A cup protector must be worn. Head guards are mandatory and must be AIBA approved. Boxers attempt to land blows above the waist on the front part of their opponent's head or body using the front, knuckle-part of their gloves. Five judges count blows scored and fouls committed. The referee warns the boxer who commits a foul and points are lost.
Judges now use a computerized system to count blows.
If the boxer is unable to continue after 10 seconds, his opponent wins by a knockout. Three standing eight counts in a round, or four in a bout, automatically end the fight. If there is not a win due to a knockout, the boxer who is awarded the most points wins the contest. Each nation can enter one boxer per weight division. The draw will be held in accordance with the international federation rules and will take place at the Athletes Village.