2008 2009 Usa Boxing Rulebook

A LETTER FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Dear USA Boxing Member,
USA Boxing is delighted to provide the 2008/2009 updated USA Boxing Rulebook!
As you will see, a number of changes and improvements have been made in our rules, with
the objective of making our organization easier to operate on all levels, while reinforcing the
standards of safety, fairness, and sound practice that is consistent with the USOC and AIBA.
However, our Rulebook is only as effective as our organization’s adherence to it. Please take
time to review the rules changes throughout your organization, so that the appropriate
members are well-versed about the changes and updates.
USA Boxing’s Director of Membership Services, Lynette Smith, will continue to be a direct
contact at the USA Boxing National Office regarding rules questions. Lynette consults with
our National Coaching Staff and our Rules & Regulations Task Force when a rules issue
arises.
Members may consult our USA Boxing website (www.usaboxing.org) at any time to access
the new Rulebook.
As reference, the Rulebook will be updated every two years, with suggested changes
welcome from all USA Boxing members. Suggested changes for the 2010/2011 Rulebook
must be submitted in writing to Lynette Smith by December 31, 2009 (for publication in
March 2010).
I hope you find the updated Rulebook to be helpful and informative.
Sincerely,
Jim Millman
Chief Executive Officer
United States Amateur Boxing, Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I Technical Rules ______________ 1 103.5 Bandages (hand wraps) and tape
specifications _______________________ 23
ARTICLES I – XI ___________________ 1
PART I ARTICLE IV Ring and Ring
INTRODUCTION ____________________ 1
Implements ________________________ 24
DEFINITION ________________________ 1
104.1 The ring ______________________ 24
TECHNICAL RULES _________________ 1
104.2 Ring implements – water buckets,
DEFINITIONS _______________________ 2 stools, bottles, resin, sponges, etc. _______ 25
PART I ARTICLE I Administrative Rules 4 104.3 Gong, bells, horn, klaxon, etc. ____ 25
101.1. Governing Rules ________________ 4 104.4 Other equipment & supplies _____ 25
101.2. Group Members ________________ 4 104.5 Optional Equipment and Supplies 25
101.3. LBC Sanctions _________________ 4 104.6 Equipment care________________ 25
101.4. Registered Participation _________ 4 PART I ARTICLE V Coaches and Assistant
101.5. Registration period _____________ 4 Coaches ___________________________ 26
101.6. Sanction Fees __________________ 5 105.1 Coaching Guidelines ____________ 26
101.7. Classes of Competition – male and PART I ARTICLE VI Master Officials __ 29

female ______________________________ 5 106.1 USA Master Officials ___________ 29
101.8. State or municipal restrictions ____ 7 PART I ARTICLE VII Physicians, Safety
101.9. Restricted participation __________ 7 Precautions and Boxing Officials ______ 31
101.10. Insurance coverage ____________ 9 107.1 Safety precautions and physicians 31
101.11. Failure to compete ____________ 10 107.2 Restrictions Affidavit ___________ 35
PART I ARTICLE II Contestants ______ 11 107.3 Administration – boxing officials _ 35
102.1 Contestant Guidelines ___________ 11 107.4 Officials for national USA Boxing
tournaments/events __________________ 36
102.2 Under Nineteen/Junior Men Boxing
Division ____________________________ 11 107.5 Referees ______________________ 37
HOW TO ADMINISTER A CAUTION _ 40
102.3 Master Boxing Division _________ 12 ILLUSTRATION OF FOULS _________ 47
102.4 Ring name or nicknames ________ 12 107.6 Judges _______________________ 56
102.5 Shaking of hands _______________ 13 107.7 Awarding of points _____________ 57
102.6 Medical aptitude _______________ 13 SUITABLE GESTURES TO INDICATE
FOULS ____________________________ 52
PART 1 ARTICLE III Boxer’s Attire and 107.8 Method of scoring _____________ 58
Equipment ________________________ 16
107.9 Score cards ___________________ 60
103.1 All boxers must use USA Boxing-
approved equipment _________________ 16 107.10 The timekeeper _______________ 60
103.2 Wearing of approved headgear ___ 18 107.11 The jury _____________________ 62
103.3 Mouthpieces ___________________ 20 107.12 Computer technician __________ 62
103.4 USA Boxing gloves _____________ 21 107.13 The announcer _______________ 62
107.14 Clerks and inspectors __________ 63 ARTICLE I ________________________ 85
107.15 Weigh-ins, NAME AND STATUS _______________ 85
weighmasters/weighmistresses and scales 65
201.1. Name ________________________ 85
107.16 Overruling a Decision __________ 66
201.2. Non-profit Status ______________ 85
PART I ARTICLE VIII Tournaments and
Tournament Organization ____________ 68 PART II ___________________________ 86
108.1 Weight classes for tournaments (see ARTICLE II _______________________ 86

figure 50.1 and 50.2) __________________ 68 OFFICES _________________________ 86
Men’s Open and Under Nineteen Boxers for 202.1. Business Offices _______________ 86
2008/2009 Event Years________________ 68
202.2. Registered Office ______________ 86
National and International Competition
Weights for Junior Olympic Senior Male PART II ARTICLE III MISSION _____ 87
Division for 2008/2009 Event Years _____ 68 203.1. Mission ______________________ 87
108.2 The draw _____________________ 69 PART II ___________________________ 88
108.3 Length and number of rounds ____ 71 ARTICLE IV_______________________ 88
108.4 Junior Olympic Championships __ 71
RECOGNITION AS NATIONAL
108.5 Under Nineteen Youth Championships GOVERNING BODY ________________ 88
(17-18 year olds) _____________________ 71
204.1. Recognition as a National Governing
108.6 U.S. Championships award, venue and Body ______________________________ 88
dates _______________________________ 72
PART II ___________________________ 90
108.7 Championship and point trophies _ 73
ARTICLE V _______________________ 90
108.8 At-large entries for USA Boxing
tournaments ________________________ 73 MEMBERS ________________________ 90
PART I ARTICLE IX Matched Bouts __ 75 205.1. Categories of Membership ______ 90
109.1 Matched Bouts_________________ 75 205.2. Membership Rights ____________ 91
109.2 Classification of boxers __________ 76 205.3. Membership Requirements and Dues
___________________________________ 91
PART I ARTICLE X LBC Competitions
and Administration _________________ 77 205.4. Suspension and Termination of
Membership ________________________ 92
110.1 Tournament advancement _______ 77
205.5. Transfer of Membership ________ 92
110.2 Other competitions _____________ 78
PART II ___________________________ 93
110.3 Guidance for LBC chairpersons __ 78
ARTICLE VI _______________________ 93
110.4 LBC Requirements _____________ 79
BOARD OF DIRECTORS ____________ 93
110.5 Non-compliance and jurisdictional
disputes ____________________________ 79 206.1. General Powers _______________ 93
PART I ARTICLE XI Regional 206.2. Function of the Board __________ 93
Administration and Alignment ________ 81 206.3. Diversity _____________________ 94
111.1 Regional administration and 206.4. Qualifications _________________ 94
alignment___________________________ 81
206.5. Number ______________________ 95
PART II CONSTITUTION & BY-LAWS 84
206.6. Election/Selection______________ 95
PART II __________________________ 85
206.7. Independence _________________ 96 ARTICLE VIII ____________________ 106
206.8. Tenure _______________________ 97 COMMITTEES ___________________ 106
206.9. Staggered Board _______________ 97 208.1. Designation __________________ 106
206.10. Term Limits _________________ 98 208.2. Assignments _________________ 106
206.11. Director Attendance___________ 99 208.3. Number _____________________ 107
206.12. Director Access to Management and 208.4. Athlete Representation ________ 107
Outside Advisors ____________________ 99
208.5. Tenure______________________ 107
206.13. Resignation, Removal and Vacancies
___________________________________ 99 208.6. Committee Member Attendance 107
206.14. Regular and Special Meetings__ 100 208.7. Resignation, Removal and Vacancies
__________________________________ 107
206.15. Notice of Meetings ___________ 100
208.8. Procedures __________________ 108
206.16. Quorum ____________________ 101
208.9. Open and Executive Meeting Sessions
206.17. Consent ____________________ 101 __________________________________ 108
206.18. Voting by Proxy _____________ 101 208.10. Minutes of Meetings _________ 109
206.19. Presumption of Assent ________ 101 208.11. Audit Committee ____________ 109
206.20. Action Without a Meeting _____ 101 208.12. Ethics Committee____________ 109
206.21. Transacting Business by Mail, 208.13. Judicial Committee __________ 110
Electronic Mail, Telephone or Facsimile 101
208.14. Nominating and Governance
206.22. Agenda ____________________ 102 Committee ________________________ 110
206.23. Questions of Order and Board PART II __________________________ 112
Meeting Leadership _________________ 102
ARTICLE IX______________________ 112
206.24. Effectiveness of Actions _______ 102
ANNUAL USA BOXING ASSEMBLY _ 112
206.25. Open and Executive Meeting
Sessions ___________________________ 102 209.1. Purpose _____________________ 112
206.26. Compensation _______________ 102 209.2. Place _______________________ 112
PART II _________________________ 103 209.3. Notice ______________________ 112
ARTICLE VII _____________________ 103 PART II __________________________ 113
OFFICERS_______________________ 103 ARTICLE X ______________________ 113
207.1. Designation __________________ 103 ATHLETES’ ADVISORY COUNCIL __ 113
207.2. Election/Selection _____________ 103 210.1. Designation __________________ 113
207.3. Tenure ______________________ 103 210.2. Qualifications ________________ 113
207.4. Authority and Duties of Officers 104 210.3. Election/Selection_____________ 113
207.5. Restrictions __________________ 105 210.4. Tenure______________________ 114
207.6. Resignation, Removal and Vacancies 210.5. Term Limits _________________ 114
__________________________________ 105 210.6. Chair _______________________ 114
207.7. Compensation ________________ 105 210.7. Procedures __________________ 114
PART II _________________________ 106 210.8. Open and Executive Meeting Sessions
__________________________________ 114
210.9. Compensation ________________ 115 214.11. Decision____________________ 124
PART II _________________________ 116 214.12. Appeals to Chief Executive Officer
__________________________________ 124
ARTICLE XI _____________________ 116
214.13. Indemnification _____________ 125
USOC ATHLETES’ ADVISORY
COUNCIL________________________ 116 214.14. Jurisdiction & Cooperation ___ 125
211.1. Designation __________________ 116 214.15. Notice by Mail ______________ 125
211.2. Qualifications ________________ 116 PART II __________________________ 126

211.3. Election/Selection _____________ 116 ARTICLE XV _____________________ 126
211.4. Tenure ______________________ 117 SANCTIONING EVENTS ___________ 126
211.5. Term Limits _________________ 117 215.1. Prompt Review of Request _____ 126
PART II _________________________ 118 215.2. Standard for Review __________ 126
ARTICLE XII_____________________ 118 215.3. Requirements for Holding an
International or National Amateur Athletic
USOC NATIONAL GOVERNING Competition in the United States ______ 126
BODIES’ COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE
215.4. Requirements for Sponsoring United
_________________________________ 118
States Boxing Athletes to Compete in An
212.1. Designation __________________ 118 International Athletic Competition Held
Outside the United States ____________ 127
212.2. Election/Selection _____________ 118
PART II __________________________ 128
PART II _________________________ 119
ARTICLE XVI ____________________ 128
ARTICLE XIII ____________________ 119
RECORDS OF THE CORPORATION _ 128
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER _____ 119
216.1. Minutes _____________________ 128
213.1. Designation __________________ 119
216.2. Accounting Records___________ 128
213.2. Tenure ______________________ 119
216.3. Membership List _____________ 128
213.3. Secretary General ____________ 119
216.4. Records In Written Form ______ 128
213.4. Responsibilities _______________ 119
216.5. Website _____________________ 128
PART II ARTICLE XIV ____________ 121
216.6. Records Maintained at Principal
COMPLAINT PROCEDURES _______ 121 Office _____________________________ 129
214.1. General _____________________ 121 216.7. Inspection of Records by Members
214.2. Designation of Complaints _____ 121 __________________________________ 129
214.3. Statute of Limitations _________ 121 PART II ARTICLE XVI _____________ 131
214.4. Manner of Filing _____________ 122 CODE OF ETHICS ________________ 131
214.5. Filing Fee ___________________ 122 217.1. Code of Ethics _______________ 131
214.6. Field of Play and Doping Decisions PART II __________________________ 132
__________________________________ 122
ARTICLE XVIII ___________________ 132
214.7. Administration _______________ 123
FIDUCIARY MATTERS ____________ 132
214.8. Hearing Panel ________________ 123
218.1. Indemnification ______________ 132
214.9. Conduct of the Proceeding _____ 123
218.2. Discharge of Duties ___________ 132
214.10. Expedited Procedures ________ 124
218.3. Conflicts of Interest ___________ 132 ARTICLE XXIII ___________________ 139
218.4. Prohibited Loans _____________ 132 AMENDMENTS OF BYLAWS _______ 139
PART II _________________________ 133 223.1. Amendments ________________ 139
ARTICLE XIX ____________________ 133 PART II __________________________ 140
FINANCIAL MATTERS ____________ 133 ARTICLE XXIV ___________________ 140
219.1. Fiscal Year __________________ 133 EFFECTIVE DATE AND TRANSITION
219.2. Budget ______________________ 133 _________________________________ 140
219.3. Audit _______________________ 133 224.1. Effective Date and Election/Selection
of New Board ______________________ 140
219.4. Individual Liability ___________ 133
PART III POLICIES & PROCEDURES 141
219.5. Irrevocable Dedication and
Dissolution_________________________ 133 PART III _________________________ 142
219.6. Athlete Trust Fund ___________ 133 ARTICLE I _______________________ 142
PART II _________________________ 134 USA BOXING ATHLETE/NON-ATHLETE
ARTICLE XX _____________________ 134 CODE OF CONDUCT ______________ 142
301.1. Outlined below is the USA Boxing
LOCAL BOXING COMMITTEES AND
Code of Conduct ___________________ 142
REGIONS ________________________ 134
PART III ARTICLE II DISCIPLINARY
220.1. Boundaries __________________ 134
PROCEDURES AND PENALTIES ___ 144
220.2. Local Boxing Committees ______ 134
302.1. Failure to Comply ____________ 144
220.3. Regions _____________________ 135
ACCEPTANCE ____________________ 144
220.4. Non-compliance and jurisdictional
disputes ___________________________ 135 PART III ARTICLE III _____________ 145
PART II ARTICLE XXI ____________ 136 Suspension and/or Disqualification from
USA Boxing ______________________ 145
REGISTRATION AND
REPRESENTATION _______________ 136 303.1. Meaning ____________________ 145
221.1. Registration _________________ 136 PART III ARTICLE IV _____________ 146

221.2. Registration duration__________ 136 CODE OF ETHICS ________________ 146
221.3. International registration passbooks 304.1. Introduction _________________ 146
__________________________________ 136 304.2. General Statement ____________ 146
221.4. Registration fees ______________ 136 304.3. Fiduciary Duties______________ 146
221.5. Anti-Doping _________________ 136 304.4. Conflicts of Interest ___________ 147
221.6. Members Subject to Discipline __ 136 304.5. Gifts________________________ 147
PART II _________________________ 138 304.6. Enforcement _________________ 149
ARTICLE XXII ___________________ 138 PART III _________________________ 150
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS ___ 138 ARTICLE V ______________________ 150
222.1. Severability and Headings ______ 138 UNITED STATES AMATEUR BOXING,
222.2. Saving Clause ________________ 138 INC. _____________________________ 150
PART II _________________________ 139
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT 309.9. Competing with or against ineligible
AND UNDERSTANDING ____________ 150 persons ___________________________ 157
PART III ARTICLE VI _____________ 151 309.10. Reinstatement - Competing against
ineligible persons ___________________ 158
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE
STATEMENT (Use additional sheets if 309.11. Becoming a professional.______ 158
necessary) ________________________ 151 309.12. Other reasons for Reinstatement
PART III_________________________ 152 __________________________________ 158
ARTICLE VII _____________________ 152 309.13. Procedure for Reinstatement __ 159
ANNUAL CERTIFICATION PART III _________________________ 160

REGARDING ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS ARTICLE X ______________________ 160
_________________________________ 152
INTERNATIONAL CLUB EXCHANGES
PART III ARTICLE VIII ___________ 153 _________________________________ 160
COMPETITIONS _________________ 153 310.1. Policies INSIDE the United States
__________________________________ 160
308.1. Open _______________________ 153
310.2. Policies OUTSIDE the United States
308.2. Closed ______________________ 153 __________________________________ 161
308.3. Non-residents ________________ 153 310.3. Requirements ________________ 161
308.4. International competition ______ 153 PART III _________________________ 164
308.5. Negotiations _________________ 153
ARTICLE X ______________________ 164
308.6. International club/group member
Policies to Obtain Permission to Travel and
competitions _______________________ 154
Participate in An International
308.7. Negotiations for amateur boxer Club/Group Member Competition OUTSIDE
appearance outside LBC _____________ 154 THE UNITED STATES ________________ 164
308.8. During state of war ___________ 154 310.4. Permission Policies ___________ 164
308.9. Competition in unsanctioned events PART III _________________________ 166
__________________________________ 154
ARTICLE X ______________________ 166
PART III ARTICLE IX _____________ 155
Policies to Obtain Sanction for
ELIGIBILITY AND DISQUALIFICATION International Club/Group Member
_________________________________ 155 Competition INSIDE THE UNITED STATES 166
309.1. Eligibility____________________ 155 310.5. Sanction Policies _____________ 166
309.2. Eligibility to compete when United States Amateur Boxing (USA Boxing)
__________________________________ 168
disqualified ________________________ 155
INTERNATIONAL GROUP MEMBER/CLUB
309.3. Conditions for disqualification __ 155 EXCHANGE _________________________ 168
309.4. Competing for Compensation ___ 155 Results of International Group
309.5. Coaching ____________________ 155 Member/Club Exchange ____________ 170
309.6. Receiving compensation for athletic PART III ARTICLE XI _____________ 171
services ___________________________ 156 PRIZES __________________________ 171
309.7. Capitalizing on athletic fame is: _ 156 311.1. Limitations __________________ 171
309.8. Reinstatement ________________ 157 311.2. LBC/Regional Championship medals
__________________________________ 171
PART III ARTICLE XII ____________ 172 PART IV ARTICLE I USA BOXING-
APPROVED GROUP MEMBER
PRO-AM BOXING POLICIES AND
ORGANIZATIONS ________________ 185
RULES __________________________ 172
GROUP MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS &
PRO-AM SANCTION INFORMATION
LEADERS ________________________ 185
FORM ____________________________ 173
LBC/National Office Pro-Am Sanction PART IV _________________________ 186
Application Check List ______________ 174 ARTICLE II ______________________ 186
REPORT OF PRO-AM EVENT ______ 175 GROUP MEMBER EXCEPTIONS ___ 186
City ___________________ State Zip
__________________________________ 175 402.1. Officials for group member
organizations ______________________ 186
Signature _______________________Date
__________________________________ 175 402.2. Length and number of rounds __ 186
PART III ARTICLE XIII ___________ 176 402.3. Junior Olympic tournament structure
__________________________________ 186
REGISTRATION AND
REPRESENTATION _______________ 176 402.4. Age and weight Categories _____ 186
313.1. Registration Application and PART V Olympic-Style Boxing History _ 187

Procedure _________________________ 176 OLYMPIC STYLE BOXING HISTORY
313.2. Registration Fees _____________ 177 __________________________________ 188
313.3. Club Representation __________ 177 OLYMPIC GAMES HOST CITIES ___ 192
PART III ARTICLE XIV ____________ 178 OLYMPIC BOXING CHAMPIONS ___ 193
ALL-TIME OLYMPIC BOXING MEDAL
SANCTIONS _____________________ 178
COUNT BY COUNTRY _____________ 196
314.1. Involvement of Local Boxing
MEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONS ______ 197
Committee _________________________ 178
UNDER NINETEEN WORLD
314.2. Requirements ________________ 178
CHAMPIONS _____________________ 201
314.3. Conditions of sanction _________ 179
ALCOHOL ___________________ 179
WORLD CUP CHAMPIONS_________ 204
1979 - New York, N.Y. _______________ 204
314.4.Conditions for withdrawing a sanction
__________________________________ 179 PAN AMERICAN CHAMPIONS _____ 206
314.5.Sanction Application/Official Sanction PAN AMERICAN GAMES HOST CITIES
Forms ____________________________ 180 __________________________________ 208
314.6. Approval for television coverage 180 U.S. MEN’S CHAMPIONS __________ 209
PART III ARTICLE XV U.S. UNDER NINETEEN CHAMPIONS
Waive of Sanction Fees _____________ 180 __________________________________ 221
PART III ARTICLE XV ____________ 181 JUNIOR OLYMPIC CHAMPIONS ___ 224
TRANSFERS _____________________ 181 WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONS ___ 231
315.1. Within the LBC ______________ 181 U.S. WOMEN’S CHAMPIONS _______ 232
315.2. To another LBC ______________ 181 U.S. WOMEN’S JUNIOR CHAMPIONS

__________________________________ 235
PART IV USA BOXING-APPROVED
GROUP MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS 184 DOWN, BUT NOT OUT… __________ 237
PART VI Appendix ________________ 238 DESCRIPTION OF LBC TERRITORIES
_________________________________ 263
APPENDIX I _____________________ 239
APPENDIX XIII __________________ 269
HINTS FOR REFEREES ___________ 239
601.1. Guide for Referees ____________ 239 SAMPLE RING DIAGRAMS ________ 269
APPENDIX II ____________________ 245 Index ____________________________ 271

HINTS FOR JUDGES _______________ 245
602.1. Guide for Judges _____________ 245
APPENDIX III____________________ 247
PLANNING A LOCAL AMATEUR
BOXING PROGRAM ______________ 247
603.1. Guide for Local Programs______ 247
APPENDIX IV ____________________ 248
PLANNING A BOXING TOURNAMENT
_________________________________ 248
604.1. Guide for Tournament Planning 248
APPENDIX V_____________________ 251
INFORMATION FOR BOXERS AND
ORGANIZATIONS ________________ 251
APPENDIX VI ____________________ 252
MEMBERSHIP ___________________ 252
APPENDIX VII ___________________ 253
MANAGERS _____________________ 253
APPENDIX VIII __________________ 254
ELIGIBILTY GUIDELINES ________ 254
608.1. Eligibility____________________ 254
APPENDIX IX ____________________ 257
ATHLETES’ BOXING-FUND
AGREEMENT ____________________ 257
609.1. Boxing-Fund Guidelines _______ 257
APPENDIX X_____________________ 261
LOCAL BOXING COMMITTEES ____ 261
APPENDIX XI ____________________ 262
USA BOXING REGIONAL STRUCTURE
_________________________________ 262
APPENDIX XII ___________________ 263
PART I
Technical Rules
ARTICLES I – XI
USA BOXING NATIONAL OFFICE SHALL HAVE
AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE BEST
INTERESTS OF THE SPORT
Note: Rules & Regulations may be changed at any time by the National Office. All
LBCs will be notified via mail and such changes will be posted on the USA Boxing
website.
Members are encouraged to make contact with their respective Local Boxing Committees
(LBCs) regarding possible changes to USA Boxing’s Official Rules after the publication
of this rulebook. Members are also encouraged to make use of the most current rules by
visiting USA Boxing’s website at www.usaboxing.org. An addendum with rule changes
will be published and distributed as necessary by USA Boxing Headquarters.
INTRODUCTION
Amateur or Olympic-style boxing provides the participant exercise, character
development, self-discipline, self-confidence, structure, work ethic and friendships. The
sport requires the participation of a number of people in addition to boxers themselves:
coaches, officials, ringside physicians, and administrators. Each person’s role is
important, and an amateur boxing event cannot proceed without all participants.
Therefore, each person involved must embrace their position within the sport with
integrity, recognizing the importance of all participants and carrying out their personal
role with honesty and fairness. Knowledge of the Technical Rules provided in Part I of
this book is imperative in order to do one’s best.
DEFINITION
Amateur or Olympic-style boxing is a blend of offensive and defensive skills used in the
art of self-defense. In Olympic-style boxing, a boxer uses speed, maneuverability and
technique to outscore the opponent and win the decision. All legal blows in amateur
boxing are scored equally; even a knockdown is considered only one scoring blow.
Olympic-style boxing transforms the combination of conditioning, defense, offense and
strategy into a skilled and exciting sport.
TECHNICAL RULES
It is not the purpose of the rules and regulations contained herein to set standards of care
for the safety of the boxers. Safety considerations should be addressed by the boxer,
boxing coach, official and local public facility where events are held.
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DEFINITIONS
(1) Non-advancing tournaments: Any tournament where the winners do not advance
to another tournament or international competition.
(2) Advancing tournament: Any tournament where winners advance to another

level, i.e. USA Boxing National Championships, Golden Gloves, P.A.L.
Championships, etc.
(3) Active Athlete: Any person who is or was an “actively engaged athlete” in
amateur athletic competition, who shall have represented the United States in the
Olympic or Pan American Games, or World Boxing Championships within the
preceding ten (10) years.
(4) Actively Engaged Athlete: An athlete engaged in amateur athletic competition at

a level of proficiency appropriate for selection to a national team in the sport of
amateur boxing.
(5) AIBA: International Amateur Boxing Association (Association Internationale de

Boxe Amateur), which is the international governing body for amateur boxing and
which is sometimes commonly referred to as an “International Federation,” or “IF,”
for amateur boxing.
(6) Amateur Athlete: Any athlete who meets the eligibility standards established by
USA Boxing for the sport of amateur boxing in which the athlete competes.
(7) Amateur Athletic Competition: A contest, game, meet, match, tournament or

other event in which amateur athletes compete.
(8) Amateur Sports Act: The Ted Stevens Olympic & Amateur Sports Act, 36 USC
§§ 371 et seq., as the same is amended from time to time.
(9) Armed Forces: Encompasses the Active, Guard and Reserve components of the
respective armed services.
(10) Board of Governors: Club representatives that make up part of the voting body of
an LBC.
(11) Group Member: A not-for-profit association/organization interested in amateur

boxing that applies and is approved by USA Boxing’s Board of Directors. Each
organization must meet the criteria requirements outlined in the USA Boxing
Group Membership Agreement.
(12) IOC: The International Olympic Committee.
(13) International Amateur Athletic Competition: An amateur athletic competition

between one or more athletes representing the United States either individually or
as a team and one or more athletes representing any foreign country.
(14) Local Boxing Committee or “LBC”: Member organizations of USA Boxing that
promote and administer amateur boxing at the local level under the jurisdiction of
USA Boxing and this Constitution and By-laws.
(15) National Governing Body or “NGB”: The national governing body designated
as such by the USOC.
(16) National Team: Each year’s standing national team of USA Boxing.
(17) Person: Any natural person, USA Boxing, association or other legal entity.
(18) Protected Competition: Any international amateur athletic competition between

any athlete or athletes officially designated by USA Boxing as representing the
United States either individually or as part of a team, and any athlete or athletes
representing any foreign country, where:
(a) the terms of such competition require that the entrants therein be teams or
individuals representing the respective nations; and
(b) the athlete or group of athletes representing the United States are organized
and sponsored by USA Boxing in accordance with its defined selection or
tryout procedure that is open to all and publicly announced in advance,
except for domestic amateur athletic competition which, by its terms,
requires that entrants therein be expressly restricted to members of a specific
class of amateur athletes designated by such in the USOC Constitution.
The term “Protected Competition” shall also include any domestic amateur athletic
competition or event organized and conducted by USA Boxing that is publicly
announced in advance as a selection competition where the results directly qualify
the successful competitors therein as athletes representing the United States in a
protected competition as defined in the immediately preceding sentence of this
Subsection, but shall not include pre-qualifying events such as preliminary tryouts.
The term “Protected Competition” shall specifically include continental

championships, the USA Boxing National Championships, Olympic and Team
Tryouts and AIBA-sanctioned competition including without limitation, the Olympic
Games, the Pan American Games, and the World Boxing Championships.
(19) Quadrennium: The four-year period beginning on January 1 of the calendar year
following the Summer Olympic Games and extending until, but not including,
January 1 of the calendar year following the next Summer Olympic Games. The first
calendar year of the Quadrennium is year one of the Quadrennium, the second
calendar year is two, and so forth.
(20) Sanction: A certificate of approval issued by USA Boxing or a Local Boxing

Committee for a particular competition.
(21) USOC: The United States Olympic Committee.
(22) USOC AAC: The USOC’s Athletes’ Advisory Council.
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PART I
ARTICLE I
Administrative Rules
101.1. Governing Rules
All USA Boxing competitions will be conducted in accordance with USA Boxing
rules and USOC requirements. All international competition will be conducted
in accordance with the rules of USA Boxing in conjunction with AIBA.
101.2. Group Members

USA Boxing group members have agreed to abide by all USA Boxing’s official
rules, regulations and policies. Group members wanting exceptions to the rules
must submit them to USA Boxing’s National Office for approval. For group
member exceptions, see Part IV.
101.3. LBC Sanctions

All amateur boxing contests, except international and protected competition,
where athletes compete in amateur boxing must be sanctioned by the Local
Boxing Committee (LBC) within whose territorial limits the event is held, or by
the USA Boxing National Office.
101.4. Registered Participation

All participating members – boxers, coaches/assistant coaches, officials,
physicians, administrators, clerks/inspectors, etc. – must be registered with USA
Boxing.
Physician Registration: Physicians (MD or DO), who register with USA Boxing
should be recognized to have a valid Membership Registration so long as they
maintain a valid Medical License in good standing in their own state, and
continue to pass required background checks. Physician registration is a one-time
requirement; consent for semi-annual background checks is given at the time of
physician registration and every other year thereafter.
101.5. Registration period

January 1 through December 31 annually.
NOTE: For the remainder of 2008, athlete registration September 1st through
December 31st will pay half of the existing registration fee. Beginning the 2009
membership year, there will no longer be half-price athlete membership.
101.6. Sanction Fees
Uniform sanction fees for competitions are $250 which includes the insurance
surcharge.
For Pro-Ams, USA Boxing has determined that a fee of $100 per amateur bout
with a maximum of $500 each event may be charged and retained by the LBC.
For all other sanctions, any LBC may charge an additional fee up to, and not
exceeding, 3 times the above uniform sanction fee. Said additional fee shall be
retained by the LBC.
USA Boxing reserves the right to adjust this fee schedule at any time.
At the discretion of the National Office for good cause, it may raise the rates of a
particular LBC to the extent necessary to cover expenses related to issues
associated with that particular LBC.
101.7. Classes of Competition – male and female

The age of a boxer desiring to compete in USA Boxing sanctioned events shall be
determined by the boxer’s age at the start of the event or tournament. The
exception is USA Boxing national tournaments, for which USA Boxing reserves
the right to determine the boxer’s age as of August 1 of the year the tournament is
held.
(1) Junior Olympic Boxer – minimum age 8, using the actual birth date,
maximum age 16.
(a) Age divisions and weight classes. The Junior Olympic program will
consist of four age divisions.
i. Bantam Division, ages 8, 9 and 10 years. Only competition at the
LBC club/tournament level is allowed, with the exception of non-
advancing national tournaments. Advancement to regional or
national competition is prohibited.
1. Bantam Division (local) 8-year-olds can only box 8- and 9-year
olds at LBC club events.
Weights: Any beginning weight, with five-pound increments.
Length of rounds: Three one-minute rounds, one minute
between rounds.
ii. Junior Division, ages 11-12 years.
Weights: 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 101, 106, 110, 114, 119,
125, 132, 138, 145 lbs.
Length of rounds: Three one-minute rounds, one minute
between rounds.
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iii. Intermediate Division, ages 13-14 years.
Weights: 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 101, 106, 110, 114, 119, 125,
132, 138, 145, 154, 165, 176, 189, 201 lbs.
Length of rounds: Three 1.5- minute rounds, one minute
between rounds.
iv. Senior Junior Olympic Male Division, ages 15-16 years.
Weights: 101, 106, 110, 114, 119, 125, 132, 138, 145, 154,
165, 176, 176+.
Length of rounds: Three two-minute rounds, one minute
between rounds.
v. Senior Junior Olympic Women’s Division, ages 15-16 years.
Weights: 80, 85, 90, 95, 101, 106, 110, 114, 119, 125, 132,
138, 145, 154, 165, 176+.
Length of rounds: Three two-minute rounds, one minute
between rounds.
(b) USA Boxing group members shall be allowed to have additional weight
divisions, but must adhere to five-pound increments in the junior and
younger age divisions.
(c) For club shows or local tournaments (not official Junior Olympic
tournaments), different age categories may be established, e.g. 12-13
year-olds, 14-15 year-olds. For matched bouts at the local level,
crossover ages may be used provided that a 24-month maximum age
difference (based on actual date of birth) is maintained. Exceptions: An
8 year-old may not compete against a boxer older than 9. Length of
rounds: at the lower age category.
(d) Rounds for crossover of age divisions. When contests involve a
crossover of age divisions, the length of the rounds will be that for the
younger-aged athlete; for example, for a bout with a 12-year-old boxer
(one-minute rounds) vs. a 13-year-old boxer (one-and-one-half minute
rounds), use one-minute rounds.
(e) Restriction. Junior Olympic boxers may not enter or compete in any
open class (age 17 and up) boxing tournament, championship or boxing
contest, except as mentioned in 101.7(2)(a). If they do compete, the
boxer is no longer eligible to compete as a Junior Olympic boxer.
(2) Open Division – minimum age, 17; maximum age, 34 (up to the day boxer
turns 35 years of age).
(a) Should a situation occur requiring qualifying events for U.S.
Championships, Pan American Games or Olympic Games to be
conducted in the calendar year prior to the event, USA Boxing’s Board
of Directors shall have the authority to establish age criteria in
compliance with international (AIBA) rules. Under no circumstances
will a 16-year-old boxer compete in the Junior Olympic Tournament
process once the athlete has competed in an open class qualifying event.
(3) Under Nineteen/Junior Men Division-ages 17-18.
(4) Master Division – minimum age, 35. The age difference between
competitors shall be no more than ten (10) years.
(a) Participation is limited to the local level. There is no advancement to
regional or national level competition.
(5) International boxer (AIBA) – minimum age, 17; and maximum age, 34.
(a) Open Division – minimum age 17, maximum age 34 (up to the day the
boxer turns 35 years of age).
(b) Junior Men Division – normally 17 and 18 years old (can be altered by
AIBA’s Executive Committee).
101.8. State or municipal restrictions

If any state of municipal statute/law prohibits or restricts participation in amateur
boxing in accordance with USA Boxing rules, regulations or policies, the U.S.
Championships or other similar events will not be conducted or sanctioned in that
(those) state(s) or municipality(ies).
101.9. Restricted participation

(1) Professional boxers. Professional boxers and other individuals who have
competed as professionals in combat sports, including, but not limited to
mixed martial arts, Tough-Man events, kick-boxing, and cage fighting, are
prohibited from competing in amateur boxing.
(2) Foreign athletes. Foreign athletes are barred from participation in

advancing local, regional and national tournaments or any box-offs that
would lead to international competition.
(a) Any boxer who desires to participate in international competition must
comply with and must certify, under the USOC’s Constitution and By-
laws, as follows:
i. “I certify that I am a citizen of the United States and not under a
present disability with regard to the exercise of my civil rights.”
(b) Foreign athletes are those who are unable to provide proof of
citizenship. Athletes with refugee status are classified as foreign
athletes. Foreign athletes must register with USA Boxing, but may
compete only at the local level and in non-advancing tournaments.
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Event
Club Non- Advancing Advancing Box-offs
Athlete Show Advancing Tournament Tournament leading to
Tournament not leading leading to international
to international competition
international competition
competition
U.S. Citizen Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Permanent Yes Yes Yes No No
Resident
Refugee Yes Yes No No No
Status
Non-Resident Yes Yes No No No
Incarcerated No No No No No
Foreign Yes Yes No No No
Athlete
FIGURE 5.1
(c) Non-resident athletes are those who are in the U.S. with a temporary
permit such as student or visitors visa or work permit. Non-resident
athletes will be allowed to compete at the local level, such as club shows
and non-advancing tournaments. Non-resident athletes’ passbooks must
be clearly marked as such.
(3) Incarcerated athletes. Inmates are not authorized to register or participate

in USA Boxing.
(4) Female boxers are limited to participation with additional medical

restrictions. If any of the following conditions exist, the athlete is not
allowed to participate.
(a) Confirmed pregnancy; suspect pregnancy must be confirmed or denied
before starting or continuing boxing; female participants in Florida must
take a pregnancy test before competing.
(b) Painful pelvic disease states such as symptomatic endometriosis;
(c) Abnormal vaginal bleeding of undetermined etiology;
(d) Recent secondary amenorrhea of undetermined cause;
(e) Recent breast bleeding;
(f) Recently discovered breast masses; and
(g) Recent breast dysfunctions previously not present.
(5) Professional contests.
(a) Professional/amateur contests. No competition may be held between
an amateur and a professional. An amateur boxer shall not compete
against a professional boxer or professional athlete of another combat
sport. Pro-am cards are permitted provided they are strictly
overseen/controlled by the LBC in which they take place and in
accordance with guidelines set for pro-am boxing.
Note: Pro-am cards are those where professionals appear on the same
card as amateurs.
(b) Competition and professionals in other sports. Competition with or
against professionals in sports other than boxing during a tryout in which
the amateur boxer is not paid more than expenses allowed by USA
Boxing, Inc. shall not be construed as a violation of this article.
(c) Promotion for personal profit. No boxing promoter, manager or any
other person shall be allowed to promote or conduct any amateur boxing
show solely for personal profit. Appropriate personnel may be
employed to direct a program of boxing for the benefit of the sport. All
individuals or organizations may receive a proportionate share from an
investment made by them, provided the entire conduct of the meet or
competition is under the strict control of USA Boxing, Inc.
(6) Any member of USA Boxing shall be permanently disqualified from USA
Boxing if they are:
(a) Convicted of a felony involving a rape or a sex crime against any
person; or
(b) Is required under applicable state or federal law to be a registered sex
offender or the equivalent thereof.
101.10. Insurance coverage

(1) Accident insurance. Any boxer entering any sanctioned boxing
competition must carry a twenty-five thousand dollar ($25,000) accident
insurance policy. This insurance coverage is a condition for participation
and is automatically provided for upon registration. The insurance
premium is included as part of the USA Boxing registration fee.
(a) For sanctioned events and supervised practices for local, club, LBC,
regional, national and international boxing competitions, insurance
coverage for medical, surgical, hospital, and dental care up to a total of
twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000), with a $100 deductible, is
provided by USA Boxing. Claims will be paid to the proper
institutions only after all other insurance programs have been
exhausted. In the event of accidental death, ten thousand dollars
($10,000) will be paid to the estate of said deceased.
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(b) All medical, surgical, hospital, and dental claims for injuries occurring
during LBC, regional, national or international competitions shall be
submitted directly to USA Boxing Headquarters.
(2) Organized Group policy. USA Boxing provides insurance coverage for
accidental death/injury up to a limit of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per
person for all travel to and from all USA Boxing-sanctioned competitions.
101.11. Failure to compete

(1) A boxer who fails to compete after entering a competition shall be
required to furnish a satisfactory excuse, in writing, if requested, for such
failure or render self liable to disciplinary action, to include suspension.
(2) A boxer failing to appear at registration for any tournament is

automatically disqualified from the tournament. However, a boxer may be
permitted to box at the discretion of the tournament grievance committee,
when it can be shown without reasonable doubt that the failure to appear
was not due to any fault of the boxer, the boxer made his/her best efforts
to contact the tournament office and advise them of the problem, and the
boxer appeared BEFORE THE DRAW of the tournament. If reinstated to
the tournament, said boxer shall box their initially scheduled opponent at
the end of the first session, or as the first bout of the next session.
(3) Entry forms. A boxer must not sign an entry form for a tournament unless
said boxer fully intends to compete. Boxers must arrive for physical
examination and weighing-in at the time specified on the entry form. If a
boxer has signed an entry form, the sponsor has the right to use the
boxer’s name and feel certain said boxer will compete. If, for any valid
reason, a boxer is unable to appear for a bout said boxer has entered, the
boxer must notify the organization in advance so that a substitute may be
arranged. Entry and consent forms have been combined. For those events
that carry entry fees, such fees shall be non-refundable.
PART I
ARTICLE II
Contestants
102.1 Contestant Guidelines
Competition for both male and female boxers shall be conducted in compliance
with all USA Boxing’s Technical Rules, specific to male, female and/or both.
(1) Male boxers shall be limited to competition between males and female
boxers shall be limited to competition between females. All boxers must be
registered under their own name with USA Boxing and compete in their
respective age and weight categories.
(a) Boxers must be registered with the LBC in which they reside and have
been passed as physically sound by the attending examining physician
immediately before and after the contest.
(b) A boxer may not represent a club or an organization that is not a
member of an LBC or USA Boxing. Any boxer who boxes for a club or
organization, which is not a registered member of the LBC, must enter
the contest as “unattached”.
(c) Boxers must report to the clerk at the time specified on the entry blank
(form) or other notice(s).
(d) No boxer shall be permitted to participate in any amateur boxing contest
conducted or sanctioned by USA Boxing on more than two days in any
seven, except in regularly sanctioned tournaments requiring two or more
days to complete. No boxer will be allowed to box more than once per
calendar day and, in no case, sooner than 12 hours from their previous
bout.
(e) Any boxer who participates in an unsanctioned boxing contest or
tournament or in a tough man, wild man, barroom brawl or any similar
competition that is never sanctioned by USA Boxing is automatically
and immediately terminated or suspended as a member of USA Boxing.
Such terminated or suspended boxer may make an appeal for
consideration through USA Boxing’s grievance process.
102.2 Under Nineteen/Junior Men Boxing Division

(1) All rules applicable to the Open Division shall apply to the Under
Nineteen/Junior Men Division with the following exceptions:
(a) The age determination date shall be set by the International Amateur
Boxing Association (AIBA).
(b) The tournament format shall be LBC, regional and national. USA
Boxing shall have the authority to waive the regional requirement and
conduct an open tournament.
(c) A chairperson shall be appointed by USA Boxing to oversee the Under
Nineteen division (17-18) championships and associated events. USA
Boxing shall determine the Tournament Committee.
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102.3 Master Boxing Division
All boxers in this classification must be a minimum of 35 years of age. The age
difference between contestants shall be no more than ten (10) calendar years. A
boxer may compete against opponents who are no more than ten (10) years
younger or ten (10) years older. All official rules apply to these classifications,
with the exception of those listed below:
(1) Boxers will be limited to boxing three rounds of two-minute duration
or less.
(2) 16 oz gloves and headgear will be used for all weight categories and this
equipment must have been approved and tested by USA Boxing and must
meet or exceed the minimum standards for impact as set by USA Boxing.
This equipment must have a printed label as illustrated in Figure 10.0. The
glove label must be located on the backside of both gloves, and the headgear
label must be located on the back panel.
FIGURE 10.0
(3) Boxers must pass an annual medical exam and be declared “fit to box” with
the following elements before being registered to box:
(a) No history of diabetes, high blood pressure or chest pain.
(b) No history of chronic headaches.
(c) Blood pressure less than 145/90.
(d) Graded exercise EKG every five (5) years beginning at age 45.
(e) Normal eye examination by an ophthalmologist every five (5) years.
(4) The passbook of the master boxer must contain the signature of the
examining physician who performed their annual physical and the results
placed on file with the LBC, along with the boxer’s registration application.
The signature shall be entered in the appropriate section under annual
physical examinations.
(5) Pre-bout examinations shall be the same as those performed on all other
classifications of boxers.
(6) Master boxers may not compete against boxers younger than 35 years of
age.
102.4 Ring name or nicknames

All boxers must enter and compete in all boxing contests or tournaments under
their own names. The use of a ring name or nickname is strictly prohibited.
102.5 Shaking of hands
As a sign of good sportsmanship, boxers shall touch gloves before the beginning
of the first round.
102.6 Medical aptitude

(1) Annual physical. It is recommended that boxers undergo an annual
physical by a qualified doctor of medicine (MD) or doctor of osteopathy
(DO). Purpose of annual physical:
(a) To reduce the risk of serious injury to a boxer before participating in the
sport of amateur boxing.
(b) Annual physical screening may identify a medical problem with the
boxer that has gone undetected or may surface at a later date.
(c) An annual physical done by a personal physician or MD will monitor
more thoroughly specific medical problems; whereas the pre- and post-
bout physicals screen isolated areas of medical concern.
(d) Personal physicians have a better background on boxer’s medical
history.
(e) Reduce liability factor.
(f) Exemplify concern for medical fitness of the athlete.
(g) NOTE: BEGINNING WITH THE 2010 REGISTRATION YEAR,
ANNUAL PHYSICALS WILL BE REQUIRED. A copy of the
physical report must be submitted along with the boxer’s
membership application form.
(2) Medical certification. A boxer shall not be allowed to compete in a

sanctioned competition unless said boxer has been certified as fit to do so
by a qualified doctor of medicine (MD) or doctor of osteopathy (DO).
(3) Medical certificate. Every boxer competing outside their own country
must have in their possession a certificate signed by an authorized doctor of
medicine stating that prior to leaving their own country, they were in good
physical condition and not suffering from any injury, infection or disability
liable to affect their capacity to box in the country being visited. Such
certificate may be incorporated in a record or passbook maintained by the
boxer in accordance with the practice of their national association and must
be produced at the medical examination before their general weigh-in.
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(4) Prohibited conditions and/or conditional circumstances.
(a) Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) (AIDS). Any boxer and/or
non-athlete member known to have a positive HIV test shall be
prohibited from participating in the sport of amateur boxing.
Note: All members are encouraged to receive annual HIV tests.
(b) Hepatitis B and C Virus. Any boxer and/or non-athlete member
known to have active Hepatitis B or C Virus shall be prohibited from
participating in the sport of amateur boxing.
Note: All boxers and/or non-athlete members are encouraged to be
vaccinated for Hepatitus B, unless there is proof of natural or acquired
immunity.
(c) A physician may disqualify from competition any boxer who
demonstrated by physical examination of the face, orbital or oral, a
lesion that in the judgment of the physician presents an active herpetic
lesion (fever blister or cold sore).
(d) Vision. The wearing of glasses by boxers in the ring is prohibited. A
boxer totally unsighted (uncorrected vision worse than 20/400) in one or
both eyes, or possessing only one eye is prohibited from boxing. In
addition, a boxer with corrected visual acuity of worse than 20/60 in
either eye, regardless of its cause, shall be disqualified. Any boxer with
uncorrected vision between 20/20 and 20/400 may be permitted to wear
soft contact lenses. If the lens comes out and the boxer cannot continue;
the boxer losing the lens will lose by RSC. Any boxer possessing a
cataract in either eye which reduces corrected vision to 20/60 or worse,
or a boxer possessing the presence or history of retinal detachment or
tear, whether or not such condition has been effectively treated, or
presence of any other ocular pathology that may result in permanent
vision dysfunction, shall be disqualified.
(e) Deaf and/or mute boxers who can pass a physical exam are eligible to
compete. NOTE: Notice to officials is encouraged.
(f) Cuts and abrasions. No boxer shall be allowed to take part in any
contest if said boxer wears a dressing (bandage, band-aid) on a cut,
wound, abrasion, laceration or blood swelling on the scalp or face
including the nose and ears. A boxer is allowed to box if an abrasion is
covered with collodion. The decision to box should be made by the
doctor who examines the boxer on the day of said boxer’s competition.
A cut occurring during a bout in an advancing tournament should be
evaluated in regard to the elimination of the boxer from the tournament.
If the physician at ringside disqualifies the boxer from further
advancement, the other boxer, regardless of score, should advance. This
should also hold true at the pre-bout physical examination the following
morning.
(g) Braces. Boxers who wish to compete with braces are required to have
attached to their passbooks a completed Release to Compete With
Braces form. This form requires the written approval of their dentist or
orthodontist, parent and/or guardian (if under the age of 18) and a
dentist-molded mouthpiece. This includes upper and/or lower braces.
Boxers competing with braces waive the right to dental coverage under
the USA Boxing insurance program.
(h) Banned substances. See Constitution and By-laws, Article XXI, Anti-
doping.
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PART 1
ARTICLE III
Boxer’s Attire and Equipment
103.1 All boxers must use USA Boxing-approved equipment
(1) Hair shall be cut or arranged in such a manner as to extend no more than
five inches below the base of the headgear. Barrettes and hairpins are not
to be used to secure hair. Hair may be secured using rubber bands or other
banding devices. The first time a boxer’s hair interferes with said boxer’s
vision, the referee will have the coach/assistant coach correct the
interference and issue a caution. From this point said violation will be
treated as any other technical rule violation.
(2) The use of a thin coat of pure Vaseline on the face is permitted.
Properly Attired Boxer

