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Boxing rules & regulations
A SportSupport summary of the Boxing rulebook used by BFI under World Boxing / IBA in India. This is our own sport profile, not an official Government of India or IOC classification, and it is a reference rather than a substitute for the current rulebook.
Indian governing/organising body
BFI under World Boxing / IBA
Format
Amateur Olympic-style boxing, professional boxing
Players
1 vs 1, divided by weight categories
Duration
Amateur: 3 rounds of 3 minutes (men) / 4 rounds of 2 minutes (women)
Scoring
10-point must system judged by ringside judges
Key rules
- Punches must land with the knuckle part of the glove on the front or sides of the head and torso.
- Hitting below the belt, holding, and head-butts are fouls.
- Three knockdowns in a round results in a TKO (in some rulesets).
Equipment
- Approved gloves
- Hand wraps
- Headgear (amateur)
- Mouthguard
- Groin protector