IBA Technical and Competition Rules - 20.09.21 - Updated

IBA
TECHNICAL & COMPETITION

RULES
Effective as of September 20, 2021
IBA reserves the right to amend these rules as required.
IBA Technical and Competition Rules - 1

Table of Contents
COMPLIANCE WITH THE RULES ................................................................................................................................................... 4
DEFINITIONS ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
RULES FOR COMPETITION MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................................................ 9
RULE 1. AOB COMPETITION GUIDELINES........................................................................................................................... 9
RULE 2. CLASSIFICATION ..................................................................................................................................................... 11
RULE 3. DURATION AND NUMBER OF ROUNDS .............................................................................................................. 13
RULE 4. MEMBERSHIP AND ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY ....................................................................................................... 13
RULE 5. COMPETITION REGISTRATION ............................................................................................................................. 21
RULE 6. SPORT ENTRIES CHECK ......................................................................................................................................... 23
RULE 7. OFFICIAL DRAW ....................................................................................................................................................... 24
RULE 8. SEEDING PROCEDURE ............................................................................................................................................ 25
RULE 9. DRAW COMMISSIONER PROTOCOL .................................................................................................................... 27
RULE 10. ATHLETE MEDICAL EXAMINATION ................................................................................................................... 30
RULE 11. DAILY WEIGH-IN...................................................................................................................................................... 31
RULE 12. FIELD OF PLAY (FOP) .............................................................................................................................................. 33
RULE 13. IBA ANTI-DOPING AND MEDICAL RULES .......................................................................................................... 35
RULE 14. TEAM OFFICIALS ..................................................................................................................................................... 36
RULE 15. IBA WORLD RANKING ............................................................................................................................................ 39
RULE 16. RESULT PROTOCOL ................................................................................................................................................. 41
RULE 17. IBA DATABASE ......................................................................................................................................................... 42
RULES FOR SCORING ..................................................................................................................................................................... 43
RULE 18. IBA SCORING SYSTEM ............................................................................................................................................ 43
RULE 19. DECISIONS ................................................................................................................................................................. 45
RULE 20. BOUT REVIEW .......................................................................................................................................................... 49
RULE 21. FOULS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 53
RULE 22. LOW BLOW ................................................................................................................................................................ 55
RULE 23. CAUTION, WARNING, DISQUALIFICATION ....................................................................................................... 56
RULE 24. KNOCKDOWN ........................................................................................................................................................... 56
RULES FOR COMPETITION OFFICIALS....................................................................................................................................... 59
RULE 25. APPOINTMENT PROCEDURE ................................................................................................................................. 59
RULE 26. TECHNICAL DELEGATE ......................................................................................................................................... 61
RULE 27. INTERNATIONAL TECHNICAL OFFICIALS (ITOS) ............................................................................................ 62
RULE 28. DEPUTY TECHNICAL DELEGATE ......................................................................................................................... 61
RULE 29. REFEREE AND JUDGE EVALUATOR .................................................................................................................... 61
RULE 30. RINGSIDE DOCTORS................................................................................................................................................ 62
RULE 31. IBA CUT TECHNICIAN ............................................................................................................................................. 63
RULE 32. EQUIPMENT MANAGER .......................................................................................................................................... 64
RULE 33. REFEREE AND JUDGE COORDINATOR ............................................................................................................... 65
RULE 34. DRAW COMMISSIONER .......................................................................................................................................... 65
RULE 35. OBSERVER ................................................................................................................................................................. 65
RULE 36. NATIONAL TECHNICAL OFFICIALS .................................................................................................................... 66
RULE 37. TIMEKEEPER AND GONG OPERATOR ................................................................................................................. 66

RULE 38. ANNOUNCER ............................................................................................................................................................. 67
RULE 39. REFEREES AND JUDGES ......................................................................................................................................... 67
RULE 40. LOC COMPETITION MANAGER ............................................................................................................................. 71
RULES FOR COMPETITION EQUIPMENT AND UNIFORMS ..................................................................................................... 72
RULE 41. COMPETITION EQUIPMENT ................................................................................................................................... 72
RULE 42. RING ............................................................................................................................................................................ 72
RULE 43. RINGSIDE ACCESSORIES........................................................................................................................................ 75
RULE 44. GLOVES ...................................................................................................................................................................... 75
RULE 45. HEADGUARD............................................................................................................................................................. 77
RULE 46. BANDAGES, PROFESSIONAL HANDWRAPS AND BANDAX HANDWRAPS................................................. 78
RULE 47. BOXING SENSORS .................................................................................................................................................... 79
RULE 48. ATHLETE COMPETITION UNIFORM AND EQUIPMENT ................................................................................... 79
RULE 49. OFFICIALS’ COMPETITION UNIFORM ................................................................................................................. 83
APPENDICES ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 84
APPENDIX 1: CHANGE OF SPORT NATIONALITY PROCEDURE ...................................................................................... 85
APPENDIX 4: IBA CODE OF CONDUCT ................................................................................................................................. 91
APPENDIX 6: ANTI-DOPING CONSENT FORM .................................................................................................................... 95
APPENDIX 8: CHANGE OF SPORT APPLICATION FORM .................................................................................................. 98
APPENDIX 14: UNIFORM DIAGRAMME................................................................................................................................ 105
APPENDIX 1: CHANGE OF SPORT NATIONALITY PROCEDURE ................................................... 85
APPENDIX 2: CHANGE OF SPORT NATIONALITY APPLICATION FORM ....................................... 86
APPENDIX 3: SEEDING DIAGRAMMES........................................................................................ 87
APPENDIX 4: IBA CODE OF CONDUCT...................................................................................... 91
APPENDIX 5: MEDICAL CERTIFICATE TEMPLATE ........................................................................ 92
APPENDIX 6: ANTI-DOPING CONSENT FORM ............................................................................ 95
APPENDIX 7: DECLARATION OF NON-PREGNANCY ................................................................... 96
APPENDIX 8: CHANGE OF SPORT APPLICATION FORM.............................................................. 98
APPENDIX 9: GRADUATED RETURN TO BOXING PROGRAMME ................................................ 99
APPENDIX 10: BOUT REVIEW REQUEST FORM ........................................................................ 100
APPENDIX 11: COMPETITION VENUE REQUIREMENTS ........................................................... 102
APPENDIX 12: GLOVE SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................... 103
APPENDIX 13: HEADGUARD SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................... 104
APPENDIX 14: UNIFORM DIAGRAMME ................................................................................... 105

COMPLIANCE WITH THE RULES
These IBA Technical and Competition Rules apply to all IBA’s AOB
Competitions and are the only IBA Technical and Competition Rules worldwide
that IBA National Federations and members of the IBA boxing community must
follow and respect in all of their boxing Competitions in accordance to the
Competition level. No National Federation may develop its own Technical and
Competition Rules that are contradictory to these rules. However National
Federations, for National Competitions, may alter these rules to reflect National
laws or regulations, as long as, the alteration does not diminish the rules,
especially with regards to medical and safety requirements.

DEFINITIONS
“IBA” means the International Boxing Association;

“IBA Anti-Doping Rules” means the rules published by IBA in relation to the anti-doping
standards required to be observed prior, during, and after AOB Competitions;
“IBA Certification Course” means the certification programme and examination that allows
a member of a National Federation to be recognised as an IBA star-level coach, Referee and
Judge, International Technical Official, or a Technical Delegate (formerly known as
Supervisor);
“IBA Cut Technician” means the person who is appointed by IBA as ITO to oversee the
work of and advise the Teams’ Cut Technicians;
“IBA Database” means the IBA’s online system for storing profiles and results, maintaining
registration for Competitions and IBA Certification Courses, and any other additional functions
as required by IBA;
“IBA HQ (IBA HQ)” means the head office of IBA;
“IBA Official Equipment Licensee” means the contracted licensee of IBA who is
approved to produce the equipment for use in all AOB Competitions;
“IBA Rules” means the IBA Technical and Competition Rules, IBA Code of Ethics, IBA
Disciplinary Code, IBA Regulations, IBA Anti-Doping Rules, IBA Medical Rules and any other
rules that are developed by IBA to govern AOB Competitions and its participants;
“IBA Scoring System” means the IBA-approved electronic system that conducts the official
draw, the electronic draw of Referees and Judges, records decisions of all Judges, and
produces official scoring documents of the Bouts;
“IBA Technical and Competition Rules” means the sport-specific and Competition-related
rules that govern all AOB Competitions.
“AOB” means IBA Open Boxing;
“AOB Competition” means any boxing Competitions regulated by IBA Rules;
“Bout” means the boxing contest between two Boxers;
“Bout Review” means the process during which the result of the Bout is being re-assessed.
“Boxer” means any athlete registered by an IBA National Federation;
“Closed Competition” means a Competition which Boxers can attend only after qualifying in
a qualifying Competition;
“Competition” means a series of Bouts;
“Competition Official” means any person appointed or certified to act as a Technical
Delegate, an International Technical Official, a Referee and Judge, or any appointed position
in IBA Competitions;
“Competition Venue” means the area where Competition takes place;
“Confederation” means an IBA’s continental office;

“Continental Multi-Sport Games” means the multi-sport event of the respective continent;
“Daily Weigh-In” means the daily process of checking registered Boxers with document
check, medical check and weigh-in before the Boxers’ Bouts of the day;
“Deputy Technical Delegate” means the person who manages all issues related to each
Bout;
“Disciplinary Code” means IBA’s code that governs disciplinary matters applicable to IBA,
each Confederation, each National Federation and its member, and any Competition Official
or Team Delegation member;
“Elite” pertains to any Boxer 19 years of age or older competing at a national, international
or professional level.
“Field of Play (FOP)” means the Competition area which extends from all 4 sides of the ring
and which only Competition Officials, Boxers, and Seconds can enter;
“Gloves” means the equipment that is worn on the hands to protect them during a Bout;
“Headguards” means the equipment that is worn on the head to protect it during a Bout;
“Host National Federation” means the National Federation of the country in which the
Competition is staged, and which is responsible for organising the Competition and all
additional events necessary for the Competition to take place (ex. Official Draw, etc.);
“Individual Physical Contact Sport” means any of the following sports in any of their forms:
Aikido, Cage Fighting, Judo, Ju-jitsu, Karate, Kendo, Kickboxing, K-1, Kung Fu, Muay Thai,
MMA, Sambo, Savate, Sumo, Taekwondo, Wrestling, Wushu and such other sports as may
be deemed by IBA to be an individual physical contact sport;
“International Technical Official (ITO)” Means a Competition official who has passed an IBA
Certification Course and can be appointed to work at AOB Competitions. In Multi-sport Games,
such as, but not limited to, Olympic Games, “ITO” also refers to a Referee and Judge.
“Judge” means the person who allocates points during a Bout according to IBA Technical and
Competition Rules based on Boxers’ performance;
“Local Organising Committee (LOC)” means a body, whether emanating from the Host
National Federation or otherwise (with or without legal personality), responsible for the
preparation and staging of the Competition and all additional events necessary for the
Competition to take place (ex. Official Draw, etc.);
“Medical Bout Report” means the form that is filled out by the Ringside Doctor after the Bout
to report any medical-related activities that took place during the Bout;
“IBA Medical Rules” means the rules published by IBA in relation to the medical
standards required to be observed prior, during, and after AOB Competitions;
“National Federation” means an IBA Member Federation who is recognised by IBA as legal
entity who governs the sport of boxing in the IBA Member Federation’s country;
“National Competition” means a Competition organised and sanctioned by a National
Federation;
“Official Draw” means the procedure for drawing the Boxers to decide the Bout schedules in
each Weight Category for the entire Competition;

“Open Competition” means a Competition which Boxers can attend without having to attend
a qualifying Competition;
“Referee and Judge Draw (R&J Draw)” means the procedure for drawing the Referees and
Judges for every Bout;
“Referee” means the person who ensures that the Boxers follow the IBA Rules during their
Bouts in the ring;
“Referee and Judge (R&J)” means a person who works as a Referee and Judge during
Competitions;
“Results Management Authority” means the organisation that is responsible, in accordance
with WADA Code, for the management of the results of anti-doping testing (or other evidence
of a potential anti-doping rule violation) and hearings.
“Sample Collection Authority” means the organisation that is responsible for the collection
of anti-doping samples in compliance with the requirements of the International Standard for
Testing and Investigations.
“Seconds” means the Team Delegation members who can work in their Boxer’s corner of
the ring;
“Seeding” means the system to ensure that the Competition may have a better-balanced level
of difficulty by keeping the best Boxers from facing off in the preliminaries of the Competition;
“Sport Entries Check” means the process before the Official Draw to check and validate the
Team Delegation registration and all related documents and equipment;
“Sport Nationality” means the nationality under which a Boxer chooses to compete in AOB
Competitions;
“Technical Delegate” means the person who is responsible for ensuring that the AOB
Competition follows the IBA Rules.
“Technical Meeting” means a meeting between the Technical Delegate and the Team
Officials, where the Technical Delegate presents Competition details and other relevant
content;
“Team Delegation” means the members of an IBA National Federation who are registered for
and who attend the Competition and include Boxers, Coaches, a Doctor, a Cut Technician, a
Physiotherapist a Team Manager, and any other staff recognised by IBA;
“Team Officials” means the members of the Team Delegation, except the Boxers;
“Testing Authority” The organisation that has authorised a particular Sample collection,
whether (1) an Anti-Doping Organisation (such as, the International Olympic Committee or
other Major Event Organisation, WADA, an International Federation, or a National Anti-Doping
Organisation); or (2) another organisation conducting anti-doping testing pursuant to the
authority of and in accordance with the rules of the Anti-Doping Organisation (such as, a
National Federation that is a member of an International Federation);
“Training Venue” means a designated area where Boxers and their Team Officials can train
throughout the Competition;

“Warm-up Area” means the designated area where Boxers and their Team Officials can
prepare for the Bout prior to the Bout.
Throughout this document, metric units of length – centimetres (cm) and metres (m) – are
used.

RULES FOR COMPETITION MANAGEMENT
RULE 1. AOB COMPETITION GUIDELINES
1.1. AOB Competitions can be owned by IBA, sanctioned by IBA, or affiliated with IBA.
1.1.1. An IBA-owned Competition is overseen by IBA HQ.
1.1.2. An IBA-sanctioned Competition is overseen by the governing body of the
Competition and IBA HQ provides counsel in the planning and operational
stages.
1.1.3. An IBA-affiliated Competition follows IBA Rules but does not involve IBA HQ.
1.2. Results of IBA-owned and IBA-sanctioned Elite Men’s and Women’s Competitions are
used for the computation of the IBA World Ranking.
1.3. The following table describes all AOB Competitions:
Governing Body Competitions Classification
− Olympic Games
IOC World IBA-sanctioned
− Youth Olympic Games
− Elite World Boxing
Championships (men and women)
− Youth World Boxing
IBA World IBA-owned
− AOB Olympic Qualifying Events
(men and women)
− Elite Continental Championships
(men and women)
− Youth Continental
IBA − Youth / Elite Continental
Confederations Continental IBA-sanctioned
Championships that act as a qualifier
for IBA-owned events (men and
women)
− Youth Olympic Qualifying Events
(men and women)
− Continental Multi-sport Events
(European Games, Asian Games,
Organisers of the Pan American Games, Pacific
Multi-sport Events Continental IBA-sanctioned
Games, All-Africa Games)
− Non-Continental Multi-sport
Events (Commonwealth Games)

− Under 22 Continental
IBA − Junior Continental
Continental IBA-affiliated
Confederations Championships (boys and girls)
− Under 14 Continental
Championships (boys and girls)
IBA National − National Championships (Elite
and Youth men and women) National IBA-affiliated
Federations
1.4. Organisational Rules
National Continental World

A National A Continental Competition can A World
Competition involve any of the IBA National Competition can
involves the Federations of the same continent involve any IBA
National Elite and and has to include a minimum of National
Youth Boxers. three different National Federations. Federation.
Participants
In the case of Non-Continental
Multi-sport Events, these
Competitions can involve any of the
IBA National Federations in the
world.
Appointed by: Appointed by: Appointed by:
National Confederation for Continental IBA for both IBA

Technical Federation for its Championships events and Multi-
Delegate National sport
Appointment Competitions IBA for Multi-sport events and events
Youth / Elite Continental
Championships qualifying for World
events
Appointed by: Appointed by: Appointed by:
National Confederation for Continental IBA for both IBA

Federation for its Championships events and Multi-
ITOs
National sport
appointments
Competitions IBA for Multi-sport events and events
Youth / Elite Continental
events
National Appointed by: Appointed by:
Federation
R&Js defines if R&Js Confederation for Continental IBA for both IBA
Appointments have to be Championships events and Multi-
appointed or if sport
events

each team brings IBA for Multi-sport events and
its own R&J. Youth / Elite Continental
events
U-22, U-14, Junior: IBA Certified

1-Star R&Js
Youth: IBA Certified 2-Star R&Js
Elite and any qualifying event for
World event: IBA Certified 3-Star
R&Js
Minimum National IBA Certified 3-
R&Js Level certification European Games, Asian Games, Star R&Js
Pan American Games,
Commonwealth Games: IBA
Certified 3-Star R&Js
Pacific Games, All-Africa Games:

IBA Certified 2-Star R&Js
National Confederation is responsible for IBA is
Federation is following-up on preparations and responsible for
responsible for coordinating with the LOC for World
Coordination
overseeing the Continental Championships Championships
and follow-up
preparations of its and IOC for
of the
Competition. IBA for Multi-sport events and Olympic and
preparation
Youth / Elite Continental Youth Olympic
Championships qualifying for World Games.
events
Confederation is responsible for
Reporting reporting the main facts and results
of the Competition to IBA.
RULE 2. CLASSIFICATION
2.1. Age Classification
2.1.1. The age of a Boxer is determined using his/her year of birth.

2.1.2. Men and Women Boxers between the ages of 19 to 40 are categorised as Elite
Boxers.
2.1.3. Men and Women Boxers between the ages of 17 to 18 are categorised as
Youth Boxers.
2.1.4. Boys and Girls Boxers between the ages of 15 to 16 are categorised as Junior
Boxers.

2.1.5. In all Competitions related to Junior and school-age boys and girls, as well as,
in all other younger age categories, the age range of the participating Boxers
must not be more than 2 years.
2.2. Weight Classification
ELITE AND YOUTH MEN BOXERS

IBA OLYMPIC
over
# Weight Category to Kg # Weight Category over Kg to Kg
Kg
1 Minimumweight 46 48 1 Flyweight 48 52
2 Flyweight 48 51 2 Featherweight 52 57
3 Bantamweight 51 54 3 Lightweight 57 63
4 Featherweight 54 57 4 Welterweight 63 69
5 Lightweight 57 60 5 Middleweight 69 75
6 Light Welterweight 60 63.5 6 Light Heavyweight 75 81
7 Welterweight 63.5 67 7 Heavyweight 81 91
8 Light Middleweight 67 71 8 Super Heavyweight 91 -
9 Middleweight 71 75
10 Light Heavyweight 75 80
11 Cruiserweight 80 86
12 Heavyweight 86 92
13 Super Heavyweight 92 -
ELITE AND YOUTH WOMEN BOXERS

IBA OLYMPIC
# Weight Category over Kg to Kg # Weight Category Over Kg to Kg
1 Minimumweight 45 48 1 Flyweight 48 51
2 Light Flyweight 48 50 2 Featherweight 54 57
3 Flyweight 50 52 3 Lightweight 57 60
4 Bantamweight 52 54 4 Welterweight 64 69
5 Featherweight 54 57 5 Middleweight 69 75
6 Lightweight 57 60
7 Light Welterweight 60 63
8 Welterweight 63 66
9 Light Middleweight 66 70
10 Middleweight 70 75
11 Light Heavyweight 75 81
12 Heavyweight 81 -

Junior Boys and Girls Boxers
# Weight Category over Kg to Kg
1 Pin 44 46
2 Light Fly 46 48
3 Fly 48 50
4 Light Bantam 50 52
5 Bantam 52 54
6 Feather 54 57
7 Light 57 60
8 Light Welter 60 63
9 Welter 63 66
10 Light Middle 66 70
11 Middle 70 75
12 Light Heavy 75 80
13 Heavy 80 -
RULE 3. DURATION AND NUMBER OF ROUNDS
3.1. In all AOB Elite and Youth Men’s and Women’s Competitions, the Bouts must consist
of three (3) rounds of three (3) minutes each.
3.2. In all AOB Junior Boys’ and Girls’ Competitions, the Bouts must consist of three (3)
rounds of two (2) minutes each.
3.3. For all above listed Competitions, the rest time between rounds is one (1) minute.
RULE 4. MEMBERSHIP AND ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY

4.1. Membership
4.1.1. All Boxers, Team Officials, ITOs, R&Js, IBA National Federation staff and
management must be members of or licensed and/or authorised by their
National Federation, Confederation and IBA to participate in AOB
Competitions, unless IBA otherwise consents.
4.2. Athlete Eligibility
4.2.1. IBA has the right to make a final decision regarding a Boxer’s eligibility.
4.2.2. Each National Federation is responsible for ensuring that its Boxers meet all
the requirements of Rule 4 of these rules.
4.2.3. Sport Nationality Eligibility
.2.3.1. Boxers must be of the same nationality as the National Federation
which has registered them.