1. Hair shall be cut or arranged beneath the headgear 10. Socks may be worn and of any color, and may
in such a manner as to not interfere with the extend to within one inch below the knee.
boxer’s vision. 11. No metal, straps, buckles, necklaces, jewelry, or
2. Boxers shall not wear eyeglasses during other object that may cause injury to either boxer
competition, however soft contact lenses are shall be worn.
authorized. 12. Shoes must be worn and shall be of soft material,
3. The use of a thin coat of pure Vaseline on the face without spikes, cleats, or heels.
is permitted.
4. Boxers must be clean and present a tidy
appearance. Males must be clean-shaven with no
goatee or beard. A thin-line mustache on the lip to
the edge of the outer corners of the mouth is
authorized.
5. Boxers (male/female) must wear a sleeveless
athletic shirt (singlet or jersey), of a different
color from the waistband of the trunks.
6. Male boxers must wear protective cups – foul
proof or jock strap.
7. Female boxers may wear a well-fitting breast
protector. The breast protector must be well fitted
and not interfere with the boxer’s ability to box.
The breast protector may be constructed of
protective material and shall not extend
downward (inferiorly) past the tip (xiphoid
process) of the sternum or upward (superiorly)
past the collarbone.
8. Boxers must wear a pair of loose-fitting trunks
that reach halfway down the thigh, no lower than
the knees. The trunks must provide a waistband
of a different color than the athletic shirt. No
adornment may be affixed to the trunks such as
metal or plastic objects, sequins, etc. Patches or
cloth insignias are authorized. The wearing of
tights is allowed, but must not extend lower than
the trunks. Approval process of any variation
from above rules of attire may be approved by
USA Boxing on a case-by-case basis. Requests
for adjustments in attire must be submitted at least
2 weeks prior to the competition and must include
a description and rough drawing of the proposed
attire adjustment.
9. The belt line of the trunks shall not exceed above
the waistline. The waistline is defined as an
imaginary horizontal line through the navel to the
top of the hips.
FIGURE 10. 1
(3) All boxers must be clean and present a tidy appearance. Males must be
clean-shaven, with no goatee or beard. A thin-line mustache on the lip to
the edge of the outer corners of the mouth is authorized. Boxers must be
clean-shaven before they are allowed to weigh in.
(a) Purpose of prohibition against beards, goatees and hair:
i. Facial hair is very coarse and sharp. It has the capability to cut or scratch
the surface of the eye or face.
ii. Hair that interferes with one’s vision is dangerous.
iii. A strand of hair is sharp and can cut or scratch the surface of the eye.
(4) Boxers (male/female) must wear a sleeveless athletic shirt (singlet or jersey)
of a different color from the trunk’s waistband. It is highly recommended
that the boxer wear the color of the corner assigned. If this is not possible, it
is further recommended that the boxer not wear the color of the opposing
corner (i.e., wearing a blue jersey if boxing out of the red corner).
(a) Purpose of athletic shirt:
i. To distinguish the amateur boxer.
ii. To facilitate easier recognition of boxers for the officials.
iii. To absorb body moisture and allow contestants to wipe their own gloves.
iv. To reduce/eliminate rope burns.
v. To keep gloves somewhat clean after each blow.
(5) Boxers must box in proper attire, including a foul-proof protection cup for
males and an optional well-fitting breast protector for females, which shall
be firmly adjusted before the boxer leaves the dressing room. Jock strap
cups are also authorized for males. Female boxers may wear a groin
protector.
(6) Each boxer shall wear a pair of loose-fitting trunks that reach halfway down
the thigh, no lower than the knees, made of light material that provides a
waistband of a different color than the athletic shirt (singlet or jersey). No
items may be affixed to the trunks, such as metal or plastic objects, sequins,
etc. Patches or cloth insignias are authorized. The wearing of tights is
allowed but must not extend lower than the trunks.
(7) The belt line of the trunks shall not extend above the waistline. The
waistline is defined as an imaginary horizontal line through the navel to the
top of the hips.
(a) The purpose of the discernible belt (waistline) is to facilitate easy
recognition of legal or low blows for the official.
(8) Socks may be worn and of any color, and may extend to within one inch
below the knee.
(9) No metal, straps, buckles, necklaces, jewelry of any kind or any other object
which may cause injury to either boxer shall be worn.
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(10) Shoes shall be of soft material, without spikes, cleats or heels.
(11) No apparel other than as specified above may be worn in the ring by a
boxer, except a boxing robe and/or a clean towel, which must be removed
before the contest begins. Variation from above rules of attire may be
approved by USA Boxing on a case-by-case basis. Requests for
adjustments in attire must be submitted at least 2 weeks prior to the
competition and must include a description and rough drawing of the
proposed attire adjustment.
(12) Boxers will face the center of the ring during the one-minute interval (rest
period) between rounds, either sitting or standing.
(13) Emblems. No boxer is allowed to wear the emblem of any club or

organization, which they are not eligible to represent in open competition
under the rules of USA Boxing.
(14) Advertisement. Boxers may appear in uniforms and/or accessories bearing

an advertisement, brand name, or logo of their club or their club’s sponsor
except when required by USA Boxing, the region or their LBC to wear a
specific uniform.
Group members or tournament hosts may also require specific uniforms to

be worn by boxers for certain competitions.
(15) Organization insignia. A boxer shall be permitted to wear the insignia of

the organization they represent.
103.2 Wearing of approved headgear

(1) The wearing of competitive headgear is mandatory at all levels of USA
Boxing competition.
(a) Only competitive headgear made to USA
Boxing or AIBA specifications and bearing the
official USA Boxing or AIBA label or stamp, illustrated
in Figure 12.1, shall be used in contests sanctioned by
United States Amateur Boxing, Inc (to the extent that
AIBA approved headgear do not meet these specifications, they are
exempt from this rule).
(b) The use of competitive headgear with cheek protectors that do FIGURE 12.1
not impair vision is permissible.
(c) Purpose of headgear:
i. To reduce impact of a blow.
ii. To reduce cuts over the eyes, forehead, cheek, etc.
iii. To reduce the possibility of cauliflower ears.
iv. To reduce the possibility of perforated eardrums.
v. To substantially absorb impact to the head after a fall.
FIGURE 12.2
(2) Coach’s Primary Responsibilities:

(a) Ensure headgear is the correct size for the boxer.
(b) Check for proper adjustment at the back of the head, on top of the head,
and the strap under the chin.
(c) Adjust the headgear so the eyebrows are completely protected.
(3) The official USA Boxing competitive headgear should range from 10-12
ounces in weight to accommodate small through extra-large sizes.
(4) The competitive headgear should be constructed so it is adjustable to all

head sizes. These adjustment features should include a lacing effect in the
rear and a top composed of webbed canvas, two one-inch by 1/8-inch stripes
sewn at the lowest point of the back of the headgear, and sewn again at the
headgear, and sewn again at the highest point of the back, one from each
side at the top and one from the front at the top. There should be adjustable
elastic webbing in four areas - two in front and two in back.
(5) The outer-casing of the headgear should be constructed of full chrome

tanned leather of not less than two, nor more than three ounces in weight.
Colors are optional. Any other type of leather or outer-casing of a smooth
or non-abrasive material, which would be comparable to the leather, must be
submitted to USA Boxing for approval.
(6) Padding at the back of the head, ears, temples and area above the eyes
should consist of ½-inch Ensolite (outside layer), 3/8-inch PVC (RUBITEX
313V) and ½-inch Polyfoam or other products which meet the severity
index as determined by Wayne State University Sports Biomechanics
Department.
(7) Padding for the area above the eyes should consist of ½-inch Ensolite
(outside layer), 3/8-inch PVC (RUBITEX 313V) and ½-inch Polyfoam or
other products which meet the severity index.
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(8) Ear padding. Ear protection with ½-inch flat foam rubber on the outside,
fitted in a semicircle.
(9) Lace tips or any exposed metal is prohibited. The metal buckle under the
chin must be thoroughly protected. Lace tips must be cut off or taped.
(10) Pattern measurements:

(a) Front section, vertical measurements, 4 ¼ inches.
(b) Front section, horizontal measurements from side seam to side seam, 6
¼ inches.
(c) Vertical side measurement, 10 inches from top of crown to the end of
the leather under the chin.
(d) Horizontal side measurement, seam to seam, 6 ¼ inches.
(e) Back adjustable, vertical measurement, 4 inches.
(f) Back horizontal measurement, from side seam to side seam, 5 inches.
(g) Overall dimensions satisfy requirements.
(11) Lining. The inner casing of the headgear should be lined with 2 1/2 –ounce
tanned, unfinished leather.
(12) All padding shall be cemented to either the outer or inner casing to avoid
shifting.
103.3 Mouthpieces
(1) A custom-made or individually fitted mouthpiece must be worn by each
boxer during each round. An example of custom-made is “dentist-molded,”
and an example of individually fitted is the clear plastic.
(a) Purpose of mouthpiece:
i. To reduce potential knockdowns by allowing the boxer to “set”
their jaw (mandible).
ii. To reduce the possibility of cuts inside the mouth.
iii. To reduce the potential harm/injury to the teeth and jaw.
(2) Mouthpieces must be examined by the referee during the pre-bout check.
FIGURE 14.1
103.4 USA Boxing gloves
(1) Authorized Gloves. Boxers shall wear the gloves which the organizers of
the competition have placed at their disposal, if required. Boxers are not
allowed to wear their own gloves under these conditions.
(a) Purpose of gloves:
i. To diminish/reduce impact of a blow.
ii. To protect the hands.
iii. For two-toned gloves, to facilitate easier recognition of legal blows
by the officials.
(2) Specifications. The boxing glove shall be 10 ounces in weight for 106-152
pounds and 12 ounces in weight for 165 through +201 pounds. All masters
(35 years and older) boxers shall use USA Boxing approved 16 oz gloves.
Authorized gloves for each age and weight category are detailed in figure
14.2.
(a) J.O. 10-oz. Gloves are authorized for Junior Olympic and female open
competition under the following circumstances:
i. They contain the USA Boxing or AIBA label (see figure 12.1);
ii. Both boxers must wear them;
iii. They are only authorized for use in weight classes through 119
pounds.
(3) To establish uniformity and reduce confusion, an LBC may use 12-oz.
gloves for all competitions other than tournaments (with the exception of
masters boxers).
(4) All competitive gloves must be thumb-less or thumb-attached.
Category Weight 10-oz. 12-oz. 16-oz.

Class
Junior Olympic Boxers * - 154 X
165- 201+ X
Open Boxers 101-152 X
165- 201+ X
Open Under Nineteen (USA 106- 152 X
Boxing) 165- 201+ X
Open Under Nineteen 106- 152 X
(AIBA) 165- 201+ X
International (AIBA) 106- 141 X
152- 201+ X
Masters 106- 152 X
165- 201+ X
* This applies to all weight classes, regardless of the beginning class or
age category, under 165 pounds
FIGURE 14.2
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(5) The construction of the gloves shall be in accordance with the specifications
approved by USA Boxing and shall have the USA Boxing or AIBA label in
each glove.
(6) If gloves have been used before, the gloves must be whole, clean, and in
sanitary condition, subject to inspection and approval by the referee or a
representative of the LBC. Defective gloves must be immediately replaced
with gloves meeting USA Boxing requirements. No breaking, roughing or
twisting of gloves shall be permitted.
(7) At all U.S. Championships, the sponsor must supply new gloves, with the
USA Boxing or AIBA label or stamp (see figure 12.1) affixed. A sufficient
number of sets of gloves must be on hand for the entire tournament. This
regulation is intended to protect boxers from injuries due to the use of
improper gloves.
(8) The glove laces shall be tied on the outside of the back of the wrist of the
glove. The tips of the laces shall be clipped and a wrist band or 6”- 8” x 1”
of adhesive tape shall be used to cover the laces.
(a) A Velcro closure of gloves (instead of laces) is to be used in all national
competitions.
(9) Glove specifications:

(a) The leather covering the official glove shall be full chrome tanned
leather. In international competitions, the official gloves will have a
white portion on the knuckle area.
(b) The glove must be lined with white unbleached high-count drill, not
lighter than 30 inch 2.50 weight. It must be lined on the back of the
hand, palm of thumb and fingertip.
(c) The padding must be ½-inch Latex, ¾-inch PVC (Husitonic), 3/8-inch
PVC (Rubitex 313V) and ½-inch Polyfoam or other products, which
meet the severity index as determined by Wayne State University Sports
Biomechanics Department.
(d) Double stitching shall be used throughout.
(10) Questions on how to get new headgear and gloves USA Boxing approved or
manufacturing specifications should be addressed to USA Boxing
Headquarters. REFERENCE: 103.4(2)(1), 103.4(5), 103.4(7)
(a) Manufacturers submitting new gloves or headgear for USA Boxing
approval will be assessed a fee to evaluate their product at Wayne State
University Sports Biomechanics Department.
(11) Indemnification. The manufacturer shall indemnify and hold USA Boxing
harmless from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, costs and
expenses, including but not limited to, reasonable attorney’s fees arising out
of any lawsuits filed against said manufacturer regarding product liability.
103.5 Bandages (hand wraps) and tape specifications
(1) The purpose of bandages is to protect a boxer’s hands, not to add force to a
blow.
(2) For competitions within the United States, each boxer shall wear hand wraps
that are made of cotton gauze, or soft surgical gauze, or velpeau (velpeau
use reference (3) below).
(a) Cotton/soft surgical gauze – 15 yards of 2-inch gauze and a minimum of
3 feet, and a maximum of 6 feet of 1-inch adhesive tape per hand. The
tape must be applied 1 inch behind the knuckles. Only ¾ inch tape may
be applied between fingers and may not cover the striking surface of the
hand.
FIGURES 14.3-14.6
(b) Velpeau –A boxer electing to use Velpeau is allowed to use a minimum

of 3 feet, and a maximum of 6 feet of 1-inch adhesive tape per hand.
(3) For International Competitions, each boxer shall wear hand wraps that are
made of Velpeau.
(a) Velpeau - All weights, up to 2.5 meters (equivalent to 8 feet 2 ¼ inches),
with a strip of 1-inch adhesive tape by 8 inches in length which may
secure the bandages around the wrist.
(4) Only the above substances may be used on the hand.
(5) Bandaging should be supervised by an official specifically assigned for this

purpose. Anyone officially connected with a boxing contest may have a
boxer’s bandages examined upon request.
103.6 “All training activities which involve athlete to athlete contact, such as sparring or
sparring related drills, shall be performed while wearing protective equipment with a
minimal safety guideline as described in Part 1, Article III, sections 103.1 – 103.5 of the
2008-2009 USA Boxing Rulebook. Such equipment is to include headgear, mouthpiece,
groin protection, hand wraps and gloves. USA Boxing recommends the use of specific
training equipment that provides additional safety measures for day to day workout
exercises.”
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PART I
ARTICLE IV
Ring and Ring Implements
104.1 The ring
(1) The ring shall not be less than 16 nor more than 20 feet square within the
ropes; the apron of the ring floor shall extend beyond the ropes not less than
two feet. The ring shall not be more than four feet above the floor of the
building or grounds of an outdoor arena and shall be provided with three
sets of suitable steps for the use of boxers, coaches and officials, one in each
boxer’s corner and one in a neutral corner for use by doctors and referee.
(a) For international competition, the minimum size shall be 16 feet square
and the maximum size 20 feet square, measured inside the line of the
ropes. In international championships, the size of the ring shall be 20
feet square, measured inside the line of the ropes, and it shall not be less
than three feet or more than four feet above the ground or base.
(2) The ring shall be equipped with at least four ropes. All rings will have two
spacer ties on each side of the ring to secure the ropes. The rope shall not be
less than one inch in diameter. Such ropes shall be manila rope, synthetic,
plastic rope or any similar material, and shall not be made of metal of any
type. All ropes shall be wrapped securely in soft material. Of the four ropes
used, the lower rope shall be 18 inches above the ring floor, the second rope
30 inches, the third rope 42 inches, and the fourth rope 54 inches above the
ring floor. The ring floor shall be padded with a one-inch layer of ensolite
AAC or AL closed cell foam rubber (or chemical equivalent). The padding
shall be covered with canvas, duck or similar material, tightly stretched and
laced securely in place, preferable under the apron. If the ropes are colored
red, white and blue, red is the top rope, followed by white, blue, etc.
(3) Ring posts shall extend from the floor to the height of 58 inches above the
ring floor. The ropes shall be connected to posts. The turnbuckles must be
covered with a protective padding.
(4) Corner pads should be arranged according to figures 172.1 – 173.1 found
in Appendix XIII.
(5) More than one ring can be used in competitions.
(6) Plastic bags shall be fixed in the two neutral corners outside the ring in
which the referee and doctor shall drop the cotton or tissue pads for
bleeding.
104.2 Ring implements – water buckets, stools, bottles, resin, sponges, etc.
(1) Organizations conducting amateur boxing contests and/or tournaments shall
provide a sufficient number of sanitary water buckets, sponges, and
unbreakable drinking bottles for the boxers. Also, two stools with short
legs, extra laces for gloves, and such other articles as are required in the
conduct of the contests. Resin, if used, shall not be sprinkled on the ring
canvas but must be placed in trays near each corner.
(2) The use of a shared sponge or water bottle for all boxers is strictly
prohibited.
104.3 Gong, bells, horn, klaxon, etc.

(1) The gong, bell, buzzer, horn or klaxon, whichever is used, must be
sufficiently loud so that the official and boxers can hear it clearly.
(2) When using more than one ring in a competition/tournament, it is

recommended a bell or whistle not be used as sounding devices. This
creates confusion and should be used when only one ring is used.
104.4 Other equipment & supplies

(1) Tables and chairs for officials – judges, announcers, timekeeper(s),
physician(s), jury, administration, media, etc.
(2) Score (judges’) cards – top portion filled out. Extra blank copies of
scorecards. Extra pens and pencils and clipboards.
(3) Microphones and speakers.
104.5 Optional Equipment and Supplies

(1) Oxygen as provided by a recognized medical provider such as an EMT, an
ambulance, or other licensed and certified medical technician.
(2) A medical stretcher as provided by a recognized medical provider such as an

EMT, an ambulance, or other licensed and certified medical technician.
104.6 Equipment care

A 10 percent household bleach and water solution shall be used for cleansing all
headgear and gloves prior to the start of a USA Boxing, Inc., sanctioned boxing
event, and after each use at the event.
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PART I
ARTICLE V
Coaches and Assistant Coaches
105.1 Coaching Guidelines
Each USA Boxing Local Boxing Committee (LBC) is responsible for the
recruitment, certification and registration of all their coaches. The LBC President
or their designee shall select the clinicians for those certification clinics held
within the LBC. Clinicians conducting a level 1 certification clinic must be at
least a level 2 certified coach and those clinicians conducting a level 2 clinic must
be at least a level 3 certified coach. For those clinicians conducting a level 3
clinic, they must be a level 4 certified coach. Level 4 coaches will be certified at
clinics determined by USA Boxing. The CPR and First Aid Requirement shall be
required of level 3 and 4 coaches only, with level 1 and 2 coaches being
encouraged to be certified in CPR and First Aid. Coaches requiring certification
must attend a standardized USA Boxing (re) certification program (clinic) under
the direction/responsibility of any LBC or regional or national clinic. The
recertification period for recertifying coaches shall be good for a 24-month
period. All coaches must be certified before they are permitted to work in their
capacity. As the need arises, certification program clinics must be held during the
year to certify new coaches.
Each boxer shall have one coach and may have one assistant in the corner, who
shall be governed by the following rules:
(1) Must be registered with USA Boxing and hold current coach certification.
(2) Only one coach and assistant coach will mount the ring apron and only one
may enter the ring during the interval.
(3) A registered boxer may assist a coach in order to help with a competing
boxer.
(4) Any individual applying for membership as a coach or assistant coach must
be at least eighteen (18) years of age. Athletes 18 years of age or older who
wish to coach must attend a certification clinic and fulfill all certification
requirements.
(5) During the boxing, neither the coach nor the assistant coach shall remain on
the platform of the ring. They shall remove from the platform of the ring,
before a round begins, any seats, towels, buckets, bottles, etc. Coaches and
assistant coaches must be seated during the round.
(6) Coaches may give their boxers advice during the round, but must operate in
a sportsmanlike manner. Coaches must remain seated during the duration
of the round. If the coach or assistant infringes the rules, they may be
cautioned, warned, or disqualified. Once the coach or assistant is removed
from the corner by the referee, they shall leave the boxing arena for the
remainder of the session.
(7) Any coach, assistant coach or official encouraging or inciting spectators by

words or signs to advise or encourage a boxer during the progress of a round
shall not be permitted to continue to act as a coach, assistant coach or
official at the tournament/event where the offense is committed.
(8) If a coach or an assistant infringes the rules, their boxer may be warned or
disqualified and/or the coach may be ejected from the corner or the facility
by the referee.
(9) No coach shall attempt to render aid to a seriously injured boxer without
approval from the attending physician. Coaches shall leave the ring
enclosure on command of the timekeeper and referee five seconds before the
beginning of each round.
(10) Coaches must wear clean outer apparel that may bear an advertisement,
brand name or logo of their club or their club’s sponsors except when
required by USA Boxing, the region or their LBC to wear a specific
uniform.
(11) Every coach working in a boxer’s corner should have the following: first aid
supplies, two clean white towels, sterile gauze pads, sterile cotton, cotton
swabs and ice bag with ice. Coaches may use a metal device for swelling
reduction, e.g. enswell.
(a) The above-referenced items are the “maximum” equipment a coach may
have in the corner. First aid supplies do not include ammonia, ammonia
inhalants or smelling salts. These items are prohibited.
Advisory – AIDS precaution:

Coaches are requested to be extremely careful in dealing with
bodily fluids of boxers – saliva, blood, etc. Please do not share
towels, sponges or anything that could transmit fluids from one
boxer to another, especially if there is an open wound or cut.
(12) Violations of the foregoing provisions shall result in the removal of

offenders from the ring corner and from further participation as coaches in
the contest or tournament, or forever from amateur boxing, and may result
in the disqualification of their boxer by the referee.
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(13) A coach may retire a boxer by throwing a sponge or towel into the ring, or
mounting the ring apron, except when the referee is in the course of
counting.
(14) The officially-selected National Team Coach(es), trainers, managers and

medical staff shall be responsible for the training, coaching and supervision
of all teams representing the United States in international competition from
the start of the designated training period to the end of the competition. A
boxer’s personal coach (es) shall be permitted to work their boxer’s corner
in all competitions that are not directly operated by USA Boxing or the
USOC. USA Boxing’s officially selected National Team staff and officers
shall make every effort to obtain competition credentials for personal
coaches so that they will have access to their boxers. The coach, if not a
selected coach, is required to assume responsibility for their expenses.
(15) Whenever a boxer is charged with an infraction of rules that said boxer’s
coach is aware of and has not reported or is responsible for said infraction,
the coach shall also be subject to disciplinary action.
PART I
ARTICLE VI
Master Officials
106.1 USA Master Officials
The USA Boxing Master Officials program is for those officials that have served
worldwide or on a national level in amateur boxing in a distinguished and
honorable manner for a minimum of 10 years.
(1) Master Officials criteria:
(a) National level officials must have reached the age of 60 and met year’s
time requirements.
(2) Master AIBA Official:

(a) AIBA Continental Bureau Officials must have been on the Bureau list
for a minimum of 10 years, no age requirement.
(b) AIBA International Officials who have worked the Olympic Games or
have a total of at least 10 years in Continental or International status, no
age requirement.
(3) Master Officials shall:

(a) Meet requirements for testing, certification and proficiency level as
established by USA Boxing Rules.
(b) Be eligible to serve in a refereeing and judging capacity for all USA
Boxing-sanctioned events in the U.S., subject to AIBA Guidelines &
Rules.
(c) Annual membership fees shall be waived for master officials. Master
officials must continue to register each year and submit background
screening consent forms every 2 years.
(d) Be eligible to conduct national clinics, seminars, and certification
programs for training and certifying officials (Master AIBA Officials
only).
(4) Master Officials may:

(a) Be selected to assist in conducting USA Boxing National
Championships, Master Officials will be assigned or appointed by a
designated representative, subject to approval by USA Boxing National
Office.
(b) At the discretion of the designated representative, be selected to serve as
coordinators, instructors, and advisors for USA Boxing-conducted
officials testing or clinics, and all-comers training camps for coaches,
boxers and officials, to include AIBA/USA solidarity clinics.
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(5) Master Officials Registration Requirements:
(a) Must fill out Master Official Certification Form and return to USA
Boxing Membership Services (one time sign-up requirement).
(b) When the certification form is received by Membership Services, the
official will be issued a “MASTER” tab that is to be worn above the
USA Boxing or AIBA level patch.
PART I
ARTICLE VII
Physicians, Safety Precautions and Boxing Officials
107.1 Safety precautions and physicians
(1) Each boxer will be examined on the day of competition before and after
each bout. The purposes of the pre and post-bout physicals are to determine
the athlete is fit to box on that day, and to determine that the athlete has not
suffered specific injury in the bout. The pre and post-bout physicals are not
to be construed as a “complete annual physical.” The pre and post bout
physicals are not meant to determine the presence of conditions which do
not affect the athlete’s ability to compete on the day of competition. At
USA Boxing championship events, a pre-bout physical may be required
before the draw is conducted, to avoid the re-drawing of weight categories.
For club events, all boxers must be examined before and after their bout.
Boxers are subject to disciplinary action should they refuse to be examined
after a bout.
(2) The physician, operating under the Good Samaritan Rule, shall determine if
any injury warrants the match to be discontinued. Upon physician’s
decision, said physician shall advise the boxer and coach/assistant coach, in
writing, of treatment for such injury. The physician is not personally
obligated to perform such medical treatment, but must make the appropriate
medical referral for such treatment.
(3) Boxers shall be thoroughly examined immediately before and after each
bout. At USA Boxing championship events, a thorough physical may be
required before the draw is conducted, to avoid the re-drawing of weight
categories. For club events, all boxers must be examined before and after
their bout. Boxers are subject to disciplinary action should they refuse to be
examined after a bout.
(a) In addition to the normal physical examination for all boxers, female
boxers shall be required to furnish, at the time of competition, the
normal USA Boxing waiver forms in addition to the following:
i. A signed explicit disclaimer that the female boxer has read Rule
101.9(4) and her physical condition does not, to the best of her
knowledge, indicate the circumstances listed therein. Should any of
the circumstances listed in 101.9(4) exist, the boxer will not be
permitted to box.
ii. A waiver that states to the best of her knowledge, that she is not
pregnant, nor does she have surgical breast implants (exception: a
female athlete may compete with breast implants if she has
submitted a fully executed “Release to Compete with Breast
Implants” form).
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iii. At the time of the physical exam, the examining physician will take
an appropriate history of menstruation, pregnancy, breast and
gynecological surgery, according to the recommended sports
medical guidelines.
(4) In the event of an RSC(H) or a boxer being seriously injured, the referee
will immediately request the physician to check the boxer’s condition and/or
to render aid to the injured boxer as may be necessary before the boxer is
permitted to rise from the floor or leave the ring. Physicians may, at their
own discretion, enter the ring immediately if a bout is stopped or if it is
stopped because of an injury.
(5) A referee, before officiating in any USA Boxing competition, must be

examined and approved by the attending physician.
(6) No boxer shall be allowed to take part in any contest if said boxer wears a
dressing on a cut, wound, abrasion, laceration or blood swelling on the scalp
or face including the nose and ears. The decision to box or not shall be
made by the doctor examining the boxer on the day of competition.
Dressing is interpreted as items such as cocoon, tape bandages, gauze, etc.;
material such as Nu-Skin, collodion and other liquid substances, which
solidify are permitted. The referee will inspect the boxer prior to the
commencement of the bout, and if the boxer is found in violation of the
aforementioned requirements, said boxer will not be allowed to compete
unless the dressing can be removed and the injury or cut or wound is not of
sufficient caliber to endanger the boxer.
(7) The attending physician may suspend a bout at any time by mounting the
ring apron. The physician shall examine the boxer, and, if in said
physician’s opinion, a contestant is in danger of further physical injury, the
physician shall notify the referee to terminate the bout. If the attending
physician perceives an immediate danger, said physician may also suspend a
bout at any time by signaling the time keeper to ring the bell. The referee
will notify the jury and all judges that the bout has been stopped on RSC.
The boxer shall be examined by the physician immediately after the decision
has been announced to determine the need for and/or assign a restriction
period. The termination of the bout is deemed in the best interest of safety
and the well being of the boxer.
(8) The attending physician shall not enter the ring between rounds for the
purpose of examining an injured contestant unless requested by the referee.
Physicians may indicate to the referee that they want to examine the boxer,
and the referee shall, after the bell sounds, suspend the match and bring the
boxer mid-ring at the apron in front of the physician for examination. If, in
the opinion of the physician, a contestant is in danger of further physical
injury, said physician shall notify the referee to terminate the bout.
(9) In the event of any serious injury, the attending physician shall immediately
render treatment and prescribe further treatment, if necessary.
(10) Any boxer who has sustained a severe injury (RSC(H)) in a contest shall be
required to follow the instructions of the attending physician.
(11) In the case of repeated stopped contests, the boxer concerned should be
retired by the LBC chairperson on advice from a physician.
(12) When a boxer is down as a result of a blow and is unresponsive, individuals

are not to touch said boxer until the attending physician enters the ring,
personally attends the fallen boxer, and issues instructions as deemed
necessary.
(13) Procedure after an RSC(H).

(a) Unconscious boxer. If a boxer is rendered unconscious, then only the
referee and the doctor summoned should remain in the ring, unless the
doctor needs additional assistance.
(b) When a boxer represents the USA and USA Boxing in an international
event, the assessment of an (H) by an international referee and/or if a
medical restriction period applies will be determined by a designated
USA Boxing team physician.
(c) Medical attention. A boxer stopped in a contest as a result of head
blows (RSC(H)), rendering said boxer defenseless or incapable of
continuing, shall be examined by a physician immediately afterward to
determine the need for additional medical assessment. Upon issuing the
Restriction Affidavit, the physician will counsel the boxer and coach and
provide instructions as deemed necessary.
i. The referee in the bout will notify the jury and all judges that the
bout was stopped due to the boxer receiving blows to the head that
rendered said boxer defenseless and incapable of continuing or at
risk for serious injury. Judges must annotate their score cards
“RSC(H).”
ii. The physician, after the examination, will notify the referee and/or
the jury and all judges which restriction period is warranted. The
physician is not authorized to remove an “H”, but is empowered to
require additional restriction time and/or medical attention, when
completing the restriction affidavit, including adding an “H” if the
physician deems appropriate.
(d) Restriction periods – defined.
i. A restricted boxer shall not be permitted to take part in sparring or
competitive boxing for the duration of the medical restriction. All
other training, for conditioning and maintaining of weight, shall be
permitted.
1. RSC- No restriction period applies. Examples are mismatching
(one boxer clearly outclassed by the other or a boxer who
receives excessive body blows) or an injury other than a head
injury which does not require a restriction period.
2. RSC(H) (30) – 30-day restriction period applies. Examples are:
three standing-eight counts in one round or four in a bout due to
head blows; a boxer who receives a stunning head blow and
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demonstrates a lack of normal response but has not been knocked
down, and has no loss of consciousness; or a boxer who is
knocked down from a head blow and immediately responds
normally and assumes the upright, on-guard position, indicating
intent to go on, however, the referee stops the contest.
3. RSC(H) (90) – 90-day restriction period applies. Examples are:
a boxer who has been knocked unconscious and is unresponsive
to normal stimuli for less than two minutes. The ringside
physician shall determine the boxer’s unresponsive time by
consulting with the official timekeeper.
4. RSC(H) (180) – 180-day restriction period applies. Examples
are: a boxer who has been knocked unconscious and is
unresponsive to normal stimuli for at least two minutes. The
ringside physician shall determine the boxer’s unresponsive time
by consulting with the official timekeeper.
5. The same restriction periods as above shall apply to a boxer who
has won on disqualification but was rendered unconscious by
illegal blows to the head (head butts, slaps, elbows, etc.)
6. RSC(H) (90) or RSC (H) (180) are not arbitrary calls by either
the official or physician. RSC(H) (90) or RSC(H) (180) are
defined by the length of time one is unresponsive/unconscious.
ii. The following restriction periods apply when a second RSCH occurs
within 90 days after the completion of the restriction period.
1. If a second RSC(H) occurs after the initial RSC(H) (30), a
90-day restriction period applies.
2. If an RSC(H) occurs after an RSC(H) (90), a 180-day
restriction period applies.
3. If an RSC(H) occurs after another RSC(H) (180), a 365-day
restriction period applies.
iii. The terminology KO, KO-H and/or knockout does not apply to
amateur boxing.
iv. Before resuming boxing after any of the periods of restriction
prescribed in the preceding paragraphs, a boxer must be given a
special examination by the boxer’s personal physician, who is a
qualified doctor of medicine, and certified by the examining
physician as fit to take part in competitive boxing.
v. Before resuming boxing after any of the periods of restriction
prescribed in the preceding paragraphs, a boxer must, in addition to
submitting to the special examination described in (d.iv) above, also
have an EEG and/or CT scan at the discretion of the examining
physician.
vi. A boxer who loses a bout, which ends in RSC due to body blows,
shall not be subject to a layoff as prescribed under the provision of
this rule. However, any boxer suffering an injury from any cause
may not train or compete against the advice of the ringside or
attending physician.
107.2 Restrictions Affidavit

(1) For a bout ending in an RSC(H), the injured boxer will be issued a
Restrictions Affidavit with the restriction period as referenced in Section
107.1(13)(d). The following individuals must sign the Restrictions
Affidavit:
(a) Holder of Sanction
(b) Physician
(c) Referee
(d) Boxer’s Coach
(e) Boxer (optional)
(2) The coach who worked the boxer’s corner will be held responsible for
accompanying the boxer to his home or suitable accommodations. Upon
their arrival, the coach will present the Restrictions Affidavit to a
responsible adult and then explain its use clearly and thoroughly. If any of
the following symptoms occur, contact a physician immediately.
(a) Headache or dizziness lasting over two hours;
(b) Increasing drowsiness or loss of consciousness following the bout
(arouse every two hours during the night following the bout);
(c) Repeated vomiting;
(d) Blurred vision;
(e) Mental confusion or irrational behavior;
(f) Convulsive seizure;
(g) Inability to move a limb;
(h) Excessive restlessness;
(i) Oozing of blood or watery fluid from the ears or nose;
(j) Inability to control urine or feces.
(3) The release or permission to return to competitive boxing shall be completed

on the reverse side of the Restrictions Affidavit. When signed and approved
by the boxer’s personal physician, who is a qualified doctor of medicine, to
return, the Restrictions Affidavit will be submitted to the LBC (LBC
president or registration chairperson) and a copy will be forwarded to USA
Boxing Headquarters immediately.
107.3 Administration – boxing officials

(1) Membership. Officials and non-athlete members who are responsible for
and/or enforce USA Boxing policy, rules, regulations, etc., must be
registered, i.e. referees, judges, timekeepers, weigh masters, physicians,
inspectors, clerks, glove stewards, competition directors/administrators,
draw masters, trainers, coaches, etc.
(a) Each USA Boxing Local Boxing Committee (LBC) is responsible for
the recruitment and registration of its officials. The LBC President will
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be responsible for the certification of all officials. Officials requiring
certification must attend a standardized USA Boxing (re)certification
program (clinic) under the direction/responsibility of any LBC Chief of
Officials. The recertification period for recertifying officials shall be
good for a 24-month period. All officials must be certified before they
are permitted to work in their capacity. The LBC President will oversee
the certification of new officials.
(b) Any individual applying for membership as an official
(referee/judge/timekeeper), coach or administrator must be at least
eighteen (18) years of age.
(c) All certified officials are required to have a passbook for all USA
Boxing sanctioned events before they are allowed to work at their
capacity as a referee/judge/timekeeper.
i. Each LBC shall have a Chief of Officials. It shall be an elected
position by the local Board of Governors. The LBC may divide the
LBC into sub-districts and assign or call for appointment of a sub-
district Chief of Officials.
(d) Assigning of officials is the responsibility of the LBC’s Chief of
Officials in the territory in which the competition is held.
i. For regional tournaments, the regional committee will determine the
assigning process.
ii. For national events , USA Boxing will assume responsibility.
(2) Prohibited participation of non-athletes. Participation in professional boxing

is permissible for non-athlete members, with the exception of registered
non-athletes who are restricted by the Association International De Boxe
Amateur (AIBA).
107.4 Officials for national USA Boxing tournaments/events

(1) USA Boxing National Office will be responsible for effecting liaison with
the LBC assuring that the officials (referees and judges) perform
competently and that the national tournament is conducted completely in
accordance with USA Boxing rules. USA Boxing will be responsible for
recommending the elimination of any official during tournaments when lack
of capability is indicated.
(2) Expenses to and from the site of the Men’s Open Division National Boxing
Tournament for the eighteen regionally selected officials, including hotel
and meals, will be paid for by USA Boxing.
(3) All LBCs will submit to the CEO of USA Boxing, and to the Chairperson of
USA Boxing’s Officials Task Force, the names of qualified officials
recommended to officiate in national championships. The LBC shall
recommend in what capacity(ies) an individual is certified to act as an
official. Names for Junior Olympic competitions should be submitted to the
USA Boxing Tournament Administration chairperson. All recommended
officials will be required to attend a clinic, to include written and practical
tests, prior to commencement of the championships, as applicable.
(4) If an official did not get certified as described in Section 107.3(1)(a) because
of extenuating circumstances, they may be permitted to officiate if certified
by their LBC in writing and approved by USA Boxing .
(5) All candidates for officiating at USA Boxing tournaments may be required
to pass a written test at the competition. The written test shall be prepared
by the Tournament Chief of Officials.
(6) Conflict of Interest. An individual is restricted from officiating at a national

tournament:
(a) In a bout in which one of the boxers is from the same region;
(b) In a weight class at the tournament if one is related to a participant or
has been involved in a coaching/training capacity with a participant in
that weight class;
(c) If working as a coach/trainer in the tournament.
A violation of this rule will result in the immediate dismissal as an official

from this tournament. Exceptions to this rule can be made by the Chief of
Officials only when there is no other reasonable alternative.
(7) USA Boxing certified officials (referees, judges, timekeepers, etc.) may be
permitted to officiate at all events held under sanction of USA Boxing.
107.5 Referees
(1) Primary Concern. The primary concern/duty of the referee is to ensure the
safety of the boxers.
(2) Dress. Referees in all USA Boxing-sanctioned competitions shall be

dressed in white shirt, black trousers (no denim) and shoes without heels,
preferably black, or white. No metal or other badges, watches, earrings,
necklaces, rings (other than a wedding ring), large buckle or other solid
objects may be worn. Referees, while officiating in USA Boxing’s National
Championships, may wear the AIBA and/or USA Boxing patch on their
attire. The patch shall be affixed upon the left breast or breast pocket.
Officials working in USA Boxing group member’s tournaments may wear
the uniforms of that organization at its competitions.
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(3) Duties. The referee shall officiate in the ring and shall:
(a) See that the rules and fair play are strictly observed.
(b) Maintain control of the contest at all its stages.
(c) Prevent a weak boxer from receiving undue and unnecessary
punishment.
(d) Check the gloves and dress.
(e) The referee shall use three words of command:
i. Stop – when ordering the boxers to stop boxing.
ii. Box – when ordering them to continue.
iii. Break – when breaking a clinch, upon which command each boxer
shall step back before continuing to boxing.
(f) The referee shall indicate to a boxer by suitable explanatory signs or
gestures any infringement of the rules.
(g) At the end of a contest collect and check judges’ scorecards. After
checking, the referee shall hand these scorecards to the president of the
jury, or on occasions when there is no jury, to the announcer.
(h) The referee shall not indicate the winner, by raising a boxer’s hand or
otherwise, until the announcement has been made. When the referee has
disqualified a boxer or stopped the bout, the referee shall first inform the
president of the jury or announcer which boxer has been disqualified or
the reason for which the bout was stopped, to enable the president to
instruct the announcer to make the decision correctly known to the
public. When the winner of a bout is announced, the referee shall raise
the hand of the winning boxer.
(i) The referee shall not referee and judge simultaneously.
(4) Powers of the referee. The referee is empowered:

(a) To terminate, at any stage, a contest considered too one-sided.
(b) To terminate, at any stage, a contest in which one of the boxers has
received an injury on account of which the referee and/or ring doctor
decides the boxer should not continue.
(c) To terminate, at any stage, a contest in which the referee considers the
boxers not in earnest. In such cases, the referee may disqualify one or
both boxers.
(d) To caution a boxer or to stop the boxing during a contest and administer
a warning to a boxer for fouls or for any other reason in the interest of
fair play or to ensure compliance with the rules.
(e) To disqualify a boxer who fails to comply immediately with referee’s
orders or behaves toward referee in an offensive or aggressive manner at
any time, before a winner has been announced.
(f) To disqualify a coach or assistant coach who has infringed the rules,
and, if the coach or assistant does not comply with the referee’s orders,
the associated boxer.
(g) To disqualify a boxer for committing a foul, with or without previous
warning.
(h) To suspend a count in the event of a knockdown, if a boxer deliberately
fails to retire to a neutral corner or delays in so doing. Neutral corner
defined: neutral corners are the two white corners. Red and blue corners
are for the boxers and coaches.
(i) To interpret the rules insofar as they are applicable or relevant to the
actual contest or to decide and take action on any circumstance of the
contest which is not covered by a rule.
(5) Cautions. A referee may caution a boxer. A caution is in the nature of

advice or admonishment given by the referee to a boxer to check or prevent
undesirable practices or less serious infringements of the rules. To do so,
the referee will not necessarily stop the contest, but may use a suitable safe
opportunity during a round to admonish a boxer for an infringement of the
rules (see figures 26.1 – 26.3).
(6) Warnings. If a boxer infringes the rules but does not merit disqualification
for such infringement, the referee shall stop the contest and shall issue a
warning to the offender. As a preliminary to a warning, the referee shall
order the boxers to stop. The warnings shall be clearly given and in such a
way that the boxer understands the reason and the purpose of the warning
(see figures 27.1 – 27.5). The referee shall signal with the hand to each of
the judges that a special warning has been given and shall clearly indicate to
them the boxer who has been warned. After giving the warning, the referee
shall order the boxers to “box.” A boxer given three warnings in a single
contest shall be disqualified.
(7) Dress infractions. A referee shall exclude from competing any boxer who
does not wear a cup-protector (males) and mouthpiece or who is not clean
and properly dressed. In the event of a boxer’s glove or dress becoming
undone during boxing, the referee shall stop the contest to have it attended
to.
(8) Replacing the referee during the bout. If a referee is incapacitated in the
course of a bout, the timekeeper shall strike the gong to stop the bout and
the next available neutral referee on the list shall be instructed to control the
bout and order boxing to be resumed.
(9) Medical considerations. A referee, before officiating in any U.S.

championships or similar event, shall undergo a medical examination
evaluating physical fitness for carrying out said referee’s duties in the ring.
Vision shall be at least six dioptres in each eye. The wearing of spectacles
by a referee during the progress of a bout is not permitted, but contact lenses
and poly-carbon rec specs or poly-carbon sport prescription goggles are
allowed.
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HOW TO ADMINISTER A CAUTION
FIGURES 26.1-26.3
1. If the referee does not stop the bout momentarily, the referee may, at a safe
opportunity or during a brief lull during the round, step in, get the attention
of the offending boxer (figure 26.1), mimic the foul (figure 26.2), and step
out of the way (figure 26.3).
2. If the referee orders the boxers to “stop,” the referee will issue the command
to “stop,” point to and motion the non-offending boxer to move back, and get
the complete attention of the offending boxer by pointing and looking at
them (figure 26.1). The referee then mimics the foul (figure 26.2), steps back
and orders the boxers to continue boxing by saying “box” (figure 26.3).
HOW TO ADMINISTER A WARNING
1. To administer a warning, issue the command “stop” (figure

27.1).
2. Point to and motion the non-offending boxer to move back or
go to a neutral corner (figure 27.2).
3. Get the complete attention of the offending boxer by pointing
and looking directly at said boxer.
4. Mimic or demonstrate the foul/infringement to the offending
boxer (figure 27.3).
5. Turning clockwise, mimic the
foul and state “warning” to each
judge in turn (figure 27.4). If
two judges are seated on the
same side of the ring, the
referee need only mimic the
foul once to that side. A referee
may use the international
method to issue a warning
(mimic foul to offending boxer,
raise arm vertically with thumb
extended, and motion thumbs-up to each judge without
demonstrating the foul or saying anything).
6. Return to the offending boxer and again mimic the foul
(figure 27.5).
7. Issue the command “box,” ensuring that both boxers are
ready (usually evidenced by being in the on-guard
position).
FIGURES 27.1-27.5
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HOW TO ADMINISTER THE EIGHT-COUNT
1. The referee’s first action is to command “stop.”

