Rules of Play

Section 6: Scoring

Section 8: Safety Considerations

Weight Divisions