4.2.3.2. A Boxer who is a national of two or more countries at the same time
may represent either one of them, as the Boxer may elect.
However, after having represented one country in an IBA-owned or
IBA-sanctioned Competition, a Boxer may not represent another
country unless he/she meets the conditions laid out in Rule 4 of
these rules.
4.2.3.3. A Boxer elects his nationality when he becomes an Elite Boxer.
4.2.3.4. If a complaint on the eligibility of a Boxer is received during any
AOB Competition, the Technical Delegate must immediately report
the case to the IBA HQ. If an ineligibility case is proved, the
Technical Delegate must immediately disqualify the Boxer and
inform the Boxer’s National Federation.
4.2.3.4.1. Under no circumstance will there be a redraw, if an
ineligibility case is proved after the Official Draw.
4.2.3.4.2. If an ineligibility case is proved after the competition
begins, and the ineligible Boxer competes (and wins),
only the last defeated boxer can re-enter the competition.
4.2.3.5. For all disputes on eligibility taking place prior to or after an AOB
Competition, the final decision on determining the nationality lies
with the IBA Executive Committee. If it is believed that nationality
rules have been violated, the matter is submitted to the IBA
Disciplinary Commission for review and sanctions may be imposed
on the Boxer and/or his/her National Federation.
4.2.3.6. Sport Nationality shall be confirmed by the Boxer’s passport issued
by the represented country. When the nationality is questioned, IBA
has the right to request the following documents:
4.2.3.6.1. Birth Certificate;
4.2.3.6.2. Citizenship Identity Papers;
4.2.3.6.3. Nationality Identity Document;
4.2.3.6.4. Confirmation Letter from the NOC.
4.2.3.7. Change of Sport Nationality
4.2.3.7.1. Change of Sport Nationality applies to a Boxer who has
more than one nationality or acquired a new nationality,
and who would like to change his/her Sport Nationality.
4.2.3.7.2. Change of Sport Nationality rules follow the Olympic
Charter, Bye-law to Rule 41.

4.2.3.7.3. A Boxer who has represented one country in any IBA-
owned or IBA-sanctioned Competition and who wishes to
represent another country of which he/she holds the
nationality may represent his new country provided that
at least three (3) years have passed since the Boxer last
represented his former country in an IBA-owned or IBA-
sanctioned competition.
4.2.3.7.4. A Boxer who has represented one country in any IBA-
owned or IBA-sanctioned Competition and who wishes to
represent another country nationality of which he/she
acquired through naturalisation may represent his/her
new country provided that at least three (3) years have
passed since the Boxer last represented his/her former
country.
4.2.3.7.5. In case that the two National Federations concerned
agree, they may request IBA Executive Committee
Board to shorten the period.
4.2.3.7.6. A Boxer can only change the federation of origin once
and may not change to a third federation.
4.2.3.7.7. To start the procedure to change the Sport Nationality of
a Boxer, IBA HQ needs to receive the documents
mentioned in Appendix 1 of these rules.
4.2.3.7.8. Refugee status
4.2.3.7.8.1. Boxers who are recognised as refugees or
beneficiaries of international protection
according to the United Nation High
Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
agency and who have high Competition
results may be entered in IBA-owned and IBA-
sanctioned Competitions, except Mutli- sport
Events, under the IBA flag based on prior
approval from the IBA Executive Committee.
4.2.3.7.8.2. In all other Competitions, such as but not
limited to Multi-sport Events and National
Competitions, eligibility criteria is be defined
by the bodies owning the respective event.

4.2.4. Eligibility on Sport-related Issues
4.2.4.1. Participation in Individual Physical Contact Sport other than Boxing
4.2.4.1.1. An athlete who has competed at an amateur or
professional level in any Individual Physical Contact
Sport other than Boxing is eligible to compete in an AOB
or National Competition, at an appropriate level, under
the following conditions:
4.2.4.1.1.1. National Federation of the athlete shall
complete the Application Form in Appendix 8
of these rules and an IBA Medical Certificate in
Appendix 5 of these rules and submit both
documents to IBA HQ for acceptance and
registration.
4.2.4.1.1.2. The registration will be reviewed and
potentially approved by IBA in consultation
with the IBA Technical & Competition Rules
Commission.
4.2.4.1.1.3. The athlete shall be eligible to participate
once the National Federation receives a
written confirmation of approval from IBA.
4.2.4.1.1.3.1. Any athlete registered as a
Boxer by a National Federation
under Rule 4.2.4.1.1. above
shall not participate in any other
Individual Physical Contact
Sport once approved by IBA.
4.2.5. Eligibility on Medical-related Issues
4.2.5.1. All allowed disabilities and prohibited conditions are outlined in the
IBA Medical Rules.
4.2.5.2. Boxers are not allowed to enter any AOB Competition with the
following conditions:
4.2.5.2.1. Boxers wearing a dressing on a cut, wound abrasion,
laceration or blood swelling (on the scalp or face
including the nose and ears).
4.2.5.2.1.1. If a Boxer has an abrasion or a laceration,
no dressing other than non-petroleum skin-
protective jelly, Collodion, Thrombin Solution,

Micro Fibrilar Collagen, Gelfoam, Surgicel,
and Adrenaline 1/1000 or Steri-Strip may be
used.
4.2.5.2.1.2. The decision is made by the doctor during the
medical examination at the Daily Weigh- in.
4.2.5.2.2. A Boxer must be clean-shaved before all Medical
Examinations and each Bout.
4.2.5.2.2.1. Beards and moustaches are not allowed.
4.2.5.2.3. No body piercing and no body accessories are permitted
to be worn during a Bout.
4.2.5.2.4. Implanted electrical devices are allowed if approved by
the surgeon/physician who implanted the device.
4.2.5.2.4.1. A copy of the original consent from the
surgeon/physician who implanted the device
should be presented at the Sport Entries
Check.
4.2.5.2.5. A Boxer is only allowed to wear soft contact lenses. All
other contact lenses are prohibited.
4.2.5.2.5.1. If the concerned Boxer loses contact
lenses, the following rules apply:
4.2.5.2.5.1.1. The Boxer accepts to continue
to box and the Bout continues;
4.2.5.2.5.1.2. The Boxer does not accept to
continue to box without contact
lenses, the Referee terminates
the Bout, and the opponent is
declared the winner by ABD.
4.2.5.2.6. Boxer’s laser eye surgery is accepted if accompanied by
a letter from the practitioner who carried out the surgery
attesting that it is safe to box.
practitioner should be presented at the Sport
Entries Check.
4.2.5.2.7. A Boxer with epilepsy regardless of whether the Boxer
is on or off medication can compete if he/she provides a
letter from his/her neurologist attesting that it is safe to
box.

neurologist should be presented at the Sport Entries
Check.
4.2.5.2.8. A Boxer wearing braces, including braces on both upper
and lower sets of teeth, can box if he/she is wearing a
fitted gumshield and can provide a letter from his or her
orthodontist attesting that it is safe to box.
4.2.5.2.8.1. For Boxers with braces on both upper and
lower sets of teeth wearing a gumshield for the
upper set of teeth is sufficient.
orthodontist should be presented at the Sport
Entries Check.
4.2.5.2.9. A Boxer must possess a thumb, an index finger, and
either a ring or a middle finger, on each hand to be
allowed to compete.
4.2.5.2.10 Boxers are allowed to use Kinesiology taping; but it can
only be applied from waist down, and to the back of the
body.
4.2.5.3. Medical Certification following Probation Periods
4.2.5.3.1. Before resuming boxing after any period of rest as
prescribed in Rule 4.2.5.5. of these rules, a Boxer must
be certified as “fit to box” by a doctor to be able to take
part in AOB Competitions.
4.2.5.4. Knockout (KO) and Referee Stops Contest (RSC)
4.2.5.4.1. When the result of the Bout is KO or RSC, the Ringside
Doctor must fill out and sign a Medical Bout Report.
4.2.5.4.1.1. The Ringside Doctor delivers the Medical
Bout Report to the Technical Delegate with a
recommendation on how many rest days are
prescribed and/or the protective sanitary
measures to be taken.
4.2.5.4.1.2. The Ringside Doctor must send a copy of the
report to the IBA HQ and the IBA HQ uploads
the document in the IBA Database and sends
it to the National Federation concerned.
4.2.5.5. Protective Sanitary Measures and Suspension Periods
4.2.5.5.1. A suspension period is a period of time in which a Boxer
is not allowed to train, spar or box in competition.

Suspension Periods are enforced to protect the Boxer´s
own health.
4.2.5.5.2. All Boxers who have received a suspension period must
be examined by a doctor before returning to boxing and
must have completed an accepted internationally
recognised return to play protocol.
4.2.5.5.3. The IBA Medical Commission has created a
programme aligned with the international return to play
protocol, called Graduated Return to Boxing
Programme “GRTP” (Appendix 9 of these rules) with
detailed steps and timeline that must be followed after a
suspension period.
4.2.5.5.4. Single Occurrence of KO or RSC (with or without a loss
of consciousness)
4.2.5.5.4.1. If a Boxer suffers a KO as a result of a blow(s)
to the head (KO-H) or has a diagnosis of
concussion, the Boxer is suspended for 30
days following this period, the Boxer must
follow approved GRTP protocols.
4.2.5.5.4.2. If the result of a Bout is RSC because the
Boxer has received heavy blows to the head
(RSC-H) and the Ringside Doctor makes a
diagnosis of concussion, the Boxer is
suspended for 30 days, following this period
they must follow approved GRTP protocols.
4.2.5.5.4.3. If the result of the Bout is RSC because the
(RSC-H) and the Boxer is not diagnosed with
concussion, then the Boxer does not require
a suspension period, although the Ringside
Doctor may give a suspension if they feel it is
appropriate.
4.2.5.5.5. Double Occurrence of KO or RSC
4.2.5.5.5.1. - If during a period of three months a Boxer
twice loses a Bout due to KO or RSC due to a

head blow (KO-H or RSC-H) (with or without
loss of consciousness) or has a diagnosis of
concussion, then the Boxer may not take part
in Boxing or sparring for a minimum period of
30 days after the second occurrence. The
Boxer must follow approved GRTP protocols.
4.2.5.5.5.2. If the result of a Bout is RSC because the
(RSC-H) and the Boxer is not diagnosed with
concussion, then the Boxer does not require
a suspension period, although the Ringside
Doctor may give a suspension if they feel it is
appropriate.
4.2.5.5.6. Triple Occurrence of Knockout or RSC
4.2.5.5.6.1. If during a period of 12 months the Boxer
suffers three KOs (with or without loss of
consciousness) or three RSCs due to the
Boxer having received heavy blows to the
head (KO-H or RSC-H) and the Boxer is
diagnosed with concussion, then the Boxer
may not take part in Boxing or sparring for a
period of one year after the third occurrence.
4.2.5.5.6.2. Any combination of KO or RSC (due to
head injuries) that equals three under these
circumstances qualifies for a one-year
suspension. The Boxer must follow approved
GRTP protocols.
4.2.5.5.6.3. Any Boxer who has a medical restriction
must not train or spar during the suspension
period.
4.2.5.5.7. All protective measures must also apply if a KO and/or
concussion occur during training or anywhere else. The
Coach is responsible for reporting to the National
Federation.
4.2.5.5.8. If one Boxer is knocked out as a result of a head blow
after “break” or “stop” and is counted up to “ten” (10), the

win by disqualification does not permit this Boxer to
continue boxing in the Competition.
4.2.5.5.9. Boxers returning from protective sanitary measures
must receive written clearance from their national
medical commission and inform the IBA HQ before
returning to box. IBA HQ then upload the document to
the Boxers’ profiles in the IBA Database.
4.2.5.5.9.1. If the National Federation does not have
any national medical commission, a
neurologist or sports medicine specialist must
provide the clearance.
4.2.5.5.10. In the case of body blows, the rest period or the
protective sanitary measures are at the discretion of the
Ringside Doctor, following the Post-Bout Medical
Examination.
RULE 5. COMPETITION REGISTRATION
5.1. Boxers must comply with Rule 2 and 4 of these rules (Classification, Membership and
Eligibility) to register for an AOB Competition.
5.2. In AOB Competitions, only one Boxer per Weight Category per country is allowed to
compete.
5.3. When registering for any AOB Competition, all Boxers and Team Officials must provide
a clear and legible copy of their current passport, a national identification document or
a refugee identification document.
5.4. In all AOB Competitions, except for National Competitions, Boxers and Team Officials’
registration is done in two mandatory phases:
5.4.1. Registration in the IBA Database
5.4.1.1. This does not apply to Multi-sport Games
5.4.2. Validation of the registration at the Sport Entries Check.
5.5. IBA Database
5.5.1. Boxers and Team Officials can be registered in the IBA Database only by
their respective National Federations.
5.5.2. Each IBA Database profile has to have the following documents:
5.5.2.1. A clear and legible copy of the current passport, a national
identification document or a refugee identification document.;

5.5.2.2. Signed Anti-doping Consent Form (Appendix 6 of these rules) for
Boxers only;
5.5.2.3. Completed, signed, and stamped copy of the IBA Medical
Certificate (Appendix 5 of these rules) for Boxers only;
5.5.2.4. Signed Declaration of Non-Pregnancy (Appendix 7 of these rules)
for Women Boxers only;
5.5.3. IBA National Federations are responsible for ensuring that Boxers’ and Team
Officials’ profiles are correct and up-to-date.
5.6. Submission of the Anti-Doping Consent Form
5.6.1. To participate in an AOB Competition, Boxers must have a signed Anti-Doping
Consent Form uploaded to their IBA Database profile.
5.6.1.1. For Boxers who are 18 (eighteen) years-old or older, the Anti- Doping
Consent Form has to be signed by the Boxer
5.6.1.2. For Boxers who are under 18 (eighteen) years-old, the Anti-Doping
Consent Form has to be signed by the Boxer and by at least one
of the Boxer’s parents/legal guardians.
5.7. Submission of the Medical Certificate
5.7.1. In all IBA-owned and IBA-sanctioned Competitions, a Boxer’s IBA Medical
Certificate issued within the previous three (3) months must be presented at
the Sport Entries Check.
5.7.2. In all IBA-affiliated Competitions, a Boxer’s IBA Medical Certificate issued
within the previous one year must be checked.
5.7.3. In order for a Medical Certificate to be valid, the examination must have been
completed (i) by a qualified Doctor, (ii) no later than the period defined for
submission of medical certificate, (iii) the record of the examination must
contain clear and legible results for all test areas, and (iv) has to be signed,
and stamped by the doctor after the doctor finishes performing a medical check
on the Boxer.
5.7.3.1. A copy of the annual original laboratory documentation for
Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV tests must be presented together
with the Medical Certificate.
5.7.3.2. A copy of these documents has to be uploaded to the Boxer’s
profile in the IBA Database.
5.8. Submission of the Declaration of Non-Pregnancy
5.8.1. To participate in an AOB Competition, Women must have a signed Declaration
of Non-Pregnancy uploaded to their IBA Database profile.

5.8.1.1. For women Boxers who are 18 (eighteen) years-old or older, the
Declaration of Non-pregnancy has to be signed by the Boxer.
5.8.1.2. For women Boxers who are under 18 (eighteen) years-old, the
Declaration of Non-pregnancy has to be signed by the Boxer and
by at least one of her parents/legal guardians.
5.9. Submission of an IBA Boxer’s Record Book
5.9.1. In all AOB Competitions, a Boxer’s IBA Boxer’s Record Book has to be presented
and validated at the Sport Entries Check for the Boxer to be eligible to
participate in the Competition.
5.9.2. The IBA Boxer’s Record Book must be duly completed, including the medical
section, and must be signed and stamped by the Secretary General or
Executive Director of the Boxer’s National Federation.
RULE 6. SPORT ENTRIES CHECK
6.1. A Sport Entries Check is mandatory for all AOB Competitions, except for National
Competitions.
6.2. All Team Delegations must attend the Sport Entries Check Meeting to confirm their
registered Boxers and team officials.
6.3. The Sport Entries Check should take place two days before the first Competition day
and always before the Official Draw. In exceptional circumstances, the Technical
Delegate may decide to extend the meeting due to delayed arrivals.
6.4. The Team Manager and the Team Doctor of each Team Delegation must attend this
meeting. If they are not available, then the Head Coach must replace them.
6.5. To confirm the team registration, the below listed documents must be presented:
6.5.1. Copy of passport or national identification document of each Boxer;
6.5.2. IBA Boxer’s Record book of each Boxer;
6.5.3. IBA Medical certificate issued within the previous 3 months of each Boxer
and accompanied by a copy of the annual original laboratory documentation for
Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV tests;
6.5.4. Boxers’ uniforms;
6.5.5. Boxers’ equipment;
6.5.6. Any other document or item as requested in the Team’s Delegation Handbook
6.5.7. Any additional document or item as requested by the Technical Delegate
6.6. The Sport Entries Check Meeting is comprised of several stations with ITOs. The
Technical Delegate appoints two ITOs to each station, taking into consideration that one
Doctor must be present at each of them.

