Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Safety and Professional Services › SPS 1-299 - Professional Services › SPS 190-199 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Chapter SPS 192 - Unarmed Combat Sports › Subchapter IV - Conducting Boxing at Events › Section SPS 192.27 - Weigh-in procedures and weight classes

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) Boxers shall
					 weigh in no more than 36 hours prior to the start time of the event in which
					 they will compete. The weigh-in shall be conducted under the supervision of an
					 inspector or department representative at a place designated by the promoter in
					 an area with ample lighting to observe boxers and conduct the
					 weigh-in.
(2) Boxers may wear a
					 shirt, a pair of shorts, and socks at the weigh-in. Boxers may not wear any
					 additional apparel or jewelry.
(3)
					 The scale shall be provided by the promoter and approved by the inspector or
					 department representative.
(4)
					 Boxers may not participate in a bout where the weigh-in weight difference of
					 opposing boxers exceeds the weight allowance shown in Table A. In this section,
					 "weight allowance" means the difference in weight permitted between boxers in 2
					 different weight classes.
(5) After
					 having communicated with the promoter, the commissioner or department
					 representative shall have the sole discretion as to whether to cancel a bout if
					 a boxer does not make weight.
(6)
					 There may not be a difference of more than 3 pounds between weight classes from
					 mini flyweight up to the bantamweight class for boxers competing in two
					 different weight classes.
(7) There
					 may not be a difference of more than 4 pounds between weight classes from super
					 bantamweight up to the super featherweight class for boxers competing in two
					 different weight classes.
(8) There
					 may not be a difference of more than 5 pounds between weight classes from
					 lightweight up to the super lightweight class for boxers competing in two
					 different weight classes.
(9) There
					 may not be a difference of more than 7 pounds between weight classes from
					 welterweight up to the light heavyweight class for boxers competing in two
					 different weight classes.
(10)
					 There may not be a difference of more than 12 pounds between a boxer in the
					 cruiserweight division competing against a boxer in the heavyweight division.
Example:
A boxer weighing 134 pounds in the
						bantamweight class may not compete against an opponent who weighs more than 137
						pounds in the featherweight class. A boxer weighing 184 pounds in the
						middleweight class may not compete against an opponent who weighs more than 191
						pounds in the light heavyweight class.
(11) A one-pound weight variance is allowed
					 for all weight classes for all bouts except title bouts and catch-weight
					 bouts.
(12) A boxer in the
					 welterweight class or lower may not lose more than 2 pounds within 1 hour. A
					 contestant above the welterweight class may not lose more than 3 pounds within
					 1 hour.
(13) Weight allowances
					 between weight classes do not apply to contestants in a title bout.
(14) The final agreement between a boxer and
					 a promoter shall be provided to the department no later than 4 business days
					 before the official weigh-in.
(15)
					 Contestants who fail to arrive at their report time for weigh-in will be
					 subject to a suspension of up to 120 days, as reported in the Association of
					 Boxing Commissions' national database.
(16) Contestants who fail to make their
					 contracted weight within 1 hour of their official weigh-in will be subject to a
					 suspension of up to 120 days, as reported in the Association of Boxing
					 Commissions' national database.
Weight class
Weight
Allowance
Glove size
Mini Flyweight
up to and including 105 lbs.
not more than 3 lbs.
not less than 8 oz.
Light flyweight
over 105 lbs. to 108 lbs.
not more than 3 lbs.
not less than 8 oz.
Flyweight
over 108 lbs. to 112 lbs.
not more than 3 lbs.
not less than 8 oz.
Super Fly weight
over 112 lbs. to 115 lbs.
not more than 3 lbs.
not less than 8 oz.
Bantamweight
over 115 lbs. to 118 lbs.
not more than 3 lbs.
not less than 8 oz.
Super Bantamweight
over 118 lbs. to 122 lbs.
not more than 4 lbs.
not less than 8 oz.
Featherweight
over 122 lbs. to 126 lbs.
not more than 4 lbs.
not less than 8 oz.
Super Featherweight
over 126 lbs. to 130 lbs.
not more than 4 lbs.
not less than 8 oz.
Lightweight
over 130 lbs. to 135 lbs.
not more than 5 lbs.
not less than 8 oz.
Super Lightweight
over 135 lbs. to 140 lbs.
not more than 5 lbs.
not less than 8 oz.
Welterweight
over 140 lbs. to 147 lbs.
not more than 7 lbs.
not less than 10 oz.
Super Welterweight
over 147 lbs. to 154 lbs.
not more than 7 lbs.
not less than 10 oz.
Middleweight
over 154 lbs. to 160 lbs.
not more than 7 lbs.
not less than 10 oz.
Super Middleweight
over 160 lbs. to 168 lbs.
not more than 7 lbs.
not less than 10 oz.
Light Heavyweight
over 168 lbs. to 175 lbs.
not more than 7 lbs.
not less than 10 oz.
Cruiserweight
over 175 lbs. to 200 lbs.
not more than 12 lbs.
not less than 10 oz.
Heavyweight
over 200 lbs.
no limit
10 oz.