2. Referee will then extend the hand and arm in an upright, vertical position so that the
boxer has a clear view of the count, and extend the index finger or thumb to indicate
“1” and announce “one” (figure 28.1). On a knockdown, the referee picks up the
count from the timekeeper.
3. Referee will then motion to the boxer causing the knock down to proceed to a
neutral corner.
4. Referee will return attention to the downed boxer and continue
counting (figure 28.2).
a. It is important that the referee positions themselves so that the
timekeeper is in full view, as well as the opposite boxer, during
the count.
b. The referee should count aloud, discernibly and succinctly, and
gesticulate with the hands simultaneously, the numbers one
through eight, etc.
c. The referee should concentrate on the downed boxer, looking
for signs of weakness or an inability to continue such as:
i. Position of the eyes, indicating a glassy stare, fluttering
of the eyes, dilation of the pupils, etc.
ii. Body position or equilibrium, stability on foot, leaning on
the ropes, gait, etc.
iii. Obvious concerns, such as cuts or excess blood, etc.
d. The referee should not concentrate on the opposite boxer,
unless said boxer exits the neutral corner prematurely.
5. The referee will use two hands when reaching the count of six
through 10.
a. The referee should position the hand(s) in a direct line with the
boxer’s eyes.
6. The referee, at the count of eight, must render a critical
decision to:
a. Continue the bout.
b. Terminate the bout.
c. Continue the count.
The boxer’s well-being is paramount in this decision (figure 28.3).
FIGURES 28.1-28.3
Referees may, at their discretion, call a doctor into the ring during a round to
examine an injured boxer. After asking the advice of a doctor, either during the
round or between rounds, said referee must abide by the doctor’s decision.
(10) The referee, upon noticing any bleeding about the head, shall give the
command “stop.” The referee will have on their person a gauze pad to clean
the injured area. If the area continues to bleed, the referee will consult the
ringside physician. The physician will inform the referee whether the bout
is to continue or issue an RSC. See 107.1(8). The referee may summon the
physician as often as necessary during a bout to include between rounds.
Advisory – AIDS precaution:

Referees are requested to be extremely careful in dealing with bodily
fluids of boxers, especially blood. Please do not share sterile gauze
pads or towels when dabbing or wiping fluids from a boxer’s body
or face.
(11) The referee, or official designated, shall inspect bandages and gloves and
make sure no foreign substance has been applied to either gloves or the
bodies of the boxers.
(12) Down – definition. A boxer is considered “down:”

(a) if boxer touches the floor with any part of the body other than the feet as
the result of a blow or series of blows;
(b) if boxer hangs helplessly on the ropes as the result of a blow or a series
of blows;
(c) if boxer is outside or partly outside the ropes as the result of a blow or
series of blows;
(d) if following a hard punch, a boxer has not fallen and is not lying on the
ropes, but is in a semi-conscious state and cannot, in the opinion of the
referee, continue the bout.
(13) The count. In the case of an 8-count, the referee shall immediately give the
command “stop” and signal the other boxer to the neutral corner. In the
situation where the boxer is knocked down the referee will pick up the count
from the timekeeper. On a standing 8-count the referee shall initiate the
count. The referee shall count aloud from one to ten with intervals of a
second between the numbers, and shall indicate each second with the hand
in such a manner that the boxer who has been knocked down may be aware
of the count. Before the number “one” is counted, an interval of one second
must have elapsed. The timekeeper will start the clock with the referee’s
count of “one” for the clock runs during a count. If the downed boxer’s
opponent does not go to the neutral corner on the command of the referee,
the referee shall stop counting until said opponent has done so. The
counting shall be then continued from where it was interrupted (see figures
28.1 – 28.3)
(a) Opponent’s responsibilities. If a boxer is down, the opponent must at
once go to the neutral corner as designated by the referee. Said
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opponent may only continue against the downed boxer after the latter
has gotten up and the referee has issued the command “box.”
(b) Mandatory eight-count. When a boxer is “down” as the result of a blow,
the bout shall not be continued until the referee has reached the count of
eight, even if the boxer is ready to continue before then.
i. After the referee has said “eight” or “10,” whichever is applicable,
and the boxer is incapable of continuing, the bout ends and shall be
decided as an RSC or RSC(H).
(c) Boxer down at end of round. In the event of a boxer being “down” at
the end of a round, the referee shall continue to count. Should the
referee count up to 10, said boxer shall be deemed to have lost the bout
by an RSC or RSC(H). If the boxer is fit to resume boxing before the
count of 10 is reached, the referee shall immediately use the command
“box.”
(d) Boxer down a second time without another blow. If a boxer is “down”
as a result of a blow and the bout is continued after the count of eight
has been reached, but the boxer falls again without having received
another blow, the referee shall continue counting from the count of
eight.
(e) Both boxers down. If both boxers go down at the same time, counting
will continue as long as one of them is still down. If both boxers remain
down until “10,” the bout will be stopped, and the decision given in
accordance with the points awarded up to the time of the knockdowns.
(f) Boxer fails to resume. A boxer who fails to resume boxing immediately
after the termination of the rest interval, or who, when knocked down by
a blow, fails to resume within 10 seconds, shall lose the contest.
(14) RSC(H). The referee will indicate to the jury and judges to annotate the
score card “RSC(H),when the referee has stopped the contest as a result of a
boxer being unable to continue as a result of blows to the head.
(a) RSC(H) is a term to be used only when a boxer has received hard head
blow(s) rendering said boxer defenseless and incapable of continuing.
The term RSC(H) is not to be used when a boxer is simply outclassed
and is receiving too many scoring hits without scoring.
(15) Fouls.
(a) Cautions, warnings, disqualifications. The boxer who does not obey the
instructions of the referee, acts against the boxing rules, boxes in any
unsportsmanlike manner, or commits fouls, can at the discretion of the
referee be cautioned, warned or disqualified in any order. A referee
may, without stopping a contest, caution a boxer at some safe
opportunity. If the referee intends to warn a boxer, said referee shall
stop the contest and will demonstrate the infringement. The referee will
then point to the offending boxer and to each of the five judges. A
referee, having once administered a warning for a particular foul (i.e.
holding), cannot issue a caution for the same offense. A third caution
for the same type of foul will require a warning to be issued. Only three
warnings may be given to the same boxer in one contest. The third
warning brings automatic disqualification.
(b) Types of fouls (see figures 32.1 – 35.5).
i. Hitting below the belt, holding, tripping, kicking and butting.
ii. Hits or blows with head, shoulder, forearm, elbow, throttling of
the opponent, pressing with arm or elbow in opponent’s face,
pressing the head of the opponent back over the ropes.
iii. Hitting with open glove, the inside of the glove, wrist or side of
the hand.
iv. Hits landing on the back of the opponent, and especially any
blow on the back of the neck or head and kidney punch.
v. Hitting while holding the ropes or making any unfair use of the
ropes.
vi. Lying on, wrestling and throwing in the clinch.
vii. Hitting an opponent who is down or who is in the act of rising.
viii. Holding.
ix. Holding and hitting or pulling and hitting.
x. Holding, or locking, of the opponent’s arm or head, or pushing
an arm underneath the arm of the opponent.
xi. Ducking below the belt of the opponent in a dangerous manner.
xii. Completely passive defense by means of double cover and
intentionally failing to avoid a blow.
xiii. Useless, aggressive, or offensive utterances during the round.
xiv. Not stepping back when ordered to break.
xv. Attempting to strike opponent immediately after the referee has
ordered, “break” and before taking a step back.
xvi. Assaulting or behaving in an aggressive manner toward a referee
at any time.
xvii. Spitting out mouthpiece.
xviii. Pushing, shoving.
(c) Coach/assistant coach. Each boxer is responsible in the same way for
associated coach/assistant coach.
(16) Specific Fouls – mouthpiece and low blows.

(a) Mouthpiece.
i. When a mouthpiece is knocked out of a boxer’s mouth as a result
of a legal blow or a series of legal blows, the referee will “stop”
the bout and escort the boxer and mouthpiece to said boxer’s
corner where the mouthpiece will be washed (rinsed). A coach
will replace the mouthpiece in the boxer’s mouth after such
washing. The referee will then issue a caution to the boxer. If the
boxer loses the mouthpiece again (a second time) for any reason,
the referee will issue a “warning” after having it washed and
returned.
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ii. If a boxer deliberately spits the mouthpiece out without receiving a
blow, the referee will escort said boxer to the corner, have the
coach/assistant coach wash (rinse) the mouthpiece and return it to
its proper position, and then the referee will issue a “warning” to
the offending boxer. This applies even for the first such incident.
iii. Once the referee has issued a warning for a mouthpiece violation,
any subsequent infraction in (1) or (2) will yield another warning.
iv. If a boxer carries the mouthpiece halfway outside of his mouth,
said boxer will be “cautioned” to reinsert it. A second offense will
carry another caution. A third time will require an official
“warning.” Subsequent offenses require additional warnings.
(b) Low Blows:
i. Blow observed by referee
1. If a boxer has received a low blow (a punch below the beltline)
and the referee saw the foul blow delivered, the referee shall
give the command “stop” and then issue a caution or warning
(whichever is appropriate) to the boxer delivering the blow. In
the opinion of the referee, if the blow was of such force as to
incapacitate the offended boxer so said boxer cannot continue
to box, the referee shall inform the judges and the jury about
the decision to disqualify the boxer who delivered the low
blow.
2. If a boxer is down as the result of a low blow, the referee will
begin a count (the same as in any knockdown). At the end of
the eight count, if the boxer is ready to continue, the referee
will issue a warning to the offending boxer and give the
command “box” to continue the bout. A count, as a result of a
low blow, will not be included in the “compulsory count” for
terminating a bout.
ii. Blow not observed by referee.
1. If the boxer is still down at the count of eight and the referee
did not see the blow delivered and has reason to believe that a
foul has been committed, the referee shall stop the bout and
consult the judges. At this time the referee will make the
decisions according to the majority of the judges. If there is no
majority, then the command will be “box.” If the boxer cannot
continue at this time, the decision will be RSC.
ILLUSTRATION OF FOULS
Hitting an opponent who is down Hitting below the belt.
Kicking with the knee. Hitting on the back.
Butting. Any blow on the back of the neck.
FIGURES 32.1-32.6
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ILLUSTRATION OF FOULS
Hitting with the elbow. Hitting with t he open glove.
Pulling and hitting. Holding and hitting.
FIGURES 33.1 – 33.4

ILLUSTRATIONS OF FOULS
Both competitors wrestling. Hitting with the forearm.
Holding below the beltline. Ducking below the beltline.
Pressing with the forearm. Any us of the ropes.
FIGURES 34.1 – 34.6
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ILLUSTRATIONS OF FOULS
Clenching with straight arms. Holding opponent’s arm.
FIGURES 35.1 – 35.2
(c) Naming a winner as a result of a deliberate low blow.

i. If, in the referee’s opinion, a low blow is delivered and was of such
force as to seriously incapacitate the offended boxer so that said
boxer could not continue, the offender is disqualified.
ii. If such is the case, upon seeing the deliberate low blow, the referee
will give the command “stop.”
1. The referee shall immediately assist the offended boxer and
summon the ringside physician and motion the other boxer to a
neutral corner.
2. The referee then issues a warning to the boxer who delivered
the deliberate blow.
3. The referee then informs the judges and jury about the decision
to disqualify the boxer who delivered the low blow. The
referee collects the scorecards from the judges and delivers
them to the jury so the winner may be announced.
(17) Suitable gestures or signs (see figures 38.1 – 41.6)

(a) In international contests, where difficulties arise concerning language,
the referee, in the case of cautions or warnings, should first make sure
that the offending boxer realizes he/she is being addressed. The referee
shall then, by sign or demonstration, clearly indicate the offense.
(b) In order to overcome language difficulties, a referee shall use suitable
gestures or signs which indicate some of the common offenses. It is
desirable also that boxers be taught this “international boxing sign
language.” Following are some examples.
(1) Hitting with open glove or inside the glove or prohibited part
of the glove. Referee taps the palm of one hand with the
fingers of the other hand.
(2) Holding in various ways. Referee imitates the nature of the
hold.
(3) Dangerous use of the head. Referee taps the forehead,
accompanied by appropriate movements of the head.
(4) Lying on. Referee bends the body forward.
(5) Not stepping back on the command “break.” Referee
demonstrates “stepping back.”
(6) Hitting below the belt. Referee points to the position below the
belt, or moves the edge of the palm of the hand along the belt
line and then points below it.
(7) Low ducking. Referee touches the forehead with the fingers
and points below the beltline.
(8) Blows on the back of the head, the neck or the kidneys.
Referee touches the back of the head, neck or kidneys.
(c) Additionally, even when there is no language difficulty, the referee
should officiate all boxing contests in a similar manner wherever
possible, refraining from using any vocal language other than the
commands, “stop,” “break,” and “box.”
Note: Knowledge of this “sign language” will help U.S. boxers who compete
in international boxing contests.
(18) Referee consults judges. A referee having any reason to believe that a foul
has been committed, which said referee did not witness, may consult the
judges and will make an appropriate decision according to the majority of
the judges who saw the blow.
(19) Interpretation. The interpretation of any of these rules or any questions not
answered in these rules, insofar as they concern the bout and the occurrences
connected with same, shall be decided by the referee.
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SUITABLE GESTURES TO INDICATE FOULS
Hitting an opponent who is down. Hitting below the belt.

1) Touch back of head, then 1) Point to or mimic low blow
2) Simulate illegal blow. and move hand upward, or
2) Move hand palm up, across
beltline, and upward.
Kicking with knee. Hitting on the back.

1) Touch the knee to mimic 1) Touch the location of the
violation. violation.
Butting. Blow the the back of the neck.

1) Tap top of head, 1) Touch exact location of the
2) Move head forward, and illegal blow to the back of the
3) Motion hand upward. neck.
FIGURES 38.1- 38.6
.
Hit with elbow. Slapping.

1) Tap the elbow. 1) Raise one arm with closed fist, and
2) Move index finger of opposite
hand, pointing to the inside of the
fist and writst in a downward
motion.
Pulling and hitting. Holding and hitting.

1) Mimic exact pulling with one 1) Mimic exact holding with one
hand and hitting with the other. hand and hitting with the other.
Hanging on to opponent. Wrestling.

1) Arms in hanging position, and 1) Arms in holding position, and
2) Bend body forward slightly. 2) Turn body back and forth
horizontally.
FIGURES 39.1 – 39.6
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Both competitors wrestling. Hit with forearm.

1) Arms in holding position, 1) Tap the forearm, and
forearm 2) Push the forearm forward
2) Turn body back and forth slightly.
horizontally, and
3) Mimic to both boxers.
Holding below the beltline. Illegal use of hands.

1) Arms in holding position,a nd 1) Tap the top of the head,
2) Bend arms and body forward 2) Crouch and move the body
and down. forward slightly, and
3) Motion head upward with
hand.
Pressing with forearm. Boxer grabbing/holding ropes.

1) Tap the forearm, and 1) Simulate violation by grabbing
2) Move forearm forward ropes as offending boxer did.
slightly.
FIGURES 40.1-40.6
Boxer backs up to ropes or uses Clenching with straight arms.

them as springboard. 1) Extend both arms rigidly in
1) Push against the ropes and front of body.
touch the back.
Holding opponent’s arm. Completely passive defense.

1) Place one hand under arm, and 1) Cover head in same manner as
2) Push down toward body with violation, and
the other arm. 2) Bend at waist to same degree
as offending boxer.
Excessive unsportsmanlike Pushing/shoving off.

coaching/inciting others to coach 1) Extend arms in pushing
from corner. motion, and
1) Point to offender, and 2) Motion arms downward.
2) Move hand vertically.
FIGURES 41.1 – 41.6
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107.6 Judges
(1) Dress. The judges shall be dressed in clothing similar to the referee.
Officials working in USA Boxing Group Members’ tournaments may wear
the uniforms of that organization at its competitions.
(2) Duties.
(a) Each judge shall independently judge the merits of the two boxers and
shall decide the winner according to the rules.
(b) A judge shall not speak to a boxer nor to another judge nor to anyone
else except the referee during the contest, but may, if necessary, at the
end of a round, bring to the notice of the referee any incident which the
referee may appear not to have noticed, such as the misconduct of a
coach, loose ropes, etc.
(c) The number of legal scoring blows will be counted with the use of a
tally counter or similar counting device. Two counting devices will be
used. One device will count the scoring blows for the Red corner and
the other device will count the scoring blows for the Blue corner. The
number of legal scoring blows awarded to each boxer will be recorded
on the score card at the end of each round. In addition, any warnings
shall be entered by the judge on the scorecard immediately after the end
of the round as indicated by Rule 107.7(1)(b) & (c). The scoring device
must be reset to zero prior to the start of the next round.
(d) At the end of the bout, a judge shall total the scoring blows and
nominate a winner.
(e) Judges shall not leave their seats until the result has been announced to
the public.
(3) Each contest shall be marked by five USA Boxing judges who shall be
seated separate from the public and immediately adjacent to the ring. Two
of the judges shall be seated on the same side of the ring at a sufficient
distance from one another, and each of the other three judges shall be seated
at the center of one of the other three sides of the ring. When the number of
officials available is insufficient, three judges instead of five may be used,
but this shall not apply to the U.S. Championships or similar events.
(4) Before a contest begins, the referee and the judges should confirm the
identity of each boxer, fill in the necessary preliminary entries on their score
card, such as weight class, bout number, date and affix their signature to the
bottom of the paper. Each official will print, in large block letters, the
names of the boxers in the red and blue corners in the corresponding left and
right columns on the scorecard.
Note: Competition organizers should strive to have all scorecards pre-

printed or typed with names, club representation, weights, etc.
107.7 Awarding of points
(1) Directives. In awarding points, the following directives shall be observed.
(a) Concerning blows.
i. Scoring blows. During each round, a judge shall assess the
respective scores of each boxer according to the number of blows
obtained by each. In order to have scoring value, each blow must
have the force of the body behind it, and without being blocked or
guarded, land directly with the knuckle part of the closed glove of
either hand on any part of the front or sides of the head or body
above the belt. Blows landing as described above are scoring
blows. Any blow landing as a result of a foul will not count as a
scoring blow. The value of blows scored in a rally of infighting
shall be assessed at the end of such rally and shall be credited to
the boxer who has had the better of the exchanges according to the
degree of said boxer’s superiority.
ii. Non-scoring blows. Non-scoring blows are blows which are struck
by a boxer:
1. while infringing any of the rules;
2. with the side, heel, or inside of the glove or with the open
glove or any part other than the knuckle part of the closed
glove;
3. which lands on the arms;
4. which merely connect, without the weight of the body or
shoulder.
(b) Concerning fouls – “W,” “X” and “J.”
i. There are three symbols the Judge uses to annotate fouls on the
score card – “W,” “X” and “J”.
ii. W – Referee’s Warning. If the referee issues a “warning” against
one (or both) of the boxers, the judge will indicate a “W” on the
score card in the column of the offending boxer, if they agree with
the referee’s call. The judge will also note the reason for the
warning (i.e. W - holding).
iii. X – Judge disagrees with referee’s warning. If the judge concludes
“unequivocally” that the warning was inappropriate or in error, the
judge will annotate an “X” in the appropriate column and indicate
the reason for the warning (i.e. X – low blow). In this case, there
will be no addition to the number of scoring blows awarded the
“fouled” boxer. It must be noted if the judge did not see the foul or
was unsure if it was a foul, the judge will accept the advice of the
referee and issue a “W” for warning.
iv. J – Judge’s warning. If the judge detects a foul, apparently
unnoticed by the referee, the judge may impose a warning by
writing a “J” on the score card in the column of the offending
boxer. The judge will also note the reason for the judge’s warning
(i.e. J – ducking). A “J” warning carries the same penalty as a
“W” warning.
(c) How to administer the penalty (foul).
i. The purpose of using a tally counter or similar scoring device is to
mimic the computer scoring system. Administering the penalty
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(foul) will also mimic the computer scoring system. These are the
rules a judge must use to administer the penalty (foul).
ii. “W” - Two scoring blows will be added to the round score of the
FOULED boxer. This will be done for each “W” occurring in that
round.
iii. “X” - In this case no scoring blows will be added.
iv. “J” - Two scoring blows will be added to the round score of the
FOULED boxer. This will be done for each “J” occurring in that
round.
v. When using tally counters or similar scoring devices, there will be
no “offsetting” fouls. Two scoring blows will be added to the
round score of any boxer fouled.
vi. The judge must immediately note the foul in the remarks column
of the scorecard, when given by the referee. A judges warning
must be noted prior to the beginning of the next round.
(d) Concerning the award of scoring blows.
i. At the end of the bout the scores for each of the rounds will be
totaled and the winner will be the one with the higher score.
ii. If, at the end of a bout, having marked each round, the judge finds
that the boxers are equal in scoring blows after totaling the
scorecard, the judge is required to select a winner. The judge must
record the criteria for the selection of the winner in the remarks
column next to the scorecard total of the winner. The criteria for
selecting a winner is as follows:
1. Who has done most of the leading off or was the effective
aggressor? If equal, in that respect:
2. Who has shown the better defense (blocking, parrying,
ducking, side-stepping, etc.) by which the opponent’s attacks
have been made to miss? If still equal:
3. Who boxed cleaner and had the better style?
4. A winner must be nominated in all USA Boxing competitions
(in AIBA dual matches, a draw decision may be awarded).
(2) Knockdowns. No extra points shall be awarded for a knockdown.
107.8 Method of scoring

(1) The Computer Scoring System shall be used at all national tournaments with
advancing format, unless otherwise approved by USA Boxing. Its use at
local and regional levels shall be at the option of the LBCs and regions.
USA Boxing reserves the right to implement a substitute scoring system at
national tournaments.
(2) If the Computer Scoring System is not in use, a pair of mechanical tally
counters shall be used by each judge.
(3) Types of decisions.

(a) Win on points. At the end of a contest the boxer who has been awarded
the decision by a majority of the judges shall be declared the winner.
i. If both boxers are injured or down simultaneously and cannot
continue the contest, the judges shall record the points gained by
each boxer up to its termination, and the boxer who was leading on
points up to the actual end of the contest shall be declared the
winner.
ii. AIDS Stoppage Rule: If both boxers are bleeding or where one
boxer is bleeding and the opponent has an open cut or abrasion, the
referee may stop the bout and take the boxers to the doctor to be
examined. If the bout is stopped the boxer ahead on points shall be
the winner.
(b) Win by retirement. If a boxer retires voluntarily owing to injury or other
causes, or if a boxer fails to resume boxing immediately after the rest
between rounds, the opponent shall be declared the winner. If a boxer
retires during the rest between rounds, the referee will immediately
notify the jury and the judges of the retirement and the other boxer is
declared the winner.
(c) Win by referee stopping contest (RSC).
i. Outclassed. RSC is a term used to stop a bout when a boxer is
outclassed or unfit to continue.
1. If a boxer, in the opinion of the referee, is being outclassed or
is receiving unnecessary and excessive blows, the bout shall
be stopped and the opponent declared the winner.
ii. Injury:
1. If a boxer, in the opinion of the referee, is unfit to continue
because of injury or other physical reasons, the bout shall be
stopped and the opponent declared the winner. The right to
make this decision rests with the referee, who may consult
the doctor. Having consulted the doctor, the referee must
follow the doctor’s advice.
a. When a referee calls a doctor into the ring to examine a
boxer only these two officials should be present.
Coaches should not be allowed into the ring or on the
apron.
b. The ringside physician has the right to request the bout be
suspended if the physician thinks, for medical reasons,
the bout should not be allowed to continue.
iii. Compulsory Count Limits. When a boxer has three compulsory
counts in the same round or four counts during the same bout, the
match must be stopped.
(4) RSC(H). If a boxer is down due to head blows, and fails to box within eight
to 10 seconds, whichever is applicable, the opponent shall be declared the
winner by RSC(H). For more information on awarding RSC(H), see section
107.1.
(5) Win by disqualification. If a boxer is disqualified, the opponent shall be

declared the winner. A boxer is automatically disqualified for not making
weight or for committing three warnings in a bout. If both boxers are
disqualified, the decision shall be announced accordingly. If a disqualified
boxer is eliminated from the tournament, he/she shall not be entitled to any
prize, medal, trophy, honorable award or grading, relating to any stage of
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the competition in which the boxer has been disqualified, unless the
disqualification resulted from a non-harm foul. In double elimination
tournaments, disqualification for non-harm fouls shall be limited to the
individual bout, and shall not carry tournament elimination.
(6) No contest. A bout may be terminated by the referee inside the scheduled
distance owing to a material happening outside the responsibility of the
boxers, or the control of the referee, such as the ring becoming damaged, the
failure of the lighting supply, exceptional weather conditions, etc. In such
circumstances the bout shall be declared “no contest” and in the case of
championships, the jury shall decide the necessary further action.
(7) Win by walkover. Where the boxer presents themselves in the ring fully
attired for boxing and the opponent fails to appear after the opponent’s name
has been called out by the public address system, the bell sounded and a
maximum period of two minutes has elapsed, the referee shall declare the
first boxer to be the winner by a walkover. The referee shall first inform the
judges to mark their score cards accordingly, collect them and then summon
the boxer to the center of the ring. After the decision is announced, the
referee raises the boxer’s hand as the winner.
(a) For medical eliminations determined by a medical doctor and
administrative eliminations, such as a boxer not having his USA Boxing
passbook, not having the properly filled out entry forms, parents
approval for minors, not making weight, etc, the winning boxer may
enter the ring for the announcement of the verdict but shall not be
required to be in proper boxing attire. The official in charge or
tournament administrator should endeavor to inform the affected boxer
as soon as possible.
(8) A draw (AIBA dual matches only). Two clubs or two nations in a friendly
dual match may agree to a draw decision when the majority of the judges
scored the competition equally. Likewise, an accidental injury in the first
round may result in a draw in dual matches.
107.9 Score cards

(1) Scorecards from each competition will be submitted to the LBC’s
designated officer within 10 days following the event and will be kept on
file for one year.
(2) Scores can be obtained from the Chief of Officials after the session, with
judges’ names confidential.
107.10 The timekeeper

(1) Position. The timekeeper shall be seated directly at the ringside.
(2) Duties.
(a) The main duty of the timekeeper is to regulate the number and duration
of the rounds and the intervals between rounds. The intervals between
rounds shall be a full minute in duration.
(b) Five seconds before the start of each round, the timekeeper shall signal
“seconds out” by use of a whistle or similar type device.
(c) The timekeeper shall commence and end each round by striking the
gong, bell, ringing the buzzer, or blowing the horn.
(d) Stops of the contest for warnings, cautions, bringing the dress or
equipment into order or for any other reason, are not included in the time
of each round.
(e) In the event of a standing eight-count the referee shall give the command
“stop”, wave the opponent to the neutral corner and initiate the count.
The timekeeper will start the clock upon hearing the referee count of
one. In the event of the boxer going down, the timekeeper shall
immediately start the count loud enough to be heard by the referee, who,
after waving the opponent to a neutral corner, shall pick up the count
from the timekeeper and proceed from there. The clock must be running
during the duration of the count.
(f) The timekeeper must monitor the clock in the event of a boxer being
“unresponsive” for under or over two minutes if the bout is terminated
due to head blows. The physician must be notified in that event in order
to render a decision on medical suspension.
(g) In the event of a “standing knockdown,” the timekeeper will commence
counting simultaneously with the referee. The signal by the referee will
be a start of the count in loud vocal tones, accompanied by a hand
signal, one finger.
(h) The timekeeper shall count “1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10” (total 10 seconds)
with intervals of one second.
(i) In the event of a boxer being “down” from a blow at the end of a round,
the referee shall continue the count. Should the referee count to “10,”
the downed boxer will have lost the contest by either RSC or RSC(H).
If a boxer rises and is fit to resume before the count of 10 is reached, the
referee shall immediately give the command, “box” and the timekeeper
will then sound the bell, gong, horn, or buzzer as applicable.
(j) A boxer failing to resume boxing at once after the rest between rounds
or after an interval of 10 seconds if the boxer has been down shall lose
the bout.
(k) Replacing the referee during the bout. If a referee is incapacitated in the
course of a bout, the timekeeper shall strike the gong to suspend the
bout. The next available neutral referee on the list shall be instructed to
control the bout and order boxing to be resumed.
(l) The timekeeper shall not keep time and judge simultaneously.
(m) The timekeeper shall be prepared to ring the bell should the attending
physician deem immediate danger. The physician will signal the
timekeeper.
(n) All referees and judges are required to know and perform the duties of
the timekeeper, as needed.
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107.11 The jury
(1) Conventional scoring system.
(a) During events the Tournament Director may appoint a jury of three or
five members for each boxing ring. The Tournament Director or a
designee will make the rotation of ring assignments of the jury.
(b) Duties. The jury shall check the scorecards of the judges to ensure the
names of the boxers are correctly entered, the points are correctly tallied,
penalties are annotated, a winner is declared, the winner’s name is
correctly circled and the scorecards are signed.
(2) Computerized scoring system.

(a) Whenever computerized scoring takes place, a three or five member
scoring jury will be assigned for the event. The Chief of Officials, or
his/her designee, will assign active referees and judges from the event
for each ring. The jury will use the conventional scoring system and
will only be used if there is a failure with the computerized system. If
the conventional scoring papers are not needed for this purpose, they
shall be immediately destroyed. These results will not be released to
anyone at any time.
(b) Computer scores can be obtained from the Chief of Officials, or his/her
designee, after the session with judges’ names being confidential.
107.12 Computer technician

(1) The individual must be a registered and certified official.
(2) Position. The computer technician shall be seated directly at ringside,

adjacent to the timekeeper.
(3) Duties. The computer technician operates and maintains an electronic

scoring system, approved by USA Boxing, Inc., at designated competitions.
107.13 The announcer

(1) The announcer will announce the names of all boxers, the weight class in
which they are competing and the club they represent.
(2) The announcer shall announce the names of the referee, judges and
timekeepers when competitions are about to begin and also all changes
made either in the referee, judges or timekeepers as the tournament
progresses so that the audience knows who the officials are for each bout.
(3) The announcer will receive the score sheets from the referee if a jury has not
been appointed; however, if a jury has been appointed, the referee will
deliver sheets to the jury who in turn will deliver the sheets to the
announcer, who will then announce the decision.
(4) The announcer should not indicate whether or not there is a split decision,
simply the winner.
(5) In each case, no decision is announced until the referee has the boxers in the
center of the ring and is ready.
(6) It is well to have program information or announcements made at every

amateur card to explain the important differences between professional and
amateur scoring and officiating. It is especially important to emphasize the
referee’s responsibility to the amateur boxer so that spectators understand
and appreciate the referee’s action in stopping a bout when one boxer is out-
classed or in danger of being injured. If necessary, prepare “cue” cards for
the public address announcer and advise him/her when to read one to the
audience.
107.14 Clerks and inspectors

(1) The clerk or tournament administration shall conduct the drawing as
specified in the rules.
(2) They shall examine bandages of all boxers to see that they comply with the
rules.
(3) They shall also examine the gloves put on each boxer, which must conform
to the rules.
(4) They shall notify the boxers when to get ready for their bout.
(5) Inspectors shall be assigned to perform the above duties of the clerk if the
clerk is unable to do so.
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FIGURE 48.1
107.15 Weigh-ins, weighmasters/weighmistresses and scales
(1) Weigh-ins.
(a) Weigh-ins must be conducted each day of competition for all sanctioned
amateur boxing events.
(b) All boxers must present their USA Boxing passbook (see figure 48.1) to
the weighmaster prior to weighing in. If a boxer, due to reasonable
circumstances, is unable to present the passbook prior to weighing in,
the boxer shall weigh-in and have until the beginning of the session in
which said boxer boxes to present it to the event administrator. If unable
to present it at that time, the boxer shall not box.
(c) Male and female boxers shall have separate weigh-in areas out of view
of members of the opposite sex. All boxers must weigh-in at least
stripped to their underclothing.
(d) All boxers must weigh-in on the day they box.
(e) All boxers must report to the scales at the starting time as announced or
printed on the entry information.
(f) For one-day events, such as club shows, boxers must weigh-in as
determined by the host.
(g) Boxers will be clean-shaven at weigh-in prior to stepping on the scale.
(h) For USA Boxing National Championships, the weigh-in shall begin at 7
a.m. and end at 9 a.m. For USA Boxing regional championships, the
weigh-in shall begin at the time unanimously agreed upon by the
region’s LBC presidents and will be two (2) hours in duration. Boxers
over weight as per 107.15(1)(l) must make their weight no later than
when the scales close.
(i) For U.S. Championships, Olympic Trials and Box-offs, domestic and
international competitions, etc., boxers shall not be required to make
weight officially until the day that said boxer will actually be competing.
(j) For tournaments, no boxer may compete in a weight class unless the
boxer weighs more than the maximum limit for the class below and no
more than the maximum limit for the class in which the boxer desires to
compete. For example: To compete in the 141 lb. Class, a boxer must
weigh more than 132 lbs. But not more than 141 lbs.
(k) No boxer shall be allowed to compete in more than one weight class in a
tournament.
(l) A boxer will be present at the beginning (or designated time for the
boxer’s weight class) of the official weigh-in. If a boxer is not present
when their weight is called, the boxer’s passbook shall be held aside
until the last weight class for that session is called. The boxer still not
present is disqualified. Upon being weighed, if the boxer is overweight,
but within two pounds of the weight classification, said boxer will be
given whatever time remains to reduce to the weight limit. The boxer’s
next weigh-in will be deemed final. If the boxer fails to make the weight
limit, said boxer is disqualified. A boxer who is greater than two pounds
over the weight limit is disqualified without further recourse.
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(m) Any U.S. athlete who qualifies or is selected for any international
training camp for competition, such as World Championships, World
Cup, Olympic Games, Pan American Games or any AIBA tournament
must be no more than five (5) pounds over their competition weight.
After the first practice session of the camp, an athlete who is more than
five (5) pounds overweight will be sent home.
(2) Weighmasters/weighmistresses.
(a) Male boxers shall have male weighmasters and female boxers shall have
female weighmistresses attending the scales at weigh-ins.
(b) At least two weighmasters must be appointed for all USA Boxing
tournaments. Weighmistresses will be used where female boxing is
permitted.
(c) Weighmasters will not weigh in boxers from their own LBC or region at
regional or national championships.
(d) Weighmasters/weighmistresses must read and record “exact” weight.
They are not allowed to “give” weight.
(e) The decision of the weighers as to weight of each boxer shall be final
and without appeal.
(3) Scales
(a) Scales for LBC, regional and national championships will be doctor’s
scales, deadweight, digital or balanced beam type, in avoirdupois
weight.
(b) For tournaments or contests where more than one scale is used, boxers in
various weight categories must be weighed on the same scale, i.e., all
106-lb. Boxers must weigh on the same scale; 141-lb. Boxers can be
weighed on a different scale, but all 141-lb. boxers must weigh on that
scale.
107.16 Overruling a Decision

At any national tournament leading to the Olympic Games, the Pan American
Games or the World Championships, a decision of a referee or judge may be
overruled by a committee composed of the Chief of Officials, the Tournament
Director, and an athlete representative, in consultation with the applicable ring
captain(s), in the following way:
(1) When the referee has given a decision which is clearly against the rules of
USA Boxing and it results in a disqualification of a boxer or results in a
warning that is determinative of the bout (when considering such an
incident, a video recording may be used if available).
(2) When it is obvious that a judge has made a non-judgmental mistake on their
scorecard which results in the wrong decision.
(3) Protests.A protest to overrule a decision of a referee or judge shall be
submitted in writing to the Chief of Officials for the event no later than 30
minutes after the close of the session along with a protest fee of $100.00. If
the protest is upheld and the referee or judge is overruled, the protest fee
shall be refunded. The decision of the committee shall be final and non-
appealable.
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PART I
ARTICLE VIII
Tournaments and Tournament Organization
108.1 Weight classes for tournaments (see figure 50.1 - 50.3)
Men’s Open and Under Nineteen Boxers for 2008/2009 Event

Years
Weight Class Standard Metric
(lbs) (kgs)
Light Flyweight 106 48
Flyweight 112 51
Bantamweight 119 54
Featherweight 125 57
Lightweight 132 60
Light Welterweight 141 64
Welterweight 152 69
Middleweight 165 75
Light Heavyweight 178 81
Heavyweight 201 91
Super Heavyweight 201+ 91+
FIGURE 50.1
National and International Competition Weights for Junior

Olympic Senior Division for 2008/2009 Event Years
(lbs) (kgs)
Pinweight 101 46
Flyweight 110 50
Light Bantamweight 114 52
Bantamweight 119 54
Lightweight 132 60
Welterweight 145 66
Light Middleweight 154 70
Middleweight 165 75
Heavyweight 176+ 80+
FIGURE 50.2
National and International Competition Weights for Female
Open Boxers for 2009 Event Year
(lbs) (kgs)
Flyweight 106 48
Bantamweight 112 51
Lightweight 125 57
Welterweight 141 64
Middleweight 152 69
Heavyweight 178 81
Super heavyweight 178+ 81+
FIGURE 50.3
108.2 The draw

(1) Immediately before the contest, a boxer who has weighed in, or the boxer’s
representative, shall draw numbers to determine the bouts in which said
boxerwill participate. The drawing shall be as follows: the proper number
of byes shall be drawn in the first preliminary round to reduce the number of
boxers to two, four, eight, 16, and so on (according to the table in figure
51.1).
(2) Boxers drawing a bye on the first drawing on each day shall receive the
lowest number on the second drawing. Thus, if there is one bye drawn, such
boxers shall receive number 1; if two byes are drawn, such boxers shall
receive numbers 1 and 2 for the second drawings; and if there are three byes,
such boxers shall receive numbers 1, 2, and 3 in the second drawing. In all
drawings where numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, and so on are drawn, number 1 competes
with number 2, 3 with 4, and so on. When the class is brought to a multiple
of 2, 4, 8, or 16, the contest proceeds regularly to the final bout. Where the
competition is not concluded in one day, there shall be a new drawing for
each subsequent round of bouts started on the following day. The winner of
the final bout receives first prize and the loser receives second prize.
(3) No boxer shall receive more than one bye in a tournament.
(4) One drawing may be made for the entire tournament using brackets, at the
request of the tournament director. In national championships, this
decision shall be subject to the approval of USA Boxing.
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No. of Bouts Byes No. of Bouts Byes
Competitors Competitors
5 1 3 23 7 9
6 2 2 24 8 8
7 3 1 25 9 7
8 4 0 26 10 6
9 1 7 27 11 5
10 2 6 28 12 4
11 3 5 29 13 3
12 4 4 30 14 2
13 5 3 31 15 1
14 6 2 32 16 0
15 7 1 33 1 31
16 8 0 34 2 30
17 1 15 35 3 29
18 2 14 36 4 28
19 3 13 37 5 27
20 4 12 38 6 26
21 5 11 39 7 25
22 6 10 40 8 24
FIGURE 51.1
(5) USA Boxing shall authorize the use of a computerized draw to be

conducted whenever it is available and feasible.
(6) No boxer may receive a bye in the first series and a “walkover” in the
second series or two consecutive “walkovers” if either the bye or
“walkover” occurs in a medal round. Should such a possibility arise, a
fresh draw shall be made of the other boxers remaining in the series who
have not received a bye or “walkover” in the preceding series. The first
boxer drawn will meet the boxer who has benefited from a bye or
“walkover” in the preceding series, and the new draw shall then proceed in
the normal way. No boxer may be awarded a medal in a national
tournament without having boxed unless there was only one entrant in the
weight class.
108.3 Length and number of rounds
(1) All USA Boxing-sanctioned competitions shall consist of the following (not
to exceed):
2008/2009
Division No. of rounds Length of rounds
Open Male Boxers 3 3.0 minutes
Open Female Boxers 4 2.0 minutes
Youth Boys & Girls 4 2.0 minutes
Open (feature bout) 4 3.0 minutes
Novice & sub-novice 3 2.0 minutes
Master 3 2.0 minutes
Senior J.O. 3 2.0 minutes
Intermediate J.O. 3 1.5 minutes
Junior J.O. 3 1.0 minutes
Bantam J.O. 3 1.0 minutes
FIGURE 52.1
108.4 Junior Olympic Championships

(1) It is intended that the Junior Olympic Championships will be conducted
yearly.
(2) The winners of the Junior Olympic Championships may advance to

International competitions, as well as World Competitions, established by
AIBA.
(a) Recommendations relating to international competition, at home or
abroad, will be made as follows:
i. Recommendations for boxers will be made by the Tournament
Director.
ii. Recommendations for coaches/team manager will be made by the
Coach/International Task Force.
iii. Recommendations for doctors will be made by the Ringside
Physicians Task Force.
iv. Recommendations for officials will be made by the Officials Task
Force.
Deviations from these recommendations will be discussed with the

Junior Olympic Tournament Director before any changes are made.
108.5 Under Nineteen Youth Championships (17-18 year olds)

(1) It is intended that the Under Nineteen Championships will be conducted
yearly.
(2) The Under Nineteen Championships and all eliminations thereto shall
consist of open class of boxers (age determination established by AIBA).
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(3) The Under Nineteen USA Boxing National Championships shall be
conducted following the rules of the open division.
EFFECTIVE 2009, UNDER NINETEEN (YOUTH) USA BOXING

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS WILL FOLLOW AIBA DURATION AND
NUMBER OF ROUNDS REQUIREMENTS.
(4) The winners of the Under Nineteen USA Boxing National Championships
may advance to:
(a) Even numbered years: World Under Nineteen Youth Tournament
conducted by the International Amateur Boxing Association (AIBA).
(b) Odd numbered years: An international dual competition either in the
United States or an opposing country. Competition will be limited to
17-18 year old athletes. First priority shall be given to medalists from
Under Nineteen USA Boxing National Championships both from the
United States and the opposing country.
(c) Recommendations for boxers, coaches, manager, and doctors relating to
all international competition for the Under Nineteen Youth Division will
be made as follows:
i. Recommendations for boxers will be made by the Tournament
Director.
ii. Recommendations for coaches/team manager will be made by the
Coach/International Task Force.
iii. Recommendations for doctors will be made by the Ringside
Physicians Task Force.
iv. Recommendations for officials will be made by the Officials Task
Force.
Deviations from these recommendations will be discussed with the

Under Nineteen Tournament Director before any changes are made.
108.6 U.S. Championships award, venue and dates

(1) The USA Boxing National Office shall serve as the host of the U.S.
Championships.
(2) No other national tournament may be scheduled to be held at the same time
as the U.S. Championships, or other qualifier to a National Tournament may
be held at the same time as the USA Boxing National Championships.
(3) USA Boxing may appoint a committee to handle the details of any national
championships.
(4) The U.S. Boxing Championships and all eliminations thereto shall consist of
an open class.
(5) Administrative exceptions. USA Boxing may make exceptions to any

administrative rules contained herein concerning the administrative
procedures for and conduct of the U.S. Championships, if deemed in the
best interest of all concerned.
108.7 Championship and point trophies

(1) U.S. Championships. The scoring system in U.S. Championships is as
follows:
(a) One team point is awarded for each boxer that wins a contest through the
quarterfinal round. These points are cumulative and will be added to
any additional points awarded in the semifinal and/or championship
contest.
(b) Each bronze medalist receives one point; the silver medalist receives
three points; and the gold medalist is awarded five points. These
additional points are added to those team points accumulated in the
preliminary rounds.
(c) In the event of a tie, the team with the greatest number of champions
shall be declared the winner. If still tied, the team with the greatest
number of boxers in the finals will be declared the winner.
(2) Regions having boxers in the U.S. Championships which have been granted
at-large status under Section 108.8 shall have the option of having the at-
large boxer or the boxer on the regional team represent the region for team
points. In the case of a boxer from USA Boxing’s resident boxing program
at the U.S. Olympic Education Center program, the boxer’s original LBC
shall have the option to represent the region. The regional coordinators will
be notified of all boxers from their region and must advise the tournament
administrator prior to the beginning of the draw which boxer will represent
the region in attaining team points.
(3) Other USA Boxing tournaments. When a trophy or other prize is given for
points scored in a boxing tournament, it shall be awarded to the club whose
team scores the greatest number of points on the basis of five points for first,
three points for second and one point for each boxer who lost in the
semifinal round. A boxer will be a point scorer even if unopposed for the
tournament.
(4) A disqualified boxer is not entitled to any points, unless disqualified for a
non-harm foul.
108.8 At-large entries for USA Boxing tournaments

(1) Any USA Boxing resident boxing program shall be allowed to petition one
boxer in each weight division for an at-large berth to the U.S.
Championships.
(2) A boxer who missed an elimination tournament as a result of representing

the United States in international competition in which the boxers and
supporting staff (coaches, officials, etc.) are approved by USA Boxing are
eligible to enter the U.S. Championships as an at-large entry, subject to
verification and approval by the LBC in which the boxer is registered.
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(3) Boxers who represent the United States in national and international
competitions sponsored by USA Boxing or AIBA shall be excused from
participating in any tournaments that they had previously entered, provided
that these tournaments or competitions and corresponding travel and training
are held simultaneously.
(4) At-large boxer – defined.

