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 ...

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 ...

Each contestant shall wear a foul-protector (groin cup) of an approved design, which must be fitted before entering the ring.; Boxing trunks shall be the primary garment, worn at an appropriate height and not extending below the knees.; Female contestants shall wear a chest protector in addition ...

The WBO has a unique "Champion in Recess" provision that allows a reigning champion to take a leave of absence from active competition due to legitimate medical reasons, injury, or other extraordinary circumstances.

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 may be scheduled for fewer rounds as determined by the local commission and agreed upon by both parties.; The bell ...

The champion (or the higher-ranked contestant) shall be assigned the red corner; the challenger (or lower-ranked contestant) shall be assigned the blue corner.; The two remaining neutral corners shall be equipped with padding and shall be clearly designated.; Each corner shall have a clean water ...

If a bout is stopped due to an accidental cut before the completion of four (4) rounds, the bout shall be declared a "No Decision" or a technical draw, and the championship status remains unchanged.; If a bout is stopped due to an accidental cut after the completion of four (4) rounds, the bout s...

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.

The WBO maintains a strict anti-doping policy and strongly endorses the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) clean boxing program: Mandatory pre-fight and post-fight drug testing is required for all WBO championship contests. The WBO prefers VADA-administered testing, which includes random ou...

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...