D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 19, r. 19-2107

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Rule 19-2107 - WEIGHT CLASSIFICATIONS

2107.1

The following weight classifications for boxers are hereby established:

(a) Flyweight, at least one hundred twelve pounds (112 lbs.) but not more than one hundred seventeen pounds (117 lbs.);

(b) Bantamweight, over one hundred seventeen pounds (117 lbs.) but not more than one hundred twenty-five pounds (125 lbs.);

(c) Featherweight, over one hundred twenty-five pounds (125 lbs.) but not more than one hundred thirty-four pounds (134 lbs.);

(d) Lightweight, over one hundred thirty-four pounds (134 lbs.) but not more than one hundred forty-five pounds (145 lbs.);

(e) Welterweight, over one hundred forty-five pounds (145 lbs.) but not more than one hundred fifty-nine pounds (159 lbs.);

(f) Middleweight, over one hundred fifty-nine pounds (159 lbs.) but not more than one hundred seventy-three pounds (173 lbs.);

(g) Light heavyweight, over one hundred seventy-three pounds (173 lbs.) but not more than one hundred eighty-nine pounds (189 lbs.);

(h) Cruiserweight, over one hundred eighty-nine pounds (189 lbs.) but not more than one hundred ninety-five pounds (195 lbs.);

(i) Heavyweight, over one hundred ninety-five pounds (195 lbs.).

2107.2

The Commission may, further recognize subcategories of the categories established in this section according to the rules of the association or federation under whose auspices a championship contest is held.

2107.3

The following weight spreads are permissible for matchmaking in boxing events within each weight classification:

(a) Flyweight, no limit;

(b) Bantamweight, not more than four pounds (4 lbs.);

(c) Featherweight, not more than five pounds (5 lbs.);

(d) Lightweight, not more than six pounds (6 lbs.);

(e) Welterweight, not more than seven pounds (7 lbs.);

(f) Middleweight, not more than eight pounds (8 lbs.);

(g) Light heavyweight, not more than ten pounds (10 lbs.);

(h) Cruiserweight, not more than twelve pounds (12 lbs.); and

(i) Heavyweight, no limit.

2107.4

The Commission may waive the requirements of § 2107.3 for good cause.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 19, r. 19-2107

Final Rulemaking published at 35 DCR 3731, 3733-34 (May 20, 1988)