(a) Any boxer, who at the time of his LBC or regional tournament was
involved in an international bout, in which the boxers and supporting
staff (coaches, officials, etc.) were approved by USA Boxing or
traveling from an international bout, domestic or foreign, are eligible to
enter as an at-large boxer for the U.S. Championships.
(b) Any boxer who is injured in an international bout or training sessions
leading to an international bout or injured at the Olympic training camp
while training for an international bout can apply as an at-large boxer
within 30 days.
(c) Any boxer so injured must have proof of an injury and doctor’s approval
that the boxer is fit for competition.
(d) Time to prepare for participation in international competition. A boxer
who has received notice of selection for international competition shall
be considered in training from the date of written notice and shall not be
required to participate in LBC or regional competition. The boxer shall
have the option to participate but shall forfeit the right to at-large status
if losing in such competition.
(e) Time to rest after participating in international bout. If a boxer arrives
home from international competition 10 or more days before an LBC
tournament, said boxer cannot apply for at-large status. A boxer, after
arriving home and having missed the LBC tournament, will be eligible
to enter the regional tournament.
(f) Regional Tournament. Section 108.8(2) applies to regional tournaments.
(g) All entrants must apply to USA Boxing’s At-large Committee for at-
large status in national USA Boxing tournaments consisting of the USA
Boxing’s CEO, the USAB National Director of Coaching, or a member
of the USAB Coaches Task Force, as selected by the USAB CEO, and
one athlete.
(h) Any boxer who is unable to attend a national qualifying tournament due
to weather conditions may apply for an at-large bid. Boxer must contact
the Tournament Director or Tournament Registration Chairman within
24 hours from the close of the tournament registration.
NOTE: If an athlete feels that he/she qualifies for at-large status, please
contact the National Office at 719-866-2300 for an application.
PART I
ARTICLE IX
Matched Bouts
109.1 Matched Bouts
Matched bouts are permitted and must be in accordance with weight limitations
described as follows:
(1) Weight differentials for senior matched bouts:
FIGURE 53.1
Weight Class Weight Class (lbs.) Weight differential
Light flyweights 106 lbs 8 lbs
Flyweights 112 lbs 8 lbs
Bantamweights 119 lbs 8 lbs
Featherweights 125 lbs 8 lbs
Lightweights 132 lbs 10 lbs
Light welterweights 141 lbs 10 lbs
Middleweights 165 lbs 10 lbs
Light heavyweights 178 lbs 15 lbs
Heavyweights 201 lbs 15 lbs
Super heavyweights* Over 201 lbs No limit.
* Women 178+
(2) Weight differential for Junior Olympic matched bouts:
FIGURE 53.2
Weight Class (lbs.) Weight differential
101 lbs. and under 5 lbs
106 lbs 7 lbs
110 lbs 7 lbs
114 lbs 7 lbs
125 lbs 7 lbs
132 lbs 9 lbs
138 lbs 9 lbs
145 lbs 9 lbs
154 lbs 9 lbs
165 lbs 9 lbs
176 lbs 12 lbs
189 lbs 12 lbs
201 lbs 12 lbs
over 201 lbs No limit.
(3) In matched bouts, a boxer may compete out of said boxer’s weight class,
however, the weight differential must be that as described in 109.1(1) above
for the lighter boxer. For example, a senior male boxer weighing 164 lbs.
may not box against a boxer whose weight exceeds 174 lbs. When in doubt,
always use the lighter weight and/or age for guidance.
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(4) One feature bout, excluding Junior Olympic and novice competitions,
consisting of four, three-minute rounds may be permitted on a boxing card
with permission from the LBC. The names of the boxers, their weight class
and the number of bouts of experience of each boxer must be stated on the
Feature Bout Application Form.
(5) Exhibition bouts are prohibited.
109.2 Classification of boxers

(1) The following shall establish experience classifications.
(a) Sub-novice class. A boxer who has not competed in a sanctioned USA
Boxing boxing match.
(b) Novice class. A boxer who has competed in 10 or less sanctioned USA
Boxing boxing matches. Said boxer’s 10th bout shall be in the novice
class.
(c) Open class. A boxer who has competed in more than 10 sanctioned
USA Boxing boxing matches. Said boxer’s 11th bout shall be in the
open class.
Note: Common sense and good judgment must be used when matching
boxers.
(2) The number of bouts of experience shall be counted continuously through a

boxer’s career without interruption.
Note: Do not start the count of bouts of experience over when a boxer
moves from one class of competition to another (i.e. from Junior Olympic
boxing to open boxing to masters boxing).
(3) A boxer may elect to join the open class even though he or she has
competed in less than 10 bouts. However, rule 110.1(5) still applies.
Further, once a boxer competes in an open class tournament, that boxer may
not again compete in a novice tournament. The decision to turn open prior
to completing 10 bouts should be made after consultation with and approval
from that boxer’s coach.
PART I
ARTICLE X
LBC Competitions and Administration
110.1 Tournament advancement
(1) Tournament defined. A tournament usually involves one or more clubs,
LBCs, regions, group members, etc. Winners advance to the next round, i.e.
regional or national tournaments. Matching boxers usually involves a pool
of boxers, and a random draw is conducted to determine who competes
against whom within strict age, weight and classification requirements. All
sanctioned tournaments leading to and including regional or national
competitions are only open to USA Boxing registered athletes.
(2) Athletes must compete in the tournament within their LBC when the
tournament leads to regional or national tournaments. Any athlete may
enter the advancing tournament in their home LBC, or the advancing
tournament in the LBC to which the club belongs which they have
represented, but not both tournaments.
(3) All LBCs will offer an advancement tournament for USA Boxing, Junior
Olympic and/or open championships and any other competitions designated
by USA Boxing, i.e. USA Boxing LBC open tournament, leading to the
open regional and U.S. Boxing Championships and the official LBC Junior
Olympic Tournament leading to the regional Junior Olympic
Championships.
(4) LBCs may establish an entry deadline for LBC tournaments. Boxers who
do not submit entry forms by the date established will not be allowed to
compete.
(5) Boxers must have a minimum of five bouts prior to entering LBC
tournaments that lead to regional or national championships. Bouts won on
a walkover are not to be included in establishing the above requirement.
(6) Only the LBC champions are eligible to compete in the regional
championships. In the event a champion is unable to compete in the
regional championships, the LBC may name an alternate in the same weight
class, which shall be determined in this order:
(a) The runner-up, or next highest finalist boxer in the same weight-class.
(b) In the event of no eligible athlete from 6(a) above, the highest finalist
boxer for the weight-class above or below.
(c) An athlete as selected by the LBC.
(7) In no case may an LBC or a region enter more than one boxer in any one
weight class at the regional.
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(8) A boxer found to have been ineligible at the time said boxer won a
championship shall forfeit the same, and all those defeated by the boxer
must box again to determine a new champion.
(9) If a region is unable to field a boxer in each of the 11 weight classifications

for the USA Boxing USA Boxing National Championships due to a lack of
boxers in a category, or other justifiable reason, a committee made up of the
USA Boxing CEO, High Performance Director, and a Board of Director
Athlete Representative may fill vacancies with boxers applying in writing
for the available slots. Selection shall be based on:
(a) The strength of the competition in the boxer’s weight class in the
regional tournament
(b) Previous performances in international or national events
(c) The boxer’s national ranking at the time of competition. The boxer(s)
shall be selected two weeks prior to the initial mandatory athlete
physical at the start of the national tournament. The selected boxer(s)
shall receive the same financial considerations, where applicable, from
tournament organizations afforded to other regional boxers. The
boxer(s) will not be eligible to score team points.
110.2 Other competitions

(1) Other competitions may refer to a club show. Usually a club show is a
competition hosted by a club, and other clubs within or without an LBC
territory are invited. Matches are pre-arranged and confirmed for age,
classification and weight verification. Occasionally, matches are made on
site with weight, age and classification verified. Winners do not advance.
This is a single event.
(2) All boxers must be matched on the basis of experience and ability and in
accordance with the provisions of Article VIII and Article IX.
(3) The LBC shall require that a record of each individual’s bouts be recorded
in USA Boxing’s passbook.
(4) If more than one (1) club is invited for sparring and decisions in matches are
announced, it will be classified as a LBC competition or club show and falls
under the provisions of Article VIII and Article IX.
(5) If a club solicits donations for attendance at a sparring session, the event
will be classified as a LBC competition or club show and falls under the
provisions of Article VIII and Article IX.
110.3 Guidance for LBC chairpersons

(1) LBCs must conduct annual certification clinics for officials, coaches, and
administrators. The LBC is responsible for the design, curriculum and
structure of the certification process, consistent with contemporary standards
of USA Boxing.
(2) LBC medical support personnel are required to review the Ringside
Physicians’ Certification Manual and be knowledgeable of its contents.
(3) The Local Boxing Committee of USA Boxing is responsible for the status of
the amateur referees and judges in its LBC. Information about referees and
judges passed to the LBC from USA Boxing and from USA Boxing’s
Officials Task Force must be made available to all approved amateur
officials in that LBC.
110.4 LBC Requirements

Each LBC shall determine the composition of its LBC and direct its internal
affairs in accordance with the USA Boxing’s rules, regulations, policies and
directives.
(1) Minimum requirements. In order to continue as an LBC, the following
requirements must be met and documented annually:
(a) Conduct of an officiating clinic consistent with 107.3(1)(a);
(b) Conduct of a coaching clinic consistent with 105.1;
(c) Have club programs;
(d) Have registered boxers;
(e) Have registered non-athletes;
(f) Conduct of annual USA Boxing and Junior Olympic championships.
LBCs not offering advancement tournaments shall not be eligible to
certify a team for advancement;
(g) Annually conduct at least three sanctioned events in addition to the
championship programs;
(h) Must conduct an annual meeting, with the minutes and results forwarded
to USA Boxing.
(i) Must provide USA Boxing with financial information necessary to file
IRS Form 990 no later than March 15 of each year. In the case of LBCs
filing their own IRS Form 990, a copy of the signed form must be sent to
USA Boxing.
(j) Must provide LBC Board of Governors with financial reports at least
once a year and copies of said reports must be forwarded to USA
Boxing.
(k) Each LBC must adopt a uniform set of Constitution and By-laws, which
are consistent with USA Boxing’s. Sample copies may be obtained
from USA Boxing.
110.5 Non-compliance and jurisdictional disputes

(1) At USA Boxing’s sole discretion, LBCs not in compliance with minimum
requirements of USA Boxing’s Rulebook and Constitution and By-laws, and
not conducting their business matters according to the LBC’s Constitution &
By-laws are subject to probation or suspension from USA Boxing. USA
Boxing may place on probation or suspend such LBCs from participation in
USA Boxing sanctioned events including regional tournaments. If not
satisfied that the cause of such probation or suspension is remedied in the
specified time of such probation or suspension, may terminate the LBC’s
membership from USA Boxing. Upon an LBC being placed on probation or
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suspension, USA Boxing shall appoint, at its sole discretion, an interim
manager or chairperson to conduct and manage the LBC’s business until
such time that it deems appropriate to hold an election of new officers.
(2) LBCs having jurisdictional disputes can:

(a) When all avenues of resolution have been exhausted by the parties,
either party may petition the Judicial Committee in the form of a
grievance.
PART I
ARTICLE XI
Regional Administration and Alignment
111.1 Regional administration and alignment
(1) Each region shall elect a regional coordinator from among the LBC
chairpersons/presidents of that region or may elect any other duly-registered
USA Boxing member of the respective region that the Regional Committee
feels is capable of coordinating the affairs of the region, who will serve a
two-year term and may be re-elected for one additional two-year term
(maximum four years). It is recommended that the coordinator position be
rotated among the LBCs. If a region does not elect a coordinator, then USA
Boxing shall appoint one.
(2) Each region shall host an annual regional championship, which will be
completed a minimum of two (2) weeks prior to the U.S. Championship
tournament at the discretion of the host LBC. It is recommended that the
regional championship rotate among the LBCs in the region.
(3) Restrictions. In no case may an LBC enter more than one boxer in any one
weight class at the regional tournament.
(4) All U.S. Championships. If a regional champion is unable to compete at

any of the U.S. championships, the regional coordinator will select an
alternate. The alternate must be in the same age/weight class. The criteria
to be used will be the medal standing or place finished in the regional
championship (i.e. silver medalist to be first choice, bronze medalist second,
etc.).
(5) Regional coordinators must assure that LBCs will provide the boxing
delegation with expense money for food at the USA Boxing National
Championships.
(6) Junior Olympics.

(a) Age divisions. Two age divisions will be contested at the regional level:
intermediate division, ages 13-14, and the senior division, ages 15-16.
The junior division (ages 11-12) will be contested at the option of the
host LBC for the regional tournament.
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(7) Regional Alignment. USA Boxing shall be structured into fourteen (14)
geographic regions and four armed services regions – one each for the
Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force. The following LBCs shall form
the regions as indicated:
Region Name Local Boxing Committee/Armed Forces

Central Pacific 11 Central California and Northern California
Allegheny Mountain, Middle Atlantic, Potomac
East Central 2
Valley, South Atlantic, Virginia and West Virginia
Four Corners 9 Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah
Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Lake Erie, Michigan
Great Lakes 5
and Ohio
Great West 14 Southern California, California Border and Nevada
Hawaii 13 Hawaii
Heartland 7 Missouri Valley, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Ozark
North Midwest 6 Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota and Wisconsin
Adirondack, Connecticut, Metropolitan, New
Northeast 1 England (including Maine), New Jersey and
Niagara
Alaska, Inland Northwest, Oregon, Pacific
Pacific Northwest 12
Northwest and Idaho Snake River
Southeast 4 Southeastern and Southern
Florida, Florida Gold Coast, Georgia, North
Southeast Coast 3
Carolina and South Carolina
Border, Gulf, South Texas, Southwestern and West
Texas 8
Texas
Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and
Wymondak Nations 10
Wyoming
Army 15 Army
Marines 16 Marine Corps
Navy 17 Navy
Air Force 18 Air Force
Golden Gloves 19 Golden Gloves
PAL 20 Police Athletic League
NMU 21 Northern Michigan University/USOEC
(a) Military boxers shall be restricted to entry into one of the following
USA Boxing tournament processes for participation in the U.S.
Championships. They may:
i. enter their respective military tournament, or
ii. enter the LBC tournament in the area in which they are stationed.
(8) The geographic regions observed by the Junior Olympic and open
tournament programs of USA Boxing shall not be identical in composition
and number except the Armed Services shall not be part of the Junior
Olympic program.
(9) Where an LBC and a region are one and the same because of geographic
isolation, elimination/advancement tournaments will be open to all
registered boxers. Winners of said competition will advance to the USA
Boxing National Championships.
(10) See also Part II, Article XX, Local Boxing Committees and Regions.
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PART II
CONSTITUTION & BY-LAWS
ARTICLES I – XXVI
PART II
ARTICLE I
NAME AND STATUS
201.1. Name
The name of the corporation shall be UNITED STATES AMATEUR BOXING,

INC., (referred to in these Bylaws as “USA Boxing”). USA Boxing may establish
such acronyms or abbreviations as may be appropriate for business use, and may
establish logos, service marks, or trademarks as may be appropriate to further its
purposes, mission recognition and goals.
201.2. Non-profit Status
USA Boxing shall be a non-profit corporation incorporated and licensed pursuant

to the laws of the State of Colorado. USA Boxing shall be operated for charitable
and educational purposes and it shall also have as its purpose to foster national
and international sports competition in the sport of boxing. USA Boxing shall
operate consistent with and shall maintain a tax-exempt status in accordance with
section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
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PART II
ARTICLE II
OFFICES
202.1. Business Offices
The principal office of USA Boxing shall be located in Colorado Springs,

Colorado. USA Boxing may at any time and from time to time change the
location of its principal office. USA Boxing may have such other offices, either
within or outside Colorado, as the National Office may designate or as the affairs
of USA Boxing may require from time to time.
202.2. Registered Office
The registered office of USA Boxing required by the Colorado Revised Nonprofit
Corporation Act (the “Nonprofit Corporation Act) shall be maintained in
Colorado. The registered office may be changed from time to time by the Board
of Directors or by the officers of USA Boxing, or to the extent permitted by the
Nonprofit Corporation Act by the registered agent of USA Boxing. The
registered office may be, but need not be, the same as the principal office.
PART II
ARTICLE III
MISSION
203.1. Mission
The Mission of USA Boxing shall be to enable United States boxing athletes to
achieve sustained competitive excellence, develop character, support the sport of
boxing, and promote and grow it in the United States.
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PART II
ARTICLE IV
RECOGNITION AS NATIONAL GOVERNING BODY

204.1. Recognition as a National Governing Body
USA Boxing shall seek and attempt to maintain recognition by the United States
Olympic Committee as the National Governing Body for the sport of boxing in
the United States. In furtherance of that purpose, USA Boxing shall comply with
the requirements for recognition as a National Governing Body as set forth in the
Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur Sports Act, 36 U.S.C. § 220501 et seq. and as
mandated by the United States Olympic Committee as such requirements are
promulgated or revised from time to time. In fulfilling those requirements USA
Boxing shall:
(1) be a member of only one (1) international sports federation, which is
recognized by the International Olympic Committee as the worldwide
governing body for the sport of boxing;
(2) be autonomous in the governance of the sport of boxing by independently
determining and controlling all matters central to such governance, by not
delegating any of that determination or control, and by being free from
outside restraint;
(3) maintain the managerial and financial competence and capability to
establish national goals for boxing relating to the development and
wellbeing of the sport, to implement and administer a plan for the attainment
of those goals, and to execute its obligations as the National Governing
Body for the sport of boxing;
(4) provide for individual and organizational membership;
(5) ensure that its Board of Directors, and any other governance body, has
established criteria and election procedures for, and maintains among its
voting members, individuals who are actively engaged in amateur athletic
competition in boxing or who have represented the United States in an
international amateur athletic competition in boxing within the preceding ten
(10) years, and ensures that the voting power held by those individuals is not
less than twenty (20) percent of the voting power held in its Board of
Directors or other governance body;
(6) provide for reasonable direct representation on its Board of Directors for any
amateur sports organization which, in the sport of boxing, conducts on a
level of proficiency appropriate for selection of amateur athletes to represent
the United States in international amateur athletic competition, a national
program, or regular national amateur athletic competition, and ensure that
representation reflects the nature, scope, quality, and strength of the
programs and competitions of that amateur sports organization in relation to
all other of those programs and competitions in the sport of boxing in the
United States;
(7) be supported by a Board of Directors whose members are selected without
regard to race, color, religion, national origin, or sex, with reasonable
representation on the Board of both males and females;
(8) provide an equal opportunity to amateur athletes, coaches, trainers,
managers, administrators, and officials to participate in boxing competitions
without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, or
national origin;
(9) not have an officer who is also an officer of another amateur sports
organization that is recognized by the USOC as a National Governing Body;
(10) provide procedures for the prompt and equitable resolution of grievances of
its members; either by the National Office, the Judicial Committee of USA
Boxing, or by the Local Boxing Clubs of USA Boxing;
(11) provide fair notice and an opportunity for a hearing, and a clear description
of the violation of the USA Boxing rules, to any amateur athlete, coach,
trainer, manager, administrator, or official before declaring such individual
ineligible to participate;
(12) agree to submit to binding arbitration in any controversy involving: (i) its
recognition as a National Governing Body, or (ii) the opportunity of any
amateur athlete, coach, trainer, manager, administrator, or official to
participate in amateur athletic competition in boxing, upon demand of the
USOC or any aggrieved amateur athlete, coach, trainer, manager,
administrator, or official, provided that (1) such aggrieved party has
completed the grievance process as described herein, and (2) such
arbitration is a requirement of the Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur Sports
Act. Any such arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the
Commercial Rules of the American Arbitration Association, or as modified
pursuant to the Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur Sports Act;
(13) not have eligibility criteria relating to amateur status or to participation in
the Olympic or Pan American Games that are more restrictive than those of
the international sports federation for the sport of boxing recognized by the
International Olympic Committee; and
(14) perform all other obligations and duties imposed by the Ted Stevens
Olympic and Amateur Sports Act and by the USOC on a National
Governing Body.
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PART II
ARTICLE V
MEMBERS
205.1. Categories of Membership
USA Boxing shall have individual and organization membership categories as

follows:
(1) Athlete members. Athlete members shall be those individuals who register
as competitive athletes and are eligible for competition in boxing.
(2) Coach members. Coach members shall be those individuals who register as
active coaches and who are certified by USA Boxing.
(3) Officials members. Officials members shall be those individuals who

register as active officials and who are certified as officials by USA Boxing.
(4) Physician members. Physician members shall be those individuals who

register as active physician members and are certified as such by USA
Boxing.
(5) Supporting members. Supporting members shall be those individuals who

register as supporting members and who are interested in the purpose,
programs, aims and objectives of USA Boxing.
(6) Life Members. Life members shall be those individuals who register as life
members and who pay to USA Boxing a life membership fee.
(7) Registered Clubs. A registered club is a boxing club that registers with the
LBC that governs its geographical location as a club and which agrees to
conduct its programs in accordance with and agrees to be bound by the rules
and regulations of USA Boxing and meet other registration requirements of
USA Boxing.
(8) LBC Members. Local Boxing Committees as identified by USA Boxing to

conduct the USA Boxing program within specified geographical boundaries.
Local Boxing Committees shall maintain and operate under uniform by-laws
and meet minimum requirements as outlined in the technical rules of USA
Boxing.
(9) Group Members. Group members are not-for-profit
associations/organizations interested in an amateur boxing program as set
out in USA Boxing Technical Rules. These organizations must apply for
membership and be approved by USA Boxing. Approved group members
will execute the USA Boxing Membership Agreement And meet criteria
requirements as outlined in the agreement.
(10) Military Members. Each branch of the Armed Forces (U.S. Army, U.S.
Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Air Force) shall be recognized as a
member of USA Boxing. These military branches make up four of the
regions within USA Boxing.
205.2. Membership Rights
An individual may belong to more than one (1) of the above mentioned
membership categories. An individual shall be entitled to belong to more than
one membership category and shall be entitled to nominate for Board of Director
seats in each category of which the individual is a member, provided that
membership category has a corresponding Board seat. Thus, an individual who is
both a coach member and an officials member could nominate for both coach and
the officials positions. An individual shall be a citizen of the United States and at
least eighteen (18) years of age in order to be eligible to participate in a
nomination process. Membership in USA Boxing is open to individuals who are
less than eighteen (18) years of age and to individuals who are not citizens of the
United States, provided that any such member shall agree to abide by all USA
Boxing technical rules and restrictions that may apply to such membership.
Individuals and organizations belonging to the following membership categories
have no nomination privileges: Supporting members, Physician members, and
Life members.
205.3. Membership Requirements and Dues
Membership in USA Boxing is a privilege and creates with it certain obligations

and duties. The USA Boxing National Office may establish such membership
requirements and dues as it shall deem necessary or appropriate. Further, the
National Office may establish such rules and procedures for the manner and
method of payment of dues, the collection of delinquent dues and the pro-ration or
refund of dues, as it shall deem necessary or appropriate. No privilege of
membership shall be available until all membership requirements are satisfied and
all dues are paid in full.
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205.4. Suspension and Termination of Membership
The membership of any member may be terminated at any time by the National
Office, if such member has violated the rules of USA Boxing, or its Code of
Conduct. A member shall be notified in writing prior to termination and shall
have the right to a hearing to appeal such termination. A member may only resign
if the member has paid all dues then payable.
205.5. Transfer of Membership
Members may not transfer their membership in USA Boxing. Members shall
have no ownership rights or beneficial interests of any kind in the property of
USA Boxing.
PART II
ARTICLE VI
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
206.1. General Powers
Except as otherwise provided in these Bylaws, all corporate powers shall be

exercised by or under the authority of, and the business and affairs of USA
Boxing shall be managed by, the Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director of
USA Boxing, with the available support, input and oversight of the Board of
Directors.
206.2. Function of the Board
The USA Boxing Board of Directors shall represent the interests of the boxing
community for USA Boxing in the United States and its athletes by providing
USA Boxing with policy guidance and strategic counsel, upon request of the
Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director and as determined by the Board. The
Board shall oversee the management of USA Boxing and its affairs, but it does
not manage USA Boxing. The Board shall select a well-qualified and ethical
Chief Executive Officer and diligently oversee the Chief Executive Officer in the
operation of USA Boxing. The Board shall focus on long-term objectives and
impacts rather than on day-to-day management, empowering the Chief Executive
Officer to manage a staff-driven organization with effective Board support. The
paramount duty of the Board shall be to select a well-qualified and ethical Chief
Executive Officer and to diligently oversee the Chief Executive Officer in the
operation of USA Boxing. In addition, the Board performs the following specific
functions, among others:
(1) Implements procedures to orient new Board of Directors, to educate all

Directors on the business and governance affairs of USA Boxing, and to
evaluate Board performance;
(2) selects, compensates, and evaluates the Chief Executive Officer and plans
for management succession;
(3) reviews USA Boxing's strategic plan and the annual operating plans, budget,
business plans, and corporate performance;
(4) Provides guidance and strategic direction to management on significant
issues facing USA Boxing;
(5) reviews significant corporate actions;
(6) oversees the financial reporting process, and USA Boxing's legal and
regulatory compliance program;
(7) oversees effective corporate governance;
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(8) approves capital structure, financial strategies, borrowing commitments, and
long-range financial planning;
(9) reviews and approves financial statements, annual reports, audit and control
policies, and, upon the recommendation of the Audit Committee, selects
independent auditors;
(10) monitors to determine whether USA Boxing’s assets are being properly
protected;
(11) monitors USA Boxing’s compliance with laws and regulations and the
performance of its broader responsibilities; and
(12) ensures that the Board and management are properly structured and
prepared to act in case of an unforeseen corporate crisis.
206.3. Diversity
USA Boxing’s Board shall be sensitive to the desirability of diversity at all levels
of USA Boxing, including among its athletes. USA Boxing’s Board shall develop
and implement a policy of diversity at all levels of USA Boxing, supported by
meaningful efforts to accomplish that diversity. USA Boxing’s Board shall
develop norms that favor open discussion and favor the presentation of different
views.
206.4. Qualifications
Each director of the Board of Directors must be a citizen of the United States and
eighteen (18) years of age or older. A director need not be a resident of Colorado.
A director shall:
(1) Have the highest personal and professional integrity,
(2) Have demonstrated exceptional ability and judgment, and
(3) Be effective, in conjunction with the other members of the Board, in

collectively serving the long-term interests of USA Boxing. Directors
shall possess the highest personal values, judgment and integrity,
understanding of athletic competition and the Olympic ideals, and have
diverse experience in the key business, financial, and other challenges
that face USA Boxing. Directors shall have a high level of experience
and capability in Board oversight responsibilities, including in the areas
of finance, marketing, fundraising, audit, management, communications,
and sport. At least one (1) of the independent directors, who shall also
serve on the Audit Committee, shall have financial expertise.
Directors shall inform the Nominating and Governance Committee of any

changes in their employment responsibilities or other constraints on their time in
order for the Nominating and Governance Committee to determine whether it is
appropriate to nominate the Board director for continuing Board service.
206.5. Number
The Board of Directors shall consist of at least nine (9) and up to ten (10) total
directors, 3 of whom shall be independent directors, 2 of whom shall be athlete
directors, 1 of whom shall be a coach director, 1 of whom shall be a referee and
officials director, 2 of whom shall be grassroots directors, and 1 of whom may be
a director from an affiliated organization that meets the definition of 36 U.S.C. §
220522(a)(11)(A) if there are any such affiliated organizations that are members
of USA Boxing.
206.6. Election/Selection
The USA Boxing Board of Directors shall be elected/selected as follows:
(1) Independent Directors. The Nominating and Governance Committee shall

select, using whatever process the Nominating and Governance Committee
determines to be appropriate, three (3) Board directors from among
individuals considered to be independent, as that term is defined in this
document.
(2) Athlete Directors. USA Boxing’s Athletes’ Advisory Council shall elect
two (2) qualified individuals to serve as athlete Board directors. One of
these individuals shall be the Chair of the Athletes’ Advisory Council. The
other individual shall serve as a member of the USOC Athletes’ Advisory
Council. An Athlete Director must satisfy the qualifications set forth in
Section 10.2 of these Bylaws.
(3) Coach Director. The Nominating and Governance Committee shall

supervise the election of one (1) qualified individual to serve as coach Board
director as follows. The Nominating and Governance Committee shall
solicit nominations of coaches certified by USA Boxing and who have
obtained at least 25 signatures of support each from current USA Boxing
certified member coaches. The nominees will be considered by the
Nominating and Governance Committee. The Nominating and Governance
Committee shall select one (1) individual from those nominated who shall
be seated as the Coach Director.
(4) Officials Director. The Nominating and Governance Committee shall select
one (1) qualified individual to serve as officials director as follows. The
Nominating and Governance Committee shall solicit nominations of
officials who are USA Boxing Level 3 or Master officials and who have
obtained at least 25 signatures of support each from current USA Boxing
member officials at any level. The nominees will be considered by the
Nominating and Governance Committee. The Nominating and Governance
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Committee shall select one (1) individual from those nominated to be seated
as the Officials Director.
(5) Grassroots Directors. The Nominating and Governance Committee shall

select two (2) qualified individuals to serve as grassroots directors as
follows. The Nominating and Governance Committee shall solicit 1
nomination from each LBC and from any Group members that are not
affiliated organizations. The nominees will be considered by the
Nominating and Governance Committee. From those nominated, the
Nominating and Governance Committee shall select two (2) qualified
individuals to be seated as Grassroots Directors. The Nominating and
Governance Committee shall recommend the process to be used by the
LBCs and any Group members that are not affiliated organizations for
submission of nominations for the Grassroots Directors positions.
(6) Affiliated Organization Director. If there is no Affiliated Organization

member, then the Affiliated Organization Board director seat shall be
vacant. If there is one Affiliated Organization member, then that
organization shall provide three nominees to the Nominating and
Governance Committee from which the Nominating and Governance
Committee shall select and seat a qualified individual to serve as the
Affiliated Organization Board director. If there is more than one Affiliated
Organization member, then the Affiliated Organizations as a group shall
collectively provide three nominees to the Nominating and Governance
Committee from which the Nominating and Governance Committee shall
select and seat a qualified individual to serve as the Affiliated Organization
Board director.
The directors selected or elected to the Board, after the initial Board, shall be
selected or elected in the same manner as above, except that because of the
staggered terms of the directors, only up to five director seats will be available to
be filled at any one time.
206.7. Independence
The Board, through its Nominating and Governance Committee, shall

affirmatively make a determination as to the independence of each independent
director, and disclose those determinations. Under the definition of
“independence” adopted by the Board, an “independent director” shall be
determined to have no material relationship with USA Boxing, either directly or
through an organization that has a material relationship with USA Boxing. A
relationship is "material" if, in the reasonable judgment of the Nominating and
Governance Committee, it would interfere with the director's independent
judgment.
The guidelines set forth below shall be applied on a case by case basis by the
Nominating and Governance Committee to determine a director’s independence:
A director will not be considered independent if, within the preceding two years:
(1) the director was employed by or held a position as an officer or director of

USA Boxing or was employed by or held any governance position (whether
a paid or volunteer position) with a LBC, AIBA, the Pan American Boxing
Federation, a Group Member, or any boxing family entity;
(2) an immediate family member of the director was employed by or held a

position as an officer or director of USA Boxing or was employed by or
held any governance position (whether a paid or volunteer position) with a
LBC, AIBA, the Pan American Boxing Federation, a Group Member, or any
boxing family entity;
(3) the director was affiliated with or employed by USA Boxing's outside
auditor or outside counsel;
(4) an immediate family member of the director was affiliated with or employed
by USA Boxing's outside auditor or outside counsel as a partner, principal
or manager;
(5) the director was a coach, officials, grassroots (LBC or Group member not
determined to be an affiliated organization), or affiliated organization
member, or a member of USA Boxing’s Athletes’ Advisory Council;
(6) the director receives any compensation from USA Boxing, directly or
indirectly; or
(7) the director is an executive officer, controlling shareholder, or partner of a

corporation or partnership or other business entity that does business with
USA Boxing.
Where the guidelines above do not address a particular relationship, the

determination of whether the relationship is material, and whether a director is
independent, will be made by the Nominating and Governance Committee.
Service on the USA Boxing Foundation Board alone shall not disqualify any
individual from being considered to be independent.
206.8. Tenure
The term of office for a director of the Board of Directors shall be four (4) years.
A director shall hold office until the director’s successor is elected and qualified,
or until the director’s earlier resignation, removal, incapacity, disability or death.
206.9. Staggered Board
Directors of the Board shall be elected to staggered four (4) year or shorter terms.
To implement the staggered Board system, the initial Board shall be comprised of
some individuals who serve two (2) year terms and some individuals who serve
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four (4) year terms. The two (2) year terms shall run from the date of the initial
seating of the initial Board through December 31, 2008. The four (4) year terms
shall run from the date of the initial seating of the initial Board through December
31, 2010.
The terms for the initial Board shall be as follows:
 one (1) independent director with a two (2) year term;
 one (1) athlete director with a two (2) year term;
 one (1) officials director with a two (2) year term;
 one (1) coach director with a two (2) year term;
 one (1) grassroots director with a two (2) year term;
 two (2) independent directors with a four (4) year term;
 one (1) athlete director with a four (4) year term;
 one (1) grassroots director with a four (4) year term; and
 one (1) affiliated organization director with a four (4) year term.
The Nominating and Governance Committee shall designate prior to the seating
of the initial Board, whether a director is serving a two (2) or a four (4) year term.
206.10. Term Limits
No director of the Board shall serve more than two consecutive terms. For the
initial Board, a two (2) year term shall constitute a full term. Thus, an
individual selected for a two (2) year term would be eligible to serve one
additional four (4) year term immediately following their two (2) year term.
Each incumbent director who is to be considered for re-appointment as a
director shall automatically be re-nominated to be considered by the
Nominating and Governance Committee, without any impact on nominations
from the group from which the incumbent director was nominated.
When a director is elected to fill a vacancy because of the resignation, removal,

incapacity, disability or death of a director, and the remaining term is for two
(2) years or more, such term shall constitute a full term. Thus, if the vacancy
being filled is for two (2) or more years, the director can serve one additional
four (4) year term following completion of the filled vacancy term. If the
vacancy being filled is for less than two (2) years, the term shall not be a full
term and the director can serve two additional four (4) year terms following
completion of the filled vacancy term.
The term of the Chair of the Board shall be for four (4) years. No individual
shall serve as Chair for more than one term during any eight year period.
206.11. Director Attendance
Directors of the Board of Directors shall be expected to attend in person all

regularly scheduled Board meetings, though for exigent circumstances a
director may participate in a meeting by telephone. Directors shall be required
to attend no less than one half (1/2) of all regularly scheduled Board meetings
in person.
206.12. Director Access to Management and Outside Advisors
USA Boxing's senior management team shall attend Board meetings on a

regular basis, both to make special presentations and as a discussion resource,
and shall be available to Board directors outside of meetings. All Board
director contact with members of USA Boxing’s management team, other than
the Chief Executive Officer, outside of Board meetings shall be directed to the
Chief Executive Officer, though this requirement is not intended to curtail the
ability of the auditor or legal counsel to advise the Board (as opposed to
individual Board directors) directly of appropriate matters. Members of
management other than the Chief Executive Officer shall not contact Board
directors without the consent of the Chief Executive Officer.
A director’s position on the Board of Directors shall be declared vacant upon

the director’s resignation, removal, incapacity, disability or death. Any director
shall resign at any time by giving written notice to the Chair of USA Boxing,
except the Chair’s resignation shall be given to the Chief Executive Officer.
Such resignation shall take effect at the time specified therein, and unless
otherwise specified therein, the acceptance of such resignation shall not be
necessary to make it effective. Directors shall be removed by the Board if they
fail to attend in person more than one half (1/2) of the regular meetings of the
Board during any twelve (12)-month period, unless they are able to demonstrate
to the other directors of the Board that the presence of exigent circumstances
caused and excused the absences. In such circumstances, the absent directors
shall be removed by the affirmative vote of a majority of the voting power of
the Board (not including the voting power of the absent director). Directors
shall also be removed for cause at any duly noticed meeting of the Board, and
after being provided an opportunity for the directors to be heard by the Board,
upon the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the total voting power of
the Board (excluding the voting power of the director in question). Directors
shall also be removed without cause at any duly noticed meeting of the Board,
upon the affirmative vote of at least three-fourths (3/4) of the total voting power
of the Board (excluding the voting power of the director in question). Any
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vacancy occurring in the Board shall be filled as set forth for the election of the
director of the Board. A director elected to fill a vacancy shall be elected for the
unexpired term of such director’s predecessor in office.
No director shall be subject to removal or to not being re-nominated based on

how he or she votes as a director, unless such voting is part of a violation of
USA Boxing’s Code of Ethics.
Any vacancy occurring in the Board shall be filled as set forth for the election of
that director. A director elected to fill a vacancy shall be elected for the
unexpired term of such director’s predecessor in office.
Similar rules shall apply to resignations, removals, and vacancies in the office
of Chair.
206.14. Regular and Special Meetings
USA Boxing’s Board shall meet at regularly scheduled meetings at least four
(4) times per year, preferably quarterly, or with such other frequency as is
appropriate for the Board to meet given the circumstances, and such meetings
shall be spaced throughout the year. Special meetings of the Board shall be held
upon the call of the Chair or upon the written request of not less than fifty (50)
percent of the Board.
206.15. Notice of Meetings
Notice of each meeting of the Board of Directors stating the date, time and place
of the meeting, and in the case of a special meeting the purpose for which the
meeting is called, shall be given to each director of the Board by or at the
direction of the Chair of the Board. Notice may be given either in writing or
orally. Written notice may be delivered either personally, by mail, by private
carrier, by facsimile or by electronic transmission. Such notice shall be
delivered to the director’s business or residential address (or to such other
address provided by the director for such purpose), to the director’s facsimile
telephone number or to the director’s email address. Written notice shall be
delivered no fewer than five (5) days before the date of the meeting. If mailed,
such notice shall be deemed delivered when deposited in the United States mail.
If delivered by private carrier, such notice is deemed delivered upon deposit
with the carrier. If transmitted by facsimile or electronic transmission such
notice shall be deemed to be given when the transmission is complete. Oral
notice may be delivered either personally or telephonically. Such notice shall
be delivered to the director (or to such other individual provided by the director
for such purpose). Oral notice shall be delivered no fewer than two (2) days
before the date of the meeting. Oral notice is effective when communicated.
The method of notice need not be the same as to each director.
A director may waive notice of any meeting before, at, or after such meeting.
The attendance of a director at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of
such meeting, except where a director attends a meeting for the express purpose
of objecting to the transaction of any business because the meeting is not
lawfully called or convened.
206.16. Quorum
The presence of a majority of the directors of the Board of Directors at the time
of any meeting shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, and the
act of a majority of directors on the Board shall constitute the act of the Board.
206.17. Consent
The Board shall act by the unanimous written consent of all directors.
206.18. Voting by Proxy
No director may vote or act by proxy at any meeting of directors.
206.19. Presumption of Assent
A director who is present at a meeting of the Board of Directors at which action

on any corporate matter is taken shall be presumed to have assented to the
action taken unless such director's dissent shall be entered in the minutes of the
meeting or unless the director shall file a written dissent to such action with the
individual acting as the Secretary of the Board before the adjournment thereof
or shall forward such dissent by registered mail to the Secretary of the Board
immediately after the adjournment of the meeting. Such right to dissent shall
not apply to a director who voted in favor of such action.
206.20. Action Without a Meeting
Any action required or permitted to be taken at a meeting of the Board of

Directors may be taken without a meeting if each and every member of the
Board or committee in writing either:
(1) votes for such action;
(2) votes against such action; or
(3) abstains from voting. Each director who delivers a writing described in
this Section 7.20. to the corporation shall be deemed to have waived the
right to demand that action not be taken without a meeting.
206.21. Transacting Business by Mail, Electronic Mail, Telephone or Facsimile
The Board of Directors shall have the power to transact its business by mail,
electronic-mail, telephone, or facsimile, if in the judgment of the Chair of the
Board the urgency of the case requires such action.
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206.22. Agenda
The Chair, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer and the Chairs of
the Board's committees, shall determine the agenda for Board meetings. Board
directors shall be permitted to request items for inclusion on the agenda for
Board meetings.
206.23. Questions of Order and Board Meeting Leadership
Questions of order shall be decided by the Chair of the Board unless otherwise
provided in advance by the Board of Directors. The Chair shall lead meetings
of the Board. If the Chair is absent from any meeting of the Board, then the
Chair shall designate in writing in advance one (1) other member of the Board
to preside. If the Chair is unable to make or has not made such a designation,
the Board may choose another member of the Board to serve as presiding
officer for that meeting.
206.24. Effectiveness of Actions
Actions taken at a meeting of the Board of Directors shall become effective

immediately following the adjournment of the meeting, except as otherwise
provided in the Bylaws or when a definite effective date is recited in the record
of the action taken.
Ordinarily, all meetings of the Board of Directors shall not be open to members,
or, non-members. However, in the event the Chair of the Board, with the
consent of a majority of the directors of the Board in attendance, deems it
appropriate: (i) to include members and non-members at an open meeting for
any reason, then the Chair may declare that the meeting is open.
206.26. Compensation
Directors of the Board of Directors shall not receive compensation for their
services as directors, although the reasonable expenses of directors may be paid
or reimbursed in accordance with USA Boxing’s policies. Directors are
disqualified from receiving compensation for services rendered to or for the
benefit of USA Boxing in any other capacity.
PART II
ARTICLE VII
OFFICERS
207.1. Designation
The officers of USA Boxing shall be: a Chair of the Board, Chief Executive
Officer/Executive Director, President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary.
Upon approval of the Board of Directors, Officers may be added or eliminated
as deemed in the best interests of USA Boxing and executed by majority vote of
the Board of Directors. Officer posts need not be filled by Directors, and one
individual may hold more than one Officer post in the organization.
The Chair of the Board shall be elected from among the directors of the Board.
Recognizing the significance of the Chair in international matters, the Chair shall
exercise ceremonial or representational functions in the international context, but
the Chief Executive Officer, serving as Secretary General, shall remain
responsible for all operational aspects of relations with international and other
organizations, including, but not limited to AIBA, the Pan American Boxing
Confederation, and the USOC.
The Chief Executive Officer shall designate one member of the staff to serve as
USA Boxing’s corporate secretary to handle the ministerial functions usually
required by that position under corporate law and take minutes at Board meetings.
207.3. Tenure
The term of the Chair of the Board shall be for four (4) years. No individual
shall serve as Chair for more than one term during any eight year period. The
newly elected Chair shall take office immediately. The Chair shall hold office
until the Chair’s successor is elected and qualified, or until the Chair’s earlier
resignation, removal, incapacity, disability or death.
The term of office of the Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director shall be
defined by an employment agreement between the Chief Executive
Officer/Executive Director, and the Board of Directors. The term of office of
the .Secretary, or the Assistant Secretary, if any, is unlimited. The Secretary
shall hold office until his or her employment by USA Boxing ends, when the
Chief Executive Officer designates a different individual to serve as Secretary
or until the Secretary’s earlier resignation, removal by the Chief Executive
Officer, incapacity, disability or death,. The Assistant Secretary, if any, shall
hold office until his or her employment by USA Boxing ends, when the Chief
Executive Officer selects a different individual to serve as Secretary or until the
Secretary’s earlier resignation, removal by the Chief Executive Officer,
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incapacity, disability or death,. In any circumstance in which the Chief
Executive Officer has not designated an employee to serve as Secretary, the
Board of Directors may select a Director of the Board or another individual
employed by USA Boxing to serve as Secretary.
The term of Office of the President, Vice President, and Treasurer is unlimited,
and such officers shall hold their positions until the Board of Directors
determines that such Officers be replaced, or such Officer positions terminated.
207.4. Authority and Duties of Officers
The officers of USA Boxing shall have the authority and shall exercise the
powers and perform the duties specified below and as may be additionally
specified by the Board of Directors or these Bylaws, except that in any event
each officer shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be
required by law:
(1) Chair of the Board. The Chair shall:

a. set all meeting and meeting agendas, and
b. in the event of the resignation, removal, incapacity, or death of the
Chair, the remaining directors of the Board shall elect a new Chair or
shall wait until after the Nominating and Governance Committee
selects a replacement Board director to fill-out the Board before
selecting a new Chair.
(2) Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director shall:

a. fulfill all requirements defined in his/her employment agreement
with the Board of Directors
b. keep the Board closely informed about important operating
decisions, and
c. maintain primary responsibility for the management of the business.
(3) Secretary. The Secretary shall:

a. keep the minutes of the proceedings of the Board;
b. see that all notices are duly given in accordance with the provisions
of these Bylaws or as required by law;
c. be custodian of the corporate records;
d. perform all duties incident to the office of Secretary; and
e. perform such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to
the Secretary by the Chief Executive Officer or by the Board.
(4) Assistant Secretary. An Assistant Secretary, if any, shall have the same
duties and powers as the Secretary.
207.5. Restrictions
Officers of USA Boxing shall perform their functions with due care. No
individual may serve simultaneously as an officer of USA Boxing and as an
officer of an organization holding membership in USA Boxing or as an officer
of another amateur sports organization that is recognized by the USOC as a
National Governing Body.
An officer’s position with USA Boxing may be declared vacant upon the
officer’s resignation, removal, incapacity, disability or death. The Chair of the
Board may resign at any time by giving written notice to the Board of Directors.
The Secretary or Assistant Secretary, if any, may resign at any time by giving
written notice to the Chief Executive Officer. Such resignation shall take effect
at the time specified in the notice, and unless otherwise specified in the notice,
the acceptance of such resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective.
The Chair may be removed for cause upon the affirmative vote of at least two-
thirds (2/3) of the total voting power of the Board (excluding the voting power
of the director in question). The Chair may also be removed not for cause upon
the affirmative vote of at least three-fourths (3/4) of the total voting power of
the Board (excluding the voting power of the director in question). The
Secretary or Assistant Secretary, if any, may be removed by the Chief Executive
Officer, with or without cause.
Any vacancy occurring in the Chair shall be filled by the Board, by majority
vote. A Chair elected to fill a vacancy shall be elected for the unexpired term of
such Chair’s predecessor in office. A vacancy in the office of Secretary, or
Assistant Secretary, if any, shall be filled by the Chief Executive Officer. Any
individual selected to fill a vacancy in the office of Secretary, or Assistant
Secretary, if any, shall be approved by the Board.
207.7. Compensation
The Chair of the Board shall not receive compensation for his or her service as
Chair, although the reasonable expenses of the Chair may be paid or reimbursed
in accordance with USA Boxing’s policies. The Chair is disqualified from
receiving compensation for services rendered to or for the benefit of USA
Boxing in any other capacity.
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PART II
ARTICLE VIII
COMMITTEES
208.1. Designation
There shall be no Executive Committee or other committee(s) with management

authority delegated by the Board. Similarly, there shall be no entity or
individuals who have overlapping or superior authority to the Board, such as a
“super-board” (commonly called a governing council or general assembly).
This requirement, however, is not intended to detract from the ability of the
members or some parts thereof to nominate individuals to serve on the Board.
USA Boxing shall have only the following five standing committees: an Audit
Committee, an Ethics Committee, a Judicial Committee, a Compensation
Committee, and a Nominating and Governance Committee.
The Chief Executive Officer shall appoint such other advisory task forces or
committees as the Chief Executive Officer believes appropriate, and shall define
narrowly the mission and deliverables of such task forces or committees. The
decision to appoint or not appoint and to terminate such a task force or
committee, beyond the five committees described above, shall be exclusively
the Chief Executive Officer’s.
208.2. Assignments
Committee assignments, for the five standing committees, including the

designation of standing committee Chairs, shall be made by the Board, in close
consultation with the Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director. .
Assignments shall be made based on a combination of factors including each
individual member's expertise and the needs of USA Boxing, and these Bylaws.
Committee agendas shall be developed by the Committee Chair in consultation
with the appropriate members of management and with the input of other
directors. Committee members shall be expected to attend in person all
regularly scheduled committee meetings. Participation by telephone shall be
permitted in exigent circumstances. Each Committee Chair shall make a report
on committee matters to the Board at the next regularly scheduled Board
meeting.
The independent director on the Board with financial experience shall be on the
Audit Committee. The Audit Committee shall periodically meet separately in
executive session individually with management, USA Boxing's financial staff,
and USA Boxing’s outside auditor. In addition, the Audit Committee, or a
designated representative of the Committee, shall meet with the outside auditor
prior to the release and filing of USA Boxing's quarterly financial reports, to
review such materials.
208.3. Number
All standing committees and advisory task forces shall have at least twenty (20)
percent athlete representation defined consistently with the USOC’s
requirements in this area. Membership on standing committees shall not exceed
five (5) individuals. USA Boxing committees shall be of the minimum number
and size possible to permit both conduct of the sport and appropriate board
governance. Membership on other task forces shall not exceed eight (8)
individuals, and shall otherwise be at the discretion of the Chief Executive
Officer/Executive Director.
208.4. Athlete Representation
All standing committees shall have at least twenty (20) percent athlete
representation so as to comply with the Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur
Sports Act and the USOC Bylaws.
208.5. Tenure
The term for all standing committee members shall be two (2) years. A
committee member shall remain on the committee until the committee
member’s successor is appointed, or until the committee member’s earlier
The term for all task force members shall be until their assignment is concluded,
or as determined by the CEO.
208.6. Committee Member Attendance
Committee and task force members are expected to attend in person all
regularly scheduled committee and task force meetings of which they are a
member. Each committee or task force member must attend a minimum of at
least one half (1/2) of the committee or task force meetings of which they are a
member during any twelve (12)-month period.
A committee or task force member’s position on a committee or task force may

be declared vacant upon the committee member’s resignation, removal,
incapacity, disability or death. A committee member may resign at any time by
giving written notice to the Board, if appointed by the Board or to the Chief
Executive Officer, if appointed by the Chief Executive Officer. Such
resignation shall take effect at the time specified therein, and unless otherwise
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specified therein, the acceptance of such resignation shall not be necessary to
make it effective.
Standing committee members may be removed by the Board of Directors if they

fail to attend in person more than one half (1/2) of the regular committee
meetings during any twelve (12)-month period, unless they are able to
demonstrate to the directors of the Board, that the presence of exigent
circumstances caused and excused the absences. In such circumstances, the
absent committee member shall be removed upon the affirmative vote of a
majority of the voting power of the Board (not including the voting power of the
absent committee member in question, if also a director). Committee members
may also be removed for cause upon the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds
(2/3) of the total voting power of the Board (excluding the voting power of the
committee member in question, if also a director). Committee members may
also be removed not for cause upon the affirmative vote of at least three-fourths
(3/4) of the total voting power of the Board (excluding the voting power of the
director in question, if also a director)
Task force members may be removed or replaced at the discretion of the the
Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director for any reason or no reason, or upon
the completion of the responsibilities assigned to such task force.
Any vacancy occurring in a committee or task force shall be filled as set forth
for the appointment of that committee or task force member. A committee or
task force member appointed to fill a vacancy shall be appointed for the
unexpired term of such committee or task force member’s predecessor in office.
208.8. Procedures
Each committee and task force shall establish procedures for conducting its
business and affairs. Such procedures shall be published and made available on
USA Boxing’s website.
Ordinarily, all committee and task force meetings shall only be open to those
members of such committee and task force members. However, in the event the
standing committee chair, with the consent of a majority of the committee or
task force members in attendance, deems it appropriate to include non-
committee at a meeting for any reason, then the chair may declare that the
meeting is open. In the event the Task Force Chair deems it appropriate to
include non-members in a meeting for any reason, then the Chair, with the
approval of the Chief Executive Officer and a majority vote of the attending
Task Force members, may declare such meeting open.
208.10. Minutes of Meetings
Each committee and task force shall take minutes of its meetings.
208.11. Audit Committee
The Audit Committee shall be appointed and have the responsibilities as

follows:
(1) The Board of Directors shall appoint the members of the Audit Committee
and its chair, all of whom shall be directors of the Board. An independent
director of the Board with financial experience shall be on the Audit
Committee.
(2) The Audit Committee shall:

a. recommend the independent auditors of USA Boxing, review the
report of the independent auditors and management letter, and
recommend action as needed;
b. investigate matters of fiscal controls and disclosure and such other
matter as directed by the Board; and
c. perform such other duties as assigned by the Board.
208.12. Ethics Committee
The Ethics Committee shall be appointed and have the responsibilities as

follows:
(1) The Board of Directors shall appoint the members of the Ethics
Committee and its chair. Members of the Ethics Committee shall satisfy
the standards of independence for “independent directors” as set forth in
these Bylaws. No director of the Board shall be appointed to the Ethics
Committee.
(2) The Ethics Committee shall:
a. oversee implementation of, and compliance with, the Code;
b. report to the Board on all ethical issues;
c. develop, and review on an annual basis, a Code of Ethics for the
Board, officers, committee and task force members, volunteers, staff
and member organizations for adoption by the Board;
d. generally administer and oversee compliance with the Code of Ethics;
e. review and investigate matters of ethical impropriety and make
recommendations on such matters to the Board;
f. review and provide guidance on ethical questions presented to it by the
Board, officers, committee and task force members, volunteers, staff
and USA Boxing members; and
g. perform such other duties as assigned by the Board.
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208.13. Judicial Committee
The Judicial Committee shall be appointed by the Chair of the Judicial

