Boxing Rules and Regulations

Weight classes. Boxers compete in divisions or classes, based on their weight say 75KG category etc.

The ring may measure from 16 to 20 feet square (4.9 to 6 meters) for amateurs or 16 to 24 square feet (4.9 to 7.3 meters) for professionals

Time periods of a boxing match are called rounds. Boxers fight as amateurs or professionals.Each round lasts two or three minutes in amateur matches. Rounds in major professional matches last three minutes

Boxing gloves weigh from 6 to 12 ounces (170 to 340 grams).

A boxer wins a fight by (1) a knockout, (2) a technical knockout, (3) a decision, or (4) a disqualification