6.7. ITOs verify the provided registration documents and confirm the final entries through
the signature of the Sport Entries Form.
6.8. No changes are accepted once the Form has been signed off by both the ITOs and the
Team Representative(s).
6.9. Failure to attend the Sport Entries Meeting results in the cancellation of the registration
of the Team Delegation
6.10. Failure to provide one or several documents results in the cancellation of the registration
of the concerned Boxer(s).
6.11. Substitution of Boxers at Sport Entries Check meeting
6.11.1. In Open Competitions, it is permissible to substitute a Boxer during the Sport
Entries Check meeting, as long as, the substitute Boxer was registered through
the IBA Database in a different weight category or as a reserve Boxer.
6.11.2. In Closed Competitions (where a qualification is required to participate), it is
not permissible to substitute any Boxer at the Sport Entries Check Meeting.
RULE 7. OFFICIAL DRAW
7.1. The Official Draw has to take place after the completion of the Sport Entries Check
Meeting. It must be completed no less than three (3) hours prior to the first Bout on the
first Competition day.
7.2. At least one Team Official of each participating Delegation has to attend the Official
Draw.
7.3. An IBA Scoring System is to be used for the Official Draw in all AOB Competitions and
should be operated by the IBA Scoring System operator.
7.4. In case the IBA Scoring System is not working, a manual system may be used.
7.5. In any case, until the last Weight Category draw is completed, if there is any error
caused by the IBA Scoring System or the IBA Scoring System Operator, the
Technical Delegate has the right to order that Weight Category draw to be re-done.
7.6. The Technical Delegate has to ensure, where applicable, that no Boxer can box twice
in the Competition before all other Boxers of the same Weight Category have boxed at
least once.
7.7. Competition Schedule
7.7.1. In IBA-owned and IBA-sanctioned Competitions, the Bouts should be arranged,
if possible, in the order of weights from lowest weight categories to highest.
7.7.1.1. In arranging the schedule of the Semi-Finals and Finals of these
Competitions, requests from the Local Organising Committee may

be accommodated by the Technical Delegate, as long as, the
results of the Official Draw are not called into question.
7.7.1.2. At the request of the Host Broadcaster, and in agreement with the
Technical Delegate, the Bout schedule of a given day can be
amended, so that Boxers from the same nationality box
consecutively within the same Session- even if they were originally
planned in two different sessions – if the following requirements are
met:
7.7.1.3. The new Bout schedule has to be communicated to the Teams at
least one day before the scheduled Bout; and
7.7.1.4. In case one Bout is moved from a Session to another session, the
Bout of the next direct opponent shall be moved as well to the same
session.
7.8. Boxers must respect a minimum rest period of twelve (12 hours) between two (2) Bouts.
7.9. The Official Draw has to respect the Seeding Procedure as per Rule 8 of these rules
and be in accordance with IBA World Ranking procedure as per Rule 15 of these rules.
RULE 8. SEEDING PROCEDURE
8.1. In the following AOB Elite Competitions, a certain number of Boxers shall be seeded by
the Seeding Commission, based on the Boxers’ IBA World Ranking and past
performances at the:
8.1.1. Olympic Games
8.1.2. IBA World Championships
8.1.3. Confederation Championships
8.1.4. Continental Multi-sport Games
8.2. Seeding Commission
8.2.1. A Seeding Commission must be formed no later than one (1) month prior to
each above-mentioned Competition by the IBA President based on the
recommendations of the IBA Technical & Competition Rules Commission
Chairman.
8.2.2. The Seeding Commission is formed by the Technical & Competition Rules
Commission and operates when required. A total of three (3) members are part
of the Seeding Commission.
8.2.3. For each Competition where seeding should be applied the Seeding
Commission reviews the up to date IBA World Ranking and the Boxers’ past
performances in order to decide which Boxers are eligible to be seeded.

8.2.4. The Process is as follows:
8.2.4.1. IBA HQ sends the entry list to the Seeding Commission
8.2.4.2. The Seeding Commission works on the seeding and sends the
final seeding back to IBA HQ not later than 10 days prior to the
Official Draw
8.2.4.3. IBA HQ sends the final seeding to the IBA Scoring System
operators no later than 5 days prior to the Official Draw.
8.3. Seeding Criteria
8.3.1. To prepare the seeding for the Official Draw, the IBA Seeding Commission
must follow the rationale laid out in Rule 8.3 of these rules. A Boxer who does
not meet these criteria does not get seeded.
8.3.2. To be seeded Boxers must be ranked in the IBA World Ranking
8.3.3. Additionally, Boxers must meet one of the criteria below:
8.3.3.1. Be within the Quarterfinalists of the last edition of the IBA Elite
World Boxing Championships.
8.3.3.2. Be within the Quarterfinalists of the last edition of the Elite
Confederation Championships.
8.3.3.3. Be within the top 8 of the individual ranking of the last completed
WSB Season.
8.4. Seeding Procedure during the Official Draw
8.4.1. The number of seeds at the Official Draw are as follows:
Number of entries in
the Number of seeded
weight Category Boxers
≤3 0
4 to 8 Up to 2
9 to 16 Up to 4
Over 17 Up to 8
8.4.2. Depending on the number of seeds, seeded entries are placed as detailed in
Appendix 3 of these rules and as described hereafter.
8.4.2.1. Up to two (2) seeded Boxers:
8.4.2.1.1. Seeds 1 and 2 should be placed respectively at the top
and the bottom of the draw.
8.4.2.1.2. The remaining places are filled with non-seeded Boxers
randomly drawn by the IBA Scoring System.
8.4.2.2. Up to four (4) seeded Boxers:

8.4.2.2.2. Seeds 3 and 4 should be drawn to potentially face seeds
1 and seeds 2 in the Semi-finals.
8.4.2.3. Up to eight (8) seeded Boxers:
8.4.2.3.2. Seeds 3 and 4 should be drawn to potentially face seeds
1 and seeds 2 in the Semi-finals.
8.4.2.3.3. Seeds 5,6,7 and 8 shall be drawn to potentially Box
seeds 1,2,3 and 4 in the Quarter-finals.
8.4.3. The number of byes must be defined and placed as follows:
8.4.3.1. When the number of Boxers is 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 or any higher
power of 2, they meet in pairs (e.g. Diagram 1 in Appendix 3 of
these rules).
8.4.3.2. When the number of Boxers is a power of 2, there are byes in the
first round of the Bouts. The number of byes is equal to the
difference between the next higher power of 2 and the number of
Boxers (e.g. with 17 Boxers, there are 32 – 17 =15 byes).
RULE 9. DRAW COMMISSIONER PROTOCOL
9.1. First Day of the Competition

9.1.1. Upon arriving to the Competition, the Draw Commissioner receives a list of all
R&Js taking part in the tournament, produced by the IBA Scoring System. This
list is to be used as reference throughout the Competition.
9.2. Prior to start of a Boxing Session
9.2.1. During the Daily Technical Delegate Meeting, the Draw Commissioner informs
Technical Delegate of any names to be withdrawn from the R&J pool for the
Sessions of the current day. The Technical Delegate sends an Official
Communication, using the template provided by the IBA Scoring System, to the
IBA Scoring System operator with clear instructions of which names have to be
withdrawn from the day’s R&J pool. If no names are to be withdrawn and no
filters are to be used during the R&J Draw for the given day, no action is
required.

9.2.1.1. R&Js can be withdrawn from the R&J pool for a Session based on
the evaluations and recommendations of the R&J Evaluators.
9.2.1.2. Filters used for the R&J Draw must abide by the rules of neutrality
of the IBA Technical and Competition Rules.
9.2.1.3. Additional filters can only be used for the R&J Draw when an R&J
is from a country that is in major current conflict with the
country(ies) of one or both of the competing Boxers in the given
Bout.
9.2.2. The deadline for the Official Communication to be sent to the IBA Scoring
System operator is one and a half hours (1h30m) before the start of the first
Session of the day. The communication can be hand-written and delivered in
person at the Competition Venue, as well as, electronically.
9.2.3. One and a half hours (1h30m) before the start of the first Session of the day,
the IBA Scoring System operator inputs all requested filters and withdrawals
and then draws the R&Js for that Session.
9.2.3.1. The date and time of the R&J Draw is protocoled into the IBA
Scoring System, assuring no second draw can take place.
9.2.3.2. The IBA Scoring System operator then produces the R&J draw
sheet for the Session and gives it to the Draw Commissioner in the
Field of Play.
9.2.4. For all consequent Sessions of the day, 15 minutes after the end of the previous
Session, the IBA Scoring System operator inputs all requested filters and
withdrawals, that were stipulated in the morning in the Official Communication
as per Rule 9.2 of these rules, and then draws the R&Js for that Session.
9.2.4.1. The date and time of the R&J Draw will be protocoled into the IBA
Scoring System, assuring no second draw will take place.
9.2.4.2. The IBA Scoring System operator will then produce the R&J draw
sheet for the Session and gives it to the Draw Commissioner in the
Field of Play.
9.2.5. No later than thirty (30) minutes prior to the start of each session, the Draw
Commissioner must hand in the R&J Draw Sheet (with any extraordinary
change requests, as per Rule 9.3 of these rules, or in the case where no Judge
is drawn by the IBA Scoring System and signed by the Technical Delegate) to
the IBA Scoring System operator.

9.2.5.1. If no change requests are made, the Draw Commissioner must
hand in the overall R&J draw sheet signed by the Technical
Delegate to the IBA Scoring System operator.
9.2.5.2. If the Draw Commissioner needs to make any changes or manual
entries that involves his/her nation, this needs to be brought to the
attention of the Technical Delegate and the Deputy Technical
delegate for a final approval.
9.2.6. The duty of a Draw Commissioner is to ensure that the morning Official
Communication to the IBA Scoring System operator contains all the necessary
filter and withdrawal requests, so that the computerised R&J draw is made with
as much input as possible, and with the objective of not having to request any
changes once the draw has been made.
9.2.7. From the moment the Draw Commissioner receives the R&J draw sheet and
starts reviewing it, he or she must remain in the Field of Play, until he or she
returns the R&J draw sheet, that is signed off by the Technical Delegate, to the
IBA Scoring System operator.
9.2.8. The Technical Delegate must be present in the Field of Play to approve and
sign off the R&J draw sheet after it is reviewed by the Draw Commissioner.
9.2.8.1. From the moment the Technical Delegate receives the R&J draw
sheet for review, approval and signature, and until the document
is returned to the Draw Commissioner and then the IBA Scoring
System operator, the Technical Delegate may not leave the Field
of Play.
9.2.9. All change requests must abide by the rules of neutrality stated in the IBA
Technical and Competition Rules.
9.2.10. Once the R&J Draw Sheet is returned to the IBA Scoring System operator, with
or without change requests, the IBA Scoring System operator prints four
updated R&J per Bout draw sheets for the upcoming Session.
9.2.10.1. The IBA Scoring System operator hands all copies, Bout per Bout to
the R&J Coordinator who:
9.2.10.1.1. Hands one copy to the announcer at ringside.
9.2.10.1.2. Hands a copy to each of the R&J Evaluators.
9.2.10.1.3. Keeps one copy in order to properly call the R&Js taking
part in the upcoming Bout.
9.3. After the start of a Boxing Session
9.3.1. The Draw Commissioner can only request changes to the R&J Draw after the
start of the Boxing Session if:

9.3.1.1. Unforeseen individual problems occur to an R&J, such as illness,
injury or external emergencies.
9.3.1.2. An unexpected “no show” from an R&J for the Bout where the R&J
is assigned.
9.3.1.3. A CLEAR identification of wrongdoing asper IBA’s Code of Ethics
is recognised during the said Session.
9.3.1.4. A CLEAR identification of a safety hazard for the R&J or the Boxer
is recognised during the said Session.
9.3.2. When a change request is made after the “Start of Session”, the request should
be made through an Official Communication, using the template provided by
the IBA Scoring System, signed by the Technical Delegate, and detailing each
individual substitution (Bout number, name and number of the substituted R&J;
name and number of the new R&J). The Official Communication must also
include the reason why the substitution was made.
9.3.3. If a selected Judge cannot continue judging during a bout due to illness, the
procedures as per Rule 9.3.2. of these rules will be followed. The total score
will be calculated as if no replacements took place.
RULE 10. ATHLETE MEDICAL EXAMINATION
10.1. Within 3 months before all IBA-owned and IBA-sanctioned Competitions, Boxers must
pass a medical examination with the NF Registered Medical/Ringside doctor to receive
their completed, signed, and stamped IBA Medical Certificate.
10.2. Within 1 year before all IBA-affiliated Competitions, Boxers must pass a medical
examination with the NF Registered Medical/Ringside doctor to receive their completed,
signed, and stamped IBA Medical Certificate.
10.3. Pre-bout medical examination
10.3.1. Pre-bout medical examination must be on the same day as the Bout and takes
place during the Daily Weigh-In.
10.3.2. The Technical Delegate decides the starting time of the pre-bout medical
examination and must communicate the starting time to the LOC, Team
Delegations and Competition Officials.
10.3.3. Ringside Doctors are assigned by the Technical Delegate to work at the pre-
bout medical examination.
10.3.3.1. The Chairperson of the Ringside Doctors may select Local or
Team Doctors to assist with the pre-bout medical examinations.

10.3.3.1.1. Local and Team Doctors must be qualified doctors and
must provide a legible copy of his/her current passport
(no other proof of identity is accepted) and medical
credentials.
10.3.4. A Boxer must be examined by the doctor and has to be confirmed “fit to
compete” before being able to weigh-in.
10.4. In AOB Competitions, gender tests may be conducted.
10.5. Post-bout medical examinations are conducted as per IBA Medical Rules.
10.6. Additional medical examinations may be conducted as per IBA Medical Rules.
RULE 11. DAILY WEIGH-IN
11.1. During the Boxer’s first Daily Weigh-In of the Competition, both the minimum and the
maximum weight limits are controlled.
11.1.1. Boxer’s weight must not exceed the maximum of the Boxer’s Weight Category
nor be below the minimum of the Boxer’s Weight Category.
11.2. The weight registered at the Sport Entries Check decides the Boxer’s Weight Category
for the entire Competition.
11.3. At the consequent Daily Weigh-Ins, only the maximum weight limit is controlled, not the
minimum weight limit.
11.3.1. If a Boxer exceeds the maximum weight limit at the Daily Weigh-In, that Boxer
is not allowed to continue competing as per Rule 19.11.2. of these rules.
11.4. A Boxer is allowed to be present at the official scales only once.
11.5. The weight is the one shown on the scale, the body being naked except for a swimming
suit or underwear. When necessary, the Boxer may take off the underwear.
11.6. There is a zero tolerance on any overweight than the chosen Weight Category.
11.7. The Weigh-In must be conducted by Competition Officials appointed by the Technical
Delegate.
11.8. The Weigh-In must be conducted by Competition Officials of the same gender as the
Boxers.
11.9. Electronic scales must be used for both Test scales and Daily Weigh-In scales, and
have to be of the same brand and model, calibrated daily and not moved after
calibration.
11.10.Test scales must be available at the Weigh-In area and each Team Hotel.
11.11.The time from the end of the Daily Weigh-In to the start of the first Bout of the
Competition days must not be less than 3 hours.

11.11.1. The Technical Delegate reserves the right to relax this condition if unavoidable
circumstances occur and after consultation with the Chairperson of the
Ringside Doctors.
11.12.The LOC of a mixed Competition, where both Men and Women Boxers compete, must
arrange distinct areas for the Medical Examination and the Daily Weigh-In, so these
activities can be carried out separately for Men and Women Boxers.

RULE 12. FIELD OF PLAY (FOP)
12.1. FOP Set Up – One ring

12.2. FOP Set Up – Two rings

12.3.1. The R&J Coordinator(s) chair(s) must be placed in the same area as the stand-
by R&Js chairs.
12.3.2. The Equipment Managers’ table must be located near Boxers’ entrance to the
FOP.
12.3.3. The Record Book Managers must be seated at a table located nearby the
Boxers’ exit from the FOP.
12.4. Media Guidelines
12.4.1. If a platform for TV cameras is required during a Competition, its length and
width have to be 1 m each. Its height is determined jointly by the IBA HQ and
the Competition Manager, subject to the Technical Delegate’s approval.
12.4.2. A maximum of two (2) TV camera operators can mount the ring apron during
and between Bouts, but only one (1) can enter the ring and only for the
announcement of the Bout decision.
12.4.3. Each camera operator may have one assistant at the maximum, and this
assistant must remain on the floor.
12.4.4. No more than four (4) photographers may be positioned at ringside during
Competition. They are to remain in a marked area of 1.5 m from the neutral
corner towards Judge 1 and Judge 2.
12.4.5. Microphones may only be attached to the backside of the pads in the neutral
corners.
RULE 13. IBA ANTI-DOPING AND MEDICAL RULES
13.1. All AOB Competitions must adhere to the IBA Anti-Doping Rules and the IBA Medical
Rules.
13.2. In all AOB Competitions, anti-doping tests must be conducted.
13.2.1. The test distribution plan needs to be requested to the IBA HQ.
13.3. At the end of a Competition, the LOC is responsible for uploading all Doping Control
Forms (DCF) into ADAMS (Anti-Doping Administration & Management System), under
a new mission order. All physical records of anti-doping tests, including DCFs and Chain
of Custody forms, must then be sent to the IBA HQ, via mail, within forty-eight (48) hours
after the end of a Competition.

13.4. Authority overview:
Sample Collection Testing Results Management

Event
Authority Authority Authority
AOB Event IBA decides IBA IBA
WSB Event IBA decides IBA IBA
Local Organising Committee

Confederation Event IBA IBA
decides
Multi-sport Event
Multi-sport Event Organising NADO/ Multi-sport Event
Multi-sport Event Organising
Committee decides Organising Committee & IBA
Committee
International Event
Local Organising Committee
not organized by IBA IBA
IBA decides
RULE 14. TEAM OFFICIALS
14.1. Team Cut Technician

14.1.1. Eligibility
14.1.1.1. A Team Cut Technician must be IBA certified to be part of a team
delegation.
14.1.1.2. A Team Cut Technician is there to assist a Boxer’s preparation and
may accompany a Boxer to the ring. A Team Cut Technician is
mostly needed in Competitions that are required to use
professional handwraps and no headguards. However, they may
work in any type of event.
14.1.2. The duties of the Team Cut Technician
14.1.2.1. A Team Cut Technician is responsible for using their skills and
knowledge to ensure injury prevention of a Boxer.
14.1.2.2. Examples of a Team Cut Technician ’s duties in the following
areas;
14.1.2.2.1. Hand wrapping
14.1.2.2.2. Facial area treatment prior and during a Bout to help
prevent injuries
14.1.2.2.3. Treatment of cuts, swelling and nosebleeds during and
after a bout

14.2. Seconds
14.2.1. Eligibility
14.2.1.1. Only IBA-certified Coaches and IBA-certified Team Cut Technicians
can work as Seconds in all AOB Competitions, unless due to
exceptional circumstances IBA allows otherwise.
14.2.1.2. Any Coach active in professional boxing shall be allowed to be a
Coach and/or Second in IBA Competitions once the Coach has
been certified by IBA as a registered Coach. Reciprocally, an IBA
certified Coach may be active in professional boxing.
14.2.1.3. Each Boxer is entitled to be accompanied to the ring by up to three
(3) Seconds. However, only two (2) Seconds may mount the apron
of the ring and only one (1) may enter the ring.
14.2.1.3.1. In any Elite AOB Competition, one (1) Second position
must be filled by a Team Cut Technician, otherwise the
Boxer can only be accompanied to the ring by two (2)
Seconds. An IBA Team Cut Technician must always be
accompanied by an IBA-certified Coach.
14.2.2. The duties of the Seconds
14.2.2.1. Seconds must leave the ring and the apron prior to the start of each
round, and must remove seats, towels, buckets, etc., from the
platform of the ring.
14.2.2.2. Seconds must have a towel for the Boxer during the Bout. A Second
may indicate retirement of the Boxer by throwing the towel into the
ring when this Boxer is considered to be unfit or unable to continue
boxing, except when the Referee is in the course of counting.
14.2.2.3. Seconds can only use the transparent bottled water provided by the
Organizing Committee. In the case of a cut, the Seconds can use
non-petroleum skin-protective jelly, Collodion, Thrombin Solution,
Micro Fibrilar Collagen, Gelfoam, Surgicel and Adrenaline 1/1000.
Ice bags, Enswell and Swabs are permissible.
14.2.2.4. Seconds may not administer any drugs aside from the approved
ones during the Bout.
14.2.2.5. Seconds may use a bag with maximum dimensions of 30 cm x 20
cm x 20 cm.