Committee, who shall be appointed by the Board of Directors. The Judicial
Committee shall have the responsibilities as follows:
(1) generally administer and oversee all administrative grievances and right to
complete matters filed with USA Boxing;
(2) identify individuals who would be fair and impartial and who would have
the qualifications and ability to serve on hearing panels;
(3) hear and render a decision, or appoint a panel to hear and render a
decision, on grievances and disciplinary matters; and
(4) perform such other duties as assigned by the Board.
208.14. Nominating and Governance Committee
The Nominating and Governance Committee shall be elected/selected and have

the responsibilities as follows:
(1) The initial Nominating and Governance Committee shall be selected as
follows:
a. one (1) individual selected by the Board of the USA Boxing
Foundation who is independent as that term is defined in this
document;
b. one (1) individual who is selected by the USOC, and shall serve as the
chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee;
c. one (1) athlete selected by the Athlete Advisory Council
d. one (1) individual selected by the chairs of the Coaches and Technical
Committees who is independent as that term is defined in this
document; and
e. one (1) LBC and Group members representative selected by the LBC
and Group Members who is independent as that term is defined in this
document.
Any disputes over the status or selection of the initial Nominating and
Governance Committee shall be resolved by the USOC.
(2) Each subsequent Nominating and Governance Committee shall be selected

as follows:
a. one (1) individual selected by the Board of the USA Boxing
Foundation and approved by the USOC, who shall be the Chair;
b. one (1) individual who is independent as that term is defined in this
document and who is selected by the Board of USA Boxing and
approved by the USOC;
c. one (1) athlete selected by the Athlete Advisory Council;
d. one (1) coach or official as selected by the coach and officials
members; and
e. one (1) LBC and Group members representative as elected by LBC
and Group members..
(3) No individual shall be eligible to be a member of the Nominating and

Governance Committee if that individual is a current director. No
individual who serves on the Nominating and Governance Committee may
serve or be eligible to serve on the Board of Directors. Members of the
Nominating and Governance Committee shall be precluded from serving
as a Board director or in any other USA Boxing capacity, whether
governance or on staff, for a period of one (1) year after their service on
the Nominating and Governance Committee ends.
(4) The Nominating and Governance Committee shall:

a. identify and evaluate prospective candidates for the Board;
b. select individuals to serve on the Board as provided in these Bylaws;
c. recommend as requested by the Board individuals to serve on various
committees and task forces;
d. consult with the Ethics Committee with respect to vetting all
nominations for potential conflict of interest or other problematic
background issues;
e. develop and recommend to the Board for its consideration an annual
self-evaluation process of the Board and its committees and task
forces; and
f. perform such other duties as assigned by the Board.
(5) In considering a candidate for nomination to the Board, the Nominating

and Governance Committee takes into consideration:
a. the candidate’s contribution to the effective functioning of USA
Boxing;
b. any potential or impending change in the candidate's principal area of
responsibility with his or her company or in his or her employment;
c. whether the candidate continues to bring relevant experience to the
Board;
d. whether the candidate has the ability to attend meetings and fully
participate in the activities of the Board;
e. the candidate’s reputation for personal integrity and commitment to
ethical conduct; and
f. whether the candidate has developed any relationships with another
organization, or other circumstances have arisen, that might make it
inappropriate for the director to continue serving on the Board.
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PART II
ARTICLE IX
ANNUAL USA BOXING ASSEMBLY

209.1. Purpose
There shall be an annual USA Boxing Assembly at which all individual and
organization members and other USA Boxing constituencies in the United
States boxing family shall be invited to gather and provide input to the National
Office on important issues confronting the organization. At USA Boxing’s
Assembly, the Chief Executive Officer shall provide a report on the “State of
USA Boxing”, including issues of concern and importance to USA Boxing.
Individual and organization members and other constituencies may be permitted
to pose questions to the Board and Chief Executive Officer for response. The
annual USA Boxing Assembly shall be purely informative and shall have no
rulemaking, budgetary, legislative, or other authority, The Chief Executive
Officer shall determine the agenda of the annual USA Boxing Assembly.
209.2. Place
The annual USA Boxing Assembly shall be held in conjunction with a Board of
Director’s meeting. The Board meeting shall take place after the annual USA
Boxing Assembly. If practicable, the annual USA Boxing Assembly meeting
shall also be held in conjunction with a major USA Boxing competition or
event.
209.3. Notice
Notice of the annual USA Boxing Assembly stating the place, date and time of
the meeting shall be posted on the website of USA Boxing no fewer than thirty
(30) days before the date of the meeting.
PART II
ARTICLE X
ATHLETES’ ADVISORY COUNCIL

210.1. Designation
USA Boxing shall have an Athletes’ Advisory Council consisting of nine

individuals.
Those individuals:
(1) who have represented the United States as athletes in the Olympic Games,
the Pan American Games, World Championships or other major
international competitions in the sport of boxing within the ten (10) year
period prior to December 31 of the year in which the election is held, or
(2) who have competed in and finished in the top half of USA Boxing’s
National Championships as athletes within the two (2) year period prior to
December 31 of the year in which the election is held shall be eligible to run
for election to the Athletes’ Advisory Council. Additionally, in order to be
eligible to run for election, an individual shall be a citizen of the United
States and eighteen (18) years of age or older by December 31 of the year in
which the election is held.
Eight (8) individuals shall be elected to the Athletes’ Advisory Council as

follows. An individual who wishes to run for election to the Athletes’ Advisory
Council and to be placed on the ballot shall obtain at least ten (10) signatures of
support from individuals entitled to vote in the election.
Those individuals:
(1) who have represented the United States as athletes in the Olympic Games,
the Pan American Games, World Championships or other major
international competitions in the sport of boxing within the ten (10) year
period prior to December 31 of the year in which the election is held, or
(2) who have competed in USA Boxing’s National Championships as athletes

within the two (2) year period prior to December 31 of the year in which the
election is held shall be eligible to vote in the election. Additionally, in
order to be eligible to vote in the election, an individual shall be a citizen of
the United States and eighteen (18) years of age or older by December 31 of
the year in which the election is held. Further, an individual shall be a
member of USA Boxing sixty (60) days prior to the date of the election
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(record date) in order to be eligible to vote in the election. The election
shall take place after conclusion of the Olympic Games, but prior to January
1 of the year following the Olympic Games. The seven individuals with the
highest vote totals shall be elected to the Athletes’ Advisory Council. The
ninth position on the Athletes’ Advisory Council shall be filled by USA
Boxing’s representative to the USOC Athletes’ Advisory Council.
210.4. Tenure
The term for members of the Athletes’ Advisory Council shall be for four (4)
years. A member shall remain on the Athletes’ Advisory Council until the
member’s successor is elected and qualified, or until the member’s earlier
210.5. Term Limits
No Athletes’ Advisory Council member shall serve for more than two (2)
consecutive terms.
210.6. Chair
The Athletes’ Advisory Council shall elect from among its members, by majority
vote, a chair. The term of office of the chair shall be four years. The newly
elected chair shall take office immediately. The chair shall hold office until the
chair’s successor is elected and qualified, or until the chair’s earlier resignation,
removal, incapacity, disability or death. The chair shall serve as an athlete
member of the Board of Directors.
210.7. Procedures
The Athletes’ Advisory Council shall establish procedures for conducting its
business and affairs. Such procedures shall be published and available on USA
Boxing’s website.
Ordinarily, all Athletes’ Advisory Council meetings shall be open to members,

and where appropriate, non-members. However, in the event the Athletes’
Advisory Council chair, with the consent of a majority of the Athletes’ Advisory
Council members in attendance, deems it appropriate: (i) to exclude non-
members at an open meeting for any reason, then the chair may declare that the
meeting is closed, or (ii) to convene an executive session to consider and discuss
matters relating to personnel, nominations, discipline, budget, salary, litigation or
other sensitive matter, then the chair may specifically designate and call an
executive session.
210.9. Compensation
Athletes’ Advisory Council members shall not receive compensation for their
services as Athletes’ Advisory Council members. USA Boxing shall pay for the
reasonable expenses of all members of the Athletes’ Advisory Council to attend
Athletes’ Advisory Council meetings. In addition, USA Boxing shall pay for the
reasonable expenses of the two athlete Board directors to attend USA Boxing
Board meetings.
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PART II
ARTICLE XI
USOC ATHLETES’ ADVISORY COUNCIL

211.1. Designation
USA Boxing shall have a representative and an alternate representative to the

USOC Athletes’ Advisory Council.
Those individuals who have represented the United States as athletes in the
Olympic Games, the Pan American Games, World Championships or other major
international competitions in the sport of boxing within the ten (10) year period
prior to December 31 of the year in which the election is held shall be eligible to
run for election to the USOC Athletes’ Advisory Council. Additionally, in order
to be eligible to run for election, an individual shall be a citizen of the United
States and eighteen (18) years of age or older by December 31 of the year in
which the election is held. USA Boxing shall follow all requirements for
membership in the USOC Athletes’ Advisory Council as promulgated by the
USOC or the USOC’s Athletes’ Advisory Council, whether set forth in these
bylaws or not.
An individual who wishes to run for election to the USOC Athletes’ Advisory
Council and to be placed on the ballot shall obtain at least ten (10) signatures of
support from individuals entitled to vote in the election. Those individuals who
have represented the United States as athletes in the Olympic Games, the Pan
American Games, World Championships or other major international
competitions in the sport of [NAME OF SPORT] within the ten (10) year period
prior to December 31 of the year in which the election is held shall be eligible to
vote in the election. Additionally, in order to be eligible to vote in the election, an
individual shall be a citizen of the United States and eighteen (18) years of age or
older by December 31 of the year in which the election is held. The election shall
take place after conclusion of the Summer Olympic Games, but prior to January 1
of the year following the Summer Olympic Games. The individual with the
highest vote total is elected as athlete representative to the USOC Athletes’
Advisory Council. The individual with the second highest vote total of the
opposite gender (as is required by the USOC Athletes’ Advisory Council), is
elected as the alternate representative to the USOC Athletes’ Advisory Council.
211.4. Tenure
The term for all representatives to the USOC Athletes’ Advisory Council shall be
for four (4) years. A representative shall remain on the USOC Athletes’ Advisory
Council until the representative’s successor is elected and qualified, or until the
representative’s earlier resignation, removal, incapacity, disability or death.
211.5. Term Limits
No representative to the USOC Athletes’ Advisory Council shall serve for more
than two (2) consecutive terms. There is no term limit restriction for the position
of alternate representative.
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PART II
ARTICLE XII
USOC NATIONAL GOVERNING BODIES’ COUNCIL

REPRESENTATIVE
212.1. Designation
USA Boxing shall have a representative and an alternate representative to the

USOC National Governing Bodies’ Council.
The Chief Executive Officer shall be USA Boxing’s representative to the USOC
National Governing Bodies’ Council. The Chair of the Board of Directors shall
be USA Boxing’s alternate representative to the USOC National Governing
Bodies’ Council.
PART II
ARTICLE XIII
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

213.1. Designation
USA Boxing shall have a Chief Executive Officer, who shall be the leader of
management and vested with the authority to make decisions on behalf of
management. The Chief Executive Officer shall not be a voting director of the
Board.
213.2. Tenure
The Chief Executive Officer shall be employed by the Board of Directors for
whatever term the Board deems appropriate. The Chief Executive Officer may be
removed by the Board at any time, with or without cause, but removal shall not
affect the contract rights, if any, of the Chief Executive Officer. If the Chief
Executive Officer has a contract of employment with USA Boxing, the contract
shall provide that the Chief Executive Officer’s employment may be terminated
by the Board with or without cause.
213.3. Secretary General
The Chief Executive Officer shall serve as Secretary General of USA Boxing and
in that capacity shall represent USA Boxing in relations with AIBA and at
international boxing functions and events.
213.4. Responsibilities
The Chief Executive Officer shall:

(1) develop a strategy for achieving USA Boxing’s mission, goals and
objectives and present the strategy to the Board of Directors for approval;
(2) prepare and submit quadrennial and annual budgets to the Board for
approval;
(3) determine the staff needed to effectively carry out USA Boxing’s mission,
goals and objectives, within USA Boxing’s budget;
(4) oversee the size and compensation of management and the hiring and
termination of all members of management;
(5) either directly or by delegation manage all management functions;
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(6) be responsible for resource generation and allocation of resources in
accordance with existing USA Boxing commitments;
(7) oversee and manage the Technical Rules and Rulebook of USA Boxing, and
make updates and adjustments to the rules as deemed necessary to the
successful operation of the organization;
(8) coordinate and be responsible for USA Boxing’s international activities;
(9) with the Chair of the Board, act as USA Boxing’s spokesperson;
(10) foster good relations with sponsors, partners, and others; and
(11) perform all functions as usually pertain to the office of Chief Executive
Officer.
PART II
ARTICLE XIV
COMPLAINT PROCEDURES
214.1. General
At its discretion, USA Boxing may censure, suspend for a definite period of time
with or without terms of probation, indefinitely suspend, or expel any member of
USA Boxing, who has violated any of the rules/regulations or Bylaws of USA
Boxing, or its LBC’s, or any member who aids, abets, or encourages another
member to violate any of the rules/regulations or Bylaws of USA Boxing or said
LBC, or who has acted in a manner, which brings disrepute upon USA Boxing,
any LBC, or upon the sport of amateur boxing. USA Boxing shall also have the
discretionary power to order such relief as it deems appropriate (i.e. letter of
apology or restitution, anger management counseling, or costs of the action).
USA Boxing may also conduct hearings on any matter affecting USA Boxing as
the national governing body for amateur boxing.
214.2. Designation of Complaints
The following kinds of complaints may be filed with USA Boxing:

(1) Right to Compete. Any athlete, coach, trainer, administrator or official who
is a member of USA Boxing, provided that such complainant has standing
(i.e., is an injured party), may file a complaint pertaining to any alleged
denial or alleged threat to deny that individual’s opportunity to compete or
participate, if qualified, in a USA Boxing-sanctioned competition.
(2) Ted Stevens Act. USA Boxing or any member of USA Boxing may file a
complaint pertaining to any provision of the Ted Stevens Olympic and
Amateur Sports Act pertaining to USA Boxing as the national governing
body for amateur boxing.
(3) LBCs. USA Boxing or any member, LBC, club, or group member, provided
that such complainant has standing (i.e., is an injured party), may file a
complaint against any member, LBC, club, group member, pertaining to (i)
any USA Boxing rules or regulations or (ii) any provision of USA Boxing’s
Bylaws.
214.3. Statute of Limitations
A complaint shall be filed within THIRTY (30) days of the occurrence of the
alleged violation, grievance, denial or threat to deny, or within 30 days of such
complainant having known or reasonably should have known, of such violation.
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214.4. Manner of Filing
The complainant shall file a written complaint with the NATIONAL OFFICE OF
USA BOXING (1 OLYMPIC PLAZA, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909).
The complaint shall set forth in clear and concise language in NUMBERED
paragraphs: (1) the alleged violation, grievance, denial or threat to deny, including
the date(s) of the alleged violation, (2) the specific code section or rule alleged to
be violated, and (3) the remedy requested. The complainant shall sign the
complaint, mail it to USA boxing via U.S. Mail, and send a copy of the complaint
to the respondent, if different from USA Boxing, via U.S. Mail.
214.5. Filing Fee
A complaint filed by an individual shall be accompanied with a $300.00 filing

fee. A complaint filed by an LBC, club, or group member shall be accompanied
with a $500.00 filing fee, except that USA Boxing is not required to pay a filing
fee. An individual complainant may request that the filing fee be reduced or
waived for reasons of significant financial hardship. That request must be made
in writing at the time the complainant files the complaint, and the Judicial
Committee may require the complainant to provide proof of indigence. If a
proper written request is made, the Judicial Committee shall determine whether or
not to reduce or waive the filing fee.
The Judicial Committee shall not consider a complaint filed for purposes of the
Statute of Limitations unless the complaint is accompanied by the filing fee or the
written request for a waiver or reduction.
214.6. Field of Play and Doping Decisions
The final decision of a referee during a competition regarding a field of play

decision (a matter set forth in the rules of the competition to be within the
discretion of the referee) shall not be reviewable through the procedures for, or
the subject of, Right to Compete or Ted Stevens Act Complaints unless the
decision is (1) outside the authority of the referee to make, or (2) the product of
fraud, corruption, partiality or other misconduct of the referee. For purposes of
this Section, the term “referee” shall include any individual with discretion to
make field of play decisions.
A decision concerning a doping violation adjudicated by the independent anti-

doping organization designated by the USOC to conduct drug testing (currently
the United States Anti-Doping Agency) shall not be reviewable through, or the
subject of, these complaint procedures.
214.7. Administration
The Judicial Committee shall generally administer and oversee all grievances
filed with USA Boxing. For all grievances adjudicated by the Judicial
Committee, the Judicial Committee shall be responsible to ensure that all
complaints are heard in a timely, fair and impartial manner. The Judicial
Committee may promulgate procedures in addition to those set forth in these
Bylaws for the effective administration of complaints filed with USA Boxing.
214.8. Hearing Panel
After the filing of a complaint, the chair of the Judicial Committee, after
consultation with the other Committee members, shall appoint a hearing panel
consisting of three (3) individuals to hear the complaint. The Judicial Committee
shall also appoint a chair of the hearing panel. Judicial Committee members may
be appointed to and serve on the hearing panel. Other disinterested individuals
identified by the Judicial Committee may also be appointed to and serve on the
hearing panel. At least one (1) member of the hearing panel shall be an athlete,
and the Judicial Committee may appoint multiple athletes to its committee to
ensure the availability of one per hearing. Members of the panel need not be
members of USA Boxing or involved in the sport of boxing.
214.9. Conduct of the Proceeding
The Hearing Panel shall rule on all motions and other matters raised in the
proceeding. If the complaint is not dismissed, the hearing panel shall hold a
hearing on the complaint. The hearing panel shall set such timelines and other
rules regarding the proceeding and the conduct of the hearing as it deems
necessary. The hearing shall be informal, except that testimony shall be taken
under oath.
The hearing may be conducted by teleconference, if necessary or convenient to

the parties. Each party shall have the right to appear personally or through a legal
representative. All parties shall be given a reasonable opportunity to present and
examine evidence, cross-examine witnesses and to present argument. Members
of the hearing panel shall have the right to question witnesses or the parties to the
proceeding at any time.
Any party may have a record made of the hearing. A court reporter may be
present at the hearing at the request of a party. The court reporter shall be paid for
by the party requesting the court reporter, or if mutually agreed, the cost may be
equally divided. Any transcript shall be paid for by the party requesting the
transcript. USA Boxing may elect to record the hearing, but is not obligated to do
so.
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214.10. Expedited Procedures
Upon the request of a party, and provided that it is necessary to expedite the
proceeding in order to resolve a matter relating to a competition that is so
scheduled that compliance with regular procedures would not be likely to
produce a sufficiently early decision to do justice to the affected parties, the
Judicial Committee is authorized to order that the complaint be heard and
decided within forty-eight (48) hours, or in whatever expedited timeline would
be fair under the circumstances of the filing of the complaint. In such a case,
the hearing panel is authorized to hear and decide the complaint pursuant to
such procedures as are necessary, but fair to the parties involved.
214.11. Decision
A decision shall be determined by a majority of the hearing panel. The hearing

panel’s decision shall be in writing and distributed to the parties. The hearing
panel shall promptly provide its decision to the Chief Executive Officer of USA
Boxing.
214.12. Appeals to Chief Executive Officer
Within thirty (30) days of a decision of the Judicial Committee’s hearing panel,
any party may appeal the decision to USA Boxing’s Chief Executive Officer.
The appeal must be in writing and shall state with specificity: (a) the reasons for
the appeal, including citations to specific portions of the decision or to the
record of the proceedings and (b) the relief sought. The appeal shall be
accompanied by any record of the proceedings held by the Judicial Committee’s
hearing panel, including any documents to be considered or reviewed by the
Chief Executive Officer.
The written appeal must be accompanied by a $200.00 filing fee made payable
to United States Amateur Boxing, Inc.
Upon receipt of the written appeals, the Chief Executive Officer shall cause
copies of the written appeal to be mailed or delivered to the opposing parties
and any other person(s) against whom the written appeal seeks specific relief.
Those parties will then have twenty (20) days from the date the appeal was
mailed to them to mail or deliver to the Chief Executive Officer a written
response to the written appeal.
The Chief Executive Officer will then conduct a review of the parties’
submissions, the Judicial Committee’s decision and any record of its
proceedings and within a reasonable time period issue a written decision
affirming, modifying, remanding, or reversing the decision of the Judicial
Committee’s hearing panel.
The Chief Executive Officer shall have the authority to designate any
disinterested member of USA Boxing or any other disinterested individual to
conduct the review of the appeal in his place. Within a reasonable time period,
that designated person shall issue a report and recommendation on the appeal to
the Chief Executive Officer. The Chief Executive Officer can then adopt the
Report and Recommendation as his decision on the appeal, modify it and then
issue a final decision, or reject it and conduct his own review of the appeal.
The Chief Executive Officer’s decision shall contain notice, if appropriate, of

the procedure available to the parties for appealing the decision to the United
States Olympic Committee.
If the Chief Executive Officer is an opposing party or is a person against whom

the written appeal seeks specific relief, the Chief Executive Officer shall
promptly notify USA Boxing’s Board of Directors. USA Boxing’s Board of
Directors shall then promptly appoint a disinterested member or non-member of
USA Boxing to conduct a review of the parties’ submissions, the Judicial
Committee’s decision and any record of its proceedings and within a reasonable
time period issue a written decision affirming, modifying or reversing the
decision of the Judicial Committee’s hearing panel.
214.13. Indemnification
Should the final decision on a grievance require USA Boxing to provide

restitution or other monetary compensation to any person or entity as a result of
the acts or omissions of any member, including but not limited to any LBC or
group member, that party shall indemnify USA Boxing for the entire amount of
the restitution or other monetary compensation.
214.14. Jurisdiction & Cooperation
Any member of USA Boxing, by reason of their membership, agrees to be

subject to these complaint procedures and agrees to be bound by any decision
rendered pursuant to these complaint procedures. further, all members have a
duty to fully cooperate with the Judicial Committee, including the prompt
response to requests and inquiries, and agreement to appear at hearings, either in
person or via phone.
214.15. Notice by Mail
For all matters of written communications relative to these complaint

procedures, service by U.S. Mail to the last known address of the recipient shall
be considered actual notice.
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PART II
ARTICLE XV
SANCTIONING EVENTS
215.1. Prompt Review of Request
USA Boxing shall promptly review every request submitted by an amateur sports
organization or person for a sanction and make a determination on such request:
(i) to hold an international or national amateur athletic competition in boxing in
the United States, or (ii) to sponsor United States boxing athletes to compete in an
international athletic competition held outside the United States.
215.2. Standard for Review
If USA Boxing, as a result of its review: (i) does not determine by clear and
convincing evidence that holding or sponsoring an international or national
amateur athletic competition would be detrimental to the best interest of United
States boxing, and (ii) confirms that the amateur sports organization or person
meets the requirements for obtaining a sanction as set forth in these Bylaws, then
USA Boxing shall grant the sanction requested by the amateur sports organization
or person.
215.3. Requirements for Holding an International or National Amateur Athletic

Competition in the United States
An amateur sports organization or person requesting a sanction to hold an

international or national amateur athletic competition in the United States shall
comply with the following requirements:
(1) submits, in the form required by USA Boxing, an application to hold such
competition;
(2) pays to USA Boxing the required sanctioning fee, provided that such fee
shall be reasonable and nondiscriminatory;
(3) submits to USA Boxing an audited or notarized financial report of similar

events, if any, conducted by the organization or person; and
(4) demonstrates that:

a. appropriate measures have been taken to protect the amateur status of
athletes who will take part in the competition and to protect their
eligibility to compete in amateur competition;
b. appropriate provision has been made for validation of records which
may be established during the competition;
c. due regard has been given to any international amateur athletic
requirements specifically applicable to the competition;
d. the competition will be conducted by qualified officials;
e. proper medical supervision will be provided for athletes who will
participate in the competition in compliance with USA Boxing
insurance requirements; and
f. proper safety precautions have been taken to protect the personal
welfare of the athletes and spectators at the competition.
215.4. Requirements for Sponsoring United States Boxing Athletes to Compete in

An International Athletic Competition Held Outside the United States
An amateur sports organization or person requesting a sanction to sponsor United

States boxing athletes to compete in an international athletic competition held
outside the United States shall comply with the following requirements:
(1) submits, in the form required by USA Boxing, an application to hold such
competition;
(2) pays to USA Boxing the required sanctioning fee, provided that such fee
shall be reasonable and nondiscriminatory;
(3) submits a report of the most recent trip to a foreign country, if any, that the
amateur sports organization or person sponsored for the purpose of having
United States amateur athletes compete in international amateur athletic
competition, and
(4) submits a letter from the appropriate entity that will hold the international
amateur athletic competition certifying that:
a. appropriate measures have been taken to protect the amateur status of
athletes who will take part in the competition and to protect their
eligibility to compete in amateur competition;
b. appropriate provision has been made for validation of records which
may be established during the competition;
c. due regard has been given to any international amateur athletic
requirements specifically applicable to the competition;
d. the competition will be conducted by qualified officials;
e. proper medical supervision will be provided for athletes who will
participate in the competition; and
f. proper safety precautions have been taken to protect the personal
welfare of the athletes and spectators at the competition.
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PART II
ARTICLE XVI
RECORDS OF THE CORPORATION

216.1. Minutes
USA Boxing shall keep as permanent records minutes of all meetings of the
members and the Board of Directors, a record of all actions taken by the Board of
Directors without a meeting, and a record of all waivers of notices of meetings of
the Board of Directors.
216.2. Accounting Records
USA Boxing shall maintain appropriate accounting records.
216.3. Membership List
USA Boxing shall maintain a record of the members in a form that permits
preparation of a list of the names and addresses of the members in alphabetical
order, by class.
216.4. Records In Written Form
USA Boxing shall maintain its records in written form or in another form capable
of conversion into written form within a reasonable time.
216.5. Website
USA Boxing shall maintain a website for the dissemination of information to its
members. USA Boxing shall publish on its website:
(1) Its Bylaws;
(2) USA Boxing’s rules, and regulations;
(3) A procedure for communicating with the Chair of the Audit Committee
regarding accounting, internal accounting controls, or audit-related matters;
(4) Its most recent annual financial statement; and
(5) its most recent 990 Form filed with the Internal Revenue Service. So as to
facilitate the ability of interested parties to communicate their concerns or
questions, USA Boxing shall publish on its website a mailing address and an
e-mail address for communications directly with the Chief Executive Officer
and the Board.
216.6. Records Maintained at Principal Office
USA Boxing shall keep a copy of each of the following records at its principal
office:
(1) the articles of incorporation;
(2) these Bylaws shall govern the conduct of USA Boxing, USA Boxing’s
Board and Committees and USA Boxing’s members ;
(3) rules and regulations that govern the technical conduct of USA Boxing’s
events in the United States as USA Boxing’s Board and Chief Executive
Officer determine is appropriate in their sole discretion;
(4) the minutes of all meetings of the Board of Directors, and records of all
action taken by the Board without a meeting, for the past three (3) years;
(5) all written communications within the past three (3) years to the members
generally as the members;
(6) a list of the names and business or home addresses of the current directors
and officers;
(7) a copy of the most recent corporate report delivered to the Colorado
secretary of state;
(8) all financial statements prepared for periods ending during the last three (3)
years;
(9) USA Boxing’s application for recognition of exemption and the tax-
exemption determination letter issued by the Internal Revenue Service; and
(10) all other documents or records required to be maintained by USA Boxing at
its principal office under applicable law or regulation.
216.7. Inspection of Records by Members
The following rights and restrictions shall apply to the inspection of records by
members:
(1) Records Maintained at Principal Office. A member shall be entitled to
inspect and copy, during regular business hours at USA Boxing’s principal
office, any of the records of USA Boxing described in Section 17.6.,
provided that the member gives USA Boxing written demand at least ten (
10) business days before the date on which the member wishes to inspect
and copy such records.
(2) Financial Statements. Within 30 days of the written request of any
member, USA Boxing shall mail to such member its most recent audited
annual financial statements showing in reasonable detail its assets and
liabilities and results of its operations.
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(3) Membership List.
a. Preparation of Membership List. USA Boxing shall maintain, by
class, an alphabetical list of the names of all members. The list shall
show for each member that member’s name and address.
b. Right of Inspection. A member shall be entitled to inspect during
regular business hours at USA Boxing’s principal office, a list of
members, provided that:
i. the member has been a member for at least three (3) months
immediately preceding the demand to inspect,
ii. the demand is made in good faith and for a proper purpose
reasonably related to the member’s interest as a member,
iii. the member gives USA Boxing written demand at least ten( 10)
business days before the date on which the member wishes to
inspect such voting list,
iv. the member describes with reasonable particularity the purpose for
the inspection, and
v. the inspection of the list of members is directly connected with the
described purpose. Any member seeking to inspect a membership
list shall, prior to such inspection, execute a signed agreement in
the form as approved by USA Boxing limiting the inspection of
such list in accordance with Section 16.7.c.3.
c. Limitation on Use of Membership Voting List. Without consent of the
National Office, a membership g list may not be obtained or used by
any person for any purpose unrelated to a member’s interest as a
member. Without limiting the generality of the previous sentence,
without the consent of the National Office a membership list may not
be:
i. used to solicit money or property;
ii. used for any commercial purpose; or
iii. sold to or purchased by any person.
(4) Scope of Members’ Inspection Rights.

a. Agent or Attorney. The member’s duly authorized agent or attorney
has the same inspection rights as the member.
b. Litigation. Nothing in these Bylaws shall limit the right of a member
to inspect records to the same extent as any other litigant if the
member is in litigation with USA Boxing, or the power of a court to
compel the production of corporate records for examination.
PART II
ARTICLE XVI
CODE OF ETHICS
217.1. Code of Ethics
USA Boxing shall adopt a Code of Ethics and an Ethics and Conflicts of Interest
Policy (the “Code”) applicable to all USA Boxing, employees, directors of the
Board, committee and task force members, and volunteers. The Code shall be
approved by the USOC. Each USA Boxing employee and volunteer shall
annually certify compliance with the Code.
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PART II
ARTICLE XVIII
FIDUCIARY MATTERS
218.1. Indemnification
USA Boxing shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless each director of the
Board and each officer from and against all claims, charges and expenses which
he or she incurs as a result of any action or lawsuit brought against such director
or officer arising out of the latter’s performance of his or her duties with USA
Boxing, unless such claims, charges and expenses were caused by fraud or willful
misconduct on the part of said officer or director.
218.2. Discharge of Duties
Each director of the Board and officer shall discharge his or her duties:
(1) in good faith,
(2) with the care an ordinarily prudent individual in a like position would
exercise under similar circumstances, and
(3) in a manner the director or officer reasonably believes to be in the best
interests of USA Boxing.
218.3. Conflicts of Interest
If any director of the Board, officer, committee or task force member has a
financial interest in any contract or transaction involving USA Boxing, or has an
interest adverse to USA Boxing’s business affairs, and that individual is in a
position to influence a determination with regard to the contract, transaction or
business affair, such individual shall: (i) disclose the conflict of interest, (ii) not
participate in the evaluation of the contract, transaction or business affair and (iii)
not vote on the contract, transaction or business affair.
218.4. Prohibited Loans
No loans shall be made by USA Boxing to the Chair of the Board, to any director
of the Board, or to any committee or task force member or to any USA Boxing
employee. Any Chair, director, committee or task force member or USA Boxing
employee, who assents to or participates in the making of any such loan, shall be
liable to USA Boxing for the amount of such loan until it is repaid.
PART II
ARTICLE XIX
FINANCIAL MATTERS
219.1. Fiscal Year
The fiscal year of USA Boxing shall commence January 1 and end on December
31 each year.
219.2. Budget
USA Boxing shall have an annual budget.
219.3. Audit
Each year USA Boxing shall have an annual audit of its books and accounts
prepared by an independent certified public accountant as recommended by the
Audit Committee. The Audit Committee shall provide the auditors report to the
Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer upon completion.
219.4. Individual Liability
No individual director of the Board or officer shall be personally liable in respect

of any debt or other obligation incurred in the name of USA Boxing pursuant to
the authority granted directly or indirectly by the Board of Directors.
219.5. Irrevocable Dedication and Dissolution
The property of USA Boxing is irrevocably dedicated to charitable purposes, and

no part of the net income or assets of USA Boxing shall inure to the benefit of
private persons. Upon the dissolution or winding up of USA Boxing, its assets
remaining after payment, or provision for payment, of all debts and liabilities of
USA Boxing, shall be distributed to a nonprofit fund, foundation, or corporation
which is organized and operated for charitable purposes and which has
established its tax exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue
Code, as amended.
219.6. Athlete Trust Fund
The Athlete’s Boxing Fund agreement establishes a trust fund for USA Boxing
athletes and allows boxers to receive earnings or benefits without losing their
amateur status.
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PART II
ARTICLE XX
LOCAL BOXING COMMITTEES AND REGIONS

220.1. Boundaries
The Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer shall jointly determine the
territorial boundaries of local boxing committees (LBCs) and each region. Any
change in the existing LBC or regional boundaries must be accomplished only
with the “simple majority approval” of the LBCs involved and then submitted to
the Chief Executive Officer and USA Boxing Board as an amendment. An LBC
may petition the Chief Executive Officer and Board for boundary changes at least
30 days before a regular Board meeting.
220.2. Local Boxing Committees
Each LBC shall determine the composition of its LBC and direct its internal
affairs in accordance with the USA Boxing’s rules, regulations, policies and
directives.
Minimum requirements. In order to continue as an LBC, the following

requirements must be met and documented annually:
(1) Conduct of an officiating clinic consistent with 107.3(1)(a);
(2) Conduct of a coaching clinic consistent with 105.1;
(3) Have club programs;
(4) Have registered boxers;
(5) Have registered non-athletes;
(6) Conduct of annual USA Boxing and Junior Olympic championships. LBCs
not offering advancement tournaments shall not be eligible to certify a team
for advancement;
(7) Annually conduct at least three sanctioned events in addition to the

championship programs;
(8) Must conduct an annual meeting, with the minutes and results forwarded to
USA Boxing;
(9) Must provide USA Boxing with financial information necessary to file IRS
Form 990 no later than March 15 of each year. In the case of LBCs filing
their own IRS Form 990, a copy of the signed form must be sent to USA
Boxing;
(10) Must provide LBC Board of Governors with financial reports at least once a
year and copies of said reports must be forwarded to USA Boxing; and
(11) Each LBC must adopt a uniform set of Constitution and By-laws, which are
consistent with USA Boxing’s. Sample copies may be obtained from USA
Boxing.
220.3. Regions
The affairs of each geographic region shall be directed by the LBCs making up
that region and consistent with USA Boxing’s rules, regulations, policies and
directives.
220.4. Non-compliance and jurisdictional disputes
(1) LBCs not in compliance with minimum requirements of USA Boxing and
not conducting their business matters according to their Constitution & By-
laws are subject to suspension from USA Boxing. USA Boxing may
suspend such LBCs from participation in USA Boxing sanctioned events
including regional tournaments and may, if not satisfied that the cause of
such suspension is remedied within 60 days of such suspension, may
terminate the.LBC’s membership from USA Boxing. USA Boxing shall
appoint interim chairpersons to conduct the LBC’s business until election of
new officers can be held. The regional chairperson will be informed/copied.
(2) LBCs having jurisdictional disputes can:

a. Petition USA Boxing’s Judicial Committee.
b. USA Boxing’s Judicial Committee may establish a “cooling” period to
allow up to 60 days for the LBCs involved to solve their own disputes.
c. If the LBCs cannot work out their problem(s), the hearings and appeals
procedure shall be followed.
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PART II
ARTICLE XXI
REGISTRATION AND REPRESENTATION
221.1. Registration
Registration is required of all boxers and non-athletes competing or participating

in sanctioned events, or activities of USA Boxing, subject to the rules and
limitations as imposed by USA Boxing.
221.2. Registration duration
Registration annually will cover the period from January 1 through December 31,
or such other time as is set by USA Boxing.
221.3. International registration passbooks
USA Boxing shall be empowered to issue, upon application, individual

international registration passbooks to members of amateur teams competing in
international events or tours. These passbooks shall not be honored for local or
national competitions. After the tour or event, the passbooks shall be retained by
USA Boxing Headquarters until the boxer is again selected for international
competition.
221.4. Registration fees
The membership fee in USA Boxing shall be set by USA Boxing.
221.5. Anti-Doping
As a condition of membership in USA Boxing, every member agrees to comply

with the requirements of the Untied States Anti-Doping Agency, the United States
Olympic Committee, World Anti-Doping Agency, AIBA, and the International
Olympic Committee prohibiting doping in sport. Every registered boxer agrees as
a condition of membership to comply with and consent to the in-competition, out-
of-competition, and other testing, investigation, and procedural requirements of
these anti-doping agencies. Members who fail to comply with these requirements
face suspension or expulsion from USA Boxing.
221.6. Members Subject to Discipline
A boxer or non-athlete member is subject to suspension, ineligibility, or

disciplinary action for the violation of or failure to comply with the Technical
Rules, Bylaws, and written policies of USA Boxing, Inc., participating in or
committing actions that bring disrepute upon and/or result in damage to USA
Boxing or its programs, fraud in any form, violation of the USA Boxing code of
conduct, code of ethics, or conflicts of interest rules, failure to fully cooperate
with the Judicial Committee of USA Boxing, or taking actions detrimental to the
welfare of amateur boxing or USA Boxing.
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PART II
ARTICLE XXII
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
222.1. Severability and Headings
The invalidity of any provision of these Bylaws shall not affect the other
provisions these Bylaws, and in such event these Bylaws shall be construed in all
respects as if such invalid provision were omitted.
222.2. Saving Clause
Failure of literal or complete compliance with any provision of these Bylaws in

respect of dates and times of notice, or the sending or receipt of the same, or
errors in phraseology of notice of proposals, which in the judgment of the
directors of the Board do not cause substantial injury to the rights of the directors,
shall not invalidate the actions or proceedings of the directors at any meeting.
PART II
ARTICLE XXIII
AMENDMENTS OF BYLAWS
223.1. Amendments
These Bylaws may be amended, repealed, or altered, in whole or in part, and new
Bylaws may be adopted, by a majority of directors of the Board at any meeting
duly called and at which a quorum is present.
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PART II
ARTICLE XXIV
EFFECTIVE DATE AND TRANSITION

224.1. Effective Date and Election/Selection of New Board
These Bylaws shall be effective when adopted by the current Board of Directors.
Immediately upon adoption, the USA Boxing Board of Directors shall initiate and
implement the process to have a new Board elected/selected pursuant to these
Bylaws.
PART III
POLICIES & PROCEDURES
ARTICLES I - xv
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PART III
ARTICLE I
USA BOXING ATHLETE/NON-ATHLETE CODE OF

CONDUCT
301.1. Outlined below is the USA Boxing Code of Conduct
I understand that my compliance with the Code is a requirement for my

participation in USA Boxing events. I recognize that my participation in this
event is an honor and a privilege. I also recognize that this Code does not
establish a complete set of rules that prescribes every aspect of appropriate
behavior. Further, I:
(1) Will act in a manner consistent with the spirit of fair play and responsible
conduct;
(2) Will recognize, respect and adhere to the authority of USA Boxing’s
appointed coaches and team leaders;
(3) Will attend all team functions, to include meetings, practices, press
conferences, competitions, etc. unless excused or otherwise instructed by the
team leader or USA Boxing’s designee;
(4) Will comply with USA Boxing and the United States Olympic Committee
(USOC) uniform requirements;
(5) Will be within 5 pounds of my competition weight;
(6) Will adhere to all curfews established by the team leader or USA Boxing’s
designee;
(7) Will maintain an appropriate level of fitness to promote optimal athletic

performance;
(8) Will make every effort to perform to the best of my abilities;
(9) Will refrain from the use of performance-limiting drugs, including, but not
limited to, tobacco and alcohol;
(10) Will refrain from using any substance on the Olympic Movement Anti-
Doping Code or Association Internationale de Boxe Amateur (AIBA)
banned substance list, as enforced by WADA and USADA, and will abide
by the drug testing procedures of USADA, WADA, and the USOC;
(11) Will abide by the policies and rules established by USA Boxing, the USOC
and the Association International De Boxe Amateur (AIBA);
(12) Will respect others, including my teammates, coaches, competitors, officials

and spectators;
(13) Will not engage in, nor tolerate, any form of verbal, physical or sexual
abuse;
(14) Will respect the property of others;
(15) Will refrain from profanity and derogatory language that would reflect
negatively on myself and USA Boxing;
(16) Will refrain from illegal or inappropriate behavior that would detract from a
positive image of myself and USA Boxing;
(17) Will refrain from engaging in any behavior that could detract from my
ability, or my teammates’ ability, to perform optimally;
(18) Will maintain a positive attitude and act in a way that will bring honor to
myself, the team, USA Boxing and the United States of America;
(19) Will limit socialization with members of the opposite sex to public areas,
exceptions being immediate family members, members of the USA
delegation and/or other times as approved by the team leader;
(20) Will remember that I am an ambassador for USA Boxing, my country and
the Olympic movement; and
(21) Will cooperate with USA Boxing’s grievance process and Judicial
Committee requests.
Any member present during any violation of the Code of Conduct should leave
the area immediately or be considered a participant by choice.
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PART III
ARTICLE II
DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES AND PENALTIES
302.1. Failure to Comply
Failure to comply with the Code of Conduct set forth in this document for USA
Boxing may result in disciplinary action in accordance with the penalties outlined
in this agreement.
Penalties could include:

(1) Temporary or permanent termination of USA Boxing membership.
(2) Suspension from USA Boxing activities for specified period.
(3) For national team members:

a. Immediate dismissal from team and return home at athlete’s expense.
b. Withholding of a portion or all of any stipend(s) received from USA
Boxing, USOC, etc.
Following any disciplinary action by USA Boxing, the disciplined member has a
right to a hearing by the Judicial Committee, if requested in writing within the
statute of limitations, and submitted with the filing fee.
Any appeal taken for disciplinary action rendered in an emergency hearing shall
be to USA Boxing’s CEO and will be conducted in accordance with Article XIV,
Section 214.12 of USA Boxing’s Constitution and By-laws.
ACCEPTANCE
I pledge to uphold the spirit of this Code, which offers a general guide to my
conduct as a participant in a USA Boxing event. I agree to follow the USA
Boxing Grievance Procedures if I am charged with violation of the Code. I have
familiarized myself with the Code and understand that my acceptance of it, as
signified by my signature below, is a condition of my membership in this USA
Boxing event.
Participant Name (Printed) Date
Participant Name (Signature)
Name of Event
Witness
PART III
ARTICLE III
Suspension and/or Disqualification from USA Boxing
303.1. Meaning
An individual suspended from USA Boxing activities, during the time of
suspension cannot:
(1) be a registered boxer, coach, official, etc.;
(2) be an officer of member of any Board of Directors, either at the local or

national level;
(3) serve in any capacity within the International Amateur Boxing Association;
(4) serve in any capacity (judge, referee, coach, clerk, announcer, draw master,
assistant coach, weigh master, tournament director, inspector, etc.) at
competition held under sanction by USA Boxing;
(5) apply for a sanction of a USA Boxing event;
(6) represent an affiliated USA Boxing member club or organization in any

negotiations for an event (local, national, or international), which would
come under sanction of USA Boxing or AIBA; or
(7) serve as a coach, assistant coach or like position/capacity in the local gym or
club facility while under suspension.
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PART III
ARTICLE IV
CODE OF ETHICS
304.1. Introduction
The purpose of this Code of Ethics is to gather in one place the rules that will
govern the conduct of USA Boxing volunteers and employees. It supercedes all
prior and existing rules that are applicable to volunteers and employees. It is
separate and distinct from the Code of Conduct applicable to delegation members
during the Olympic, Pan American, Paralympic and World University Games.
As the guardians of Olympic-style boxing in the United States, and because we

operate in the public spotlight, we are expected to conduct our affairs on a basis
consistent with the great trust that has been placed in us. This requires our
behavior to conform to the highest ethical principles. The Code of Ethics should
be read and understood by every USA Boxing employee and volunteer. For this
purpose, the term “volunteer” includes the members of USA Boxing’s Board of
Directors, as well as the members of every other USA Boxing committee and task
force. Please remember that the Code of Ethics establishes minimum standards of
acceptable conduct. If you have any questions or are uncertain about what is
required, it is incumbent upon you to ask. Please call the CEO of USA Boxing at
(719) 866-2300.
304.2. General Statement
Each volunteer and employee of USA Boxing shall act in an honest and ethical
manner. Because the appearance of impropriety can be just as damaging as actual
impropriety, conduct that appears to be improper is also unacceptable. No funds
or assets of USA Boxing may be used for any unlawful purpose, and no employee
or volunteer of USA Boxing may engage in unlawful conduct.
304.3. Fiduciary Duties
The members of USA Boxing’s Board of Directors, officers and members of

committees of the Board of Directors (including task forces and ad hoc
committees) shall owe to USA Boxing the same duties of care and loyalty as are
owed by directors of nonprofit corporations organized under the laws of the State
of Colorado. Specifically, each director, officer and committee member shall
discharge his or her duties (a) in good faith, (b) with the care an ordinarily prudent
person in a like position would exercise under similar circumstances, and (c) in a
manner that the director, officer or committee member reasonably believes to be
in the best interests of USA Boxing.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, no person shall be personally liable to USA

Boxing for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty unless such damages
result from (a) a breach of the duty of loyalty, (b) acts or omissions not in good
faith or that involve intentional misconduct of a knowing violation of law, or (c)
transactions from which the director, officer or committee member directly or
indirectly derives an improper personal benefit.
304.4. Conflicts of Interest
USA Boxing volunteers and employees must be free from any influence which
might interfere or appear to interfere with the proper and efficient discharge of
their duties, or which might be inconsistent with their duty of loyalty to USA
Boxing. It is also the duty of USA Boxing staff and volunteers not to use their
position with USA Boxing for personal advantage or gain. To that end:
(1) No USA Boxing volunteer shall accept compensation in any form for
services within the scope of their duties to USA Boxing. No USA Boxing
employee shall accept compensation from any third party for services within
the scope of their duties to USA Boxing. By way of example, no USA
Boxing volunteer or employee, except for athletes speaking on the subject of
their competitive experiences, shall accept honoraria for speaking
engagements where the subject of the discussion is Olympic-themed. It is
expected that exceptions to this rule will be made where no actual or
perceived conflict of interest exists. USA Boxing volunteers and employees
are encouraged to submit requests for exceptions to the CEO.
(2) No USA Boxing volunteer or employee shall engage in outside activities

that are in conflict with the interests of USA Boxing.
(3) USA Boxing volunteers and employees shall endeavor to remain free from
obligations to, or relationships with, any person or concern with whom USA
Boxing has a business or other relationship. Where a USA Boxing
volunteer or employee has such an obligation or relationship, they shall:
a. Disclose the interest to the CEO, who shall have the authority to either
(a) approve the relationship, or (b) refer the matter to the Board of
Directors for further consideration; and
b. Excuse themselves from any formal or informal discussions related to
the relationship between USA Boxing and the person or concern.
(4) USA Boxing volunteers and employees shall not use for their own gain, or
disclose to any third party, any proprietary or confidential information of
USA Boxing.
(5) USA Boxing volunteers and employees shall not use assets of USA Boxing
for personal gain or facilitate the use of such assets for purposes other than
the furtherance of USA Boxing’s mission.
304.5. Gifts
(1) Except as permitted herein, no USA Boxing volunteer or employee shall

accept any gift, including meals, travel and entertainment (unless the meal,
travel and/or entertainment provided are part of the normal execution of
USA Boxing business). The gift policy will also apply to the purchase of
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goods and services at a price less than the price that is available to other
similarly situated persons.
(2) Gifts which the recipient reasonably and in good faith believes to have a
value of less than $50, and provided that the cumulative value of gifts from
one source in any calendar year does not exceed $100, may be accepted. In
no event, however, may any such gift influence or appear to influence the
recipient in the discharge of their official duties. No gift with a value of less
than $10 will count toward the $100 annual limit.
(3) The following gifts shall be permitted:

a. Gifts from relatives
b. Gifts from personal friends, unless the gift is provided because of a
USA Boxing affiliation
c. Gifts from USA Boxing
d. Gifts provided as a result of the recipient’s outside business or
employment activities
e. Awards or prizes given to competitors in contests or events open to the
public
f. Honorary degrees and other bona fide, non-monetary awards presented
in recognition of service
g. Gifts of personal hospitality
h. Plaques and trophies that are commemorative in nature
i. Food or refreshments offered other than as a part of a meal
j. Hospitality (e.g., tours, event tickets, meals) provided to groups in
conjunction with USA Boxing Board and committee meetings.
(4) Gifts of tickets to athletic events shall also be permitted. This exception
shall only apply to spectator events and shall not apply to event in which the
recipient participates (e.g., the exception will not apply to a gift of boxing
event admission tickets). Any gift of tickets with a value in excess of $50
must be disclosed to the CEO no later than thirty (30) days after the event in
question unless it is exempt by virtue of one of the exceptions listed above.
(5) Questions regarding the application of the gift policy will be addressed by
the CEO. The CEO will have the authority to waive the application of the
gift policy on an exceptional basis if no actual or perceived conflict of
interest exists.
(6) Except as provided above with respect to tickets, reporting of gifts will not
be required. However, each employee and volunteer will be required to
make an annual certification that they have not accepted any gifts in
violation of the rules.
(7) Care must also be taken not to influence, or appear to influence, the
decision-making processes of third parties through gift giving. To that end,
the same restrictions that apply to the receipt of gifts shall apply to the
delivery of gifts to third parties.
304.6. Enforcement
All USA Boxing volunteers and employee are expected to use good judgment and
abide by the Code of Ethics. Any violation may expose the volunteer or
employee, and USA Boxing, to civil and criminal liability and may harm our
reputation and therefore our ability to raise funds in support of our mission.
Anyone who violates the Code of Ethics is subject to disciplinary measures which
may include termination of employment or expulsion from the Board (or
committee or task force). Disciplinary measures may also be taken with respect
to senior staff who condone improper conduct by their associates or who do not
take measures to correct problems which are brought to their attention. The
National Office or Ethics Committee shall review all violations of the Code of
Ethics by volunteers and, if appropriate, recommend sanctions to the Board of
Directors. The CEO shall review all violations of the Code of Ethics by staff and
shall take appropriate action.
Each employee and volunteer has the obligation not only to abide by the Code of
Ethics, but also to report violations of the Code of Ethics when they become
aware of them. USA Boxing will not tolerate any retaliation or threats of
retaliation against anyone who, in good faith, reports a violation or suspected
infringement.
This policy serves as a framework to guide ethical conduct, but by no means

covers every situation. If you are unclear about the requirements of this policy,
please consult your supervisor or contact the CEO. You have a responsibility to
ask questions if you have doubts about a situation or proposed course of action.
The following people shall be required to deliver an annual certification to the

CEO regarding compliance with the Code of Ethics:
(1) Members of USA Boxing’s Board of Directors

(2) Members of the Athletes’ Advisory Council
(3) Members of the USA Boxing Foundation.
(4) Members of all committees, and task forces of USA Boxing
(5) Employees of USA Boxing
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PART III
ARTICLE V
UNITED STATES AMATEUR BOXING, INC.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT AND
UNDERSTANDING
I acknowledge receipt and understanding of the United States Amateur Boxing,

Inc. (USA Boxing) Code of Ethics and I pledge my full support of the spirit and
the letter of the requirements contained therein. I have completed the attached
Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement and Annual Certification Regarding
Acceptance of Gifts completely and to the best of my knowledge.
___________________________________________
(Name – Print or Type)
___________________________________________ __________________
(Signature) (Date)
___________________________________________
(Position in USA Boxing)
UNITED STATES AMATEUR BOXING, INC.

1 Olympic Plaza, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
PART III
ARTICLE VI
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE

STATEMENT
(Use additional sheets if necessary)
(1) If you or any member of your immediate family are an officer, partner, owner or
employee of any entity which does business with USA Boxing, please list the
name and address of the entity(ies), the nature of your relationship with it, and
describe the dealings.
If none, please state “none.”
(2) If you or any member of your immediate family holds an ownership interest in a
closely held company, or at least a 5% ownership interest in any public company
which does business with USA Boxing, please list the name and address of the
entity(ies), the nature of your relationship with it, and describe the dealings.
(3) If you have reason to believe that any of the entities with which you or immediate
members of your family are affiliated may have business dealings with USA
Boxing in the future, please list those entities and the nature of such dealings.
(4) If there is any relationship or matter, whether business or personal, not disclosed
above which might be perceived to compromise your obligations to USA Boxing
under its Code of Ethics, or which may raise questions of a conflict between your
duty and loyalty to USA Boxing and your economic or personal self-interest or
those of any other party, please indicate here what that relationship or matter is.
_____________________________________
(Name)
___________________________________ _______________________
(Signature) (Date)
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PART III
ARTICLE VII
ANNUAL CERTIFICATION REGARDING

ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS
I have accepted no gifts in violation of the Code of Ethics of USA Boxing, for the
period of January 1, 2008 through Dec. 31, 2009.
Name (Print or type)
Signature
Date
PART III
ARTICLE VIII
COMPETITIONS
308.1. Open
Open competition is that in which the events are open to members of more than one club or
organization or which allows entry of unattached boxers.
308.2. Closed
Closed competition is open only to the members of one club that is a member of any Local
Boxing Committee, to the single confines of penal institutions, parks and recreational systems
or military installations, bases or reservations.
308.3. Non-residents
(1) Any amateur boxer, not a resident of the United States, desiring to compete in any
amateur boxing contest under the rules of USA Boxing must submit to USA Boxing’s
membership Services Committee a certificate from the national governing body
(recognized by USA Boxing and AIBA) of the country wherein the boxer resides that the
boxer is an amateur and eligible to compete in amateur competition. During the boxer’s
temporary stay, the boxer shall compete only as certified in the permit and cannot
compete for any club.
(2) Such non-resident boxer shall apply to the chairperson of USA Boxing’s membership
Services Committee for a permit to compete under the rules of USA Boxing, stating the
place or places the boxer proposes to compete and the financial or other arrangements
made for such appearance. The money required for traveling or other expenses for each
appearance of such boxer must be deposited with the secretary of USA Boxing, who shall
pass same over to the boxer if the arrangements meet with the approval of USA Boxing’s
membership Services Committee. The boxer can compete only at such times and places
for which the permit provides.
308.4. International competition
Invitations. All invitations to United States amateur boxers to compete abroad shall be extended
by the recognized national governing body of the inviting country. All invitations to foreign
amateur boxers to compete in the United States shall be extended by USA Boxing.
308.5. Negotiations
All negotiations for the appearance of amateur boxers of the United States in foreign countries
and foreign amateur boxers in the United States, whether or not such negotiations involve the
payment of expenses, shall be carried on between USA Boxing and the corresponding national
governing body of the country concerned. A violation of the foregoing shall be deemed
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sufficient cause to refuse approval to a boxer or team invited or, in the case of a foreign boxer
or team, to refuse to approve an invitation or permit to compete in the United States.
Any amateur boxer residing in the United States before being permitted to compete in any
boxing contest in any other country must first obtain approval to do so from the LBC president.
308.6. International club/group member competitions
Club/group members requesting to host or participate in an international club/group member

competition must comply with USA Boxing’s policy to conduct such an exchange. Note:
International club/group member competition excludes military boxers assigned or deployed
overseas.
308.7. Negotiations for amateur boxer appearance outside LBC
All negotiations for the appearance of an amateur boxer outside of the LBC in which said boxer
is registered are to be conducted through the president of the LBC.
308.8. During state of war
During the existence of an actual state of war or a national emergency as declared by the
President of the United States, registered boxers serving in the Armed Forces of the United
States may represent their military installation without transfer of registration or without
affecting their right to subsequently represent the club from which they are registered.
308.9. Competition in unsanctioned events
Any club member of any LBC which permits the competition of any member or any team
under its club name or its club emblem in unsanctioned boxing competition or in which
disqualified or suspended boxers compete or in which professionals compete shall be liable to
forfeit its membership in such LBC.
PART III
ARTICLE IX
ELIGIBILITY AND DISQUALIFICATION

309.1. Eligibility
Eligibility to compete in amateur boxing competitions sanctioned by United States Amateur

Boxing, Inc., is determined by the current AIBA Eligibility Code.
309.2. Eligibility to compete when disqualified
A person shall cease to be eligible to compete in amateur boxing events given or sanctioned by
USA Boxing while disqualified or under suspension by USA Boxing. The boxer shall be
eligible to compete when the disqualification or suspension is under appeal.
309.3. Conditions for disqualification
A boxer member shall be barred from participating in any capacity in USA Boxing’s programs
by committing any of the following acts:
(1) Competing for compensation.
(2) Coaching, instructing or preparing any person for competition when other than actual
expenses incurred for that specific task are received beyond established limits.
(3) Receiving compensation for athletic services.
(4) Capitalizing on athletic fame.
(5) Competing with or against ineligible persons.
(6) Becoming a professional.
309.4. Competing for Compensation
Competing for money purses or disposing of prize therefrom for personal gain is prohibited.
309.5. Coaching
Any registered boxer that is coaching, instructing or preparing any person in boxing for which
compensation is received, is directly or indirectly receiving pay or financial benefits in
consideration of or as a reward for coaching, instructing or preparing any person in or for any
amateur boxing contest is subject to disciplinary action. The teaching of basic skills in a
recreation program, sports camp or similar type of program where such instruction does not
prepare for competition shall not be considered as a violation of this rule.
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309.6. Receiving compensation for athletic services
(1) Any school or college teacher, including physical education teacher, whose work is
educational or who is not paid more than 20 percent of their total salary or
compensation directly or indirectly for coaching of boxers for competition is eligible to
compete as an amateur boxer.
(2) Any boxer member receiving compensation for officiating in boxing renders themselves
ineligible for further amateur competition in boxing contests sanctioned by USA
Boxing. A grievance should be filed with the Judicial Committee and, if suspended, the
athlete can only be reinstated by the Committee. The Judicial Committee is empowered
to approve registration or reinstatement of such person whose compensation was or is
not in excess of allowable expenses under USA Boxing regulations and who has not
otherwise rendered themself ineligible.
(3) Expenses for competing.

a. In all cases where a boxer receives money to cover traveling expenses, whether
from the boxer’s own club or any other organization, the boxer shall immediately
upon returning home send to the chairperson of the Registration Committee of the
boxer’s own LBC a signed statement showing the amount received and an itemized
account of expenses. When any money is paid to the boxer for traveling expenses,
the organization or committee making such payments shall be required to take a
receipt thereof in duplicate, containing an itemized statement of such expenses and
forward immediately the copy of said receipt to the chairperson of the Registration
Committee of the LBC where the contest is held, such receipts and statements to be
kept on file for a period of three years by said chairpersons respectively. Any boxer
failing to forward promptly the statement as required above shall be liable to
suspension or refusal of sanction as the case may be.
b. The maximum expenses which a boxer may request, receive or accept in connection
with the boxer’s competition or participation in any event shall not exceed:
i. The boxer’s actual expenditures for travel including reasonable expenses for
lodging and meals.
309.7. Capitalizing on athletic fame is:
(1) Granting or sanctioning the use of one’s name to advertise, recommend or promote the
sale of the goods or apparatus of any person, firm, manufacturer or agent, or by accepting
compensation, directly or indirectly, for using the goods or apparatus of any person, firm,
manufacturer or agent unless it is in accordance with the AIBA eligibility code and
approved and handled through an escrow account supervised by USA Boxing.
(2) Participating in a radio broadcast or telecast either directly or indirectly connected with an
advertisement unless special permission in writing is granted by USA Boxing’s Judicial
Committee. The advertising of any current athletic event or any civic, charitable or
educational enterprise by a boxer shall not be considered a violation of the foregoing.
However, the approval of the LBC Registration Committee must be obtained.
(3) Allowing the boxer’s photograph to be taken and used for advertising or motion picture
purposes (other than a news picture which may or may not be used on sponsored
programs) whether or not the boxer has received or is to receive compensation of any
kind, directly from the use of such photograph, unless special written permission be
granted by USA Boxing; provided, however, if such photograph or motion picture is in
connection with regular gainful employment and not directly related to or identified with
any athletic fame, then it is not in violation of this section, but the LBC’s Registration
Committee should be informed of such occupational intent for record purposes prior to
the first acceptance of such employment. The use of a boxer’s photograph in so-called
loop films or similar films for training or coaching purposes only is not prohibited by this
section, provided the boxer receives no compensation of any kind, directly or indirectly
for or in connection with its use. Before such films may be sold or offered for sale,
written permission must first be obtained from USA Boxing.
(4) Writing, lecturing or broadcasting for payment upon athletic event, competition or sport
with prior permission of USA Boxing. Permission may be given only to a person who is
genuinely making a main career in one or another of such activities and shall not extend
to any amateur boxing contest in which the boxer themself participates as a boxer or
otherwise. It shall be effective provided the boxer does not violate any of the other
provisions of this policy, and is in accordance with the rules and regulations of USA
Boxing.
309.8. Reinstatement
Capitalizing on athletic fame. The Judicial Committee is empowered to reinstate to eligibility to

compete as an amateur boxer one who has capitalized on their athletic fame upon it being
shown to the satisfaction of said committee that:
(1) Such person has ceased to commit any of the acts or to engage in any of the pursuits or
practices set down in said clause.
(2) Three years have elapsed since the applicant has received pay for display of their athletic
ability or accepted a cash bonus or its equivalent.
(3) Said person intends never again to commit any of the said acts or to engage in any of the
said pursuit or practices.
309.9. Competing with or against ineligible persons
(1) A grievance should be filed with the Judicial Committee against a boxer member
knowingly competing against one who is disqualified or under sentence of suspension by
USA Boxing.
(2) A grievance should be filed with the Judicial Committee against a boxer member for:
a. Participating in any amateur boxing contest as an individual or as a member of a
team against one or more persons ineligible to compete as an amateur boxer.
b. Participating in any amateur boxing competition as a member of a team upon which
there are one or more members who have received, or who are to receive directly or
indirectly, pay or financial benefits for participating.
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309.10. Reinstatement - Competing against ineligible persons
The Judicial Committee is empowered to reinstate to eligibility to compete as an amateur

boxer one who has competed against ineligible persons upon it being shown to the
satisfaction of the Board that:
(1) One year has elapsed since such competition, and
(2) Such person intends never again to commit such act.
309.11. Becoming a professional.
(1) When a boxer receives compensation to compete or participate in any professional

competition or exhibition in any sport, the boxer shall thereafter be ineligible to
compete as an amateur boxer.
(2) A boxer who has entered into a tryout agreement or contract or participates in a
professional training camp and who does not receive any compensation, either directly
or indirectly, beyond actual expenses not in excess of the sum permitted by USA
Boxing rules may be reinstated by the boxer’s LBC Registration Committee upon
proper application therefore at any time after 30 days from the date of the boxer’s first
appearance with the professional group.
(3) A boxer must not:

a. Be, or have ever been, a professional athlete in any sport or have entered into a
contract to that end prior to the official closure of the Olympic Games.
b. Have allowed own person, name, picture or sports performance to be used for
advertising, except when AIBA, the U.S. Olympic Committee or USA Boxing
enters into a contract for sponsorship or equipment. All payment must be made to
AIBA, the U.S. Olympic Committee or USA Boxing and not to the boxer.
c. Carry advertising material on person or clothing in the Olympic Games, World or
Continental Championships and Games under patronage of the IOC, other than
trademarks on technical equipment or clothing as agreed upon by the IOC with
AIBA.
309.12. Other reasons for Reinstatement
The Judicial Committee has the authority to reinstate amateur standing to any boxer
disqualified as an amateur for reasons other than heretofore mentioned.
309.13. Procedure for Reinstatement
The procedure for reinstatement is as follows:
(1) Application in writing shall be made to the chairperson of the Judicial Committee,
stating the act or acts that caused the disqualification, when and where the last act was
committed.
(2) The Judicial Committee shall render its opinion and inform the applicant in writing of
its decision.
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PART III
ARTICLE X
INTERNATIONAL CLUB EXCHANGES
Policies to travel and participate in international club/group member

competitions inside the U.S. with Canada/Mexico bordering provinces and
cities.
310.1. Policies INSIDE the United States
(1) The application for sanction must be made directly to the Local Boxing Committee (LBC)
president or designee. After approving the application they shall forward all the required
material to USA Boxing Headquarters office before the date of competition.
(2) The sanction application must state that the competition is an International Club exchange
and that boxers from Canada or Mexico have been invited.
(3) Within ten (10) days after the competition, the sanction holder must submit a report to the
LBC president or designee to include injuries, financial information (travel expenses,
meals, lodging, per diem and other miscellaneous expenses incurred) and the results of
the competition. The LBC president or designee will forward the information to USA
Boxing Headquarters.
(4) All participants of club/group member exchanges must be registered and in good standing
with their respective National Governing Body (NGB) and must adhere to the rules of
USABoxing.
NOTE: These policies apply to International Club/Group Member Exchanges with

bordering provinces and cities (Canada and Mexico).
NOTE: For any other International Club/Group Member Exchanges refer to the Policies
for International Club/Group Member exchanges.
Policies to travel and participate in international club/group member
competitions outside the U.S. with Canada/Mexico
bordering provinces and cities
310.2. Policies OUTSIDE the United States
Clubs must inform the Local Boxing Committee (LBC) president or registration chairperson of
their intent to participate and travel to Canada or Mexico for an International Club/Group
Member Exchange with a bordering province or city. After local approval, all required
material shall be forwarded to the USA Boxing Headquarters for approval. If at all possible,
the material should be forwarded at least 10 days prior to travel. This excludes military athletes
assigned or deployed overseas.
310.3. Requirements
(1) List of delegation members to the LBC president or registration chairman.
(2) The LBC president or registration chairman will issue a USA Boxing Travel Permit to the
delegation leader, who will take the permit with him to Canada or Mexico. The permit
must be filled out in its entirety and signed by the official in charge of the Canadian or
Mexican event.
(3) Within 10 days after the event, the person in charge of the event must send the completed
Travel Permit to the LBC president or registration chairman, who in turn will send it and
the insurance premium to USA Boxing’s Headquarters.
(4) Participants in Club/Group Member Exchanges must be registered and in good standing
with their national Governing Body (NGB) and all general rules of competition must be
adhered to.
NOTE: For all other International Club/Group Member Competitions refer to Policies for
International Club/Group Member Exchanges.
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USA Boxing
USA BOXING TRAVEL PERMIT 1 Olympic Plaza
For Border Club Exchanges with Canada or Mexico Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Only
WEIGHT
# USA BOXER OPPONENT’S WINNER DECISION Date of Event
NAME
1
2
3 Club Requesting Permit
4
5
6 Location of Event
7
8
9 USA Boxing Member in Charge
1
0
1
1
1 USA Boxing Approval
2 LBC___________________________
1 President/Designee_______________
3
1
4
1 Responsible Event Control Official
5 Name__________________________
1 Signature________________________
6
1
7
Injury Report
CLUB SUSPENSION
USA BOXER’S NAME RESULT DETAIL
AFFILIATION DATES
NOTE: A copy of this permit must be returned to the issuing LBC Officer within ten (10) days following the event.
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PART III
ARTICLE X
Policies to Obtain Permission
to Travel and Participate in
An International Club/Group Member Competition
OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES
310.4. Permission Policies
(1) The request for permission to participate in an international club competition outside the
United States must be made directly to the LBC President or registration chairman who
will forward all material to the USA Boxing Headquarters for approval a minimum of
thirty (30) days prior to the team's departure. This excludes military athletes assigned or
deployed overseas. The information required is as follows:
a. A copy of the letter of invitation from the foreign club to include the financial
agreement (travel, to include international/domestic, meals, lodging, per diem,
additional expenses, etc.) with the foreign club.
b. A list of all USA Boxing club/group member delegation's names, addresses and
registration numbers.
(2) Insurance Coverage:

a. The TravMed insurance fees are $3.50 per person per day, for athletes and non-
athletes. TravMed coverage is used when traveling internationally. When a person
is involved in an accident or suffers a sudden illness requiring emergency medical
services, and in the event adequate medical facilities are not available, Medex will
arrange and pay on a secondary basis for medical evacuation to the nearest facility
capable of providing appropriate care. In addition, Medex will cover all costs of
services provided under Medex’s direction, on a secondary basis, up to a maximum
of $100,000. This coverage is available to all of the athletes and anyone who is
traveling with them. Application for the coverage must be made 10 days prior to
departure. Send the list of individuals and the total fee to USA Boxing. ID cards
will be sent to the LBC President or Registration Chair.
b. If application is not made prior to departure, delegations of athletes and non-athletes
traveling outside the United States may not have insurance coverage in case of
illness or injury. The sports accident insurance coverage provided through USA
Boxing will still apply for injuries sustained during practice or competition, but
international providers will most likely require payment at the time of service,
which will be reimbursed by the insurance company to the injured party at a later
date.
(3) Within ten (10) days after return to the United States, the USA Boxing club/group
member must submit a report, to include: medical injuries, financial information, match
results indicating what decision was rendered in each match, and a brief informational
report of the event.
(4) Usage of athletes from outside the LBC requesting permission to travel and participate
shall be conducted through the presidents of the Local Boxing Committees affected,
agreed to in writing, and submitted to USA Boxing.
(5) No team other than the USA National Team may use USA on their uniforms in club/group
member competition or in the advertising of its event.
(6) Teams, whether USA Boxing club/group members or foreign, must be designated as club
teams and may not be referred to as national teams.
(7) Teams participating in international club/group member competition must adhere to all
the general rules of competition. In addition, the following items must be complied with:
a. Pro/Am competitions are permissible if held within the guidelines established in this
rulebook. Amateur boxers cannot compete against professional boxers.
b. Junior Olympic age boxers who are matched must be within two years of each
boxer's birth date.
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PART III
ARTICLE X
Policies to Obtain Sanction

for International Club/Group Member Competition
INSIDE THE UNITED STATES
310.5. Sanction Policies
(1) The application for sanction must be made directly to the Local Boxing Committee (LBC)
president or registration chairman who shall approve and forward all required material to
the USA Boxing Headquarters Office a minimum of thirty (30) days prior to the date of
competition. The application for sanction must include the following:
a. The letter of invitation to the foreign club, to include the provisions of the financial
agreement (travel, to include international/domestic, meals, lodging, per diem,
additional expenses, etc.) with the foreign club.
b. A letter of approval from the foreign club's national governing body (NGB).
c. A list of all USA Boxing's club/group member delegation's names, addresses and
registration numbers.
d. A list of all USA Boxing certified officials (referees, judges, timekeepers, clerks,
etc.) being used for the competition(s).
e. A list of all the foreign delegation's names.
(2) Insurance Coverage:

a. The TravMed insurance fees are $3.50 per person per day, for athletes and non-
athletes. TravMed coverage is used when traveling internationally. When a person
is involved in an accident or suffers a sudden illness requiring emergency medical
services, and in the event adequate medical facilities are not available, Medex will
arrange and pay on a secondary basis for medical evacuation to the nearest facility
capable of providing appropriate care. In addition, Medex will cover all costs of
services provided under Medex’s direction, on a secondary basis, up to a maximum
of $100,000. This coverage is available to all of the foreign athletes and anyone
who is traveling with them.
b. The insurance fee may be waived if a certificate of insurance coverage for the
foreign delegation is provided to USA Boxing and includes the amount of coverage
and a stipulation of coverage while traveling and competing in the United States.
(3) Within ten (10) days after the competition, the USA Boxing club/group member must
submit a report, to include: medical injuries, financial information, match results
indicating what decision was rendered in each match, and a brief informational report of
the event.
(4) No international club/group member competition date will be approved which conflicts
with other USA international competitions.
(5) Usage of athletes from outside the LBC sanctioning the competition shall be conducted
through the presidents of the Local Boxing Committees affected, agreed to in writing, and
submitted to USA Boxing.
(6) No team other than the USA National Team may use USA on their competition suits in
club/group member competition or in advertising its event.
(7) Teams, whether USA Boxing. club/group member or foreign, must be designated as club
teams and may not be referred to as national teams.
(8) T.V. coverage:

a. Television coverage (local or regional) must receive approval of USA Boxing.
b. Approval will only be granted for local or regional coverage and a copy of the
agreement must be forwarded to USA Boxing for approval before execution and
issuance of sanction.
c. USA Boxing shall have the right to assess an agreed-upon percentage of any income
derived from regional telecasts.
(9) Teams participating in international club/group member competition must adhere to all
the general rules of competition. In addition, the following items must be complied with:
a. Pro/Am competitions are permissible if held within the guidelines established in this
rulebook. Amateur boxers cannot compete against professional boxers.
b. Junior Olympic age boxers who are matched must be within two years of each
boxer's birth date.
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United States Amateur Boxing (USA Boxing)
INTERNATIONAL GROUP MEMBER/CLUB EXCHANGE
Inside or outside U.S. boundaries vs.

(Circle one) (Name of event)
1. Are U.S. delegation members currently registered? Yes No 4. If group member request, give name
2. Does this competition involve athletes from more than one LBC? Yes No 5. Type of competition: Tournament Dual
3. Is this a club or group member request? Club Group
If club request, is club a member of your LBC? Yes No
Results of competition must be filed with USA Boxing Headquarters within 10 days of competition.
Athlete's name Age Birth Date Athlete's Address USA Boxing Reg.# LBC Name
(See reverse side; make sure both sides are completely filled out.)
Officials/Coach's Name Address Registration # Club Affiliation LBC Name
U.S. Team Information: Date of team assembly or departure
Date of departure or return
Date(s) of competition
Competition site
Team headquarters (Hotel) Country
Foreign Team Information: Name of country involved
Date of team arrival in U.S
Date of team departure
Signature: Date
Local Boxing Committee President or Registration Chairperson
Please return to: Membership Services

United States Amateur Boxing (USA Boxing)
1 Olympic Plaza
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Revised 2008
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UNITED STATES AMATEUR BOXING (USA BOXING)
FOREIGN DELEGATION
VS
(Name of Event) (Country Involved ) (Date) (LBC
Name)
Results of International Group Member/Club Exchange

(Must be filed with USA Boxing Headquarters within ten (10) days after competition. A separate report must be filed for each day of competition.)
USA Boxing Headquarters: 1 Olympic Plaza, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Foreign athlete's name U.S. Opponent's Name Won Lost Type of Decision
Signature: Date
Local Boxing Committee President or Registration Chairperson
Revised 2008
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PART III
ARTICLE XI
PRIZES
311.1. Limitations
(1) With the exception of prizes awarded under terms of the Athlete Boxing Fund
Agreement, no prizes shall be given by any individual club, committee or
organization, or competed for or accepted by any boxer except suitably
inscribed wreaths, diplomas, banners, badges, medals, timepieces, mantel
ornaments, suitably inscribed articles of jewelry, silverware, table or toilet
service or other prizes on an approved list of USA Boxing’s Membership
Services Department, and unless authorized by USA Boxing’s Membership
Services Department, the said prizes shall not exceed the cost of $100 for
first, $40 for second and $20 for third; unless by special permission challenge
trophies or other similar prizes are authorized by USA Boxing’s Membership
Services Department and a record kept of such authorization. Suitable team
and individual prizes may be awarded for team competitions.
(2) The prohibition of this section shall not apply to tokens or prizes (other than
money) composed in whole or in part of metal and bearing inscriptions
denoting the event or contest, in any case where such tokens or prizes shall
have been given or sanctioned by USA Boxing or any of its LBCs.
311.2. LBC/Regional Championship medals
In LBC or regional championships, the host local boxing committee, at its

discretion, may award contestants a button or other suitable insignia as a
consolation prize to each participant in the tournament who has not otherwise
received a prize in said tournament.
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PART III
ARTICLE XII
PRO-AM BOXING POLICIES AND RULES

(1) All currently registered USA Boxing member boxers are eligible to participate in USA
Boxing-sanctioned Pro-Am competitions.
(2) Pro-Am sanctions will only be granted to current USA Boxing member clubs, which
have been registered for at least one year.
(3) Completed USA Boxing sanction application form with Pro-Am sanction
information form attached must be submitted to the LBC president or their designee
at least 30 days prior to any Pro-Am event. The application form must include:
a. Certificate of 3rd party liability insurance for the pro portion of the event.
b. Certificate of liability request along with appropriate fee for amateur
portion of the event (if needed).
c. Proof of accident insurance for pro boxers.
d. Pro-Am sanction fee: $100 per amateur bout with a maximum of $500
each event, payable to the LBC.
(4) Upon receipt of the sanction application and related documents, it is the
responsibility of the LBC president or their designee to check all paper work and
information prior to signing and forwarding any Pro-Am sanction to USA Boxing’s
national office.
(5) Upon completion of the LBC president’s or their designee’s review and signing of
the application, all paper work must be sent to USA Boxing’s National office and
received there not less than five (5) working days prior to the event. Any incomplete
or untimely applications may not be approved. Any event held without national
approval will be considered an unsanctioned event.
(6) USA Boxing/the LBC will only be responsible for the amateur portion of the event.
All of these events shall be governed by current USA Boxing rules, policies and
procedures.
(7) The LBC president or their designee must complete and send to USA Boxing’s
national office a report of the Pro-Am event within 30 days following the event.
(Pro Am Boxing\Policies and Rules Rev 2008)
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PRO-AM SANCTION INFORMATION FORM
This form must be attached to USA Boxing’s sanction application form and
submitted to the LBC president or their designee not less than 30 days prior to
any Pro-Am event.
LBC Name ________________________________________________________

LBC # ____________________________________________________________
Name of Applicant (must be USA Boxing member) __________________________________

Club Affiliation _____________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
City State Zip
Phone (wk) ___________ (home) _____________ (other _________________
State Commission __________________________________________________
Name Contact Person Phone #
Chief of Officials ________________________ Certification Date __________

Name
Physician _________________________________________________________
Number of Amateur bouts scheduled __________
Number of Professional bouts scheduled_____________
Will show be televised? _____________ Will there be a Championship Bout?
_________
Name of Event _____________________________________________________

Venue _____________________________________________________________
Date and Time ____________________________________________________
Professional Promoter (if other than applicant) _________________________
Address ___________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
City State Zip
Do not write below

LBC
Approval ___________________________________________________________
Signature Title Date
National Approval ___________________________________________________

Signature Title Date
(Pro-Am Boxing\Sanction Info Form Rev 2008)
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PRO-AM POLICIES
LBC/National Office
Pro-Am Sanction Application Check List
LBC Name __________________________ LBC# _______________________
Name of Applicant/Club _____________________________________________
Name of Event _______________________ Date of Event ________________
Location of Event __________________________________________________
LBC Nat.Off.
_____ _____ USA Boxing sanction application received.
_____ _____ Pro-Am information form received.
_____ _____ Timely receipt of application: ___________ ______________
Date received by LBC Date received by Nat. Off.
_____ _____ Is club registered.
_____ _____ Has club been registered at least one year.
_____ _____ Is applicant registered.
_____ _____ Is official in charge registered.
_____ _____ Is official in charge certified.
_____ _____ Certificate of liability insurance for pro event received.
_____ _____ Proof of accident insurance for pro boxers received.
_____ _____ Applications approved by LBC president or their designee.
Additional Information: ______________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
(Pro-Am Boxing\Pro-Am Application Checklist 2008)
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REPORT OF PRO-AM EVENT
(To be submitted by LBC President or their designee)
LBC Name __________________________ LBC # ______________________
Person in charge of the event ________________________________________
Name of Club _____________________________________________________
Name of Event ____________________________________________________
Venue _______________________________ Date held ___________________
City ________________________________ State _______________________
Venue seating capacity _______ Attendance (paid) ______________(comp.) _______________
Professional Promoter (If other than club) __________________________________
Describe any injuries to boxers (Amateur) ________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
(Professional)
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
Person filing report ___________________ Title _______________________
Address __________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
City State Zip
Phone Number ____________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
Signature Date
This form must be completed and sent within 30 days to United States Amateur Boxing,
Inc., 1 Olympic Plaza, Colorado Springs, CO 80909.
Pro-Am Boxing\Event Report Rev 2008
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PART III
ARTICLE XIII
REGISTRATION AND REPRESENTATION
313.1. Registration Application and Procedure
(1) Athlete and non-athlete application forms for registration, obtained from the
Local Boxing Committee (LBC) registration committee, must be fully
completed and signed by each applicant for membership, by a parent or legal
guardian if the athlete is of minority age. A sexual molestation and abuse
background check is mandatory for all non-athlete applicants.
(2) An applicant unable to write or understand the English language is required to

appear in person before a member of the LBC registration committee, or a
person duly authorized by such committee, give the necessary information to
such committee or representative, who shall thereupon make out the
application, explain the same to the applicant and thereafter have the same
executed by the applicant.
(3) The application is submitted to the registration committee for approval and
must be accompanied by the membership fee.
(4) If the Boxer’s application is approved, a passbook will be issued showing

applicant’s name, affiliation or unattached status, validation label, which
indicates the boxer’s current registration number with date of expiration of
the boxer’s registration and date of birth.
a. Birth verification. The boxer, when first applying for USA Boxing
membership, must produce a certified copy of a birth document.
Authentication of the birth document will be made by the LBC
registration chairperson/designee and entered into the passbook. The
boxer will not have to continually produce a certified birth record once
it has been verified and entered in the passbook.
b. Proof of Birth date and citizenship. Each competitor must file proof
of birth date and citizenship in one of the following manners:
i. A certified copy of birth certificate (certified or by Notary Public
in (its absence, a baptismal or hospital or tribal record) from the
state, country, municipal Bureau of Vital Statistics or local
jurisdiction of the place of birth, or in case of none of the above
mentioned being found, a notarized statement stating to the best of
one’s knowledge the age, birth date and birth place are true and
correct..
ii. Consular Service Form FS 240, “Report of Birth” issued by the
iii. U.S. Department of State.
iv. Immigration and Naturalization forms issued by the U.S.
Department of Justice.
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v. Individuals unable to provide proof of citizenship and/or residency
may register with USA Boxing, but compete at the LBC level
only, excluding advancement tournament(s). Athletes with a
temporary residency permit, such as student or visitor’s visa, may
only compete in certain boxing competitions after compliance with
USA Boxing Policies and Procedures on Competitions, but will
not be permitted to join USA Boxing as an athlete member.
c. A current photo. Photo can be updated from time to time as the boxer
matures. (This will prevent a boxer from trading a passbook with
another.)
d. The boxer’s record.
i. Physical has been taken, signed by the doctor.
ii. Weighmaster records weight, signed by the clerk.
iii. Results of the match.
iv. If an RSC-H is issued the passbook is not returned to the boxer but
kept in custody of the LBC chairperson.
v. All recording will be done with permanent ink; no changes accepted
unless initialed by an official.
e. The waiver/release statement on the athlete’s membership application
form must be signed by the boxer and, if a minor, by the boxer’s parent
or legal guardian.
f. The passbook will be of approximately the same size as a passport
folder.
313.2. Registration Fees
(1) Each LBC shall file with USA Boxing’s Membership Services Department a
schedule of its fees at the beginning of each fiscal year.
(2) USA Boxing’s Membership Services Department shall send to each LBC on
or before the beginning of the fiscal year, a complete list of all fees for the
current year charged by each LBC.
313.3. Club Representation
The following general rules apply to all registered athletes:
(1) Any registered boxer changing club affiliation must notify the LBC
Registration Chair in writing within 30 days of transfer.
(2) In order to compete as a representative of a club or other organization that a

boxer seeks to represent, that organization must be a member in good
standing of USA Boxing.
(3) A boxer may represent a club or organization that is a member of an LBC

other than the LBC in which the boxer resides where facilities for competition
and training do not exist in the area of the boxer’s residence, if the LBC in
which the boxer’s new club or organization is located is closer to the boxer’s
place of residence than any active club in the boxer’s own LBC.
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PART III
ARTICLE XIV
SANCTIONS
314.1. Involvement of Local Boxing Committee
USA Boxing shall communicate with the appropriate LBC committee to ensure
maximum cooperation at any USA Boxing sponsored national, international, or
special event.
314.2. Requirements
Sanctions are issued, withheld or withdrawn in accordance with the following

regulations:
(1) No sanction will be issued by any LBC without first receiving a completed
application for sanction form and sanction fee. The application must be
signed by the applicant.
(2) No sanction will be issued to a club or organization that is not a member of an

