New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 19 - DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Chapter VII - State Athletic Commission
Part 211 - Special Rules for Professional Boxing
Section 211.6 - Weighing in
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 12, March 20, 2024
(a) The times and places of all weighing in ceremonies shall be as determined by the Commission and all participants shall be weighed in on scales approved by the Commission and in the presence of their opponent and representatives of the Commission, unless otherwise directed or authorized by the Commission. In the event of a postponement of a contest or exhibition for more than 24 hours for any reason, a second weigh-in and additional physical examination may be required by the Commission on the day of or day prior to the date to which the contest or exhibition has been adjourned.
(b) The following Weight Classes, Weight Differences and Glove Weight guidelines shall be used for all professional boxing contests unless otherwise directed or authorized by the Commission prior to commencement of the official weigh-in:
|
Weight Class |
Weight Difference Allowance |
Glove Weight |
|
|
Junior Flyweight |
Up to and including 108 pounds. |
Not more than 3pounds. |
8 oz. |
|
Flyweight |
Over 108 to 112 pounds. |
Not more than 3pounds. |
8 oz. |
|
Junior Bantamweight |
Over 112 to 115 pounds. |
Not more than 3pounds. |
8 oz. |
|
Bantamweight |
Over 115 to 118 pounds. |
Not more than 3pounds. |
8 oz. |
|
Junior Featherweight |
Over 118 to 122 pounds. |
Not more than 4pounds. |
8 oz. |
|
Featherweight |
Over 122 to 126 pounds. |
Not more than 4pounds. |
8 oz. |
|
Junior Lightweight |
Over 126 to 130 pounds. |
Not more than 4pounds. |
8 oz. |
|
Lightweight |
Over 130 to 135 pounds. |
Not more than 5pounds. |
8 oz. |
|
Junior Welterweight |
Over 135 to 140 pounds. |
Not more than 5pounds. |
8 oz. |
|
Welterweight |
Over 140 to 147 pounds. |
Not more than 7pounds. |
8 oz. |
|
Junior Middleweight |
Over 147 to 154 pounds. |
Not more than 7pounds. |
10 oz. |
|
Middleweight |
Over 154 to 160 pounds. |
Not more than 7pounds. |
10 oz. |
|
Super Middleweight |
Over 160 to 168 pounds. |
Not more than 7pounds. |
10 oz. |
|
Light Heavyweight |
Over 168 to 175 pounds. |
Not more than 7pounds. |
10 oz. |
|
Cruiserweight |
Over 175 to 200 pounds. |
Not more than 12pounds. |
10 oz. |
|
Heavyweight |
Over 200 pounds. |
No limit. |
10 oz. |
(c) The Commission may, in its discretion, waive the weight difference allowance for a bout as provided in paragraph b above, so long as the official weight of both competitors is within the range allowed for the same weight class and both competitors consent to the waiver in writing.
(d) In nontitle bouts, boxers overweight under the terms of the contract may be suspended after the match for such period as the Commission may decide.
(e) Whenever a recognized holder of a championship engages in a championship contest in this State, he must be at the weight required by the class for which he holds the championship except when a champion of one class competes as a contender for the championship in another class.