14.2.3. Prohibited activities
14.2.3.1. Seconds are not permitted to stand up and/or to encourage or
incite spectators by words or signs during the progress of a round.
Seconds are not allowed to touch the ring during the Bout, yell,
cause a scandal or disturb the Competition.
14.2.3.2. Seconds’ seating area must be 1 metre away from the ring corner
within a 1.5 m x 2.5 m designated area.
14.2.3.3. Seconds are not permitted to walk off Second’s designated area
with disagreed actions against the Referee.
14.2.3.4. Seconds are not permitted to throw any item into the ring to
demonstrate a disagreement or to kick any chair or water bottle or
to take any other action that may be deemed as unsportsmanlike
behaviour.
14.2.3.5. The use of any communication device is not permitted in the FOP
such as but not limited to mobile telephones, walkie-talkies, smart
phones, headsets, shortwave radios, etc.
14.2.3.6. Under no circumstance are Seconds allowed to administrate
supplemental oxygen or any type of inhaler to a Boxer during a
Bout.
14.2.3.7. Seconds are not permitted to yell at/argue with any Official on the
FOP during or after the Bout.
14.2.4. Sanctions
14.2.4.1. For a 1st violation on any of above prohibited activities, a Second
receives a caution.
14.2.4.2. For a 2nd violation on any of above prohibited activities, a Second
receives a warning and be placed just outside of the FOP area but
be allowed to remain the Competition Venue.
14.2.4.3. For a 3rd violation on any of the above prohibited activities, a
Second is removed by the Technical Delegate for the rest of the
day.
14.2.4.4. If a Second is removed for a second time, that Second is
completely suspended from the Competition.

RULE 15. IBA WORLD RANKING
15.1. IBA World Ranking points for each Boxer are accumulated over a two (2) year “rolling”
period.
15.2. IBA World Ranking points are awarded for each Competition and maintained in full for
four (4) Competitions.
15.3. From the 5th Competition onwards (up to a maximum of 7 Competitions), any IBA
World Ranking point awarded are decreased by 25% per Competition.
15.4. The Official IBA World Ranking is issued after each Competition counting into the
ranking system.
15.5. Every Boxer participating in IBA-owned and IBA-sanctioned Elite Competitions, except
for AOB Olympic Qualifying Events for the Olympic Games and the Youth Olympic
Games, is ranked within the Competition and gains points depending on final result and
position.
15.6. For Men, IBA World Ranking points are allocated for the following listed Competitions:
15.6.2. World Championships
15.6.3. Continental Multi-Sport Games
15.6.3.1. All-Africa Games
15.6.3.2. Asian Games
15.6.3.3. European Games
15.6.3.4. Pan American Games
15.7. Men’s ranking points allocation table
Ranking points to earn for reaching the following place

Ranking Competitions
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th
Olympic Games 1300 900 750 750 600 550 500 450 100 100
World Championships 1200 800 650 650 500 450 400 350 100 90
Continental Multi-Sport
700 500 350 350 250 200 150 100 50 10
Games
Confederation
500 400 300 300 200 150 100 50 20 0
Championships

15.7.1.1. The above-listed ranking points are adjusted for the Continental
Championships based on the number of Boxers in each Weight
Category as follows:
15.7.1.1.1. 7 Boxers or less: 50% deduction from above-listed
points
15.7.1.1.2. 8 to 11 Boxers:30% deduction from above-listed points
15.7.1.1.3. 12 Boxers or more: No deduction
15.8. For Women, IBA World Ranking points are allocated for the following listed
Competitions:
15.8.2. World Championships
15.8.3. Continental Multi-Sport Games
15.8.3.1. All-Africa Games
15.8.3.2. Asian Games
15.8.3.3. European Games
15.8.3.4. Pan American Games
15.9. Women’s ranking points allocation table
Ranking points awarded for reaching the following
Ranking Competitions place
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
Olympic Games 1300 900 750 750 600
World Championships 1200 800 650 650 500
Continental Multi-Sport Games 700 500 350 350 250
Confederation Championships 500 400 300 300 200
15.9.1.1. The above-listed ranking points are adjusted for the Continental
Championships based on the number of Boxers in each Weight
Category as follows:
15.9.1.1.1. 7 Boxers or less: 50% deduction from above listed
points
15.9.1.1.2. 8 to 11 Boxers:30% deduction from above listed points
15.9.1.1.3. 12 Boxers or more: No deduction
15.10.A Boxer disqualified for a violation of the IBA Disciplinary Code including for anti-
doping issues is not awarded with any ranking point.

15.11.Extra criteria (Men and Women)
15.11.1. Any Boxer who changes Weight Category is awarded 75% of all points granted
in the previous Weight Category.
15.11.2. Two (2) Boxers with the same amount of points are firstly ranked by the number
of Competitions in which they participated.
15.11.3. If two (2) Boxers have the same number of points gained in the same number
of Competitions, they are ranked through the best result in the highest ranked
Competition as follows:
15.11.3.1. World Championships
15.11.3.2. Olympic Games
15.11.3.3. Confederation Championships
15.11.3.4. Youth World Championships
RULE 16. RESULT PROTOCOL
16.1. In AOB Competitions, Boxers’ results are classified as follows:
Result Rank Competition Stages
1 1 Gold
2 2 Silver
3 3 Loser vs Gold in Semi-Final (SF)
3 4 Loser vs Silver in Semi-Final (SF)
5 5 Loser vs Gold in Quarter-Final (QF)
5 6 Loser vs Silver in Quarter-Final (QF)
5 7 Loser in QF vs Loser to Gold in SF
5 8 Loser in QF vs Loser to Silver in SF
9 9 Loser vs Gold in Round of 16
9 10 Loser vs Silver in Round of 16
16.2. In an AOB Competition where box-off Bout for the third (3rd) place is organised between
the two (2) losers of the semi-finals, the Boxers result must be classified as follows:
1 1 Gold

2 2 Silver
3 3 Winner of the Box-off Bout for the third (3rd) place
4 4 Loser of the Box-off Bout for the third (3rd) place
5 5 Loser vs Gold in Quarter-Final (QF)
5 6 Loser vs Silver in Quarter-Final (QF)
5 7 Loser in Quarter-Finals (QF) vs the Boxer ranked third (3rd)
5 8 Loser in Quarter-Finals (QF) vs the Boxer ranked fourth (4th)
16.3. In an AOB Competition where box-off Bout for the fifth (5th) places are organised
between the four (4) losers of the quarter-finals, the Boxer’s result must be classified as
follows:
1 1 Gold
2 2 Silver
3 3 Loser vs Gold in Semi-Final (SF)
3 4 Loser vs Silver in Semi-Final (SF)
5 5 Two (2) Winners of the Box-off Bout are ranked at the fifth (5th) place
7 7 Two (2) Losers of the Box-off Bout are ranked at the seventh (7th) place
16.4. In all other cases, Rule 19 of these rules applies.
RULE 17. IBA DATABASE
17.1. The IBA HQ Office maintains records of IBA certified R&Js and ITOs. Certification,
participation, evaluation and personal information is stored on the IBA Database.
17.2. Each IBA 3-Star R&J and ITO receives a username and password to access his/her
profile to view and edit personal information. All other officials must ask their respective
National Federation to maintain their IBA Database profile.

RULES FOR SCORING
RULE 18. IBA SCORING SYSTEM
18.1. The IBA Scoring System must be used in all Bouts and must be operated by the IBA
Scoring System operator.
18.2. The IBA Scoring System is based on a “Ten Point Must-System”.
18.3. In all Bouts of AOB Competitions, the five (5) Judges for each Bout are allocated a
position around the ring in accordance with the electronic draw by the IBA Scoring
System.
18.4. At the end of each round, each Judge determines the winning Boxer of that round by
awarding a score of ten (10) points and by awarding nine (9) or less points (seven (7) is
the minimum score) to the losing Boxer, depending on the judgment as to the degree to
which the opponent lost the round. Every round must have a declared winner.
18.4.1. At the end of each round, the scores awarded and the Judge who
awarded each score is identified on a public display, but not visible to the
Referee and Judges in the Field of Play.
18.5. The scores of all five (5) Judges shall be counted in determining the winning Boxer.
18.6. The Judges have to push the button on the scoring pad within fifteen (15) seconds. These
scores are transmitted directly to a computer system managed by the Deputy Technical
Delegate, and no alterations or additions are made to these scores after the initial
transmission. The announcement of the scores by the Announcer and on the live TV
broadcast are made immediately at the end of the Bout, after the approval of the scores
by the Deputy Technical Delegate.
18.6.1. At the end of the Bout, but only after the winner of the Bout is announced, the precise
scores awarded and the Judge who awarded each score is identified on a public display.
This public display also indicates the total score by each Judge for each Boxer for the
entire Bout (including any deduction due to warnings).
18.7. In case the total scores awarded by each Judge, including any deduction, are equal at
the end of the Bout, the decision is determined as per Rule 19.3 of these rules.
18.8. In any case, the Judges’ scores of all the rounds must not be disclosed or displayed until
the winner of the Bout is announced.
18.9. The Deputy Technical Delegate informs the Announcer of the official results.
18.10.If the IBA Scoring System becomes defective during a Bout, the Referee collects all 5
Judges’ score cards with the names of the Judges and gives them to the Deputy
Technical Delegate.
18.11.Each Judge independently judges the merits of the two (2) Boxers using the IBA Scoring
System based on the following criteria:
18.11.1. Number of quality blows on target area;

18.11.2. Domination of the Bout by technical and tactical superiority;

18.11.3. Competitiveness;
18.12.The Judges must apply the following criteria to score each round:
18.12.1. 10 vs. 9 – Close round;
18.12.2. 10 vs. 8 – Clear winner;
18.12.3. 10 vs. 7 – Total dominance;
18.13.Results Management
18.13.1. At the conclusion of each Bout and each Session, the results recorded in the
IBA Scoring System must be printed and handed to the Technical Delegate.
18.13.2. In all IBA-owned and IBA-sanctioned Competitions, at the end of each Session,
IBA Scoring System Operator forwards the Session Results to IBA HQ.
18.13.3. In all AOB Competitions, after the final Session of the Competition, the IBA
Scoring System Operator forwards all Competition documents to IBA HQ.
RULE 19. DECISIONS
19.1. Win on points – WP

19.1.1. At the end of a Bout, each Judge determines a winner based on the Boxer’s
total scores of the Bout. The winner is determined by either unanimous or split
decision.
19.1.2. The Judges score the round for each Boxer up to the time of the termination of
the Bout, and the Boxer who is ahead on points is declared the winner of the
Bout on points in accordance with the IBA Scoring System. The round in which
the Bout is stopped is scored, even if it is a partial round.
19.1.2.1. Cases where Rule 19.1.2. of these rules applies:
19.1.2.1.1. If an injury caused by an unintentional foul occurs during
any round and as a result the contest is stopped by the
Referee;
19.1.2.1.2. In case both Boxers are injured at the same time and as
a result the contest is stopped by the Referee;
19.1.2.1.3. In case the Bout is terminated by the Referee due to an
event that is out of the Boxer’s or Referee’s control, such
as the destruction of the ring, failure of the lighting
supply, forces of nature and other similar unforeseen
conditions, and only if the event mentioned occurs after
the end of the first round.

19.2. The IBA Scoring System appoints the winner by a unanimous or split decision as
follows:
19.2.1. Unanimous decision by points: the five (5) Judges appoint the same winner, or
19.2.2. Split decision by points:
19.2.2.1. Three (3) Judges appoint one (1) Boxer as the winner and the other
two (2) Judges either appoint the other Boxer as a winner or a draw;
or
19.2.2.2. Four (4) Judges appoint one (1) Boxer as the winner and the other
Judge either appoints the other Boxer as a winner or a draw.
19.3. Tiebreak - In the event that the total scores awarded by each Judge, including any
deduction, are equal at the end of the Bout, the Judge(s) with equal scores are requested
to nominate which Boxer is the winner of the Bout in their opinion in the following cases:
19.3.1. One (1) Judge has even scores, and the total scores of the other four (4) judges
are evenly split; or
19.3.2. Two (2) Judges have even scores and the other three (3) judges do not score
unanimously; or
19.3.3. Three (3) or more Judges have even scores.
19.4. There is no “Technical Draw”.
19.5. Abandon (“ABD”). If a Boxer retires voluntarily or if the Coach throws the towel into the
ring or appears on the apron, however not while the Referee is counting, the opponent
is declared the winner of the Bout by Abandon.
19.6. Win by Referee Stops Contest (“RSC”)
RSC-H : Stoppages due to punches to the head
RSC-B : Stoppages due to punches to the body
19.6.1. If a Boxer fails to resume boxing immediately after the rest period between
rounds, the opponent is declared the winner of the Bout by RSC.
19.6.2. If a Boxer, in the Referee’s opinion, is being outclassed or is receiving
excessive punishment or hard blows, the Bout is stopped and the opponent is
declared the winner of the Bout by RSC.
19.6.3. If a Boxer is unfit to continue and fails to resume boxing after a Knockdown,
the opponent is declared the winner of the Bout by RSC.
19.6.4. If a Boxer does not recover after ninety (90) seconds, as per Rule 22, the
opponent is declared the winner of the Bout by RSC.
19.6.5. In the case of a Boxer being punched out of the ring by a legal blow, the Boxer
must be allowed thirty (30) seconds to come back into the ring, after the eight
(8) count, without the help of anyone. In case the Boxer is not able to come
back within the above-mentioned timeframe, such Boxer is deemed to have lost
the Bout by RSC.

19.6.6. The Ringside Doctor has the option to advise the Referee to terminate a Bout
if a Boxer receives too much punishment. The opponent is declared the winner
of the Bout by RSC.
19.7. Win by Referee Stops Contest-Injury (“RSC-I”)

19.7.1. If a Boxer, in the opinion of the Referee, is unfit to continue because of a
sustained or increased injury from correct punches, the Bout is stopped and
the opponent is declared the winner of the Bout by RSC-I.
19.7.2. If a Boxer, in the opinion of the Referee, becomes incapable of continuing to
compete because of an injury not sustained from punches, the Bout is stopped
and the opponent is declared the winner of the Bout by RSC-I.
19.8. Win by Disqualification – DSQ

19.8.1. If a Boxer is disqualified for any reason, the opponent is declared the winner
of the Bout by DSQ.
19.8.1.1. If the Boxer who won by DSQ is declared unfit to compete in the
next round of the same Competition due to that foul or any other
reason, then Rule 19.11.2. applies.
19.8.2. If the Referee, at his/her discretion, determines that an intentional foul caused
an injury to a Boxer and that the fouled and injured Boxer cannot continue
because of the injury sustained from this intentional foul, the offending Boxer
is disqualified and the injured Boxer is declared the winner of the Bout by DSQ.
19.8.3. The third warning in the whole Bout automatically disqualifies the Boxer and
the opponent is declared the winner of the Bout by DSQ.
19.8.4. In the case a Double Disqualification (BDSQ) occurs, including Walkovers,
both Boxers lose the Bout by BDSQ.
19.8.5. If a Boxer is disqualified for Unsportsmanlike Behaviour (such as assaulting or
acting aggressively towards a Referee, Judge, Technical Delegate, Team
Official, or other), the opponent is declared the winner of the Bout by
Disqualification for Unsportsmanlike Behaviour (DQB). The disqualified Boxer
is subject to sanctions determined by the IBA Disciplinary Commission in
accordance with the IBA Disciplinary Code.
19.8.6. If the Boxer has been disqualified due to misconduct or unsportsmanlike
behaviour, it has to be brought to the attention of the IBA Disciplinary
Commission by the Technical Delegate within twenty-four (24) hours of the end
of the respective Bout.

19.8.7. A Boxer disqualified by DSQ will not be awarded a medal, a quota place if the
Competition is a qualifying event, or IBA World Ranking points related to the
Bout.

19.8.8. A Boxer disqualified for behaviour by DQB will not be awarded a quota place
if the Competition is a qualifying event, a medal or IBA World Ranking points
related to the Bout.
19.8.9. If both Boxers do not box competitively in the ring, both shall be disqualified by
BDSQ. In this case, both Boxers will not be awarded quota places if the
Competition is a qualifying event, medals or IBA World Ranking points related to
the Bout.
19.8.10. If a Boxer is disqualified in the semi-finals or finals, the Boxer’s medal will not
be reallocated and his Competition ranking will be annulled. In this case, the
next best ranked Boxer will not be moved up the Competition ranking.
19.9. Win by Knockout – KO
Knockout due to blows to the head: KO-H
Knockout due to blows to the body: KO-B
19.9.1. If a Boxer is knocked down and fails to resume boxing before that Boxer is
counted up to ten (10), the opponent will be declared the winner of the Bout by
KO.
19.9.2. In the case of an emergency and the Referee summons the Ringside Doctor
in the ring before the Boxer is counted up to ten (10), the opponent will be
declared the winner of the Bout by KO.
19.10. Both Boxers are disqualified or KO
19.10.1. If both Boxers are disqualified or KO at any stage of the Competition before a
semifinal, the opponent in the next round will win by walkover.
19.10.2. In case of double disqualification during a final, they will not be eligible to receive
a medal.
19.10.3. In the case a Double KO (DKO) occurs, both Boxers will lose the Bout by DKO.
19.10.4. If a DKO occurs during a final, Rule 19.1.2. of these rules applies.
19.11.Win by Walkover – WO
19.11.1. If a Boxer is present in the ring fully attired and ready to box and the opposing
Boxer fails to appear in the ring after being announced and a maximum period
of one (1) minute has elapsed after the bell has been sounded, the Referee will
declare the present Boxer to be the winner by WO.
19.11.2. If a Boxer fails the Medical Examination or Daily Weigh-In, his/her opponent
will win by Walkover.
19.11.3. If the Technical Delegate knows in advance that a Boxer will not be present,
he/she must cancel the procedure mentioned in Rule 19.11.1. of these rules,
and the result must be officially announced.
19.11.4. No medal will be awarded to a Boxer who has not boxed at least once within
the entire Competition period.
19.12.There is no “No Contest” decision

19.13.If a Bout cannot take place
19.13.1. If a Bout cannot take place because both Boxers cannot compete, at any stage
of Competition before the semifinals, the opponent in the next round will win
by walkover.
19.13.2. If a semifinal Bout cannot take place:
19.13.2.1. If both Boxers failed the weigh-in or did not show, both will be
disqualified from the semifinal and will not be eligible for receiving
a medal
19.13.2.2. If both Boxers were not allowed to compete by medical decision or
force majeure, both Boxers will receive a bronze medal in addition
to the loser of the other semifinal bout
19.13.3. If a final Bout cannot take place
19.13.3.1. If both Boxers failed the weigh-in or did not show, both will be
disqualified from the final and will not be eligible for receiving a
medal
19.13.3.2. If both Boxers were not allowed to compete by medical decision or
force majeure, both Boxers will receive a silver medal, the two
Boxers will be ranked second.
19.13.4. If both semifinal Bouts cannot take place, four Boxers will be ranked third.
19.14.Extraordinary Rescheduling
19.14.1. The Bout may be terminated by the Referee due to an event that is out of the
Boxer’s or the Referee’s control, such as the destruction of the ring, failure of
the lighting supply, forces of nature and other similar unforeseen conditions. In
such circumstances, if it occurs before the end of the first round, the Bout will
be terminated and will then have to be rescheduled by the Technical Delegate,
preferably within the same day.
RULE 20. BOUT REVIEW
20.1. Implementation of the Bout Review

20.1.1. The Bout Review Rule will be in effect from July 2021 at the following Competitions:
20.1.1.1. Only IBA-owned and IBA-Sanctioned elite and youth events, that is, Elite and Youth
World championships, Elite and Youth Continental Championships.