LBC of USA Boxing.
(3) No sanction will be issued to any organization whose interest in amateur

boxing is purely commercial or where the event is to be promoted solely for
the profit or the advertising value to be derived therefrom. Any income
derived from sanctioned events must be used for the further promotion of
amateur boxing, for an approved charity or for the general welfare of the
promoting organization as a whole.
(4) Sanctions issued to one organization cannot be transferred by that

organization to another. Any sanction so transferred shall be null and void for
all purposes, and the LBC Registration Committee is empowered to deny
further sanctions to any organization violating this provision.
(5) No further sanction will be given to any organization that has failed to fulfill
expense obligations to boxers or to give prizes as stated on its entry blank.
(6) No sanction for any boxing competition will be granted for any event where
the word “Olympic” or any derivative thereof is used in any advertisement or
notice in any manner in connection with said boxing event unless written
consent is obtained from USA Boxing.
(7) All sanctions must be signed by the Local Boxing Committee (LBC)
president or designee, and a record thereof must be maintained by that LBC.
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(8) Sanctions must arrive in the National Office with payment at least 10 days
prior to the scheduled event.
(9) Notification of cancelled or postponed sanction shall be made in writing

within 7 days of the original sanction date. After such time, the sanction fee
shall be forfeited to USA Boxing.
(10) A certificate of liability may be requested in writing with any paid sanction
received in a timely manner. Requests made after 10 day time-frame will not
be honored. Subsequent requests for changes on existing event certificates of
liability may incur additional administrative charges by USA Boxing.
314.3. Conditions of sanction
All amateur boxing competitions of any kind where sanction is required are subject
to the following conditions:
(1) The individual club is currently registered with USA Boxing.
(2) Announcements and entry blanks of sanctioned events must state that no
entries will be accepted unless the boxer is registered.
(3) The registration number of each boxer must accompany the entry blank and
the boxer’s affiliation must be displayed before or after the boxer’s name on
the program.
(4) Entry blanks, advertising and the program must bear conspicuously the
statement: “Held under the sanction of United States Amateur Boxing, Inc.”
and include the address of the local boxing committee.
(5) All organizations which have received a sanction for any contest where prizes
are stated on entry blanks shall be required to send to the LBC Registration
Committee, before the date of the contest, a copy of the entry blank and must
state the value of the prizes to be given for each event.
(6) ALCOHOL. Alcoholic beverages may be served or sold at USA Boxing

events ONLY IF provided by a licensed vendor or caterer. No glass
containers shall be allowed at USA Boxing sanctioned events.
314.4. Conditions for withdrawing a sanction
Every competition sanctioned by USA Boxing must comply with the requirements
stated above. If an LBC believes an organization has not complied with these
requirements, the sanction may be withdrawn under the following conditions:
(1) The LBC must provide written notification outlining the problem of non-
compliance.
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(2) If a hearing is requested, the complaint must be sent to the Judicial
Committee immediately, who will handle the complaint in accordance with
Article XIX of USA Boxing’s Constitution and By-Laws.
(3) Reporting requirements. Requirements regarding finances include:

a. The LBC may require each organization that has been granted a
sanction to complete a “report of sanctioned event” in a specified
amount of time.
b. USA Boxing may require the organization granted a sanction to file a
“financial statement for competition” in a specified amount of time after
the sanctioned event.
c. Receipts pertaining to reports mentioned in 1 & 2 above may be
requested by the LBC and USA Boxing.
d. In the event of failure or refusal to file these documents as requested,
the LBC or USA Boxing may withhold further sanctions from said
organization until the reports are filed, or 180 days (whichever comes
first).
314.5. Sanction Application/Official Sanction Forms
The forms “Sanction Application/Official Sanction Form” will be set forth by and
are distributed by USA Boxing.
314.6. Approval for television coverage
No television coverage of any international event held inside or outside the United
States involving a U.S. National Boxing Team or a team purporting to represent the
United States in any such event shall be arranged without the express written
consent of USA Boxing.
USA Boxing will waive the sanction fee for one LBC advancing
junior tournament and one LBC advancing senior tournament each
year.
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PART III
ARTICLE XV
TRANSFERS
315.1. Within the LBC
The following general requirements for transferring from one club or organization
to another within the LBC apply:
(1) The boxer must serve 12 months in the unattached status that is representing
no club or organization.
(2) Change of registration shall be effective from the date of receipt of request by
the Registration Committee.
(3) Any registered boxer changing club affiliation must notify the LBC
Registration Chair in writing within 30 days of the transfer.
(4) A boxer who has never competed in sanctioned events other than in the
unattached status may transfer the registration to a club or organization and be
eligible to represent such club or organization at once.
(5) A member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is transferred from
an assigned duty station to another within the same LBC may transfer
registration to another club or organization at the new location and be eligible
to compete for the new club or organization immediately. Dependents of a
member of the Armed Forces of the United States residing with such member
shall have the same privilege.
(6) If a club or organization becomes a member of a LBC and no other clubs are
located within 50 miles, a boxer residing in the new club’s area, who is a
member of a club 50 miles or more from home, may join the new club and be
eligible to compete for it immediately.
(7) If a club or organization registered with an LBC discontinues its competitive

amateur boxing program, it must notify the LBC immediately. The members
of said club may transfer to another club of their choice and compete for the
new club immediately.
315.2. To another LBC
General Procedures.
(1) The boxer completes a new registration form. The new LBC validates the
passbook and registration form and assigns a new (optional) permanent
registration number.
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(2) The new LBC contacts the old LBC and requests the boxer’s permanent
record card. A new permanent record card must be filled out by the new LBC
and a new permanent registration number (optional) written on the card. The
old permanent record card should be stapled to the back of the new card.
(3) The new registration form, marked Transfer, is attached to the athlete’s
registration form and mailed to USA Boxing’s Headquarters office with the
next transmittal. No fee is required, as the boxer has already paid membership
dues when registering in the previous LBC. The new LBC may charge a fee
to cover the cost of the validation label.
(4) USA Boxing, upon receipt, will update the boxer’s record to reflect the
boxer’s new address and LBC. The registration date will remain the same as
on the original registration since the boxer’s membership was in affect as of
that date.
(5) Do not issue a new passbook. Place your LBC’s validation number into the
boxer’s passbook. Affix a Transfer/Change Information Label into the
passbook and fill in the new information. The Transfer/Change Information
Label is a pressure sensitive label to be placed on top of the outdated
information in the passbook.
(6) If the boxer registers with a club, said boxer shall be eligible to represent that
club if or when the boxer has established 12 months bona fide residence (see
below for members of the Armed Forces of the United States and their
dependents). The LBC Registration Committee may waive the unattached
period if it determines that the change in organization was caused by events
outside the control of the boxer involved.
(7) No boxer may be registered in more than one LBC at the same time.
(8) A member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is permanently
(PCS) transferred from one assigned duty station to another in a different
LBC may transfer registration to another club or organization immediately.
Dependents of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States residing
with such member have the same privilege.
(9) A boxer who has been a bona fide member of and has competed for a club or
organization that is a member of USA Boxing in an LBC, regional or national
championship, and who shall change residence to an LBC other than the one
in which the organization represented is situated cannot continue to represent
such organization. A qualified boxer desiring to continue representing the old
club after moving into the territory of another local boxing committee shall
apply to the Registration Committee of the LBC in which the club is located,
but must comply with these policies.
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(10) When a boxer is registered for an organization in a given territory and when
that territory, including the boxer’s residence is transferred to another LBC,
the boxer shall continue to be eligible to compete in the original LBC as a
representative of the organization for which the boxer was registered at the
time of the transfer of such territory for the remainder of the registration
period.
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PART IV
USA BOXING-APPROVED
GROUP MEMBER
ORGANIZATIONS
ARTICLES I - II
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PART IV
ARTICLE I
USA BOXING-APPROVED
GROUP MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS
Organizations interested in amateur boxing who apply for group membership must be approved
by USA Boxing’s National Office. Each organization must meet the criteria requirements
outlined in the USA Boxing Group membership Agreement. The following organizations have
agreed to abide by all of USA Boxing’s official rules, regulations and policies.
GROUP MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS & LEADERS

GOLDEN GLOVES ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
Ray Rodgers, President
12219 Pleasant Forest Dr
Little Rock, AR 72212
Phone: (501) 225-7998 · Home: (501) 225-7195 · Fax: (501) 225-7878
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUES (PAL)

Mike Dillhyon, Executive Director
658 W. Indiantown Rd., Suite 201
Jupiter, FL 33458-7535
Phone: (561) 745-5535 · Fax: (561) 863-6120
Email: mdillhyon@nationalpal.org
NATIONAL COLLEGIATE BOXING ASSOCIATION (NCBA)

Ken Cooper, President
2506 Sugar Run Road
Mill Hall, PA 17751
Phone: (570) 748-6074 · Cell: (570) 660-5100
Email: kjcooper4@comcast.net
NATIVE AMERICAN AMATEUR BOXING ASSOCIATION

Dave Lubs, Secretary
14865 W. 105th Street
Lenexa, KS 66215
Phone: (877) 426-9464 · Fax
E-mail: davel@ringside.com
SILVER GLOVES ASSOCIATION

Ray Rodgers, President
12219 Pleasant Forest Dr
Little Rock, AR 72212
Phone: (501) 225-7998 · Home: (501) 225-7195 · Fax: (501) 225-7878
UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES

US Air Force: Steven Brown
US Army: Paul Boltz
US Marine Corps: Sid Meyerson
US Navy: Kevin Ludwig
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PART IV
ARTICLE II
GROUP MEMBER EXCEPTIONS
Group members wanting exceptions to the rules must submit them to USA Boxing for
approval. Exceptions to USA Boxing’s rules for group members are listed below.
402.1. Officials for group member organizations
(1) All group members of USA Boxing shall be allowed to designate a Chief of
Officials for their events.
a. The designated Chief of Officials shall be responsible for the
assignment of the referees, judges and timers. All officials must be
registered members of USA Boxing and be certified through an LBC.
b. Group member organizations shall be allowed to require officials
participating in their events to wear the uniform of their organization.
402.2. Length and number of rounds
(1) Group members shall be allowed to set a shorter duration for the length of a
round and/or fewer number of rounds for their events with the following
exceptions:
a. If the competition is part of the qualifying process leading to the
establishment of the Pan American Games Team, the Olympic Games
Team or any other international team competition for which USA
Boxing is responsible, the championship bouts of the qualifying
tournament must be as outlined in Rule 108.3(1) for open division
(male and female, respectively).
402.3. Junior Olympic tournament structure
USA Boxing’s group members shall be allowed to structure the age classifications
for advancement to regional and national levels for their national junior
tournament.
402.4. Age and weight Categories
USA Boxing group members shall be allowed to have additional weight divisions,
but must adhere to five-pound increments in the junior and younger age divisions.
Note: The NCBA is authorized to conduct its competitions with the exceptions
recorded in their By-Laws and approved by USA Boxing’s Board of Directors
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PART V
Olympic-Style
Boxing History
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OLYMPIC STYLE BOXING HISTORY
U.S. Olympic Boxing Teams

1904 · St. Louis, Missouri, USA 1924 · Paris, France
105 nd
Miles J. Burke (2 ) 112 Fidel La Barba, New York, NY (1st)
105 George Finnegan (1st) 112 Raymond Fee, St. Paul, MN (3rd)
115 George Finnegan (2nd) 118 Salvatore Tripoli*, Yonkers, NY (2nd)
115 Oliver L. Kirk (1st) 126 Joseph Sales (2nd)
125 Fred Gilmore (3rd) 126 John Fields (1st)
125 Frank Haller (2nd) 135 Fred Boyleston, Ford City, PA
125 Oliver L. Kirk (1st) 135 Ben Rothwell, VI
132 O.L. Bollington 147 Hugh Haggerty, Pittsburgh, PA
132 Jack Eagan (2nd) 147 Al Mello, Tewksbury, MA
132 K. Jewett 160 Adolph Lefkowitch, Newport, VA
132 Joseph P. Lydon 175 Thomas Kirby, Boston, MA
132 Arthur Seward 175 George Mulholland, Indianapolis, IN
132 Harry Spanger (1st) +175 Edward P. Eagan, Denver, CO
132 Peter Sturholdt (4th) +175 H.G. Greathouse, WV
132 Russell Van Horn *Also known as Jackie Williams
145 Joseph P. Lydon (3rd)
145 Harry J. Spanger (2nd) 1928 · Amsterdam, Holland
145 Albert Young (1st) 112 Hyman Miller, Philadelphia, PA
158 Charles Mayer (1st) 118 John L. Daley, Newton, MA (2nd)
158 Benjamin Spradley (2nd) 126 Harold G. Devine, Worcester, MA (3rd)
+158 Samuel Berger (1st) 135 Stephen M. Halaiko, Auburn, NY (2nd)
+158 Charles Mayer (2nd) 147 Thomas Lown, New York, NY
+158 William M. Michaels (3rd) 160 Harry H. Henderson, Virginia Beach, VA
175 Leon Lucas, Camden, NJ
1908 · London, England +175 Alexander J. Kaletchitz, Palmetto, FL
USA was not represented.
1932 · Los Angeles, California, USA
1920 · Antwerp, Belgium 112 Louis Salica, New York, NY (3rd)
112 Frankie DeGenero (1st) 118 Joseph Lang,, Love Lock, NY (4th)
112 Peter Zivic 126 John Hines, San Pedro, CA
118 Edward Hartman 135 Nathan Bor, Fall River, MA (3rd)
118 Maurice Herschman 147 Edward Flynn, Sapulpa, OK (1st)
126 Jack Zivic (3rd) 160 Carmen Barth, Cleveland, OH (1st)
126 George Etzell 175 John Miller, Alvia, IA
135 Samuel Mosberg (1st) +175 Frederick Feary, Stockton, CA (3rd)
135 Frank Cassidy
147 Frederick Colberg (3rd) 1936 · Berlin, Germany
147 William Clark (3rd) 112 Louis D. Laurie, Cleveland, OH (3rd)
160 Joseph Cranston 118 Jack Wilson, Spencer, NC (2nd)
160 Sam Lagonia 126 Theodore E. Kara, Cleveland, OH
175 Edward P. Eagan (1st) 135 Andrew Scrivani, Chicago, IL
175 Edwin Schell 147 Chester Rutecki, Chicago, IL
+175 William Spengler (3rd) 160 James C. Atkinson, Norfolk, VA
+175 Samuel Stewart 175 Carl Vinciquerra, Omaha, NE
+175 Arthur Oliver, MS
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1948 · London, England 1964 · Tokyo, Japan
112 Frank J. Sodano, Philadelphia, PA 112 Bob Carmody, Army (3rd)
119 William Bossio, Pittsburgh, PA 119 Larry Johnson, USAF
127 Edward R. Johnson, Wilmington, DE 125 Charles Brown, Marines (3rd)
136 Wallace Smith, Cincinnati, OH (4th) 132 Ronald Harris, Detroit, MI (3rd)
147 Horace Herring, St. Petersburg, FL (2nd) 139 Charles Ellis, Army
160 Washington Jones, St. Louis, MO 147 Maurice Trilot, Marines
175 Charles W. Spieser, Detroit, MI 156 Toby Gibson, Spokane, WA
+175 E. Jay Lambert, Helper, VT 165 Jimmy Rosette, Navy
178 Bob Christopherson, USAF
1952 · Helsinki, Finland +178 Josehp Fraizer, Philadelphia, PA (1st)
112 Nathan E. Brooks, Cleveland, OH (1st)
119 David Moore, Springfield, OH 1968 · Mexico City, Mexico
125 Edson Brown, New York, NY 112 Harlan Marbley, Army (3rd)
132 Robert Bickle, Hoisington, KS/Army 119 Sam Goss, Trenton, NJ
139 Charles Adkins, Chicago, IL (1st) 125 Al Robinson, Navy (2nd)
147 Louis Gage, San Francisco, CA 132 Ronnie Harris, Canton, OH (1st)
156 Ellsworth Webb, Tulsa, OK 139 J. Wallington, Army (3rd)
165 Floyd Patterson, New York, NY (1st) 147 Armando Muniz, Army
178 Norvel L. Lee, Washington, DC (1ST) 156 John Baldwin, Detroit, MI/USAF (3rd)
+178 Hayes Sanders,Compton, CA/Navy (1ST) 165 Alfred Jones, Detroit, MI (3rd)
178 Arthur Redden, Wilmington, DE/Marines
1956 · Melbourne, Australia +178 George Foreman, Marshall, TX (3rd)
112 Ray Perez, Honolulu, HI
119 Choken Maekawa, Hilo, HI 1972 · Munich, Germany
125 Harry Smith, Danville, VA/USAF 106 Davey Lee Armstrong, Puyallup, WA
132 Louis Molina, San Jose, CA/Marines 112 Tim Dement, Shreveport, LA
139 Joseph Shaw, Boston, MA 119 Ricardo Carreras, NY/USAF (3rd)
147 Pearce Lang, Big Rapids, MI/Army 125 Louis Self, Toledo, OH
156 Jose Torres, New York, NY/Army (2nd) 132 Louis Busceme, Beaumont, TX
165 Roger Rouse, Opportunity, MO 139 Ray Seales, Tacoma, WA (1st)
178 James Boyd, Rocky Mount,NC/Army (1st) 147 Jesse Valdez, Houston, TX/USAF (3rd)
+178 Peter Rademacher, Median, OH (1st) 156 Reginald Jones, Newark, NJ/Marines
165 Marvin Johnson, Indianapolis, IN (3rd)
1960 · Rome, Italy 178 Raymond Russell, Marines
112 Humberto Barrera, Robstown, TX +178 Duane Bobick, Navy
119 Jerry Armstron, Boise, ID/Army
125 Nicholas Spanakos, New York, NY 1976 · Montreal, Canada
132 Harry Campbell, Army 106 Louis Curtis, Washington, DC
139 Quincy Daniels, Seattle, WA/USAF (3rd) 112 Leo Randolph, Tacoma, WA (1st)
147 Arthur Baldwin, Muskegon, MI/USAF 119 Charles Mooney (2nd), Army
156 Wilbert McClure, Chestnut, Hill, MA (1st) 125 Davey Lee Armstrong, Puyallup, WA
165 Eddie Crook, Army (1st) 132 Howard Davis Jr. (1st), Glen Cove, NY
178 Cassius Clay, Louisville, KY (1st) 139 Ray Leonard, Palmer Park, MD(1st)
+178 Pearcy Price, Salem, NJ/Marines 147 Clinton Jackson, Nashville, TN
156 Charles Walker Jr., Mesa, AZ
165 Michael Spinks, St. Louis, MO (1st)
178 Leon Spinks, St. Louis, MO (1st)
+178 Johnny Tate, Knoxville, TN (3rd)
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1980 · Moscow, USSR 1992 · Barcelona, Spain
USA did not participate 106 Eric Griffin, Broussard, LA
106 Robert Shannon, Edmonds, WA 112 Timothy Austin, Cincinnati, OH (3rd)
112 Richard Sandoval, Pomona, CA 119 Sergio Reyes, Camp Lejeune, NC/Marines
119 Jackie Beard, Jackson, TN 125 Julian Wheeler, Virginia Beach, VA/Navy
125 Bernard Taylor, Charlotte, NC 132 Oscar De La Hoya, Los Angeles, CA (1st)
132 Joe Manley, Army 139 Vernon Forrest, Augusta, GA/NMU
139 Johnny Bumphus, Nashville, TC 147 Pepe Reilly, Glendale, CA
147 Donald Curry, Fort Worth, TX 156 Raul Marquez, Houston, TX
156 James Shuler, Philadelphia, PA 165 Chris Byrd, Flint, MI (2nd)
165 Charles Carter, Yakima, WA 178 Montell Griffin, Chicago, IL
178 Leroy Murphy, Chicago, IL 201 Danell Nicholson, Chicago, IL
+178 James Broad, Army +201 Larry Donald, Cincinnati, OH
1984 · Los Angeles, California, USA 1996 · Atlanta, GA, USA

106 Paul Gonzales (1st), Los Angeles, CA (1st) 106 Albert Guardado, Topeka, KS
112 Steve McCrory, Detroit, MI (1st) 112 Eric Morel, Madison, WI
119 Robert Shannon, Edmonds, WA 119 Zahir Raheem, Philadelphia, PA
125 Meldrick Taylor, Philadelphia, PA (1st) 125 Floyd Mayweather, Gr. Rapids, MI (3rd)
132 Pernell Whitaker, Norfolk, VA (1st) 132 Terrance Cauthen, Philadelphia, PA (3rd)
139 Jerry Page, Columbus, OH (1st) 139 David Diaz, Chicago, IL
147 Mark Breland, Brooklyn, NY (1st) 147 Fernando Vargas, Oxnard, CA
156 Frank Tate, Detroit, MI (1st) 156 David Reid, Philadelphia, PA/NMU (1st)
165 Virgil Hill, Williston, ND (2nd) 165 Rhoshii Wells, Riverdale, GA (3rd)
178 Evander Holyfield, Atlanta, GA (2nd) 178 Antonio Tarver, Orlando, FL (3rd)
201 Henry Tilman, Los Angeles, CA (1st) 201 Nate Jones, Chicago, IL (3rd)
+201 Tyrell Biggs, Philadelphia, PA (1st) +201 Lawrence Clay-Bey, Hartford, CT
1988 · Seoul, Korea 2000 · Sydney, Australia

106 Michael Carbajal, Phoenix, AZ (2nd) 106 Brian Viloria, Waipahu, HI/NMU
112 Arthur Johnson, Minneapolis, MN 112 Jose Navarro, Los Angeles, CA
119 Kennedy McKinney, Killeen, TX (1st) 119 Clarence Vinson, Washington, DC (3rd)
125 Kelcie Banks, Chicago, IL 125 Ricardo Juarez, Houston, TX (2nd)
132 Romallis llis, Ellenwood, GA (3rd) 132 David Jackson, Seattle, WA/NMU
139 Todd Foster, Great Falls, MT 139 Ricardo Williams, Jr., Cincinnati, OH (2nd)
147 Kenneth Gould, Rockford, IL (3rd) 147 Dante Craig, Cincinnati, OH
156 Roy Jones, Pensacola, FL (2nd) 156 Jermain Taylor, (3rd) Little Rock, AR/NMU
165 Anthony Hembrick, Army 165 Jeff Lacy, St. Petersburg, FL
178 Andrew Maynard, Army (1st) 178 Olanda Anderson, Ft. Carson, CO/ARMY
201 Rat Mercer, Army (1st) 201 Michael Bennett, Chicago, IL
+201 Riddick Bowe, Brooklyn, NY (2nd) +201 Calvin Brock, Charlotte, NC
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2004 · Athens, Greece
106 Rau’shee Warren, Cincinnati, OH
112 Ron Siler, Cincinnati, OH
132 Vicente Escobedo, Woodland, CA
141 Rock Allen, Philadelphia, PA
152 Vanes Martirosyan, Glendale, CA
165 Andre Dirrell, Flint, MI (3rd)
178 Andre Ward, Oakland, CA (1st)
201 Devin Vargas, Toledo, OH
+201 Jason Estrada, Providence, RI
2008 · Beijing, China

106 Luis Yanez, Duncanville, TX
112 Rau’shee Warren, Cincinnati, OH
119 Gary Russell, Jr., Capitol Heights, MD
125 Raynell Williams, Cleveland, OH
132 Sadam Ali, Brooklyn, NY
141 Javier Molina, Commerce, CA
152 Demetrius Andrade, Providence, RI
165 Shawn Estrada, East Los Angeles, CA
201 Deontay Wilder, Tuscaloosa, AL
(BRONZE MEDAL WINNER)
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OLYMPIC GAMES HOST CITIES
I. Athens, Greece XVI. Stockholm, Sweden
(April 6-15, 1896) (June 10-16, 1956)
Melbourne, Australia
(Nov. 22-Dec. 8, 1956)
II. Paris, France XVII. Rome, Italy
(May 20-Oct. 28, 1990) (Aug. 25-Sept. 11, 1960)
III. St. Louis, MO, USA XVIII. Tokyo, Japan
(July 1-Nov. 23, 1904) (Oct. 10-24, 1964)
IV. London, England XIX. Mexico City, Mexico
(April 27-Oct. 31, 1908) (Oct. 12-27, 1968)
V. Stockholm, Sweden XX. Munich, Germany
(May 5-July 22, 1912) (Aug. 26-Sept. 11, 1972)
VI. Berlin, Germany XXI. Montreal, Canada
(1916 – Cancelled, World War I) (July 17-Aug. 3, 1976)
VII. Antwerp, Belgium XXII. Moscow, USSR
(April 20-Sept. 12, 1920) (July 19-Aug. 12, 1980)
VIII. Paris, France XXIII. Los Angeles, CA, USA
(May 4-July 27, 1924) (July 28-Aug. 12, 1984)
IX. Amsterdam, Holland XXIV. Seoul, Korea
(May 17-Aug. 12, 1928) (Sept. 17-Oct. 2, 1988)
X. Los Angeles, CA, USA XXV. Barcelona, Spain
(July 30-Aug. 14, 1932) (July 29-Aug. 9, 1992)
XI. Berlin, Germany XXVI. Atlanta, GA, USA
(Aug. 1-16, 1936) (July 19-Aug. 4, 1996)
XII. Tokyo, Japan & Helskinki, Finland XXVII. Syndey, Australia
(1940 – Cancelled, World War II) (Sept. 15-Oct. 1, 2000)
XIII. London, England XXVIII. Athens, Greece
(1944 – Cancelled, World War II) (Aug. 13-Aug. 29, 2004)
XIV. London, England XXIX. Beijing, China
(July 29-Aug. 14, 1948) (Aug. 8-Aug. 24, 2008)
XV. Helsinki, Finland
(July 19-Aug. 3, 1952)
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OLYMPIC BOXING CHAMPIONS
Light Flyweight Bantamweight
1968 Francisco Rodriquez, VEN 1904 O.L. Kirk, USA
1972 Gheorghi Gedo, HUN 1908 H. Thomas, GBR
1976 Jorge Hernandez, CUB 1920 Clarence Walker, RSA
1980 Shamil Sabyrov, URS 1924 William Smith, RSA
1984 Paul Gonzales, USA 1928 Vittorio Tamagnini, ITA
1988 Ivailo Hristov/Marinov, BUL 1932 Horace Gwynne
1992 Rogelio Marcelo, CUB 1936 Ulderico Sergo, ITA
1996 Daniel Petov Boljilov, BUL 1948 Tibor Csik, HUN
2000 Brahim Asloum, FRA 1952 Pentti Hamakainen, FIN
2004 Yan Bartelemy Varela, CUB 1956 Wolfgang Behrendt, GER
2008 Zou Chiming, CHN 1960 Oleg Grigoryev, URS
1964 Takao Sakurai, JPN
Flyweight 1968 Valeri Sololov, URS
1904 George Finnegan, USA 1972 Olando Martinez, CUB
1920 Frank De Genero, USA 1976 Yong Jo Gu, PRK
1924 Fidel La Barbara, USA 1980 Juan Hernandez, CUB
1928 Anton Kocsis, HUN 1984 Naurizio Stecca, ITA
1932 Stephen Enekes, HUN 1988 Kennedy McKinney, USA
1936 Will Kaiser, GER 1992 Joel Casamayor, CUB
1948 Pascual Perez, ARG 1996 Istvan Kovacs, HUN
1952 Nathan E. Brooks, USA 2000 Gulliermo Ridondeaux, CUB
1956 Terence Spinks, GBR 2004 Gulliermo Ridondeaux, CUB
1960 Gyula Torok, HUN 2008 Badar-Uugan Enkhbat, MON
1964 Gernando Atzori, ITA Featherweight
1968 Ricardo Delgado, MEX 1904 Oliver L. Kirk, USA
1972 Gheorghi Kostadinov, BUL 1908 Richard K. Gunn, GBR
1976 Leo Randolph, USA 1920 Paul Fritsch, FRA
1980 Petar Lessov, BUL 1924 John Fields, USA
1984 Steve McCrory, USA 1928 L. Van Klaveren, HOL
1988 Kim Kwang Sun, KOR 1932 Carmello Robledo, ARG
1992 Chol Choi, PRK 1936 Oscar Casanovas, ARG
1996 Maikro Romero, CUB 1948 Ernesto Formenti, ITA
2000 Wijan Ponlid, THA 1952 Jan Zachara, TCH
2004 Yuriorkis Gomboa Toledano, CUB 1956 Vladimir Safronov, URS
2008 Somjit Jongohor, THA 1960 Francesco Musso, ITA
1964 Stanislav Stepashkin, URS
1968 Antonio Roldan, MEX
1972 Boris Kousnetsov, URS
1976 Angel Herrera, CUB
1980 Rudi Fink, GDR
1984 Meldrick Taylor, USA
1988 Giovanni Parisi, ITA
1992 Andreas Tews, GER
1996 Somluck Kamsing, THA
2000 Bekzat Sattarkhanov, KAZ
2004 Alexei Tichtenko, RUS
2008 Vasyl Lomanchenko, UKR
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Lightweight Welterweight
1904 H.J. Spanger, USA 1904 Al Young, USA
1908 F. Grace, GBR 1920 Albert Schneider, CA
1920 Samuel Mosberg, USA 1924 J.S. Delarge, BEL
1924 Harold Nielsen, DEN 1928 Edward Morgan, NZL
1928 Carlo Orlandi, ITA 1932 Edward Flynn, USA
1932 L. Stevens, RSA 1936 Sten Suvio, FIN
1936 Imre Harangi, HUN 1948 J. Torma, TCH
1948 G. Dreyer, RSA 1952 Z. Chychia, POL
1952 A. Bolognesi, ITA 1956 Necolae Linca, ROM
1956 R. McTaggart, GBR 1960 Giovanni Benvenuti, ITA
1960 Kazmirierz Pazdzior, POL 1964 Marian Ksaprezyk, POL
1964 Jozef Grudzien, POL 1968 Manfred Wolke, GDR
1968 Ronnie Harris, USA 1972 Emilo Correa, CUB
1972 Jan Szczepanski, POL 1976 Jochen Bachfeld, GDR
1976 Howard Davis, USA 1980 Andres Aldama, CUB
1980 Angel Herrera, CUB 1984 Mark Breland, USA
1984 Pernell Whitaker, USA 1988 Robert Wangila, KEN
1988 Andreas Zulow, GDR 1992 Michael Carruth, IRL
1992 Oscar De La Hoya, USA 1996 Oleg Saitov, RUS
1996 Hocine Soltani, ALG 2000 Oleg Saitov, RUS
2000 Mario Kindelan, CUB 2004 Bakhtiyar Artayev, KAZ
2004 Mario Kindelan, CUB 2008 Bakhyt Sarsekbayev, KAZ
2008 Alexey Tischenko, RUS
Light middleweight
Light welterweight 1952 L. Papp, HUN
1952 Charles Adkins, USA 1956 L. Papp, HUN
1956 Vladimir Enguibarian, URS 1960 Wilbert McClure, USA
1960 B. Nemecek, TCH 1964 Boris Lagutin, URS
1964 Jerzy Kulej, POL 1968 Boris Lagutin, URS
1968 Jerzy Kulej, POL 1972 Dieter Kottysch, GER
1972 Ray Seales, USA 1976 Jerzy Rybicki, POL
1976 Ray Leonard, USA 1980 Armando Martinez, CUB
1980 Patrizio Oliva, ITA 1984 Frank Tate, USA
1984 Jerry Page, USA 1988 Park Si Hun, KOR
1988 Viacheslav Yanovsky, URS 1992 Juan Lemus, CUB
1992 Hector Vinent, CUB 1996 David Reid, USA
1996 Hecotr Vinent, CUB 2000 Yermakhan Ibraimov, KAZ
2000 Mayhamadkadyz Abdullaev, UZB
2004 Manus Boonjumnong, THA
2008 Felix Diaz, DOM
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Middleweight Heavyweight
1904 Charles Mayer, USA 1904 Sam Berger, USA
1908 J. Douglas, GBR 1908 A. Oldham, GBR
1920 H.W. Mallin, GBR 1920 Ron Rawson, GBR
1924 H.W. Mallin, GBR 1924 Otto Porath, NOR
1928 Piero Toscani, ITA 1928 A.R. Jurado, ARG
1932 Carmen Barth, USA 1932 S.A. Lovell, ARG
1936 Jean Despeaux, FRA 1936 Herbert Runge, GER
1948 L. Papp, HUN 1948 R. Igiesias, ARG
1952 Floyd Patterson, USA 1952 Hayes Sanders, USA
1956 Genadiy Schatkov, URS 1956 Peter Rademacher, USA
1960 Eddie Crook, USA 1960 Francesco de Piccoli, ITA
1964 Valery Popentschenko, URS 1964 Joseph Frazier, USA
1968 Chris Finnegan, GBR 1968 George Forman, USA
1972 Viatcheslav Lemechev, URS 1972 Teofilo Stevenson, CUB
1976 Michael Spinks, USA 1976 Teofilo Stevenson, CUB
1980 Jose Gomez, CUB 1980 Teofilo Stevenson, CUB
1984 Joon Sup Shin, KOR 1984 Henry Tillman, USA
1988 Henry Maske, GDR 1988 Ray Mercer, USA
1992 Ariel Hernandez, CUB 1992 Felix Savon, CUB
1996 Ariel Hernandez, CUB 1996 Felix Savon, CUB
2000 Jorge Gutierrez, CUB 2000 Felix Savon, CUB
2004 Gayderbek Gaydarbekov, RUS 2004 Odlanier Solis Fonte, CUB
2008 James Degale, GBR 2008 Rakhim Chakhiev, RUS
Light heavyweight Super heavyweight

1920 Edward Eagan, USA 1984 Tyrell Biggs, USA
1924 H.J. Mitchell, GBR 1988 Lennox Lewis, CA
1928 V.Avendano, ARG 1992 Roberto Balado, CUB
1932 D. Carstens, RSA 1996 Vladimir Klichko, UKR
1936 Rogert Michelot, FRA 2000 Audley Harrison, GBR
1948 George Hunter, RSA 2004 Alexander Povetkin, RUS
1952 Norvel L. Lee, USA 2008 Roberto Cammarelle, ITA
1956 James Boyd, USA
1960 Cassius Clay, USA
1964 Cosimo Pinto, ITA
1968 Dan Pozniak, URS
1972 Mate Parlov, YUG
1976 Leon Spinks, USA
1980 Slobodan Kacar, YUG
1984 Anton Josipovic, YUG
1988 Andrew Maynard, USA
1992 Torsten May, GER
1996 Vasilii Jirov, KAZ
2000 Alexander Lebziak, RUS
2004 Andre Ward, USA
2008 Xiaoping Zhang, CHN
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ALL-TIME OLYMPIC BOXING MEDAL COUNT BY COUNTRY
Country Gld Slvr Brnz Total Country Gld Slvr Brnz Total
Algeria 1 0 5 6 Mongolia 0 0 2 2
Argentina 7 7 10 24 Morocco 1 1 3 5
Armenia 0 0 1 1 Netherlands 1 1 4 6
Australia 0 2 3 5 New Zealand 1 1 1 3
Azerbaijan** 0 0 4 4 Niger 0 0 1 1
Belarus 0 2 0 2 Nigeria 0 3 3 6
Belgium 1 1 2 4 Norway 1 2 2 5
Bermuda 0 0 1 1 Pakistan 0 0 1 1
Brazil 0 0 1 1 P.R. Korea 2 3 3 8
Bulgaria 4 5 8 17 Philippines 0 2 3 5
Cameroon 0 1 1 2 Poland 8 9 26 43
Canada 3 7 7 17 Puerto Rico 0 1 5 6
Chile 0 1 2 3 Romania 1 9 11 26
China 2 1 2 5 Russian Federation** 8 3 9 20
Colombia 0 0 3 3 South Africa 6 4 9 19
Cuba 32 19 12 63 South Korea 3 6 2 18
Czech Republic 3 2 2 7 Spain 0 2 2 4
Denmark 1 5 6 12 Sweden 0 5 6 11
Dominican Republic 1 0 1 1 Syria 0 0 1 1
East Germany* 5 2 6 13 Thailand 4 3 6 13
Egypt 0 1 2 3 Tonga 0 1 0 1
Estonia 0 1 0 1 Tunisia 0 0 2 2
Finland 2 1 11 14 Turkey 0 2 3 5
France 4 3 8 15 Uganda 0 3 1 4
Georgia** 0 0 1 1 Ukraine** 2 2 5 9
Germany* 5 12 12 29 United Arab Republic 0 0 1 1
Ghana 0 1 2 3 USSR 14 20 19 53
Great Britain 14 11 23 48 United States 48 23 38 109
Guyana 0 0 1 1 Uruguay 0 0 1 1
Hungary 10 2 8 20 Uzbekistan** 1 0 4 5
India 0 0 1 1 Venezuela 1 2 2 5
Ireland 1 4 7 12 West Germany* 1 0 4 5
Italy 15 13 15 43 Yugoslavia 3 2 6 11
Japan 1 0 2 3 Zambia 0 0 1 1
Kazakhstan** 5 4 2 11
Kenya 1 1 5 7
Korea 0 0 3 3 *Germany competed as a Unified Nation through the
Mauritius 0 0 1 1 1964 Olympics. East Germany and West Germany
Mexico 2 3 7 11 competed separately from 1968 until 1988.
Moldova, Republic of 0 0 2 2
**USSR competed as a Unified Nation
through the 1992 Olympics.
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MEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONS
1974 - Havana, Cuba 1983 Challenge - Reno, Nevada; Tokyo, Japan
106 Jorge Hernandez, CUB 106 Rafael Sainz, CUB
112 Douglas Rodriguez, CUB 112 Steve McCrory, USA
119 Wilfredo Gomez, PUR 119 Floyd Favors, USA
125 Howard Davis, USA 125 Adolfo Horta, CUB
132 Vasili Solomin, URS 132 Pernell Whitaker, USA
139 Ayub Kalule, UGA 139 Carlos Garcia, CUB
147 Emilio Correa, CUB 147 Mark Breland, USA
156 Roland Garbey, CUB 156 Shawn O’Sullivan, CAN
165 Rufat Riskiev, URS 165 Bernardo Comas, CUB
178 Mate Parlov, YUG 178 Pablo Romero, CUB
+178 Teofilo Stevenson, CUB 201 Willie deWit, CAN
+201 Not Contested
1978 - Belgrade, Yugoslavia
106 Stephen Mushioki, KEN 1984 Challenge - Los Angeles, California
112 Henryk Srednicki, POL 106 Rafael Sainz, CUB
119 Adolfo Horta, CUB 112 Pedro Reyes, CUB
125 Angel Herrera, CUB 119 Floyd Favors, USA
132 Andeh Davison, NGR 125 Adolfo Horta, CUB
139 Valeriy Lvov, URS 132 Pernell Whitaker, USA
147 Vlaeriy Rachkov, URS 139 Carlos Garcia, CUB
156 Viktor Savchenko, URS 147 Mark Breland, USA
165 Jose Gomez, CUB 156 Frank Tate, USA
178 Sixto Soria, CUB 165 Bernardo Comas, CUB
+178 Teofilo Stevenson, CUB 178 Ricky Womack, USA
201 Willie deWit, CAN
+201 Tyrell Biggs, USA
1982 - Munich, Federal Republic of Germany
106 Ismail Mustavov, BUL 1986 - Reno, Nevada
112 Yuri Alexandrov, URS 106 Juan Torres, CUB
119 Floyd Favors, USA 112 Pedro Reyes, CUB
125 Adolfo Horta, CUB 119 Moon Sung-Kil, KOR
132 Angel Herrera, CUB 125 Kelcie Banks, USA
139 Carlos Garcia, CUB 132 Adolfo Horta, CUB
147 Mark Breland, USA 139 Vasily Shyshov, URS
156 Alexander Koshkin, URS 147 Kenneth Gould, USA
165 Bernardo Comas, CUB 156 Angel Espinosa, CUB
165 Darin Allen, USA
178 Pablo Romero, CUB
178 Pablo Romero, CUB
201 Alexander Yagubkin, URS 201 Felix Savon, CUB
+201 Tyrell Biggs, USA +201 Teofilo Stevenson, CUB
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1989 Challenge - Casablanca, Morocco 1991 - Sydney, Australia
106 Ivailo Hristov/Marinov, BUL
112 Not contested 106 Eric Griffin, USA
119 Manuel Martinez, CUB 112 Istvan Kovacs, HUN
125 Arnaldo Mesa, CUB 119 Serafim Todorov, BUL
132 Andreas Zuelow, GDR 125 Kirkor Kirkorov, BUL
139 Grahame Cheney, AUS 132 Marco Rudolph, GER
147 Siegfried Mehnert, GDR 139 Konstantin Tzyu, URS
156 Tim Littles, USA 147 Juan Hernandez, CUB
165 Angel Espinoza, CUB 156 Juan Lemus, CUB
178 Marcus Bott, FRG 165 Tommaso Russo, ITA
201 Felix Savon, CUB 178 Torsten Matm GER
+201 Not contested 201 Felix Savon, CUB
+201 Roberto Balado, CUB
1989 - Moscow, USSR
106 Eric Griffin, USA 1992 Challenge - Tampa, Florida
112 Yuri Arbachakov, URS 106 Eric Griffin, USA
119 Enrique Carrion, CUB 112 Istvan Kovacs, HUN
125 Airat Khamotov, URS 119 Vladislav Antonov, CIS
132 Julio Gonzales, CUB 125 Arnaldo Mesa, CUB
139 Igor Ruzhnikov, URS 132 Oscar De La Hoya, USA
147 Francisc Vastag, ROM 139 Vernon Forrest, USA
156 Isreal Akopkokhian, URS 147 Juan Hernandez, CUB
165 Andrei Kurniavka, URS 156 Raul Marquez, USA
178 Henry Maske, GDR 165 Alexander Lebziak, CIS
201 Felix Savon, CUB 178 Torsten May, GER
+201 Robert Balado, CUB 201 Felix Savon, CUB
+201 Larry Donald, USA
1990 Challenge – Berlin, Federal Republic of Germany 1993 - Tampere, Finland
106 Eric Griffin, USA 106 Nshan Munchian, ARM
112 Rico Kubat, GDR 112 Waldemar Font, CUB
119 Enrique Carrion, CUB 119 Alexander Chistov, BUL
125 Airat Khamatov, URS 125 Serafim Todorov, BUL
132 Julio Gonzales, CUB 132 Damian Austin, CUB
139 Candelario Duvergel, CUB 139 Hector Vincent, CUB
147 Francisc Vastag, ROM 147 Juan Hernandez, CUB
156 Torsten Schmitz, GDR 156 Francisc Vastag, ROM
165 Sven Ottke, FRG 165 Ariel Hernandez, CUB
178 Sven Lange, GDR 178 Ramon Garbey, CUB
201 Felix Savon, CUB 201 Felix Savon, CUB
+201 Roberto Balado, CUB +201 Roberto Balado, CUB
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1994 Challenge - Dublin, Ireland 1997 - Budapest, Hungary
106 Daniel Petrov, BUL 106 Esquirol Maikro Romero, CUB
112 Damaen Kelly, IRL 112 Mantilla Rodriguez, CUB
119 Alexander Christov, BUL 119 Raimkoul Malekbekov, RUS
125 Serafim Todorov, BUL 125 Istvan Kovacs, HUN
132 Doisvelis Pimentel, CUB 132 Alexandr Maletin, RUS
139 Hector Vinent, CUB 139 Dorel Simion, ROM
147 Juan Hernandez, CUB 147 Oleg Saitov, RUS
156 Alferdo Duvergel, CUB 156 Alfredo Duvergel, CUB
165 Ariel Hernandez, CUB 165 Zsalt Erdei, Hun
178 Ramon Garbey, CUB 178 Alexandr Lebziak, RUS
201 Feliz Savon, CUB 201 Felix Savon, CUB
+201 Roberto Balado, CUB +201 George Kandelaki, GEO
1995 - Berlin, Germany 1999 - Houston, Texas

106 Daniel Petrov, BUL 106 Brian Vilorai, USA
112 Zoltan Lunka, GER 112 Bulat Jumadilov, KAZ
119 Raimkul Malachbekov, RUS 119 Raicu Crinu, ROM
125 Serafim Todorov, BUL 125 Ricardo Juarez, USA
132 Leonard Doroftei, ROM 132 Mario Kindelan, CUB
139 Hector Vinent, CUB 139 Mahammat Abduleav, UZB
147 Juan Hernandez, CUB 147 Juan Hernandez, CUB
156 Francisc Vastag, ROM 156 Marin Simion, ROM
165 Ariel Hernandez, CUB 165 Utkirbek Haydarov, UZB
178 Antonio Tarver, USA 178 Michael Simms, Jr., USA
201 Felix Savon, CUB 201 Michael Bennett, USA
+201 Alexei Lezin, RUS +201 Siren Samil, TUR
1995 Challenge - Macon, Georgia 2001 - Belfast, Ireland

106 Daniel Petrov, BUL 106 Yan Varela Bartelemi, CUB
112 Bolat Jumadilov, KAZ 112 Jerome Thomas, FRA
119 Vichai Khadpo, THA 119 Guiller Ortiz Riogondeauz, CUB
125 Serafim Todorov, BUL 125 Palyani Ramazan, TUR
132 Leonard Doroftei, ROM 132 Mario Mesa Kindelan, CUB
139 Hector Vinent, CUB 139 Martinez Diogenes Lune, CUB
147 Juan Hernandez, CUB 147 Loren Armentieros Aragon, CUB
156 Alfredo Dubergel, CUB 156 Damien Echemendia Austin, CUB
165 Ariel Hernandez, CUB 165 Andrei Gogolev, RUS
178 Antonio Tarver, USA 178 Evgueni Makarenko, RUS
201 Felix Savon, CUB 201 Odlanier Fonte Solis, CUB
+201 Lawrence Clay-Bey, USA +201 Ruslan Chagaev, UZB
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2003 - Bangkok, Thailand
106 Sergy Kazakov, RUS
112 Somjit Jongjohor, THA
119 Agassi Mamedov, AZE
125 Galib Jafarov, KAZ
132 Mario Kindeland, CUB
141 Willy Blain, FRA
152 Lorenzo Aragon, CUB
165 Gennady Golovkin, KAZ
178 Yevgeniy Makarenko, RUS
201 Odlanier Solis, CUB
+201 Alexander Povetkin, RUS
2005 – Mianyang, China

106 Zhou Shiming, CHN
112 Lee Ok Sung, KOR
119 Guillermo Rigondeaux, CUB
125 Alexey Tischenko, RUS
132 Yordenis Ugas, CUB
141 Serik Sapiyev, KZK
142 Erislandi Lara, CUB
165 Matvey Korobov, RUS
178 Erdow Dzhanaanergenov, KZK
201 Alexander Alexeev, RUS
201+ Odlaniel Solis, CUB
2007 – Chicago, Illinois

106 Zhou Shiming, CHN
112 Rau’shee Warren – USA
119 Sergey Vodopyanov, RUS
125 Albert Selimov, RUS
132 Frankie Gavin, ENG
141 Serik Sapiyev, KZK
152 Demetrius Andrade, USA
165 Matvey Korobov, RUS
178 Abbos Atoev, UZB
201 Clemente Russo, ITA
201+ Roberto Cammarelle, ITA
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UNDER NINETEEN WORLD CHAMPIONS
1979 - Yokohama, Japan 1987 - Havana, Cuba
106 Robert Shannon, USA 106 Emilio Paisan, CUB
112 Petar Lessov, BUL 112 Carl Daniels, USA
119 Park KI Chui, KOR 119 Angel Moya, CUB
125 Yuri Gladishev, URS 125 Gamlet Iliyasov, URS
132 Robin Blake, USA 132 Juan Hernandez, CUB
139 Israel Akopkokhian, URS 139 Leu Mihai, ROM
147 Milt McCrory, USA 147 Francisc Vastag, ROM
156 Alfred Mayes, USA 156 Alexander Lebziak, URS
165 Aleksandr Milov, URS 165 Wilfredo Martinez, CUB
178 Aleksandr Lebedov, URS 178 Dmitri Eliseev, URS
+178 Marvis Frazier, USA 201 Roberto Balado, CUB
+201 Leonardo Martinez, CUB
1983 – Santo Domingo, Dominican Repbulic
1989 - Bayamon, Puerto Rico
106 Manuel Herrera, DOM
106 Daniel Petrov, BUL
112 Julio Gonzalez, CUB
112 Nordine Monchi, FRA
119 Juan Molina, PUR
119 Joel Casamayor, CUB
125 Abraham Mieses, DOM
125 Carlos Febres, PUR
132 Angel Beltre, DOM
132 Anibal Acevedo, PUR
139 Angel Espinosa, CUB
139 Enrico Berger, GDR
147 Mylon Watkins, USA
147 Ariel Hernandez, CUB
156 Ulises Castillo, CUB
156 Leonides Bedey, CUB
165 Ramon Batista, CUB
165 Ramon Garbey, CUB
178 Orbit Pough, USA
178 Roberto Alvarez, CUB
201 Arthur Williams, USA
201 Kirk Johnson, CAN
+201 Lennox Lewis, CAN
+201 Armen Burdiantz, URS
1985 - Bucharest, Romania 1990 - Lima, Peru

