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WBO vs IBF

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WBO

Boxing (WBO)

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SeasonWBO Regulations of World Championship Contests (2021 edition, October update)

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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WBO

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 ...

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.

Fouls

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WBO

The following actions constitute fouls in WBO championship contests: Hitting below the belt line, striking the kidneys, or hitting the back of the head or neck (rabbit punches).; Hitting an opponent who is down or who is in the process of rising from a knockdown.; Holding and hitting simultaneous...

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Gloves

Hand Wraps

Low Blow Recovery

Pre-Fight Medical Requirements

Ring Specifications

Section 2: Equipment

Section 3: Playing Area

Section 4: Players & Officials

Section 5: Rules of Play

Section 6: Scoring

Section 7: Violations & Penalties

Section 8: Safety Considerations

Weigh-In Procedures

Weight Divisions