20.2. Composition of the Bout Review Jury
20.2.1. The Bout Review Jury shall be comprised of the Observer, the Referee
Evaluator and the Judge Evaluator, all from the ring in which the Bout in
question took place.
20.2.2. The Bout Review Technician, or an IBA HQ/ LOC staff trained in operating the
Bout Review hardware and software, assists the Bout Review Jury with the
Review, preparing the relevant footage, from the official video equipment used
for the Competition, for the Jury to review.
20.3. Bout Review Equipment
20.3.1. Only equipment provided by an IBA Official Equipment Licensee can be used for
Bout Review. or IBA approved LOC equipment
20.4. Lodging a Bout Review to protest a decision.
20.4.1. The Second and the Boxer shall leave the Field of Play by the normal route in
an orderly fashion.
20.4.2. Upon leaving the Field of Play, and within 15 minutes of the bout decision, the
Team Manager/Second shall make their way to the Equipment Manager’s table
and inform the Equipment Manager that the team wishes to protest the result of
the Bout. The Equipment Manager shall give the Team Manager/Second the
Bout Review form (Appendix 10 of these rules).
20.4.3. The Bout Review forms will be available at the Equipment Manager’s table and
collected only by the Team Manager / Second designated or confirmed at the
sports entry check.
20.4.4. The Team Manger/Second shall complete (in English) and submit the Bout
Review form, signing to agree that the team’s National Federation will be
invoiced for the fee at the end of the Competition as per Rule 20.8 of these
rules.
20.4.5. The form shall be submitted to the Equipment Manager no later than thirty (30)
minutes after advising the Equipment Manager of their intent to protest the
result.
20.4.6. The Equipment Manager must record both the exact time when the Team
Manager/Second notifies their intent to protest the decision and the time of submission of
the form onto the Bout Review Form. The Equipment Manager keeps the
original form and gives a copy to the Team Manager/Second. The times will be
checked against the result of the bout recorded in the IBA Scoring System by
IBA’s Scoring System Operator.
20.4.7. At the end of the Session, the Equipment Manager shall pass all Bout Review
forms from that Session to the Technical Delegate.

20.4.8. The IBA Scoring System Operator will email scans of all Bout Review forms to
IBA Sport Department by email at the end of each day of the Competition.
20.4.9. The IBA Scoring System Operator will record all Bout Review requests in the
IBA Scoring System.
20.4.10. If the Technical Delegate determines, after consulting the Bout Review Jury,
that the protest should be allowed to proceed, the Bout in question will be
reviewed by the Jury using the Bout Review equipment at the end of that
Session, if possible, or at the end of the final Session of the day. This will be
at the Technical Delegate’s discretion.
20.4.11. The Technical Delegate will determine whether the protest will be accepted, or
not, after consulting with the Bout Review Jury and will only notify the Team
Manager/Second who is the designee appointed at the sports entry check. An
email will be sent to inform both parties of the decision based on the IBA
Technical and Competition Rules and those consultations.
20.4.12. The analysis will take place in the Bout Review office if one is available, or in
another suitably equipped lockable space within the venue.
20.4.13. Bout Reviews will be conducted in the order that the Bouts took place during
the day. The Bout review will be considered lodged regardless of whether it is
accepted by the jury or withdrawn by the team.
20.4.14. If the Technical Delegate believes that the decision of the Judges or the Referee
has been taken in contravention of the IBA rules, the Technical Delegate can
lodge a Bout Review by following Rule 20.4. of these rules.
20.5. Bout Review Acceptance Criteria
20.5.1. The Team Manager/Second can lodge a protest against any decision awarded
on points (5-0; 4-1; 3-2). No protest can be made against a win by ABD, RSC,
RSC-I, DSQ, KO-H, KO-B or WO
20.5.1.1. In the case of a protest relating to the scoring of a Bout, the protest
must be made specific to the decision of the Bout, i.e., citing which round or
rounds are being disputed, on the Bout Review form.
20.5.2. In the case of a protest claiming that an IBA Technical Rule was violated by
the Referee, the protest should clearly indicate which IBA rule(s) has/have been
breached, in which round(s) the breach is alleged to have taken place, and how the
breach(es) affected the final result, on the Bout Review form, as follows:
20.5.2.1. Procedures not followed by the Referee, as outlined in the IBA
Technical and Competition Rules.
20.5.2.2. Foul ruled as a legal action by the Referee.
20.5.2.3. Legal action ruled as a foul by the Referee.
20.6. The Bout Review Decision

20.6.1. In the event of a protest against the scoring of a Bout, using the Bout Review,
the Bout Review Jury will determine the winner of the protested Bout using all
three (3) scoring criteria (as below) and taking into account the issue(s) raised
by the protest:
20.6.1.1. Number of quality blows on target area;
20.6.1.2. Domination of the Bout by technical and tactical superiority;
20.6.1.3. Competitiveness.
20.6.2. In the case of a protest claiming that an IBA Technical and Competition Rule
was violated by the Referee, the Bout Review Jury will determine the winner
of the protested Bout by reviewing the Bout and finding:
20.6.2.1. A clear violation of a rule which warrants the reversal of the
decision.
20.6.2.2. An incorrect decision which affected the result of the Bout i.e. not
only that an error was made, but that it changed the outcome of the
Bout.
20.6.3. After the review of the Bout, the Observer and Referee/Judge Evaluators will
make a decision regarding the Bout Review request. They will communicate
this decision to the Technical Delegate and IBA Scoring System Operator who,
in turn, will document it in the IBA Scoring System.
20.6.4. Both teams will be notified in writing, by the Technical Delegate, of the Bout
Review Jury’s decision, and the rationale behind it, immediately after the
Review has been completed. That decision must be unanimous and will be
final.
20.7. Bout Review after finals
20.7.1. In order to mitigate delays caused by Bout Reviews lodged during the final
Session(s) of the Competition, and considering that the Bout Review Jury has
to be readily available after such a protest is lodged, designated ITOs should
be available to take over the Bout Review Jury’s work near the ring and allow
the Bout Review Jury to review the Bout while boxing continues.
20.7.2. The medal ceremony will not be conducted until a decision of the Bout Review
Jury has been rendered.
20.8. Number of Bout Reviews
20.8.1. Each team will be allowed up to three (3) failed Bout Reviews per Competition
20.8.1.1. Once a team reaches three (3) failed Bout Reviews it will not be
allowed to lodge any further protests during that Competition.
20.8.2. Equipment Manager will update the National Federation protest list to ensure
that no National Federation goes over its allotted number of Bout Reviews.
20.8.3. When a team lodges a Bout Review, and the original decision is overturned, it
will retain that Bout Review for possible use later in the Competition.

20.8.4. When a team lodges a Bout Review and the original decision is upheld, the
team will lose one (1) of its three (3) Bout Reviews.
RULE 21. FOULS
21.1. Types of Fouls

21.1.1. Hitting
21.1.1.1. Below the belt (low blow), with the head, shoulder, forearm or
elbow
21.1.1.2. With an open glove, the inside of the glove, wrist or side of the
hand
21.1.1.3. The back of the opponent, especially on the back of the neck or
head
21.1.1.4. With a kidney punch
21.1.1.5. With a pivot blow / backhand punch
21.1.2. Holding
21.1.2.1. Holding and hitting
21.1.2.2. Locking the opponent’s arm or head, or pushing an arm
underneath the arm of the opponent
21.1.3. Tripping
21.1.4. Kicking
21.1.5. Butting
21.1.6. Strangling
21.1.7. Pulling
21.1.8. Biting
21.1.9. Faking / simulating
21.1.10. Pushing
21.1.10.1. Opponent’s face with an arm or an elbow
21.1.10.2. The head of the opponent back over the ropes;
21.1.11. Attacking whilst holding the ropes or making any unfair use of the ropes;
21.1.12. Lying on, wrestling and throwing in the clinch;
21.1.13. Attacking an opponent who is down or who is in the act of rising;
21.1.14. Ducking below the belt of the opponent;
21.1.15. Completely passive defense by means of double cover and intentionally falling,
running, or turning the back to avoid a blow;
21.1.16. Speaking;

21.1.17. Not stepping back when ordered to break;
21.1.18. Attempting to strike opponent immediately after the Referee has ordered
“break” and before taking a step back;
21.1.19. Assaulting or behaving in an aggressive manner towards a Referee at any
time;
21.1.20. Gumshield falling out
21.1.20.1. Spitting out the gumshield intentionally without receiving a correct
punch will cause the Boxer to receive a mandatory warning;
21.1.20.2. If the gumshield falls out after the Boxer has received a correct
punch, and if this happens for the third time, the Boxer will receive
a mandatory warning;
21.1.21. Keeping the advanced hand straight in order to obstruct the opponent’s vision.
RULE 22. LOW BLOW
22.1. After a low blow, if the offended Boxer does not complain and the low blow was not hard
and intentional, the Referee must signal the foul without interrupting the Bout.
22.2. After a low blow, if the offended Boxer complains about the severity of the low blow, the
Referee will have two (2) options:
22.2.1. The offending Boxer will be immediately disqualified if it is an intentional and
hard blow.
22.2.2. Start an eight (8) count.
22.3. After the eight (8) count, the Referee will have (2) options:
22.3.1. The Boxer is fit to continue: the Referee may give a warning to the offender, if
the Referee considers it as necessary, and the Bout will continue.
22.3.2. The Boxer is unfit to continue: the Referee will give a certain amount of time to
the Boxer to try to recover with a maximum of up to one (1) minute and a half.
22.4. After above mentioned timeframe, the Referee will have two (2) options:
22.4.1. The Boxer is fit to continue: the Referee may give a warning to the offender
and the Bout will continue.
22.4.2. The Boxer is unfit to continue: the opponent will be declared the winner of the
Bout by RSC-I.

RULE 23. CAUTION, WARNING, DISQUALIFICATION
23.1. A Boxer who does not obey the instructions of the Referee, who acts against the rules
of boxing, who boxes in any unsportsmanlike manner, or who commits fouls, will, at the
discretion of the Referee, be cautioned, warned or disqualified. If a Referee intends to
warn a Boxer, the Referee must say “stop” and demonstrate the infringement. The
Referee must then indicate to the Boxer and then to the Deputy Technical Delegate.
23.2. If a Boxer receives a Referee’s warning, the Deputy Technical Delegate will record the
warning and inform the IBA Scoring System Operator who, in turn, will record the
warning in the IBA Scoring System. Each warning will reduce the total score of the
offending Boxer by one (1) point per Judge. The third warning in a Bout will automatically
disqualify the Boxer.
23.3. If a Boxer receives a headbutt or any other serious illegal blow which does not cause
an injury or a cut, the Referee will give a Warning to the offending Boxer, deducting one
(1) point per Judge or may disqualify the offending Boxer if actions deemed sufficiently
serious to warrant a disqualification.
23.4. If a Boxer receives a headbutt or any other illegal blow which causes an injury or a cut,
the Referee must disqualify the offending Boxer.
23.5. If the Referee has any reason to believe that a foul has been committed which the
Referee has not seen, the Referee may consult the Judges.
23.6. If an irregularity is found in the Boxer’s bandages after the Bout which, in the Referee’s
opinion, gave an advantage to the Boxer, this Boxer must be immediately disqualified.
23.7. The Technical Delegate has the right to caution, to remove from the Field of Play, and
to remove the accreditation of a Second who has infringed the IBA Technical and
Competition Rules.
23.8. If a Boxer is guilty of a serious and deliberate offence that is contrary to the spirit of
sportsmanship, the Technical Delegate, the Referee and ITOs have the right to
recommend to the Executive Committee Bureau to put the case to the Disciplinary
Commission for possible sanctions.
RULE 24. KNOCKDOWN
24.1. A Boxer is considered to be knocked down due to a legal blow if:

24.1.1. The Boxer touches the floor with any part of the body other than the Boxer’s
feet as the result of a blow or series of blows.
24.1.2. The Boxer hangs helplessly on the ropes as the result of a blow or series of
blows.

24.1.3. The Boxer is outside or partly outside the ropes as the result of a blow or series
of blows.
24.1.4. Following a hard punch, the Boxer has not fallen and is not lying on the ropes,
but is in a semi-conscious state and cannot, in Referee’s opinion, continue the
Bout.
24.2. Counts following a Knockdown
24.2.1. In the case of a Knockdown, the Referee must say “stop” and then begin an
Eight Count – count from one (1) to eight (8) – if the Boxer is fit to continue;
and count from one (1) to ten (10) if the Boxer is unfit to continue.
24.2.2. The Referee counts with intervals of one (1) second between the numbers and
indicates each second with the hand so that the Boxer who has been knocked
down may be aware of the count.
24.2.3. Before the number “one” is counted, an interval of one (1) second must have
elapsed from the time when the Boxer is knocked down, and the time of
announcing “one”.
24.3. Responsibilities of the Opponent
24.3.1. If a Boxer is knocked down, the Boxer’s opponent must at once go to the neutral
corner as designated by the Referee and remain there until the Referee allows
the Boxer to leave. If the opponent does not respect this, the Referee must
suspend the count until the opponent complies with the command.
24.4. Mandatory Eight Counts
24.4.1. When a Boxer is knocked down as the result of a blow, the Bout must not
continue until the Referee has reached a mandatory count of eight (8), even if
the Boxer is ready to continue before then or the round has come to a close.
24.5. Both Boxers Knocked Down
24.5.1. If both Boxers are knocked down at the same time, the count is continued, as
long as, one of them is still knocked down.
24.6. Compulsory Count Limits
24.6.1. A maximum of three (3) Eight Counts are given in one (1) round;
24.6.2. In Men Elite AOB Competitions, no limit of the amount of Eight Counts apply
in one Bout;
24.6.3. In Women, Youth and Junior AOB Competitions, a maximum of four (4) Eight
Counts apply in one Bout.
24.6.4. Eight Counts due to an illegal blow, are not considered in this amount.
24.7. Boxer Knocked Out of the Ring
24.7.1. In the case of a Boxer being punched out of the ring by a legal blow, the Boxer
must be allowed thirty (30) seconds to come back into the ring, after the Eight
Count, without the help of anyone. In case the Boxer is not able to come back

within the above-mentioned timeframe, such Boxer is deemed to have lost the
Bout by RSC.
24.8. Knockout
24.8.1. After the Referee has said “ten”, the Bout ends and must be decided as KO.
The Referee may stop the count if in his/her opinion the Boxer is in immediate
need of medical attention.
24.9. Boxer Knocked Down at the End of a Round
24.9.1. In the case of a Boxer being knocked down at the end of any round, the Referee
must continue to count until the Boxer is no longer knocked down irrespective
of the end of the round.
24.9.2. Should the Referee count up to ten (10), such Boxer is deemed to have lost
the Bout by KO. The gong does not save the Boxer.
24.10.Second Knockdown without a Further Punch
24.10.1. If a Boxer is knocked down as the result of a punch and the Bout is continued
after the count of eight (8) has been reached, but the Boxer falls again without
having received a further punch, the Referee may continue the count from the
count of eight (8) up to the count of ten (10).

RULES FOR COMPETITION OFFICIALS
RULE 25. APPOINTMENT PROCEDURE
25.1. The Officials’ nomination criteria and appointment process depends on the category of
the AOB Competition.
25.2. All Officials nominated and appointed to AOB Competitions should follow Rule 25 of
these rules.
25.3. IBA-owned and IBA-sanctioned Competitions (World, IOC & Multi-sport)
25.3.1. Technical Delegate: The IBA Technical & Rules Commission task force
composed of at least 3 members (Chair or Vice-Chair + 2 members) appoints
the Technical Delegate and informs the IBA HQ.
25.3.2. ITO: The IBA Technical & Rules Commission task force composed of at least
3 members (Chair or Vice-Chair + 2 members) appoints the ITO candidates
and informs the IBA HQ.
25.3.2.1. Ringside Doctor appointments should have the IBA Medical
Commission’s input
25.3.2.2. R&J Evaluator & Observer appointments should have the IBA
R&J Commission’s input
25.3.3. R&J: The IBA R&J Commission task force composed of at least 3 members
(Chair or Vice-Chair + 2 members) appoints the list of R&Js and informs the
IBA HQ.
25.3.4. Criteria used for official’s appointment
25.3.4.1. Qualification
25.3.4.2. Nationality
25.3.4.3. Geographic location
25.3.4.4. Performance and/or certification date (for newly certified officials)
25.3.4.5. Rotation
25.3.5. Admin Process
25.3.5.1. All letters of communication for appointments should come from
the IBA HQ
25.3.5.2. Appointment letters will be signed by the respective IBA Commission
Chairpersons.
25.3.5.3. To keep track of communication with regards to events, all emails
regarding appointments of officials should be sent to the IBA HQ
(Sport Department) from the Commissions within a set deadline.

The Sport Department will collect all inputs and appointments from
respective Commissions.
25.4. IBA-sanctioned and IBA-affiliated Competitions (Continental, except for Multi-sport
and National)
25.4.1. Technical Delegate: The Confederation Competition Commission task force
composed of at least 3 members (Chair or Vice-Chair + 2 members) appoints
the Technical Delegate and informs the Confederation HQ.
25.4.2. ITO: The Confederation Competition Commission task force composed of at
least 3 members (Chair or Vice-Chair + 2 members) appoints the ITO
candidates and informs the Confederation HQ.
25.4.2.1. Ringside Doctor appointments should have the Confederation
Medical Commission Chairperson’s input
25.4.2.2. R&J Evaluator appointments should have the Confederation R&J
Commission Chairperson’s input
25.4.3. R&J: The Confederation R&J Commission task force composed of at least 3
members (Chair or Vice-Chair + 2 members) appoints the list of R&Js and
informs the Confederation HQ.
25.4.4. Criteria used for official’s appointment
25.4.4.1. Qualification
25.4.4.2. Nationality
25.4.4.3. Geographic location
25.4.4.4. Performance and/or certification date (for newly certified officials)
25.4.4.5. Rotation
25.4.5. Admin Process
25.4.5.1. Prior to the Confederation Commission nominating and approving
the appointments of officials, a request to the IBA HQ for the latest
certified officials is required to ensure eligible candidates are
considered. The same eligibility check is required when National
Federations nominate their own R&Js.
25.4.5.2. After each event, the Confederation Commission is required to
report evaluations of R&Js and ITOs to the IBA HQ.
25.4.5.3. All letters of communication for appointments should come from
the Confederation HQ
25.4.5.3.1. Including for IBA-affiliated Continental Competitions;
25.4.5.3.2. Including any neutral R&J or ITO proposed by IBA;
25.4.5.3.3. Appointment letters will be signed by the respective
Confederation Commission Chairperson.

RULE 26. TECHNICAL DELEGATE
26.1. Qualification and Eligibility

26.1.1. To be appointed for an AOB Competition, the Technical Delegate must have
successfully passed the IBA Technical Delegate Certification Course or the
AOB Technical Delegate Certification Course.
26.1.2. To be a Technical Delegate at an AOB Competition, a person cannot be an
active Coach, Referee, Judge, Team Manager and/or Boxer, nor should have
ever been sanctioned with an over six (6) month suspension.
26.1.3. The Technical Delegate may not be a national of the country where the AOB
Competition takes place.
26.1.4. The Technical Delegate must respect and sign the IBA Code of Conduct
(Appendix 4 of these rules) and upload it to his/her IBA Database profile.
26.2. Duties
26.2.1. Prior to the start of an AOB Competition, the Technical Delegate is responsible
for conducting a Technical Meeting with Team Officials.
26.2.2. Prior to the start and throughout an AOB Competition, the Technical Delegate
is responsible for ensuring that the FOP and the athletes’ and officials’ areas
are functioning as per the IBA Technical and Competition Rules.
26.2.3. A Session does not commence without the presence of the Technical
Delegate.
26.2.3.1. In the event that the Technical Delegate is not present, a qualified
designee will assume the role of the Technical Delegate.
26.2.4. During an AOB Competition, the Technical Delegate will be responsible for
overseeing all Bout decisions.
26.2.5. The Technical Delegate will review the scores and obtain feedback from the
Referee and Judge Evaluators regarding the performance of the Referees and
Judges.
26.2.5.1. The Technical Delegate will immediately suspend a Referee
and/or Judge for the rest of the Competition day for any
wrongdoing. Once the Competition is completed, the Technical
Delegate will discuss any further recommendation to the
Disciplinary Commission regarding sanctioning the Referee and
Judge.
26.2.6. In AOB Competitions, the Technical Delegate will evaluate ITOs based on the
criteria developed by the IBA Technical & Competition Rules Commission

and the IBA HQ, and will forward the results to the IBA HQ and the IBA
Technical & Competition Rules Commission.
26.2.7. If an International Technical Official or National Technical Official appointed for
a Bout is absent, the Technical Delegate will appoint a replacement from the
Officials present at the Competition.
26.2.8. If a Bout cannot be held due to a force majeure, the Technical Delegate may
order to stop the Bout until it can be satisfactorily resumed.
26.2.9. The Technical Delegate may not work in Bouts involving Boxers from the
country where the Technical Delegate was born or resides.
26.2.10. During an AOB Competition, the appointed Technical Delegate will be
responsible for cautioning, warning and/or removing accreditation of persons
who display improper behaviour.
26.2.11. The detailed duties of the Technical Delegate are listed in the IBA Technical
Officials’ Regulations.
RULE 27. INTERNATIONAL TECHNICAL OFFICIALS (ITOS)

27.1.1. To work in AOB Competitions, an ITO has to successfully pass the IBA ITO
Certification Course.
27.1.2. To be appointed as an ITO at an AOB Competition, a person cannot be an
active Coach, Referee, Judge, Team Manager and/or Boxer, nor should have
ever been sanctioned with an over six (6) month suspension.
27.1.3. ITO positions include the following roles:
27.1.3.1. Deputy Technical Delegate
27.1.3.2. Draw Commissioner
27.1.3.3. Ringside Doctor
27.1.3.4. IBA Cut Technician
27.1.3.5. Referee and Judge Evaluator
27.1.3.6. Referee and Judge Coordinator
27.1.3.7. Observer
27.1.3.8. Equipment Manager
27.1.4. In an AOB Competition, there can be no more than two ITOs of the same
nationality. These ITOs from the same nationality cannot be assigned in the
same Bout.
27.1.5. An ITO may not work in Bouts involving Boxers from the country where the ITO
was either born or resides.

27.1.6. Every ITO must respect and sign the IBA Code of Conduct (Appendix 4 of these
rules) and upload it to his/her IBA Database profile.
27.1.7. The detailed duties of the ITOs are listed in the IBA Technical Officials’
Regulations.
RULE 28. DEPUTY TECHNICAL DELEGATE

28.1.1. To be appointed for an AOB Competition, the Deputy Technical Delegate must
have successfully passed the IBA Technical Delegate Certification Course or
the AOB Technical Delegate Certification Course.
28.2. In an AOB Competition, the Deputy Technical Delegate may not be a national of the
country where the Competition is taking place and must hold a different nationality than
the appointed Technical Delegate.
28.3. Appointment
28.3.1. IBA will appoint a minimum of two (2) Deputy Technical Delegates for any
AOB Competition that uses two (2) rings.
28.3.2. IBA will appoint a minimum of one (1) Deputy Technical Delegate for any
AOB Competition that uses one (1) ring.
28.4. Duties
28.4.1. In an AOB Competition, the Deputy Technical Delegate will be responsible for
all Competition aspects of the Bout with the same duties as the appointed
Technical Delegate.
RULE 29. REFEREE AND JUDGE EVALUATOR

29.1.1. To be appointed for an AOB Competition, the Referee and Judge Evaluator has
to be a former 3-Star R&J and has to have passed the IBA ITO
Certification Course and an additional IBA Certification Course specifically
designed for R&J Evaluators/Observer.
29.2. Appointment
29.2.1. IBA will appoint three (3) Evaluators for one ring Competitions or five (5)
Evaluators for two ring Competitions.
29.3. Duties
29.3.1. Attend daily Technical Delegate meetings to provide post-bout feedback and
analysis

29.3.2. Evaluate the performance of the Referees or Judges
29.3.3. Judge Evaluators should score each round for comparison with the Judges
scores
29.3.4. Fill out Database Evaluation form
29.3.5. Conduct the daily R&J Meeting before the first Session, and before the second
Sessionif required
RULE 30. RINGSIDE DOCTORS

30.1.1. For all IBA-owned, IBA-sanctioned and IBA-affiliated Competitions (except
National classification events), only IBA Certified Ringside Doctors are
permitted to serve as Ringside Doctors.
30.1.2. In emergency situations during an AOB Competition where appointed IBA
Ringside Doctors are not able to perform their duties, the appointed Technical
Delegate can appoint a Local or a Team Doctor to work at ring side.
30.2. Attendance in Competition
30.2.1. Ringside Doctors must be present one hour before the first Bout and until they
check the Boxers at the end of the last Bout.
30.2.2. Ringside Doctors have to wear surgical gloves during the Bout.
30.3. Number of Ringside Doctors
30.3.1. In an AOB Competition where one (1) ring is used, a minimum of three (3) IBA
Ringside Doctors are appointed. However, there must not be more than two (2)
Ringside Doctors at the ringside.
30.3.2. In an AOB Competition where two (2) rings are used, a minimum of five (5)
Ringside Doctors are appointed. However, there must not be more than two
(2) Ringside Doctors at the ringside of each ring.
30.4. Duties
30.4.1. A Ringside Doctor has to ensure that the AOB Competition follows the IBA
Medical Rules.
30.4.2. A Ringside Doctor performs Medical Examinations at all Daily Weigh-Ins.
30.4.3. During a Bout, a Ringside Doctor may be called by the Referee to express an
opinion regarding the competing Boxer’s condition.
30.4.3.1. At the discretion of the Ringside Doctor, he or she can treat a
Boxer’s injury (cut or nosebleed, etc.) up to a maximum of 1 minute
during a Bout.
30.4.4. Ringside Doctors provide support for anti-doping related matters.

30.4.5. Before the start of an AOB Competition, appointed Ringside Doctors carry out
Medical Examinations for appointed Referees and Judges.
30.4.6. Prior to the start of each Session, a Ringside Doctor must:
30.4.6.1. Check for the presence of oxygen and stretcher, other recovery
equipment, evacuation equipment, and evacuation route;
30.4.6.2. Check that one ambulance is present for each ring
30.4.6.3. Confirm that a hospital has been designated to take care of injured
Boxers, Team Officials, and other persons taking part in the
Competition
30.4.7. At least one Ringside Doctor must be at ringside for the entire duration of the
Bout;
30.4.8. Ringside Doctors must inform the Technical Delegate to stop the Bout if a
competing Boxer appears unable to continue.
30.4.9. Procedure after KO or RSC
30.4.9.1. Unconscious Boxer - If a Boxer is rendered unconscious, only the
Referee and the Ringside Doctor can remain in the ring. Only the
Ringside Doctor can request additional help.
30.4.9.2. In case a Boxer is unconscious for more than one (1) minute, this
Boxer must be transported to the nearest hospital (if possible to the
neurosurgery department) for further evaluation. Any Boxer with a
concussion may be referred to the hospital by the Ringside Doctor.
30.4.9.3. In the case of a Knockout without unconsciousness or in the case
of Referee Stops Contest, the Boxer must be examined by a Doctor
immediately afterwards in the locker room to determine the nature
of the injury and the need of a further medical observation and/or
hospitalization.
30.4.9.4. Ringside Doctors may recommend treatment for injured Boxers.
30.4.9.5. Ringside Doctors decides if a Boxer is “fit to box”.
30.4.9.6. Ringside Doctors must fill out the Medical Bout Report in the case
a restriction period and/or protective sanitary measures have been
ordered for the Boxer.
RULE 31. IBA CUT TECHNICIAN

31.1.1. IBA Cut Technicians must have passed the IBA Cut Technician Certification
Course.
31.2. Appointment
31.2.1. IBA will appoint one (1) IBA Cut Technician for one-ring Competitions and
two (2) for two-ring Competitions.
31.3. Duties
31.3.1. When appointed to Elite AOB Competitions, the IBA Cut Technician controls
the handwraps prepared by the Coaches and intervenes only if these do not
comply with these Rules.
31.3.2. He oversees the work of the Teams’ Cut Technician at the corner and provides
advice to the Seconds if necessary.
31.3.3. The IBA Cut Technician can conduct Handwraps workshops, seminars or
courses for Coaches.
RULE 32. EQUIPMENT MANAGER

32.1.1. Must have passed the IBA ITO Certification Course.
32.2. Appointment
32.2.1. IBA will appoint two (2) Equipment managers for each IBA-owned and
IBA-sanctioned Competition.
32.3. Duties
32.3.1. Ensure that all Boxer’s equipment, equipment distribution and handling align
with IBA Technical and Competition rules
32.3.2. Responsible for all Boxer’s Competition related equipment and its distribution
32.3.3. Manage the volunteers in charge of escorting the Boxers, running gloves,
bandages, headguard and equipment storage
32.3.4. Inspect all Boxer’s and their equipment prior to entering the FOP
32.3.5. Inspect all coaches and Seconds to ensure proper clothing is used
32.3.6. Ensure that only eligible Seconds who also possess valid accreditation enter
the FOP.
32.3.7. Manage the Bout Review request forms by providing the forms to Team Officials
upon their request. Keep record of Bout Review requests and deliver all
submitted forms to the Technical Delegate after the end of each Session.

RULE 33. REFEREE AND JUDGE COORDINATOR

33.2. Appointment
33.2.1. IBA will appoint two (2) R&J Coordinators for one-ring or three (3) R&J
Coordinators for two-ring IBA-owned and IBA-sanctioned Competitions.
33.3. Duties
33.3.1. Collect R&J draw from the IBA Scoring System operator.
33.3.2. Use R&J draw sheet to lead the Referee and Judges from the R&J lounge to
a designated area around the FOP.
33.3.3. Inform the R&Js to enter the FOP and ensure each are in their correct
positions.
33.3.4. Distribute R&J Draw sheets to the Announcer, R&J evaluators and TD
33.3.5. Ensure R&Js exit the FOP in an orderly fashion
RULE 34. DRAW COMMISSIONER

34.2. Appointment
34.2.1. IBA will appoint one (1) Draw Commissioner for one-ring Competitions and
up to two (2) for two-ring Competitions.
34.3. Duties
34.3.1. Follow the Draw Commissioner Protocol as per Rule 9 of these rules.
34.3.2. Review the list of R&Js appointed to the Competition.
34.3.3. Provide all filters to the Technical delegate prior to the computerized R&J draw.
Filters should comply with neutrality rules specified in these rules.
34.3.4. Ensure the R&J draw aligns with the rules of neutrality.
34.3.5. After the R&J draw, change requests can only be made under extraordinary
circumstances and should abide by the Draw Commissioner Protocol.
RULE 35. OBSERVER

35.1.1. Experienced IBA ITO (Referee and Judge Evaluator) who has passed the IBA
ITO Certification Course and an additional IBA Certification Course specifically
designed for Referee &Judge Evaluators/Observer.
35.2. Appointment
35.2.1. IBA will appoint one (1) Observer for any IBA-Owned or IBA-Sanctioned event
(World, IOC & Multi-sport).
35.3. Duties
35.3.1. Observe the scores of the Judges, as well as, the Evaluators
35.3.2. Enter Judge’s scores after each round (if not automated) and evaluate against
the evaluators’ scores into the IBA Database
35.3.3. Compare Judge’s scores with Evaluators score in each round and make
appropriate deductions against each judge (if not automated).
35.3.4. Be a member of the Protest Jury
35.3.5. Record all protests and outcomes using the IBA Database
35.3.6. Evaluate performance of R&J Evaluator
35.3.7. Back up Evaluator if any national neutrality conflicts arise
RULE 36. NATIONAL TECHNICAL OFFICIALS
36.1. Host National Federation nominates qualified persons as National Technical Officials
(“NTO’s”) for the following positions:
36.1.1. Timekeeper (use of an IBA 1-star Referee and Judge for this position is
strongly recommended)
36.1.2. Gong Operator
36.1.3. Record Book Manager
36.1.4. Assistant Referee and Judge Coordinator
36.1.5. Assistant Equipment Manager
36.2. Every NTO must respect and sign the IBA Code of Conduct (Appendix 4 of these
rules).
RULE 37. TIMEKEEPER AND GONG OPERATOR
37.1. The duties of the Timekeeper & Gong Operator can be performed by one person;
however, at IBA-owned and IBA sanctioned Competitions, it is recommended to have
two persons to perform these duties to ensure consistent quality control.
37.2. Duties

37.2.1. Regulate the number and duration of the rounds and the intervals between the
rounds. The intervals between the rounds must be of one (1) minute.
37.2.2. The Timekeeper & Gong Operator must start and end each round by striking
the gong.
37.2.3. Ten (10) seconds before the end of each round, the Timekeeper & Gong
Operator will signal the approaching end of the round.
37.2.4. The Timekeeper & Gong Operator must regulate all periods of time and counts
by a watch or clock but will only stop the clock when instructed by the Referee
with the command “time” resuming after the Referee gives the command “box”.
37.2.5. Following a Knockdown, the Timekeeper & Gong Operator will give the sound
signal to the Referee indicating the elapsing seconds while the Referee is
counting.
37.2.6. If, at the end of a round, a Boxer is knocked down and the Referee is in the
course of counting, the gong indicating the end of the round will not be sounded.
The gong will be sounded only when the Referee gives the command “box”
indicating the continuation of the Bout.
37.2.7. The Timekeeper & Gong Operator will regulate the time when a low blow or
Loss of Consciousness occurs and if a Boxer falls out of the ring.
RULE 38. ANNOUNCER
38.1. Duties
38.1.1. Before the Bout, the Announcer will announce the Bout number, weight
category, name and country of each Boxer, as well as, the name and country
of each Referee and Judge.
38.1.2. The Announcer must announce the round number after the start of each round.
38.1.3. Ten (10) seconds before the start of each round, the Announcer must clear the
ring by ordering “Seconds out”, except for the first round.
38.1.4. The Announcer must reveal the final results and the winner of the Bout after
having received the final results from the Deputy Technical Delegate.
RULE 39. REFEREES AND JUDGES
39.1. All IBA certified Referees and Judges have to abide by the most recent IBA Technical
& Competition Rules and IBA Referee and Judge Regulations.
39.2. IBA R&J Certification Courses are organised only by IBA.

39.3. In all IBA-affiliated Competitions, except for National Championships, the Referees and
Judges must be IBA-certified.
39.4. In all IBA-owned and IBA-sanctioned Competitions, the Referees and Judges should be
appointed as follows:
39.4.1. To ensure neutrality, the Referee and Judges for each Bout will be selected by
the IBA Scoring System and approved by the Draw Commissioner and the
Technical Delegate.
39.4.2. Each Referee and Judge must be an IBA certified Referee and Judge.
39.4.3. Each Referee and Judge must be of a different country and National
Federation from one another, as well as, from any of the Boxers taking part in
the Bout.
39.4.4. Each Referee and Judge must not be a national or resident of any country which
is a dominion, colony or dependency of the country of any of the Boxers taking
part in the Bout.
39.4.5. In case of a change in nationality, such Referee and Judge must not officiate
in any Bout in which a Boxer of the Referee and Judge’s former nationality is
taking part.
39.4.6. In case it is impossible for the Draw Commissioner to comply with the above
directives, the Technical Delegate, along with the Deputy Technical Delegate
must approve the final selection.
39.5. Referees and Judges have to respect and sign the IBA Code of Conduct (Appendix 4 of
these rules).
39.6. Disciplinary Action
39.6.1. A decision on suspension related to Referees’ or Judges’ poor performances
in a Competition can be proposed by the Referee and Judge Evaluator(s) to
the Technical Delegate and the Technical Delegate, in turn, would inform the
IBA Scoring System Operator of the R&J name(s) that need to be withdrawn
from a Session.
39.6.2. A decision of suspension related to Referees’ or Judges’ ethics must be made
by the Disciplinary Commission.
39.7. In all AOB Competitions, each Bout must be controlled by a Referee, who will officiate
in the ring but will not score the Bout. For AOB Competitions the Referees shall be
drawn by the IBA Scoring System and confirmed by the Draw Commissioner and the
Technical Delegate.
39.8. Duties of the Referee
39.8.1. To be primarily concerned for the health of both Boxers throughout the Bout.
39.8.2. To see that all rules and fair play are strictly observed.

39.8.3. To maintain control of the contest at all stages.
39.8.4. To prevent a weak Boxer from receiving undue and unnecessary punishment.
39.8.5. To use four (4) words of command:
39.8.5.1. “Stop” when ordering the Boxers to stop boxing;
39.8.5.2. “Box” when ordering the Boxers to continue boxing;
39.8.5.3. “Break” when breaking a clinch;
39.8.5.4. “Time” when ordering the Timekeeper & Gong Operator to stop the
time, and to order the Boxers to stop boxing.
39.8.6. To indicate to a Boxer any infringement of the IBA Technical & Competition
Rules using suitable explanatory signs, verbal commands and/or gestures.
39.8.7. The Referee may touch with the hand a Boxer to stop and to break the Bout,
or to separate the Boxers.
39.8.8. The Referee must not indicate the winner by raising a Boxer’s hand or
otherwise, until the announcement has been made. When the winner of a Bout
is announced, the Referee must be positioned in the middle of the ring holding
one hand of each Boxer and raise the hand of the winning Boxer while facing
the main TV camera.
39.8.9. When a Referee terminates a Bout for any reason, this Referee must first inform
the Deputy Technical Delegate of the decision and the reason why the Bout
was stopped. The Deputy Technical Delegate should inform the Referee if the
decision is clearly against the IBA Technical & Competition Rules.
39.8.10. The Referee may consult the Ringside Doctor regarding the competing Boxer’s
condition.
39.8.11. When the Referee calls the Ringside Doctor to the ring to examine a Boxer,
only the Referee and the Ringside Doctor will be present in the ring or on the
apron; however, the Ringside Doctor may request someone to help him/her.
39.8.12. If an injury occurs the Referee will follow the steps set out below:
39.8.12.1. Ask the non-injured Boxer to go to the neutral corner;
39.8.12.2. Ask the Ringside Doctor if the injured Boxer is fit to continue. If the
Ringside Doctor informs the Referee that the Boxer is fit to
continue, then the Referee may decide to continue the Bout;
39.8.12.3. If the Ringside Doctor informs the Referee that the Boxer is not fit
to continue, then the Referee may decide to terminate the Bout. If
the Referee did not see the cause of injury the Referee will request
the opinion of each of the five (5) Judges to see whether all or a
majority have seen a foul or a correct blow and the Referee will
then make one of the following decisions:

39.8.12.3.1. Where all or a majority of the Judges have seen a
correct blow – Rule 19.7.1. of these rules applies;
39.8.12.3.2. Where all or a majority of the Judges have seen an
intentional foul – Rule 19.9.2. of these rules applies;
39.8.12.3.3. Where all or a majority of the Judges have seen an
unintentional foul – Rule 19.1.2. of these rules applies;
39.8.13. To terminate a contest at any stage if this Referee considers it to be one-sided.
39.8.14. To terminate a contest at any stage if one of the Boxers has received an injury
which the Referee decides the Boxer should not continue.
39.8.15. To terminate a contest at any stage if this Referee considers the Boxers inactive
and not competitive. In such a case, the Referee may disqualify one or both
Boxers.
39.8.16. To caution a Boxer or administer a warning to a Boxer against fouls or for any
other reason in the interest of fair play, or to ensure compliance with these rules.
39.8.17. To disqualify a Boxer who fails to comply immediately with the Referee’s
command, or behaves towards the Referee in an offensive or aggressive
manner at any time
39.8.18. With or without previous warning, to disqualify a Boxer for committing a serious
foul;
39.8.19. To interpret these rules insofar as they are applicable or relevant to the Bout
or to decide and take action on any circumstance of the Bout which is not
covered by these rules.
39.8.20. Right to check the Boxer
39.8.20.1. Once a Boxer has entered the ring, the Referee has to ensure that
the Boxer is wearing an appropriate uniform and equipment as per
the IBA Technical & Competition Rules.
39.8.20.2. At the end of the Bout, the Referee has to ensure that the Boxer
has appropriate bandages as per the IBA Technical & Competition
Rules.
39.8.20.3. In the case of a Boxer’s glove becoming undone during a Bout, the
Referee will stop the Bout to have the issue rectified.
39.8.21. The Referee will check that the positions of the Judges and of the Ringside
Doctor(s) are correct before the start of the Bout.
39.8.22. The Referee starts the Bout only after the authorisation of the Deputy Technical
Delegate.
39.9. Duties of the Judge

39.9.1. To follow the scoring process and regulations as per IBA Technical and
Competition Rules
39.9.2. To score independently the merit of the Boxers during each round of the
assigned Bout.
39.9.3. To not speak or give any sign to a Boxer or to another Judge or to anyone else
before, during and after the Bout.
39.9.4. To not leave his/her seat until the results have been announced to the public.
RULE 40. LOC COMPETITION MANAGER
40.1. In all IBA-owned and IBA-sanctioned Competitions, the Local Organising Committee has
to appoint a dedicated LOC Competition Manager.
40.2. The LOC Competition Manager is responsible for ensuring that the Competition is
organised according to the IBA Technical & Competition Rules, and for following the
instructions and guidance of the Technical Delegate and IBA HQ.
40.3. The LOC Competition Manager has to ensure that the Competition follows the
competition venue requirements as per Appendix 11 of these rules.

RULES FOR COMPETITION EQUIPMENT AND UNIFORMS
RULE 41. COMPETITION EQUIPMENT
41.1. In all IBA-owned and IBA-sanctioned Competitions, equipment, outlined in the Rule
41.3. of these rules, must be provided by an IBA Official Equipment Licensees, unless
exceptionally agreed by IBA.
41.2. In all IBA-owned and IBA-sanctioned Competitions, gloves, headguards, and bandages
manufactured by one of the IBA Official Equipment Licensees shall be provided by IBA
via the Local Organising Committee and shall be verified by the Technical Delegate.
41.3. FOP Equipment
41.3.1. Ring
41.3.2. Ring Accessories
41.3.3. Gloves
41.3.4. Glove Tape
41.3.5. Headguard
41.3.6. Bandage/Professional Handwraps
41.4. Warm-up Area and Training Venue Equipment
41.4.1. Ring
41.4.2. Floor ring
41.4.3. Punching bags and frames
41.4.4. Training gloves (16 oz or more)
41.4.5. Headguards
RULE 42. RING
42.1. In all AOB Competitions, only rings manufactured by one of the IBA Official Equipment
Licensees can be used.
42.2. Ring Specifications
42.2.1. In all AOB Competitions, the ring must measure 6.10 m inside the ropes on all
four (4) sides.
42.2.2. The size of the apron must extend for 85 cm outside the line of the ropes on
each side, including additional canvas necessary to tighten and secure it.
42.2.3. The ring must have the dimensions in accordance with the Manufacturer
Guidelines: IBA Official Ring.

42.2.3.1. For the total height of the poles, distance between the ropes, and
the width of the rope strips, a margin of 2 cm is accepted.
42.2.4. Platform and Corner Pads

42.2.4.1. The platform must be safely constructed, levelled and free from any
obstructing projection. It must be fitted with four (4) corner posts
with four (4) corner pads in order to prevent injury to the Boxers.
The corner pads must be arranged facing towards the Technical
Delegate as follows:
42.2.4.1.1. In the near left side corner – red
42.2.4.1.2. In the far-left side corner – white
42.2.4.1.3. In the far-right side corner – blue

42.2.4.1.4. In the near right side corner – white.
42.2.4.2. The platform must be 100 cm from the ground.
42.2.4.3. The length and the width of the ring platform must be 7.80m x
7.80m.
42.2.5. Surface of the Ring Floor
42.2.5.1. The floor must be covered with felt, rubber or other suitably
approved material that is soft quality and elasticity. It must not be
less than 1.5 cm and no more than 2.0 cm.
42.2.6. Canvas
42.2.6.1. The canvas must cover the entire platform and must be made of
non-slippery material.
42.2.6.2. The canvas must be blue, pantone 299, unless otherwise
approved by IBA.
42.2.7. Ropes
42.2.7.1. The ropes must be covered by a thick padding.
42.2.7.2. The ring must include four (4) separate ropes on each side of the
corner posts. They must be 4cm-thick, without considering the
cover.
42.2.7.3. The heights of the four (4) ropes must be 40 cm, 70 cm, 100 cm,
and 130 cm from the canvas.
42.2.7.4. Rope separator specifications
42.2.7.4.1. The four (4) ropes must be joined on each side of the
ring, at equal intervals, by two (2) pieces of material
(close to the texture of the canvas) 3 to 4 cm wide. The
two (2) pieces must not slide along the rope.
42.2.7.5. The tension of each section of the top two ropes must be tight. The
tension of bottom two must not be too tight. However, in any case,
the Referee and/or the Technical Delegate have the right to ask
the LOC to adjust the tension if necessary.
42.2.8. Stairs
42.2.8.1. The ring must be provided with three (3) sets of stairs, with each
one having three (3) steps.
42.2.8.2. Two (2) sets of stairs at the opposite corners for the use of the
Boxers and Seconds, and one (1) set of stairs in the neutral corner
for the use of the Referee and of the Ringside Doctor.

RULE 43. RINGSIDE ACCESSORIES
43.1. The following ringside accessories are required for all Bouts and must be provided by
the organisers no later than two (2) days before the start time of the Competition per
ring:
43.1.1. Gong.
43.1.2. Two (2) plastic receptacles which can be used for spitting.
43.1.3. Chairs and tables for the Technical Delegate and Deputy Technical Delegates
(in AOB Competitions), Ringside Doctors, Timekeeper & Gong Operator,
Official Announcer, TV Graphics Operator and Judges.
43.1.4. The tables for the Judges must be standardized for all IBA Competitions
43.1.4.1. Form – Square
43.1.4.2. Width – 70 cm x 70 cm
43.1.4.3. Height – 80 cm
43.1.4.4. Drape Colour – a solid colour that matches the branding of the
Competition, otherwise – white.
43.1.5. One (1) electronic stopwatch which complies with the requirements of the IBA
Scoring System and one manual stopwatch as a backup.
43.1.6. One (1) IBA Scoring System.
43.1.7. One (1) microphone connected to the loudspeaker system.
43.1.8. First-aid supplies as required in accordance with the IBA Medical Rules.
43.1.9. A non-transparent small plastic bag placed in the two neutral corners outside
of the ring.
43.1.10. Three (3) chairs for the Seconds in each corner with clearly indicated area
borders.
43.1.11. One (1) stretcher.
43.1.12. Mops or towels for cleaning the ring.
RULE 44. GLOVES
44.1. Boxers must wear red or blue gloves, as per the respective Boxer’s corner.
44.2. Boxers must put on their gloves before entering the ring.
44.3. Gloves must be taken off immediately after the Bout is over and before the decision is
announced.
44.4. The padding of the gloves must not be displaced or broken.
44.5. Only clean and serviceable gloves must be used. All Gloves must be cleaned using
10% Sodium Hypochlorite before they are used again.

44.6. In AOB Elite and Youth Men’s Competitions:
44.6.1. Ten (10) oz gloves must be used for the Minimum Weight (46-48kg) category to the
Welterweight (67kg) category.
44.6.2. Twelve (12) oz gloves must be used for the Light Middleweight (71kg) category to Super
Heavyweight (92+ kg) category.
44.7. In AOB Elite and Youth Women’s Competitions:

44.7.1. Ten (10) oz gloves must be used in all weight categories
44.8. Glove Specifications
44.8.1. Gloves must weigh 284 grams (approx. 10 oz) and 340 grams (approx. 12 oz),
with a tolerance of 5% up or downwards, of which the leather portion must not
weigh more than half of the total weight, and the padding portion not less than
half of the total weight. The margin of 5% would also apply downwards and
upwards, respectively.
44.8.2. Only gloves with Velcro closing systems will be approved for all AOB
Competitions.
44.8.3. In all AOB Competitions, the glove closure system shall be covered by glove
tape with a maximum of one layer around the wrist part of the gloves to avoid
any cut or laceration for the opponent.
44.8.3.1. The glove tape must be procured from an IBA Official Equipment
Licensee.
44.8.3.2. The glove tape must be 5 cm wide.
44.8.4. The leather portion of the gloves must be made of high-quality material such
as:
44.8.4.1. Cowhide leather
44.8.4.2. Grade A leather
44.8.4.3. Others of equivalent quality subject to IBA’s approval.
44.8.5. The thumb must be fixed to the main body of the gloves by the top part and
with a maximum gap of ten (10) millimeters.
44.8.6. The Competition identification or the manufacturer logo may be printed and may
be displayed at the following positioning and measurements:
44.8.6.1. Maximum 50 cm² on the front top part of each glove.
44.8.7. The official manufacturer’s logo may be printed and may be displayed at the
following positioning and measurements:
44.8.7.1. Maximum 24 cm² on the thumb of each glove.
44.8.8. Any other form of advertising is prohibited such as and non-limited to figurative
logo, design mark, script and manufacturer name, etc.

44.8.9. The IBA mark must be placed on the internal part of the gloves.
44.8.10. Detailed glove specifications can be found in Appendix 12 of these rules.
RULE 45. HEADGUARD
45.1. In AOB Elite Men’s Competitions, headguards are not allowed.
45.1.1. If a Boxer is not wearing headguards and has hair that reaches below the
neckline, a hair net or any other item must be worn to control the hair.
45.1.1.1. The Seconds have to ensure that the hair is secured appropriately.
45.2. In all AOB Competitions, except Elite Competitions, a Boxer must wear a red or a blue
headguard, as per the respective Boxer’s corner.
45.3. Long hair should not limit a Boxer’s vision and should be appropriately tied.
45.4. There is no restriction on hair length.
45.5. A Boxer must put on a headguard only after entering the ring.
45.6. A headguard must be taken off immediately after the Bout is over and before the
decision is announced. Hair net or any other item worn to control the hair can be kept.
45.7. All headguards must be cleaned using 10% Sodium Hypochlorite before they are used
again.
45.8. Headguard Specifications
45.8.1. A headguard must weigh a maximum of 450 grams (approx. 16 oz).
45.8.2. In AOB Competitions, headguards should come in 4 mandatory sizes
(S=Small, M=Medium, L=Large, XL Extra Large).
45.8.3. Only a headguard with Velcro closing systems is approved for all AOB
Competitions.
45.8.4. The measurements of the headguard must respect the dimension as described
in Appendix 13 of these rules.
45.8.5. The padding of the headguards must respect a minimum thickness of 2-3 cm.
45.8.6. The leather portion of the headguard must be made of high-quality leather such
as:
45.8.6.1. Cowhide leather
45.8.6.2. Grade A leather
45.8.6.3. Others of equivalent quality subject to IBA’s approval.
45.8.7. The Competition identification or the manufacturer logo may be printed and
may be displayed at the following positioning and measurements:
45.8.7.1. Maximum 50 cm² on the front part of the headguard.

45.8.8. The official manufacturer’s logo may be printed and may be displayed at the
following positioning and measurements:
45.8.8.1. Maximum 40 cm² on the back part of the headguard.
45.8.9. Any other form of advertising is prohibited such as and non-limited to figurative
logo, design mark, script, manufacturer name, etc.
45.8.10. The IBA mark must be placed on the inside part of the headguard.
45.8.11. Detailed headguard specifications can be found in in Appendix 13 of these
rules.
RULE 46. BANDAGES, PROFESSIONAL HANDWRAPS AND BANDAX

HANDWRAPS
46.1. Use of Bandages

46.1.1. In AOB Competitions, except for Elite Competitions, Velcro bandages shall be
used.
46.1.2. The bandages are distributed at the equipment table by the Equipment
Manager.
46.1.3. The bandages of each Boxer must be checked and marked by the Equipment
Manager at the equipment check table.
46.1.4. Bandages must not be longer than 4.5 m (14.76 feet), and not shorter than 2.5
m (8.2 feet). Bandages must be 5.7 cm (2 ¼ inches) wide.
46.1.5. Bandages must be made of stretchy cotton material with a Velcro closure.
46.1.6. The use of any substance on the bandages is prohibited.
46.2. Use of Professional Handwraps
46.2.1. In AOB Elite Competitions and any other event as decided by IBA, the use of
professional handwraps or Bandax wraps (i.e : 46.3) shall be mandatory.
46.2.2. The materials provided for professional handwraps for each Boxer shall be as
follows:
46.2.2.1. Gauze Bandage: 2 rolls of 5 cm x 15 m Gauze (1 roll of gauze for
each hand)
46.2.2.2. 2 rolls of 5 cm x 10 m Gauze (1 roll to create a knuckle pad for
each hand)
46.2.2.3. Zinc Oxide Tape: 2 rolls of 2.5 cm x 13 m
46.2.2.4. 1 roll of 1.25 cm x 13 m for between the fingers
46.2.3. All equipment shall be clearly branded, and packaging will include
specifications and relevant instructions.

46.2.4. In AOB Elite Competitions, a Boxer shall apply the provided gauze bandages
and tape on his hands as he likes, provided that the knuckles of his hand are
not covered by the Zinc Oxide Tape.
46.2.5. The use of any substance or object on the Gauze and/or Zinc Oxide Tape is
prohibited.
46.3 Use of Bandax Technology Handwraps
46.3.1. Bandax Technology Handwraps may be used in any AOB competitions.
46.3.1.1. One pair of Bandax Handwraps shall only be used for a maximum
of six official bouts.
RULE 47. BOXING SENSORS

47.1. In all IBA-owned and IBA-sanctioned Competitions, boxing sensors manufactured by
the IBA Official Data provider/partner shall be allowed to be worn in order to gather
Competition and boxing data/metrics.
47.2. Sensors shall be inserted either in the Competition gloves or on the bandages depending
on the official gloves brand used during the Competition.
RULE 48. ATHLETE COMPETITION UNIFORM AND EQUIPMENT
48.1. In all AOB Competitions, a Boxer has to wear a uniform that complies with Rule 48 of
these rules and the Manufacturer Guidelines: IBA Official Boxers’ Uniform.
48.2. The Technical Delegate of the Competition or a Technical Official who was given
authority of a Technical Delegate determines the uniforms permitted in the FOP in
accordance with the IBA Technical and Competition Rules.
48.3. Vests, shorts/skirts, and robes
48.3.1. Men and Boy Boxers have to wear a vest and shorts.
48.3.2. Women and Girl Boxers have to wear a vest and either shorts or a skirt.
48.3.3. The length of the shorts must not be shorter than mid-thigh, cannot cover the
knee and must not be worn above the belt line.
48.3.4. The vest and shorts/skirt can be in the Boxer’s respective national colours or
in red or blue colour according to the Boxer’s respective corner allocation.
48.3.5. Elite Boxers may wear a robe over his/her uniform on the way to the ring, and
the robe can be in the Boxer’s respective national colours or in red or blue
colour according to the Boxer’s respective corner allocation.
48.3.5.1. The robe must be of the same material as the uniform.
48.3.6. For the avoidance of doubt, if the uniform and/or robe is in red or blue colour,
a solid red or blue colour has to be used and must be one of the following:
48.3.6.1. Red: Pantone 185, 199 or 485

48.3.6.2. Blue: Pantone 286, 293 or 661
48.3.7. A Boxer is not be allowed to have tape, in any form, on his/her uniform.
48.3.8. The belt line must be clearly identified by a contrasting colour to the shorts/skirt
and vest and must be 6-10cm wide.
48.3.8.1. The belt line is an imaginary line from the navel to the top of the
hips and must not cover the navel.
48.4. Footwear and socks
48.4.1. A Boxer must box in boxing appropriate footwear, such as shoes or light boots
(without spikes or heels).
48.4.2. A Boxer may wear socks, but they must not be higher than the knee.
48.5. Gumshield
48.5.1. A Boxer must wear a gumshield during every Bout.
48.5.2. No red or partially red-coloured gumshield may be worn.
48.5.3. A Boxer should never use a borrowed gumshield.
48.5.4. The gumshield has to fit exactly and comfortably.
48.6. Cup and Breast protectors
48.6.1. Men and Boy Boxers must wear a cup protector during a Bout and may
additionally wear a jock-strap.
48.6.1.1. The cup protector must not cover any part of the target area.
48.6.1.2. The cup protector must have no metal parts except if there is a
fastening at the back of the Boxer.
48.6.2. Women and Girl Boxers may use a breast protector and/or a cup protector
during a Bout.
48.6.2.1. The breast protector should be confined to the natural contours of
the breast, so as not to provide extra protection to surrounding
structures. It may not shield any target area of the body, including
the breastbone.
48.6.2.2. The breast and cup protectors must have no metal parts except if
there is a fastening at the back of the Boxer.
48.7. Hijab
48.7.1. Women and Girl Boxers may wear a black sport form-fitting Hijab
48.7.1.1. The Hijab can include the following elements:
48.7.1.1.1. Long-sleeved form fitting shirt under the Competition
vest;
48.7.1.1.2. Full-length form fitting tights under the Competition
shorts or skirt;
48.7.1.1.3. Sport Hijab scarf.

48.7.1.2. The use of Hijab in the Field of Play shall not interfere with the view
of the referee and judges, or potentially cause any injuries or cuts,
or give any unfair competitive advantages.
48.7.1.3. No identification of the Member Association, and no further
elements such as marks, insignia, statements or slogans shall be
displayed on the Hijab, tights or sleeves.
48.7.1.4. The hijab outfit has to be presented and approved during the Sport
Entries Check.
48.8. There shall not be any demonstrations, symbols or patterns containing political,
religious and racial propaganda, and of items on the WADA prohibited substance list,
and messages against IBA Code of Ethics visible on the Boxer’s body or apparel
including uniform, footwear, socks, permanent or temporary tattoo on the body, etc.
48.9. A uniform diagramme can be found in Appendix 14 of these rules.
48.10. Identification Specifications
48.10.1. In all IBA-sanctioned Multi-sport competitions, Team Delegations have to
follow identification specifications of the Multi-sport LOC.
48.10.2. National Flag
48.10.2.1. The flag of the country of the National Federation may be displayed
only once on the vest, once on the robe, and once on the shorts
and/or skirt.
48.10.2.2. The flag must not contain any manufacturer’s identification,
sponsor advertising, design features or other elements.
48.10.2.3. The flag may be printed, embroidered or sewn on as a badge.
48.10.2.4. There are no restrictions on the shape of the flag, but the following
measurements and positioning on the item must be observed:
48.10.2.4.1. Vest and robe: Maximum 50 cm², front of the vest
and robe, over the heart
48.10.2.4.2. Shorts/skirt: Maximum 50 cm², front of left leg.
48.10.3. Manufacturer’s Logo
48.10.3.1. The manufacturer’s identification may be displayed only once on
each of the following:
48.10.3.1.1. Vest
48.10.3.1.2. Robe
48.10.3.1.3. Shorts and/or skirt
48.10.3.1.4. Each sock
48.10.3.1.5. Each item of footwear
48.10.3.1.6. Each item of protective equipment

48.10.3.1.7. Second’s bag
48.10.3.2. The manufacturer’s identification may be printed, embroidered or
sewn on to the vest, robe, shorts/skirt, socks and footwear and
must not interfere with the other elements identifying the National
Federation (e.g. flag).
48.10.3.3. The following quantities, positioning and measurements must be
observed:
48.10.3.3.1. Vest and robe: Maximum 30 cm², front of the vest
and robe, at heart level and on the opposite side of the
National Flag;
48.10.3.3.2. Shorts/skirt: Maximum 30 cm², front of the right leg;
48.10.3.3.3. Socks: Maximum 10 cm² per sock;
48.10.3.3.4. Footwear: as generally used on products sold
through retail trade during the period of 6 months prior to
the AOB Competition;
48.10.3.3.5. Protective equipment: Maximum 6 cm² per item;
48.10.3.3.6. Bag: no greater than 10% of the surface area of the
item, to a maximum size of 60 cm²;
48.10.4. Olympic National Abbreviation of the National Federation (ONANF)
48.10.4.1. The ONANF is the Olympic Abbreviation of the National
Federation’s Country name, therefore, consisting of 3 capital
letters.
48.10.4.2. It may be displayed only once on the back of the vest and robe.
48.10.4.3. The letters must not exceed 10 cm in height and 20 cm in length.
48.10.4.4. The letters must be in a contrasting colour to the colour(s) of the
vest and robe. For a better legibility, they may be affixed to a
neutral-coloured patch or surrounded by a border or shadow
outline.
48.10.4.5. The letters may be printed, embroidered or sewn on as a badge.
48.10.4.6. The ONANF must not interfere with the other elements of the
uniform that identify the Boxer (e.g. Boxer’s name).
48.10.5. Boxer’s Name:
48.10.5.1. Each Boxer may be identified by means of the surname on the back
of the vest.
48.10.5.2. The name must be identical to that indicated in the passport.
48.10.5.3. The name must be positioned on the upper part of the back of the
vest under the ONANF.

48.10.5.4. The letters must not exceed 5 cm in height and 20 cm in width.
48.10.5.5. The letters must be in a contrasting colour to the colour(s) of the
vest. For a better legibility, they may be affixed to a neutral
coloured patch or surrounded by a border or shadow outline.
48.10.5.6. The letters may be printed, embroidered or sewn on as a badge.
48.10.5.7. The letters must not interfere with the other elements of the uniform
that identify the Boxer (e.g. ONANF).
48.10.5.8. The name may not contain any manufacturer identification,
sponsor advertising, design features or any other elements.
48.10.6. National Federation’s Sponsors Advertising
48.10.6.1. All forms of advertising for sponsors or third parties, of political,
religious or personal statements or other prohibited class such as
alcohol (exception for beer and wine), tobacco, casino, gambling
and betting are prohibited on all kit items inside the Competition
Venue.
48.10.6.2. The National Federation’s sponsor advertising may be printed,
embroidered or sewn on to the vest and must not interfere with the
other elements identifying the National Federation (e.g. the flag).
The following quantities, positioning and measurements must be
observed:
48.10.6.2.1. Vest: Maximum 150 cm² once on the front of the vest
below the chest level area
RULE 49. OFFICIALS’ COMPETITION UNIFORM
49.1. Referees and Judges must wear only the official IBA attire for Referees and Judges.
49.1.1. White, short-sleeve, button-down collared shirt (long-sleeve acceptable in
exceptional cases)
49.1.2. Black bow tie
49.1.3. IBA R&J badge affixed upon the left side (over the heart) of the shirt
49.1.4. Black trousers (no denim)
49.1.5. Black sport shoes with no heals
49.2. Referees may use surgical gloves when officiating.
49.3. Technical Delegates and ITOs must dress in strict business attire, unless provided with
an IBA-approved uniform.

APPENDICES

APPENDIX 1: CHANGE OF SPORT NATIONALITY PROCEDURE
To start the process to change the Sport Nationality of a Boxer, IBA HQ needs to receive
from the Boxer’s New National Federation the mandatory documents listed below:
Document 1 – Official request for changing Sport Nationality. The document can be found in
Appendix 2 of these rules.
Document 2 – Copy of the Boxer’s original passport, corresponding to the nationality waived
by the Boxer
Document 3 – Copy of the Boxers’ new passport, corresponding to the country of the
Boxers’ new National Federation
Document 4 – New National Federation confirmation letter agreeing with the change of sport
nationality
Document 5 – Former Federation confirmation letter agreeing with the change of sport
nationality.

Change of Sport Nationality - Application Form
Boxer (to be filled by the Boxer's New Federation of Origin and signed by the Boxer)
Last Name First Name
Date of Birth DD/MM/YEAR Place of Birth Photo
New Sport Nationality Passport N° New National Federation
Previous Sport Nationality Passport N° National Federation of Origin

Gender
Woman Man
Da te a nd competi ti on the Boxer l a s t repres ented hi s Federa ti on of ori gi n
Pl a ce Date Boxer's signature
To be filled by the Boxers' New National Federation
Approved
Name of the National Federation Not Approved*
(to b e fi l l e d b y AI BA HQ)
Name of the NF President Seal and Signature of NF President
To be filled by the Boxer's National Federation of Origin

Approved
Name of the National Federation Not Approved*
Name of the NF President Seal and Signature of NF President
To be filled by IBA
Change of Sport Nationality approved
Change of Sport Nationality will take effect on Change of Sport Nationality Not Approved
Pl a ce a nd Da te IBA Executive Director Signature

Diagramme 1
1st Round 2nd Round Final Winner

Diagramme 2
Round of 32 Round of 16 Round of 8

1 seed
1 seed
bye 1
1 seed
bye 16
bye 1
bye 8
bye 9
bye 1
bye 8
5-8 seed
5-8 seed
bye 5
bye 4
bye 12
bye 5
bye 4
bye 13
bye 4
4 seed
4 seed
3 seed
3 seed
bye 3
bye 14
bye 3
bye 6
bye 11
bye 3
bye 6
5-8 seed
5-8 seed
bye 7
bye 2
bye 10
bye 7
bye 2
bye 15
2 seed
bye 2
2 seed
2 seed

Diagramme 3 (top part)
Round of 64 Round of 32 Round of 16 Round of 8
1 seed
1 seed
bye 1
1 seed
bye 32
bye 1
1 seed
bye 16
bye 17
bye 1
bye 16
9-16 seed
9-16 seed
bye 9
bye 8
bye 12
bye 9
bye 1
bye 8
bye 25
bye 8
5-8 seed
8 seed
5 seed
5-8 seed
bye 5
bye 28
bye 5
bye 4
bye 12
bye 21
bye 3
bye 12
9-16 seed
9-16 seed
bye 13
bye 4
bye 20
bye 13
bye 4
bye 29
4 seed
bye 4
4 seed
4 seed

Diagramme 3 (bottom part)
Round of 64 Round of 32 Round of 16 Round of 8

3 seed
3 seed
bye 3
3 seed
bye 30
bye 3
bye 14
bye 19
bye 3
bye 14
9-16 seed
9-16 seed
bye 11
bye 6
bye 22
bye 11
bye 3
bye 6
bye 27
bye 6
5-8 seed
6 seed
7 seed
5-8 seed
bye 7
bye 26
bye 7
bye 2
bye 10
bye 23
bye 7
bye 10
9-16 seed
9-16 seed
bye 15
bye 2
bye 18
bye 15
2 seed
bye 2
bye 31
2 seed
bye 2
2 seed
2 seed

APPENDIX 4: IBA CODE OF CONDUCT
The International Boxing Association (IBA) hereby requests your agreement to the following “Code of
Conduct”, which will apply for as long as you are officiating as a Competition Official in any IBA
Competition:
DIGNITY
Code 1: I shall not be under the influence of alcohol while officiating or participating in any IBA
Competition, including all related meetings and weigh-ins.
Code 2: I shall not smoke in the Competition Venue.
Code 3: I shall not conduct myself in any manner that may bring the sport of boxing and/or IBA
into disrepute.
INTEGRITY
Code 4: I shall not collude or collaborate with any party by violating any Rule (as applicable).
Code 5: I shall not socialize with or become intimate with Boxers and/or Coaches and Seconds
and/or other team delegation members, or enter into any relationship or take any action
that casts doubt on my impartiality as a Competition Official. In the event that I believe
any relationship may cause a perception of bias I shall declare the relationship in
advance to IBA HQ for consideration in appointments.
Code 6: I shall at all times conduct myself in a professional and ethical manner, giving due
regard to the Technical Delegate.
Code 7: I shall not, directly or indirectly, solicit, accept or offer any form of remuneration or
commission, nor any concealed benefit, service or gift of any nature that could be
considered as a bribe or undue influence, connected with anyone related to any
Competition in which I participate. I confirm that any approaches or offers made in this
regard shall be reported immediately to a relevant person.
Code 8 Only official souvenirs as approved by IBA HQ may be given or accepted, as a mark
of respect or appreciation for my contribution.
CONFIDENTIALITY
Code 9: When performing my duties as a Competition Official, I shall not communicate with
anybody about any Competition related issue within the Competition Venue and/or any
other location for the entire period of the Competition and after, especially to persons
from my own country such as National Federation members, Executive Committee
members, media and the public. I shall not comment about any Competition related
issues on social media.
Code 10: I shall treat any information I may receive from IBA or learn in the course of my duties as
a Competition Official as confidential and will not inform others including but not limited
to those involved in National Federation team delegations.
RESPONSIBILITY
Code 11: I shall be on time for all Competitions assigned to me.
Code 12 I shall be available to attend any Competition Official’s meetings on or before the
Competition day.
Code 13: I shall fulfil all duties assigned to me by the Technical Delegate.
Code 14: I shall not use or carry any electronic communication device, including but not limited
to a mobile phone, a laptop and a tablet computer inside the Competition Venue.
Code 15: I shall maintain a good physical condition, personal hygiene and a professional
appearance at all times when performing my duties as a Competition Official.
Code 16: I shall not criticize or attempt to explain calls or decisions made by other Competition
Official, unless where requested by the Technical Delegate to do so.
Code 17: I shall respect all IBA Rules.
I agree to be bound by this Code of Conduct and acknowledge that any infringement of this Code of
Conduct may be referred to the IBA Disciplinary Commission / IBA Executive Committee and could lead
to disciplinary investigation and sanction against me.
DATE:
NAME: SIGNATURE:

Athlete
NAME:
DATE OF BIRTH:
SIGNATURE: DATE:
Doctor
NAME:
TITLE/POSITION:
ADDRESS:
SIGNATURE: DATE:
STAMP
COMMENTS:
Fit to Box
Not Fit to Box
IBA Medical Certificate Page 1/3

QUESTION FOR ATHLETE: IF YES, EXPLAIN
1. Is a Doctor currently treating you for anything?
2. Have you ever been unconscious or had a concussion?
3. Have you been hit hard in the head in the last 6 weeks?
4. Have you had any headache in the last 2 weeks?
5. Do you have any problem with bleeding?
6. Do you have a history of hepatitis B or hepatitis C or HIV infection?
7. Does any disease run in your family? Sudden unexpected deaths?
8. Have you had any surgery?
9. Have you ever had to stay in a hospital?
10. Do you have any medical condition?

MEDICAL CERTIFICATE ABNORMALITIES
Medical Examination
If Athlete had a
following rest period after
Concussion in the past Normal Abnormal
Concussion was normal
year, please certify that:
Athlete Fit To Box
List abnormalities not
General Medical Exam covered in specific system
exams below:
Mental Status/
Brief survey Normal Abnormal
Psychological
Cranial nerves, eyes, pupil
size and reactivity, Fundi, Normal Abnormal
vision by chart (record)
Head Mouth, teeth, throat Normal Abnormal
Ears Normal Abnormal
Temporomandibular joint Normal Abnormal
Neck Cervical spine, lymph nodes Normal Abnormal
Breath sounds, rib
Chest Normal Abnormal
tenderness on compression
Pulse/blood pressure
Normal Abnormal
(record)
Cardio Vascular System Heart examination: sounds,
murmurs, heaves, size, Normal Abnormal
rhythm
Upper limb: shoulder, wrist,

Normal Abnormal
hand, fingers
Orthopaedic System
Lower limb: foot, ankle,
Normal Abnormal
knee, hip
Reflexes Normal Abnormal

Verbal Responses Normal Abnormal
Neurological System
Motor responses and
Normal Abnormal
balance
(record) Yes No
Allergies
Type of reaction (record)
Medications used Name and dosage (record) Yes No
Any TUE Submitted? No Yes (If yes, please explain)

APPENDIX 6: ANTI-DOPING CONSENT FORM

1. Declaration of Non-Pregnancy for Women Boxers aged eighteen (18) and
older
Date:
Place:
National Federation:
Passport details of the Boxer:
Passport issued by:
Date of birth of the Boxer:
I, , (insert name of the Boxer) declare that I am not

pregnant.
I understand the seriousness of this statement and accept full responsibility for it. In the case that this
declaration is subsequently shown to be inaccurate or untrue and I suffer any related injury or damage
during the Competition, I on behalf of myself, my heirs, executors and administrators, waive and release
any and all claims for damages I may have against IBA (including its officials and employees), the
organisers of the Competition (including the Local Organising Committee and/or the Host Federation)
and the Competition Venue owners for such injury or damage.
Signature of the Boxer

2. Declaration of Non-Pregnancy for Girls Boxers aged Under eighteen (18)
Date:
Place:
National Federation:
Passport details of the Boxer:
Passport Issued by:
Date of birth of the Boxer:
Passport details of the parent/legal guardian:
Passport issued by:
I, , one of the parent / legal guardian of
, (insert name of the Boxer) declare, on her behalf, that she is
not pregnant.
I understand the seriousness of this statement and accept full responsibility for it. In the case that this
declaration is subsequently shown to be inaccurate or untrue and
, (insert name of the Boxer) suffers any related injury or damage

during the Competition, I on behalf of , (insert name of the Boxer),
her heirs, executors and administrators, waive and release any and all claims for damages she may
have against IBA (including its officials and employees), the organisers of the Competition (including the
Local Organising Committee and the Host Federation) and the Competition Venue owners for such injury
or damage.
Signature of the Parent / Legal Guardian:
Acknowledged by
Signature of the Boxer

APPENDIX 8: CHANGE OF SPORT APPLICATION FORM
NF ACCEPTANCE NOTICE FOR INDIVIDUAL PHYSICAL CONTACT SPORT

ATHLETES
TO: International Boxing Association (IBA)

FROM:
(Name of National Federation)
DATE:
Dear Sirs,
We hereby inform IBA that the following athlete from (name of sport)
wishes to participate in the sport of boxing and cease his/her involvement in the former sport. Our
National Federation has reviewed this athlete and decided to accept him/her as one of our Boxers.
Athlete’s Full Name:
Athlete’s Desired Weight Category:

Athlete’s Desired Weight Category Classification:
Athlete’s Gender:
Athlete’s Passport Details:

We understand the below IBA Technical and Competition Rules related to this issue and will wait to
receive written confirmation of approval from IBA before the athlete is eligible to participate in AOB
Competitions.
4.2.4.1.1. An athlete who has competed at an amateur or professional level in

any Individual Physical Contact Sport other than Boxing is eligible
to compete in an AOB or National Competition, at an appropriate
level, under the following conditions:
4.2.4.1.1.1. National Federation shall complete the Application Form in

Appendix 8 and the IBA Medical Certificate and submit both
documents to IBA HQ for acceptance and registration.
4.2.4.1.1.2. The registration will be reviewed and potentially approved by
IBA in consultation with the IBA Technical & Competition
Rules Commission.
4.2.4.1.1.3. The athlete shall be eligible to participate once the National
Federation receives a written confirmation of approval from
IBA.
4.2.4.1.1.3.1. Any athlete registered as a Boxer by a National
Federation under Rule 4.2.4.1.1. above shall not
participate in any other Individual Physical Contact
Sport once approved by IBA.
Signature of President or Chairman of National Federation

GRTP for a 30-day suspension period:
* Same steps are followed for longer suspension periods, except for Step 0 – 1, which would
be extended to the medical restriction prescribed by the Ringside Doctor.

APPENDIX 10: BOUT REVIEW REQUEST FORM
IBA Bout Review Request Form

COMPETITION INFORMATION
Competition Name:
City and Country:
Today’s Date: Session Number:
Bout Number:
Time Bout Review Request (15 minutes after bout decision):
Weight Category: Men/Women:
DELEGATION REQUESTING BOUT REVIEW
Boxer’s Full Name: NOC Code:
Team Manager/Second’s Full Name:
Email: Phone number:
Opponent’s Full Name: NOC Code:
Signature:
By signing this document, I understand my national delegation will be invoiced $1,000 USD if the
original decision is upheld after the Bout Review. If the decision is overturned, the Bout Review fee
will be waived and will retain a Bout Review for possible use later in the tournament. Once the Bout
Review form is signed and submitted to the Equipment Manager, the Bout Review process cannot
be withdrawn.
PROTEST DETAILS
Judge’s Decision
• Which round(s) are being disputed?
Referee’s Decision
• Which criteria effected the result of the bout (check one)
- Proper Procedure not followed □
- Foul ruled as a legal action □
- Legal action ruled as a foul □
• Which rule(s) were breached?
• In which round was the breach made?
2nd page to be filled out by IBA Officials only

IBA Bout Review Request Form Page 1/2

ALL SECTIONS BELOW - IBA OFFICIALS USE ONLY
Equipment Manager
Full Name: Signature:
Date received: Exact time received:

30 minutes after collection of form
DECISIONS
Original Bout Decision:
Specific finding(s) of the Bout Review Jury:
Final Decision of the Bout Review Jury:
Uphold original decision □ Overturn original decision □
Juror 1: Signature:
Juror 2: Signature:
Juror 3: Signature:
COMMUNICATION CHECK LIST
Decision communicated to the IBA Scoring System operator □

Decision communicated to the Protesting Delegation □
Decision communicated to the opponent of the Protesting Delegation □
Technical Delegate
Full Name: Signature:
Date received: Exact time received:
IBA Bout Review Request Form Page 2/2

APPENDIX 11: COMPETITION VENUE REQUIREMENTS
1.1. Required Venue Facilities:

1.1.1. Lounge for Referees and Judges
1.1.2. Lounge for International Technical Officials
1.1.3. Meeting Room for ITOs and Referees and Judges
1.1.4. Boxers’ Locker Rooms
1.1.5. Anti-Doping Rooms
1.1.6. Medical Room (Doctor’s Room)
1.1.7. Boxers’ Warm-Up Areas
1.1.8. Storage for Boxing Equipment
1.1.9. Offices for IBA, Local Organising Committee, Technical Delegate
1.1.10. Media/Press Room, Interview/Press Conference Room, Mixed Zone in
accordance with the IBA Media/Press Guidelines
1.1.11. VIP Lounge

APPENDIX 12: GLOVE SPECIFICATIONS
8-10 cm 20 cm
14-16 cm
Competition Identification or
Manufacturer’s Logo
Glove Weight
IBA Label
10 oz / 12 oz
1 cm
Max. 24 cm2
(Must fit in a 3 cm x 8 cm rectangle)

APPENDIX 13: HEADGUARD SPECIFICATIONS
8-10 cm
Competition Identification or
2-3 cm width of the

Velcro Straps
Max. 40 cm2
IBA
Label

APPENDIX 14: UNIFORM Olympic National
DIAGRAMME
Federation’s Abbreviation
National Sponsor’s
Max.
Advertising s
National National Federation’ COUNTRY 10 cm
Flag
Manufacturer’s Logo Max. 20 cm
Max. 50 cm2
Max. 30 cm2
National
Max. 30 cm2
Athlete’s Surname
National National
Manufacturer’s Logo Federation’s Flag

NAME Max. 5 cm
Max. 30 cm2 Max. 20 cm

Max. 50 cm2

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TECHNICAL & COMPETITION

Effective as of September 20, 2021

IBA reserves the right to amend these rules as required.

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“IBA” means the International Boxing Association;

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RULE 1. AOB COMPETITION GUIDELINES

Governing Body Competitions Classification

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1.4. Organisational Rules

National Continental World

National Confederation for Continental IBA for both IBA

National Confederation for Continental IBA for both IBA

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U-22, U-14, Junior: IBA Certified

Pacific Games, All-Africa Games:

2.1. Age Classification

2.1.1. The age of a Boxer is determined using his/her year of birth.

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2.2. Weight Classification

ELITE AND YOUTH MEN BOXERS

ELITE AND YOUTH WOMEN BOXERS

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RULE 3. DURATION AND NUMBER OF ROUNDS

RULE 4. MEMBERSHIP AND ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY

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RULE 5. COMPETITION REGISTRATION

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RULE 6. SPORT ENTRIES CHECK

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RULE 7. OFFICIAL DRAW

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RULE 8. SEEDING PROCEDURE

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RULE 9. DRAW COMMISSIONER PROTOCOL

9.1. First Day of the Competition

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RULE 10. ATHLETE MEDICAL EXAMINATION

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RULE 11. DAILY WEIGH-IN