106 Ryung Sup Hwang, KOR 106 Daniel Alicea, PUR
112 Tudoriu Marcdica, ROM 112 Val Perlert, FRG
119 Ricardo Diaz, CUB 119 Kakhabar Baravi, URS
125 Daniel Maeran, Rom 125 Alan Vaughn, GBR
132 Jurg Teiche, GDR 132 Juan Mendez, CUB
139 Wilko Saegar, GDR 139 Hector Vinent, CUB
147 Angel Stoianov, BUL 147 Ariel Hernandez, CUB
156 Michal Franek, TCH 156 Akaki Kaukaridze, URS
165 Olez Zahalotskin, URS 165 Juan Gomez, CUB
178 Riddick Bowe, USA 178 Torsten Brugstog, GDR
201 Felix Savon, CUB 201 Igor Andreev, URS
+201 Andrei Prianichnikov, URS +201 Juan Quesda, CUB
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1992 - Montreal, Canada 2000 - Budapest, Hungary
106 Font Quintero Waldemar, CUB
112 Oragno Jorenzo, CUB 106 Yankiel Alacon, CUB
119 Machado Neslam, CUB 112 Olvis Vasquez, CUB
125 Michael Stewart, CAN 119 Vitali Tajbert, GER
132 Damian Austin, CUB 125 Gyula Kate, HUN
139 Oleg Saitov, RUS 132 Farhad Adzsanalov, AZE
147 Lutz Brors, GER 139 Gennadiy Golovkin, KAZ
156 Julio Acosta Coca, CUB 147 Serdar Ustunel, TUR
165 Islam Arsangaliev, RUS 156 Denis Chrnysh, RUS
178 Samilsan Sinan, TUR 165 Sulivan Barrera, CUB
201 Georgi Kandelaki, GEO 178 Artour Shekhmourzov, RUS
+201 Minail Proshnev, RUS 201 Dzhamal Medzhydov, UKR
+201 Alexandre Dmitrienko, RUS
1994 - Instanbul, Turkey
106 Joni Trunen, FIN 2002 - Santiago, Cuba
112 Alexander Jimenez, CUB 106 David Acripitian, RUS
119 Juan Despaigne, CUB 112 Yurien Faregas, CUB
125 Dorel Simion, ROM 119 Sooltonov Bahodirjon, UZB
132 Diogenes Luna, CUB 125 Alexei Tishinko, RUS
139 Victor Romero, CUB 132 Michel Sarrias, CUB
147 Aslan Ercument, TUR 139 Kanat Iliyasov, KAZ
156 Ledsvanys Gutierres, CUB 147 Juan McPherson, USA
165 Mustafa Genc, TUR 156 Noelvis Diaz, CUB
178 Pietro Aurino, ITA 165 Osmay Duarte, CUB
201 Michel Lopez, CUB 178 Roman Zavalnyuyk
+201 Pedro Carrion Sago, CUB 201 Yoan Hernandez, CUB
1996 - Havana, Cuba 201+ Yasmani Portal, CUB
106 Andry Laffita Hdez, CUB 2004 - Jeju, Korea
112 Stalin Lopez Cadrera, CUB
119 Pavel Perez Mirabal, CUB 106 Pal Bedak, HUN
125 Exer Rodriguez, CUB 112 Ildom Rahimov, UZB
132 Richard Vaillan, CUB 119 Abdimomunov, KGZ
139 Timur Mergadze, RUS 125 Eduard Ambartsumyan, RUS
147 Jurgen Drammer, GER 132 Amir Khan, ENG
156 Vladimir Linares Mezquia, CUB 141 Carlos Banteur Suares, CUB
165 Vladimir Pletniov, RUS 152 Elshod Rasulov, UZB
178 Yunis Oxini Simon, CUB 165 Dmitri Tchudinov, RUS
201 Aleksandr Yatsenko, UKR 178 Izmaikel Perez, CUB
+201 Freddy Soto Fabre, CUB 201 Evgeny Romanov, RUS
201+ Denis Boytsov, RUS
1998 - Buenos Aires, Argentina
106 Sorin Tanasi, ROM 2006 – Agadir, Morrocco
112 Serik Yeledov, KAZ 106 Alexi Collado Acosta, CUB
119 Servin Suleymanov, UKR 112 Vasyl Lomachenko, UKR
125 Israel Hecotr Perez, ARG 119 Ouatine Mehdi, MAR
132 Anton Solopov, RUS 125 Yordan Frometa Gendry, CUB
139 Yuriy Tomashov, UKR 132 Ronniel Iglesias Sotolongo, CUB
147 Khamzat Oustarkhanov, RUS 141 Balazs Backsai, HUN
156 Sergei Kostenko, UKR 152 Julio Iglesias Junque, CUB
165 Mathias Kempe, GER 165 Luis Garcia Campoalegre, CUB
178 Yohanson Martinez, CUB 178 Yandiev Ilez, RUS
201 Odlaniel Solis, CUB 201 Kalchugin, RUS
+201 Bagrat Ohanyan, ARM 201+ Ciocan Cristian, ROM
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2008 – Guadalajara, Mexico
106 Nanao Singh Thokchom, IND
112 Jonathan Gonzalez, PUR
119 Magomed Kurbanov, RUS
125 Rafael Oscar Valdez, MEX
132 Raymond Moylett, IRL
141 Frank Izla, CUB
152 Oscar Molina, MEX
165 Rey Recio, CUB
178 Jose Angel Darduet, CUB
201 Erislandy Savon, CUB
201+ Joey Dawejko, USA
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WORLD CUP CHAMPIONS
1979 - New York, N.Y.
1985 - Seoul, Korea
106 Richard Sandoval, USA 106 Oh Kwang-Soo, KOR
112 Alberto Mercado, PUR 112 Jose Rincones, VEN
119 Jackie Beard, USA 119 Moon Sung-Kil, KOR
125 Bernard Taylor, USA 125 Juan Molina, PUR
132 Viktor Demyanenko, URS 132 Torsten Koch, GDR
139 Serik Konakbayev, URS 139 Kim Ki Taek, KOR
147 Ed Green, USA 147 Israel Akopkahian, URS
156 James Shuler, USA 156 Park Si Hun, KOR
165 Vladimir Shin, URS 165 Henry Maske, GDR
178 Tony Tucker, USA 178 Nurmagomed Shanavozov, URS
+178 Tony Tubbs, USA 201 Alexander Yagubkin, URS
+201 Viacheslav Yakovlev, URS
1981 - Montreal, Canada
1987 - Belgrade, Yugoslavia
106 Ismail Mustafov, BUL
112 Omar Santiesteban, CUB 106 Krasimir Tchloakov, BUL
119 Miguel Maturana, USA 112 Kim Kwang Sun, KOR
125 Adolfo Horta, CUB 119 Manuel Martinez, CUB
132 Angel Herrera, CUB 125 Arnaldo Mesa, CUB
139 Vasily Shyshov, URS 132 Julio Gonzales, CUB
147 Serik Konakbayev, URS 139 Viacheslav Yanovski, URS
156 Shawn O’Sullivan, CAN 147 Siegfried Menhert, GDR
165 Jose Gomez, CUB 156 Enrico Richter, GDR
178 Alexander Krupin, URS 165 Angel Espinosa, CUB
201 Carl Williams, USA 178 Yuri Vaulin, URS
+201 Valery Abadzhian, URS 201 Felix Savon, CUB
+201 Ulli Kaden, GDR
1983 - Rome, Italy
1990 - Dublin, Ireland
106 Kim Kwanga-Sun, KOR
112 Pedro Reyes, CUB 106 Eric Griffin, USA
119 Maurizio Stecca, ITA 112 Rico Kubat, GDR
125 Jesus Sollet, CUB 119 Enrique Carrion, CUB
132 Ramon Goire, CUB 125 Arnaldo Mesa, CUB
139 Candelario Duvergel, CUB 132 Julio Gonzales, CUB
147 Luciano Bruno, ITA 139 Candelario Dubergel, CUB
156 Valery Laptev, URS 147 Juan Hernandez, CUB
165 Shin Joon Sup, KOR 156 Juan Lemus, CUB
178 Vitaly Kachanovsky, URS 165 Orestes Solano, CUB
201 Alexander Yagubkin, URS 178 Roberto Alvarez, CUB
+201 Francisco Damiani, ITA 201 Felix Savon, CUB
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1994 - Bangkok, Thailand
106 Nshan Myncium, ARM
112 Rovshan Guseinov, AZE
119 Alexsander Hristov, BUL
125 Faulk Huste, GER
132 Marco Rudolph, GER
139 Oktay Urkal, GER
147 Nariman Ataev, UZB
156 Francisc Vastag, ROM
165 Arkadi Topaev, KZK
178 Rostislav Zaolitchnyi, UKR
201 Felix, Savon, CUB
1998 - Chongqing, China

106 Maikro Romero, CUB
112 Manuel Montiel, CUB
119 Enrique Carrion, CUB
125 Somluk Kamsing, THA
132 Mario Kindelan, CUB
139 M. Abdulaev, UZB
147 Diogenes Luna, CUB
156 Juan Hernandez, CUB
165 Jorge Gutierrez, CUB
178 Humberto Savigne, CUB
201 Felix Savon, CUB
+201 Zokirov Lazizbek, UZB
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PAN AMERICAN CHAMPIONS
Light flyweight Featherweight

1971 R. Carbonell, CUB 1951 Francisco Nunez, ARG
1975 Jorge Hernandez, CUB 1955 Osualdo Insfran, ARG
1979 Hecotr Ramirez, CUB 1959 Carlos Aro, ARG
1983 Rafael Ramos, PUR 1963 Rosemiro Santos, BRA
1987 Luis Rolon, PUR 1967 Miguel Garcia, ARG
1991 Rogelio Marcelo, CUB 1971 Juan Garcia, ARG
1995 Edgar Velazquez, VEN 1975 David Armstrong, USA
1999 Maikro Romero, CUB 1979 Bernard Taylor, USA
2003 Yan Bartelemy, CUB 1983 Adolfo Horta, CUB
2007 Luis Yanez, USA 1987 Kelcie Banks, USA
1991 Arnaldo Mesa, CUB
Flyweight
1995 Arnaldo Mesa, CUB
1951 Alberto Barenghi, ARG 1999 Yudell Johnson, CUB
1955 Hilario Correa, MEX 2007 Idel Torriente, CUB
1959 Miquel Botta, ARG
1963 Floreal LaRosa, URG Lightweight
1967 Francisco Rodriguez, VEN 1951 Oscar Galareo, ARG
1971 F. Rodruguez, VEN 1955 Miguel Pendola, ARG
1975 Ramon Duvalon, CUB 1959 Abel Laudonio, ARG
1979 Alberto Mercado, PUR 1963 Robert Caminero, CUB
1983 Pedro Reyes, CUB 1967 Enrico Blanco, CUB
1987 Adalberto Regalado, CUB 1971 Luis Davila, PUR
1991 Jose Ramos, CUB 1975 Chris Clarke, CAN
1995 Juan Guzman, DOM 1979 Adolfo Horta, CUB
1999 Omar Narvaez, ARG 1983 Pernell Whitaker, USA
2003 Yuriolkis Toledo, CUB 1987 Julio Gonzales, CUB
2007 McWilliam Arroyo, PUR 1991 Julio Gonzales, CUB
Bantamweight 1995 Julio Gonzales, CUB
1951 Rica do Gonzales, ARG 1999 Mario Kindelan, CUB
1955 Salvador Enriguez, VEN 2003 Likar Concha, COL
1959 Waldo Claudiano, BRA 2007 Yordenis Ugas, CUB
1963 Abel Almariz, ARG Light welterweight
1967 Juvencio Martinez, CUB 1955 J.C.R. Fernandez, ARG
1979 Jackie Beard, USA 1959 Vincent Shomo, USA
1983 Manuel Vilchez, VEN 1963 Adolfo Moreira, ARG
1987 Manuel Martinez, CUB 1967 James Wallington, USA
1991 Enrique Carrion, CUB 1971 Enrico Reguiferos, CUB
1995 Juan Despaigne, CUB 1975 Ray Leonard, USA
1999 Gerald Tucker, USA 1979 Lemuel Steeples, USA
2003 Guillermo Rigondeaux, CUB 1983 Candelario Duvergel, CUB
2007 Carlos Roberto Cuadros Quiroa, MEX 1987 Candelario Duvergel, CUB
1991 Steve Johnson, USA
1995 Walter Crucce, ARG
1999 Victor Castro, ARG
2003 Patricz Lopez, VEN
2007 Karl Dargan, USA
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Welterweight Light heavyweight
1951 Oscar Pietta, ARG 1951 Rinaldo Ansaloni, ARG
1955 Joseph Dorando, USA 1955 Luis Ignacio, BRA
1959 Alfred Cornejo, CHI 1959 Amos Johnson, USA
1963 Misael Vilugeron, CHI 1963 Fred Lewis, USA
1967 Andres Modina, CUB 1967 Arrthur Redden, USA
1971 Emilio Correa, CUB 1971 Raymond Russell, USA
1975 Clinton Jackson, USA 1975 Orestes Pedrozo, CUB
1979 Andres Aldama, CUB 1979 Tony Tucker, USA
1983 Louis Howard, USA 1983 Pablo Romero, CUB
1987 Juan Lemus, CUB 1987 Pablo Romero, CUB
1991 Juan Hernandez, CUB 1991 Orestes Solano, CUB
1995 David Reid, USA 1995 Antonio Tarver, USA
1999 Juan Hernandez, CUB 1999 Humberto Savigne, CUB
2003 Lorenzo Aragon, CUB 2003 Ramiro Reducindo, MEX
2007 Pedro Lima, BRA 2007 Eleider Alvarez, COL
Light middleweight Heavyweight

Paul Wright, USA 1951 Jorge Vertone, ARG
1959 Wilbert McClure, USA 1955 Alesci Ochoa, ARG
1963 Elecio Neves, BRA 1959 Allen Hudson, USA
1967 Rolando Garbey, CUB 1963 Lee Carr, USA
1971 Rolando Garbey, CUB 1967 Forest Ward, USA
1975 Rolando Garbey, CUB 1971 Duane Bobick, USA
1979 Jose Molina, PUR 1975 Teofilo Stevenson, CUB
1983 Orestes Solano, CUB 1979 Teofilo Stevenson, CUB
1987 Orestes Solano, CUB 1983 Aurelio Toyo, CUB
1991 Juan Lemus, CUB 1987 Felix Savon, CUB
1995 Alfredo Duvergel, CUB 1991 Felix Savon, CUB
1999 Jorge Gutierrez, CUB 1995 Feliz Savon, CUB
1999 Odlaniel Solis, CUB
Middleweight 2003 Odlanier Fontes, CUB
1951 Ubadlo Pereura, ARG 2007 Osmay Acosta, CUB
1955 Orville Pitts, USA
1959 Abrao de Souza, BRA Super heavyweight
1963 Luiz Cezar, BRA 1983 Jorge Gonzales, CUB
1967 Jorge Ahumada, ARG 1987 Jorge Gonzales, CUB
1971 Faustino Quinalez, VEN 1991 Roberto Balado, CUB
1975 Alejandro Montoya, CUB 1995 Leonardo Martinez, CUB
1979 Jose Gomez, CUB 1999 Alexis Rubacalba, CUB
1983 Bernardo Comas, CUB 2003 Jason Estrada, USA
1987 Angel Espinosa, CUB 2007 Roberto Alfonso, CUB
1991 Ramon Garbey, CUB
1995 Ariel Hernandez, CUB
1999 Yohasen Martinez, CUB
2003 Juan Cabrera, DOM
2007 Emilio Correa, CUB
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PAN AMERICAN GAMES HOST CITIES
I. Buenos Aires, Argentina VIII. San Juan, Puerto Rico
(Feb. 25 – March 8, 1951) (July 1 – 15, 1979)
II. Mexico City, Mexico IX. Caracas, Venezuela
(March 12- 26, 1955) (Aug. 14 – 29, 1983)
III. Chicago, IL, USA X. Indianapolis, IN., USA
(Aug. 27 – Sept. 7, 1959) (Aug. 8 – 23, 1987)
IV. Sao Paulo, Brazil XI. Havana, Cuba
(April 20 – May 5, 1963) (Aug. 2 – 18, 1991)
V. Winnipeg, Canada XII. Mar del Plata, Argentina
(July 24 – Aug. 6, 1967) (March 11 – 27, 1995)
VI. Cali, Colombia XIII. Winnipeg, Canada
(July 25 – Aug. 8, 1971) (July 29 – Aug. 7, 1999)
VII. Mexico City, Mexico XIV. Santo Domingo, Dom. Rep.
(Oct. 12 – 26, 1975) (Aug. 1- 17, 2003)
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U.S. MEN’S CHAMPIONS
105 pounds 1987 Brian Lonon, Army

1888 D. O’Brien, New York, NY 1988 Michael Carbajal, Phoenix, AZ
1889 M. Rice, New York, NY (s) 1989 Mark Johnson, Washington, DC
1889 D. O’Brien, New York, NY (w) 1990 John Herrera, Corpus Christi, TX
1890 T. Murphy, New York, NY 1991 Eric Griffin, Houston, TX
1892 Not held 1992 Bradley Martinez, Army
1893 G. Ross, Lex., A.C. 1993 Albert Guardado, Topeka, KS
1894 J. Madden, New York, NY 1994 Albert Guardado, Topeka, KS
1895 J. Salmon, Pittsburgh, PA 1995 Pedro Pean, Los Angeles, CA
1896 J. Mylan, Yemassee, A.C. 1996 Albert Guardado, Topeka, KS
1897 G.W. Owens, Pittsburgh, PA 1997 Gabriel Elizondo, San Antonio, TX
1898 Not Held 1998 Ronald Siler, Cincinnati, OH
1899 David Watson, Paterson, NJ 1999 Brian Viloria, Waipahu, HA/NMU
1900 W. Cullen, New York, NY 2000 Nonito Donaire, San Leandro, CA
1901 J. Brown, Pittsburgh, PA 2001 Ronald Siler, Cincinnati, OH
1902 W. Schumaker, Avonia, A.C. 2002 Aaron Alafa, Visalia, CA
1903 R. McKinley, Riverside B.C. 2003 Austreberto Juarez, Ventura, CA
1904 J. O’Brien, Cambridge, MA 2004 Austreberto Juarez, Ventura, CA
1905 Fred Stingel, Boston, MA 2005 Marco Rangel, Scottsdale, AZ
1906 James Carroll, Olympic Club 2006 Luis Yanez, Duncanville, TX
1907 J. O’Brien, Cambridge, MA 2007 Luis Yanez, Duncanville, TX
1908 Angus McDougal, Boston, MA 2008 Louie Byrd, Denver, CO
1909 Arthur Souss, Cambridge, MA
1910 James Rothwell, Boston, MA 108 pounds
1911 John Fallon, Boston, MA 1913 Barney Snyder, Boston, MA
1912 James Lynch, Cambridge, MA 1914 J. Downs, Cleveland, OH
1915 Howard Root, Cleveland, OH
106 pounds 1916 Thomas Darey, Boston, MA
1967 Benny Gerolaga, Stockton, CA 1917 Thomas Fall, Lowell, MA
1968 Harlan Marbley, Washington, DC 1918 Joe Wiles, Chelsea, MA
1969 Dennis Mince, New Orleans, LA 1919 D. Kamins, Clark Hse., A.A.
1970 Eliajah Cooper, Patterson, NJ 1920 A.J. DeVito, New York, NY
1971 Gary Griffin, New Orleans, LA 1921 John Hamm, Pittsburgh, PA
1972 David Armstrong, Tacoma, WA
1973 Albert Sandoval, Pomona, CA 112 pounds
1974 Claudell Atkins, St. Louis, MO 1922 T.P. McManua, Pittsburgh, PA
1975 Claudell Atkins, St. Louis, MO 1923 Al Bender, New York, NY
1976 Brett Summers, Marysville, WA 1924 Fidel Labarba, Los Angeles, CA
1977 Israel Acosta, Milwaukee, WI 1925 Alfred Rollinson, Shelton, CT
1978 James Cullins, Bladensburg, MD 1926 Lawrence Lyons, Pittsburgh, PA
1979 Richard Sandoval, Pomona, CA 1927 Harry Liebenson, New York, NY
1980 Robert Shannon, Edmonds, WA 1928 Hyman Miller, Los Angeles, CA
1981 Jesse Benevides, Corpus Christi, TX 1929 James Kerr, Grand Rapids, MI
1982 Mario Lesperance, Vallejo, CA (s) 1930 George Ostrow, Revere, MA
1982 Bryan Jones, Philadelphia, PA (w) 1931 Babe Triscaro, Cleveland, OH
1983 Paul Gonzales, Los Angeles, CA 1932 Louis Salica, New York, NY
1984 James Harris, Washington, DC 1933 Tony Valore, Cleveland, OH
1985 Brian Lonon, Army 1934 Thomas Barry, Chichago, IL
1986 Brian Lonon, Army 1935 John Marcelline, Philadelphia, PA
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1936 Jackie Wilson, Cleveland, OH 1987 Arthur Johnson, Minneapolis, MN
1937 William Speary, Philadelphia, PA 1988 Tony Gonzales, San Diego, CA
1938 Robert Carroll, Newark, NJ 1989 Brian Lonon, Army
1939 Jose Mercado, Hawaii 1990 Rudolph Bradley, Army
1940 Johnny Manaio, Honolulu, HI 1991 Tim Austin, Cincinnati, OH
1941 Larence Torphy, Philadelphia, PA 1992 Arturo Hoffman, Dade City, FL
1942 LeRoy Jackson, Cleveland, OH 1993 Russell Roberts, Gretna, LA
1943 Anthony Peppi, Boston, MA 1994 Carlos Navarro, Los Angeles, CA
1944 Cecil Schoonmaker, New York, NY 1995 Arnulfo Bravo, Virginia City, NV
1945 Keith Hamilton, New Orleans, LA 1996 Ramases Patterson, River Rouge, MI
1946 David Buna, Hawaii 1997 Clarence Vinson, Washington, DC
1947 Robert Holiday, Cincinnati, OH 1998 Clarence Vinson, Washington, DC
1948 Frank Sodano, Philadelphia, PA 1999 Roberto Benitez, Brooklyn, NY/NMU
1949 John Ortego, Oakland, CA 2000 Roberto Benitez, Brooklyn, NY/NMU
1950 Sherman Nelson, Philadelphia, PA 2001 Roberto Benitez, Brooklyn, NY/NMU
1951 William Peacock, Philadelphia, PA 2002 Raul Martinez, San Antonio, Texas
1952 Billy Hill, Washington, DC 2003 Raul Martinez, San Antonio, Texas
1953 Robert Stingleton, Philadelphia, PA 2004 Ronald Siler, Cincinnati, OH
1954 Charles Branch, Philadelphia, PA 2005 Rau’shee Warren, Cincinnati, OH
1955 Heiji Shimabokuru, Honolulu, HI 2006 Rau’shee Warren, Cincinnati, OH
1956 Albert Pell, New York, NY 2007 Rau’shee Warren, Cincinnati, OH
1957 Albert Pell, New York, NY 2008 Randy Caballero, Coachella, CA
1958 Ray Perez, Hawaii, HI
1959 Gil Yanez, Toledo, OH 115 pounds
1960 W. Gray, Monroe, MI 1888 W. Rocap, Philadelphia, PA
1961 P. Gonzalez, Portland, OR 1889 W. Rocap, Philadelphia, PA
1962 George Colon, New York, NY 1889 W. Kenny, NJAC (w)
1963 L. Matseke, South Africa 1890 B. Weldon, New York, NY
1964 Melvin Miller, Butte, MT 1891 G.F. Connolly, Boston, MA
1965 Sam Goss, Trenton, NJ 1892 Not held
1966 Nickey Priola, Lake Charles, LA 1893 M.J. Hallihan, Philadelphia, PA
1967 Roland Miller, Billings, MT 1894 R. McVeigh, SAC
1968 Kenneth Bazer, New Orleans, LA 1895 E. Horen, Pittsburgh, PA
1969 Caleb Long, Army 1896 J.J. Gross, New York, NY
1970 Eduardo Santiago, New York, NY 1897 Charles Fahey, Rochester, NY
1971 Bobby Hunter, Columbia, SC 1898 Not held
1972 Bobby Hunter, Charles, SC 1899 W. Wildner, NWSAC
1973 Richard Rozelle, Columbus, OH 1900 H. Murphy, Bartholomew AC
1974 Greg Richardson, Cleveland, OH 1901 George Young, DC and AC
1975 Richard Rozelle, Columbus, OH 1902 F. Fieg, Newark, NJ
1976 Lee Randolph, Tacoma, WA 1903 Thomas Stone, New York, NY
1977 Jerome Coffee, Nashville, TN 1904 Jerry Casey, NWSAC
1978 Mike Felde, Missoula, MT 1905 Sam Moss, Waltham, MA
1979 Harold Petty, St. Louis, MO 1906 Harry Baker, Olympic Club
1980 Richard Sandoval, Pomona, CA 1907 Henry Meyers, Chapman, AC
1981 Fred Perkins, Army 1908 M.J. Carroll, New York, NY
1982 Steve McCrory, Detroit, MI (s) 1909 Joe Gorman, Northboro, MA
1982 Todd Hickman, Akron, OH (w) 1910 John Gallant, Boston, MA
1983 Steve McCrory, Detroit, MI 1911 Thomas Reagan, Boston, MA
1984 Bernard Price, Muncie, IN 1912 Thomas Reagan, Boston, MA
1985 Arthur Johnson, St. Louis, MO 1913 Thomas Reagan, Boston, MA
1986 Arthur Johnson, St. Louis, MO 1914 S. Phillips, Boston, MA
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1915 Tony Vatlin, Brighton, MA 1963 Gerry Lott, New Orleans, LA
1916 Ben Valgar, New York, NY 1964 Art Jones, San Francisco, CA
1917 J. Tomasulo, New Jersey 1965 George Colon, New York, NY
1918 J. Tomasulo, New Jersey 1966 Jose Marquez, Puerto Rico
1919 Ashton Donze, New Orleans, LA 1967 Earl Large, Clovis, NM
1920 J. Hutchinson, Philadelphia, PA 1968 Sam Goss, Trenton, NJ
1921 George Daly, New York, NY 1969 Terry Pullen, New Orleans, LA
1970 Robert Mullins, Charleston, SC
118 pounds 1971 Ricardo Carreras USAF
1922 Sidney Terris, New York, NY 1972 Fred Bryant, Trenton, NJ
1923 Harry Marcus, Cleveland, OH 1973 Mike Hess, Albany, OR
1924 Jack Tripoli, New York, NY 1974 Miguel Ayala, Ft. Worth, TX
1925 August Gotto, Los Angeles, CA 1975 Eiichi Jumawan, Waiawa, HI
1926 Joe Katish, Pittsburgh, PA 1976 Bernard Taylor, Charlotte, NC
1927 Thomas Paul, Buffalo, NY 1977 Rocky Lockridge, Tacoma, WA
1928 John Daley, Waltham, MA 1978 Jackie Beard, Jackson, TN
1929 A. Holden, Providence, RI 1979 Jackie Beard, Jackson, TN
1930 Abie Miller, Los Angeles, CA 1980 Jackie Beard, Jackson, TN
1931 Joseph Ferrante, Boston, MA 1981 Richard Savage, W. Monroe, LA
1932 Jimmy Martin, New York, NY 1982 Floyd Favors, C. Heights, MD (s)
1933 A Tardugno, Washington, DC 1982 Meldrick Taylor, Philadelphia, PA (w)
1934 Armond Sicilia, Chicago, IL 1983 Jesse Benavides Corpus Christi, TX
1935 Troy Bellini, Cleveland, OH 1984 Eugene Speed, Washington, DC
1936 W. Joyce, Gary, IN 1985 Michael Collins, La Porte, TX
1937 Morris Parker, Newark, NJ 1986 Michael Collins, La Porte, TX
1938 W. Speary, Nanticoke, PA 1987 Michael Collins, La Porte, TX
1939 W. Speary, Philadelphia, PA 1988 Jemal Hinton, New Carrollton, MD
1940 Angel Ambrosano, Philadelphia, PA 1989 Tony Gonzales, National City, CA
1941 Raymond Brown, Chicago, IL 1990 Sergio Reyes, Marines
1942 Bernard Docussen, New Orleans, LA 1991 Sergio Reyes, Marines
1943 Earl O’Neil, Ft. Still, OK 1992 Sean Fletcher, Navy
1944 Nick Saunders, St. Louis, MO 1993 Aristead Clayton Jr., Baker, LA
1945 Amos Aitson, Oklahoma City, OK 1994 Jorge Munoz, El Paso, TX
1946 Tsaneshi Naruo, Hawaii 1995 Carlos Navarro, Los Angeles, CA
1947 Gorky Gonzales, Denver, CO 1996 Jesus Vega, Salinas CA
1948 Bill Morgan, Newark, NJ 1997 Cornelius Lock, Detroit, MI
1949 James Mitchell, Oakland, CA 1998 Antonio Rodriguez, Wailuku, HI
1950 Mickey Mars, Cleveland, OH 1999 Clarence Vinson, Washington, DC/NMU
1951 Ernest De Jesus, Honolulu, HI 2000 Sergio Espinoza, San Deigo, CA
2001 David Martinez, Jr., Stockton, CA
119 pounds 2002 Aaron Garcia, Vista, CA
1952 David Moore, Springfield, OH 2003 Samson Guillermo, Waianae, Hawaii/NMU
1953 T. Nethercott, Portchester, NY 2004 Roberto Benitez, New York, NY/NMU
1954 Bill Ramos, New Bedford, MA 2005 Gary Russell, Jr., Capitol Heights, MD
1955 John Cereghin, USAF 2006 Gary Russell, Jr., Capitol Heights, MD
1956 Don Whaley, Cincinnati, OH 2007 Ronny Rios, Santa Ana, CA
1957 Herman Marquez, Stockton, CA 2008 Ronny Rios, Santa Ana, CA
1958 Charles Branch, Philadelphia, PA
1959 Fred Griffin, Toledo, OH
1960 O. German, Muskegon, MI
1961 John Howard, Portland, OR
1962 Victor Melendez, Puerto Rico
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125 pounds 1968 George McGarvey, Washington, DC
1889 J. Brown, New York, NY (s) 1969 Joe Bennett, Joliet, IL
1889 J. Gorman, SAC (w) 1970 Ray Lunny, San Francisco, CA
1890 J. Schneering, New York 1971 Rickey Boudreaux, New Orleans, LA
1891 W.H. Horton, Navy 1972 Jerome Artis, Philadelphia, PA
1892 Not held 1973 Howard Davies, Glen Cove, NY
1893 W.H. Horton, Navy 1974 Michael Hess, Portland, OR
1894 C. Miner, CAC 1975 David Armstrong, Tacoma, WA
1895 L. Campbell, Pittsburgh, PA 1976 David Armstrong, Tacoma, WA
1896 Not held 1977 Johnny Bumphus, Nashville, TN
1897 Joseph McCann, Philadelphia, PA 1978 Elichi Jumawan, Wahiawa, HI
1898 Not held 1979 Bernard Taylor, Charlotte, NC
1899 John Burns, New York, NY 1980 Clifford Gray, B. Beach, FL
1900 J. Scholes, Toronto, Ontario, CAN 1981 Guadalupe Suarez, Corpus Christi, TX
1901 J. Scholes, Toronto, Ontario, CAN 1982 Orlando Johnson, Chicago, IL (s)
1902 Joe McCann, Philadelphia, PA 1982 Bernard Gray, Boynton Beach, FL (w)
1903 J. McGarry, Mott Haven, AC 1983 Andrew Minsker, Milwaukee, OR
1904 T.F. Fitzpatrick, Boston, MA 1984 Lyndon Walker, Washington, DC
1905 Willie Cornell, Lowell, MA 1985 Runnel Doll, Army
1906 W.J. Leonard, San Francisco, CA 1986 Kelcie Banks, Chicago, IL
1907 T.J. Fitzpatrick, Boston, MA 1987 Kelcie Banks, Chicago, IL
1908 E.J. Walsh, New York, NY 1988 Carl Daniels, St. Louis, Mo.
1909 T.J. Fitzpatrick, Boston, MA 1989 Frank Pena, Aurora, CO
1910 Frank Smith, Boston, MA 1990 Oscar De La Hoya, Los Angeles, CA
1911 Frank Hufnagie, Brooklyn, NY 1991 Ivan Robinson, Philadelphia, PA
1912 John Cooper, Chelsea, MA 1992 Julian Wheeler, Navy
1913 Walter Hitchen, Toronto, Ontario, CAN 1993 Julian Wheeler, Navy
1914 V. Pokorni, Cleveland, OH 1994 Frank Carmona, Los Angeles, CA
1915 Art Strawhacker, Cleveland, OH 1995 Floyd Mayweather, Grand Rapds, MI
1916 William Morris, New York, NY 1996 Augustine Sanchez, Las Vegas, NV
1917 Earl Baird, Seattle, WA 1997 Jason Ingwaldson, Glendora, CA
1918 James Fruzetti, Brockton, MA 1998 Michael Evans, Dayton, OH
1919 W.P. Corbett, Somerville, MA 1999 Ricardo Juarez, Houston, TX
1920 S. Seeman, Brooklyn, NY 2000 Ricardo Juarez, Houston, TX
1921 Dan Gartin, Philadelphia, PA 2001 Andre Dirrell, Flint, MI
1922-1951 Contested at 126 lbs. 2002 Johnny Vasquez, Jr., Snyder, TX
1952 Mac Martinez, San Jose, CA 2003 Jose Perez, Jr., Fremont, CA
1953 Bo Tenequer, Lawton, MA 2004 Brandon Rios, Garden City, KS
1954 Stan Fitzgerald, Buffalo, NY 2005 Mark Davis, Cleveland, OH
1955 Joe Charles, USAF 2006 Mark Davis, Cleveland, OH
1956 Jim Pettaway, Toledo, OH 2007 Raynell Williams, Cleveland, OH
1957 Rubin Pizzarro, NY, NY 2008 Robert Rodriguez, Evans, CO
1958 John Britt, Philadelphia, PA
1959 Roy Houpe, Columbus, OH
1960 George Foster, Cincinnati, OH
1961 R. Ungricht, Provo, UT
1962 Steve Freeman, Houston, TX
1963 Victor Baerga, New York, NY
1964 Chales Brown, USAF
1965 Lawrence Hines, Philadelphia, PA
1966 R. Lozado, Camp Lejeune, NC
1967 Roy DeFilippis, San Deigo, CA
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126 pounds 1974 James Kenty, Columbus, OH
1922 George Fifield, Toronto, CAN 1975 Hilmer Keny, Columbus, OH
1923 Terry Parker, Boston, MA 1976 Howard Davis, Glen Cove, NY
1924 Joe Salas, Los Angeles, CA 1977 Anthony Fletcher, Philadelphia, PA
1925 Ray Alfano, St. Louis, MO 1978 Melvin Paul, New Orleans, LA
1926 Patsy Rufalo, New York, NY 1979 Davey Armstrong, Tacoma, WA
1927 Christopher Battalino, Hartford, CT 1980 Melvin Paul, New Orleans, LA
1928 Harry Devine, Waltham, MA 1981 Joe Manley, Army
1929 Martin Zuniga, Los Angeles, CA 1982 Pernell Whitaker, Norfolk, VA (s)
1930 Ray Meyers, New York, NY 1982 Clifford Gray, B. Beach, FL (w)
1931 Anthony Sarpati, New York, NY 1983 Clifford Gray, B. Beach, FL
1932 Richard Carter, New York, NY 1984 Victor Levine, Kokomo, IN
1933 Louis Barisano, Boston, MA 1985 Vincent Phillips, Army
1934 Ed Waling, Highland Park, MI 1986 Vincent Phillips, Army
1935 Al Neltow, River Rouge, MI 1987 Charles Murray, Rochester, NY
1936 Joseph Church, Buffalo, NY 1988 Romallis Ellis, Ellenwood, GA
1937 Edgar Waling, Detroit, MI 1989 Shane Mosley, Pomona, CA
1938 William Eddy, Flint, MI 1990 Shane Mosley, Pomona, CA
1939 William Eddy, Flint, MI 1991 Oscar De La Hoya, Los Angeles, CA
1940 Frank Robinson, Pittsburgh, PA 1992 Patrice Brooks, St. Louis, MO
1944 Major Jones, Kansas City, MO 1993 Abayomi Miller, Toledo, OH/NMU
1945 Virgil Franklin, Oklahoma City, OK 1994 Fernando Vargas, Oxnard, CA
1946 Leo Kelly, Pittsburgh, PA 1995 Terrance Cauthen, Philadelphia, PA
1947 Wallace Smith, Cincinnati, OH 1996 Brian Adams, Brooklyn, NY
1948 T. Fittipaldo, Warren, OH 1997 David Jackson, Seattle, WA
1949 Benny Apostadiro, Honolulu, HI 1998 Jacob Hudson, Augusta, GA
1950 Sammy Rodgers Baltimore, MD 1999 Jacob Hudson, Augusta, GA
1951 Len Walters, Vancouver, B.C., CAN 2000 Rock Allen, Philadelphia, PA
2001 Paul Maglignaggi, Brooklyn, NY
132 pounds 2002 Verquan Kimbrough, Aliquippa, PA
1952 John Barnes, Detroit, MI 2003 Vincente Escobeo, Woodland, CA
1953 Frank Smith, Cincinnati, OH 2004 David Rodela, Oxnard, CA
1954 Garnett Hart, Philadelphia, PA 2005 Michael Evans, Dayton, OH
1955 Jack Puscas, Portland, OR 2006 Danny Garcia, Philadelphia, PA
1956 Bill Cherry, Cleveland, OH 2007 Diego Magdaleno, Las Vegas, NV
1957 Gene Gresham, Detroit, MI 2008 Miguel Gonzalez, Cleveland, OH
1958 Adam Ellison, Columbus, OH
1959 Quincy Daniels, Seattle, WA 135 pounds
1960 Brian O’Shea, Chicago, IL 1888 T. Thompson, NYAC
1961 Woodie Marcus, Pocatello, ID 1889 E.F. Walker, Navy, Philadelphia, PA
1962 George Foster, Cincinnati, OH 1890 J. Rice, VBC
1963 Manual Rameriz, San Jose, CA 1891 O.H. Zeigler, Philadelphia, PA
1964 Ron Harris, Detroit, MI 1892 Not held
1965 Herb Dolloson, Washington, DC 1893 H.M. Leeds, PASC
1966 Ronnie Harris, Canton, OH 1894 C.J. Gehring, Baltimore, MD
1967 Ronnie Harris, Canton, OH 1895 J. Quinn, Bedford, MA
1968 Ronnie Harris, Canton, OH 1896 James Pyne, New York, NY
1969 Juan, Ruiz, USAF 1897 Ed Dix, Philadelphia, PA
1970 James Parks, Marines 1898 Not held
1971 James Busceme, Beaumont, TX 1899 G. Jensen, New York, NY
1972 Norman Goines, Edinburg, IN 1900 J. Hopkins, New York, NY
1973 Aaron Pryor, Cincinnati, OH 1901 J.F. Mumford, New York, NY
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1902 John Dillon, New York, NY 139 pounds
1903 John Leavy, New York, NY 1952 Issac Vaughn, Cleveland, OH
1904 Goliath Jones, Cambridge, MA 1953 J. Curet Alvarez, Puerto Rico
1905 Ambrose McGarry, New York, NY 1954 Robert Shell, New York, NY
1906 Lew Powell, San Francisco, CA 1955 Robert Cofer, Philadelphia, PA
1907 Joseph Doyle, New York, NY 1956 Thomas Thomas, Portland, OR
1908 J. Denning, New York, NY 1957 Vincent Shomo, New York, NY
1909 William Shevlin, New Jersey 1958 Vincent Shomo, New York, NY
1910 William Volk, Qunicy, MA 1959 Brian O’Shea, Chicago, IL
1911 James Jarvis, New York, NY 1960 Vincent Shomo, New York, NY
1912 Al Wambsgans, New Orleans, LA 1961 J. Caldwell, Shawano, WI
1913 M.J. Crowley, Malden, MA 1962 Jackie Range, Nashville, TN
1914 D. Stosh, Cleveland, OH 1963 Harold Finley, South Africa
1915 M.J. Crowley, Malden, MA 1964 Freddie Ward, Portland, OR
1916 Thomas Murphy, Kansas City, MO 1965 Ray Garay, Houston, TX
1917 Thomas Murphy, Kansas City, MO 1966 James Wallington, Army
1918 Thomas O’Malley, Philadelphia, PA 1967 James Wallington, Army
1919 Frank B. Cassidy, New York, NY 1968 Joe Louis Valdez, Houston, TX
1920 Thomas Murphy, Kansas City, MO 1969 Rudy Bolds, Pittsburgh, PA
1921 Ben Ponteau, New York, NY 1970 Quincy Daniel, Navy
1922 Joe Ryan, Pittsburgh, PA 1971 Ray Seales, Tacoma, WA
1923 John T. McManus, Boston, MA 1972 Carlos Palomino, Westminister CA
1924 Fred Boyistein, Pittsburgh, PA 1973 Randy Shield, Los Angeles, CA
1925 J. McGonigal, Weymouth, MA 1974 Ray Leonard, Palmer Park, MD
1926 Thomas Lown, New York, NY 1975 Ray Leonard, Palmer Park, MD
1927 Francis Burke, San Francisco, CA 1976 Milton “Pete” Seward, Columbus, OH
1928 Steve Hilaiko, Buffalo, NY 1977 Thomas Hearns, Detroit, MI
1929 Steve Hilaiko, Buffalo, NY 1978 Donald Curry, Ft. Worth, TX
1930 Alex Santora, New York, NY 1979 Lemuel Steeples, St. Louis, MO
1931 Al Gomez, San Francisco, CA 1980 Johnny Bumphus, Nashville, TN
1932 Nat Bor, Fall River, MA 1981 James Mitchell, Army
1933 Frank Eagan, Buffalo, NY 1982 Henry Hughes, Cleveland, OH
1934 Norbert Meehan, San Francisco, CA 1983 Henry Hughes, Cleveland, OH
1935 W. Beauhod, St. Louis, MO 1984 Elvis Yero, Miami Beach, FL
1936 Thomas Pallatin, South Bend, IN 1985 Nick Kakouris, St. Louis, MO
1937 Joseph Kelly, Philadelphia, PA 1986 Nick Kakouris, St. Louis, MO
1938 Richard Ford, Lawrence, MA 1987 Nick Kakouris, St. Louis, MO
1939 George Toy, Cleveland, OH 1988 Todd Foster, Great Falls, MT
1940 Paul Matsumoto, Honolulu, HI 1989 Ray Lovato, Sacramento, CA
1941 Tommy Moyer, Portland, OR 1990 Steve Johnston, Denver, CO
1942 R. McQuillan, Lackawanna, NY 1991 Vernon Forrest, Augusta, GA
1943 Charles Hunter, Cleveland, OH 1992 Shane Mosley, Pomona CA
1944 Joey D’Amato, Warren, OH 1993 Lupe Sauzo, Tucson, AZ
1945 Jetson Arnold, Philadelphia, PA 1994 Fareed Samad, Army/Ft. Bragg, NC
1946 Joseph Discopeli, Marines 1995 Arturo Ramos, San Antonio, TX
1947 Johnny Gonsalves, Oakland, CA 1996 Hector Camacho Jr., Orlando, FL
1948 Johnny Gonsalves, Oakland, CA 1997 Keith Kemp, Cincinnati, OH
1949 Chales Adkins, Gary, IN 1998 Ricardo Williams Jr., Cincinnati, OH
1950 George Justice, Philadelphia, PA 1999 Ricardo Williams Jr., Cincinnati, OH
1951 James Hackney, Philadelphia, PA 2000 Anthony Thompson, Philadelphia, PA
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141 pounds 1937 Johnny Marquez, San Francisco, CA
2003 Lamont Peterson, Washington, D.C. 1938 James O’Malley, Chicago, IL
2004 Devon Alexander, St. Louis, MO 1939 Cozy Storace, Rome, NY
2005 Karl Dargan, Philadelphia, PA 1940 Henry Brimm, Buffalo, NY
2006 Karl Dargan, Philadelphia, PA 1941 Dave Andrews, Lowell, MA
2007 Javier Molina, Commerce, CA 1942 W. Buckless, Saugus MA
2008 Daniel O’Connor, Framingham, MA 1943 C. Cooper, Washington, DC
1944 Joe Gannon, Washington, DC
145 pounds 1945 Abe Lee, Chicago, IL
1897 A. McIntosh, New York, NY 1946 Robert Takeshita, Hawaii
1898 A. McIntosh, New York, NY 1947 Jackie Keough, Cleveland, OH
1899 Percey McIntyre, New York, NY 1948 Eugene Linscott, Grand Rapids, MI
1900 J.J. Dukelow, New York, NY 1949 Maurice Harper, Oakland, CA
1901 J.J. Dukelow, New York, NY 1950 Gil Turner, Philadelphia, PA
1902 Chales McCann, Philadelphia, PA 1951 Rudolph Gwinn, Cleveland, OH
1903 John Leavy, New York, NY 1952 Andy Anderson, Navy
1904 C.T. Mitchell, Waltham, MA 1953 Fred Terry, Germantown, PA
1905 H.L. McKinnon, Boston, MA 1954 Joe Bethea, Seattle, WA
1906 William McDonald, San Francisco, CA 1955 Walter Savvath, Detroit, MI
1907 W.J. Kirkland, S. Phillip’s 1956 Jackson Brown, USAF
1908 William Rolfe, Boston, MA 1957 Don Jullinger, Lima, OH
1909 M.J. McNamara, Cambridge, MA 1958 Gary Gauvink, New York, NY
1910 Hillard Long, Toronto, Ontario, CAN 1959 Vernon Vinson, Cleveland, OH
1911 John Fisher, New York, NY 1960 Phil Baldwin, Muskegon, MI
1912 Charles Askins, Boston, MA 1961 Phil Baldwin, Muskegon, MI
1913 Charles Askins, Boston, MA 1962 Wade Smith, Orgeon
1914 M. Woldman, Cleveland, OH 1963 Wade Smith, Muncie, IN
1915 August Ratner, New York, NY 1964 Jess Valdez, Houston, TX
1916 Eugene Brosseau, Montreal, CAN 1965 Hedgemon Lewis, Detroit, MI
1917 Daniel O’Connor, Dorchester, NY 1966 Roland Pryor, Washington, DC
1918 James Sullivan, New York, NY 1967 Kim Booker, San Francisco, CA
1919 Dave Rosenberg, New York, NY 1968 Michael Corbert, Portland, OR
1920 J. Schroendorf, Milwaukee, WI 1969 Armando Muniz, Army
1921 Charles Jennkissen, Los Angeles, CA 1970 Armando Muniz, Army
1971 Sammy Maul, Dayton ,OH
1972 Fred Washington, Army
147 pounds 1973 William Tuttle, Bowie, MD
1922 Harry Simons, Gary, IN 1974 Clinton Jackson, Nashville, TN
1923 John Rinl, Cleveland, OH 1975 Clinton Jackson, Nashville, TN
1924 Al Mello, Lowell, MA 1976 Clinton Jackson, Nashville, TN
1925 Bernard Barde, Dartmouth College 1977 Michael McCallum, Nashville, TN
1926 Edward Tiernan, New York, NY 1978 Roger Leonard, USAF
1927 Tommy Lown, New York, NY 1979 Donald Curry, Ft. Worth, TX
1928 Tommy Lown, New York, NY 1980 Gene Hatcher, Ft. Worth, TX
1929 Leslie Baker, Watertown, MA 1981 Darryl Robinson, Houston, TX
1930 Charles Kelly, Newton, MA 1982 Mark Breland, Brooklyn, NY (s)
1931 Edward Flynn, New Orleans, LA 1982 Ron Essett, Indianapolis, IN (w)
1932 Edward Flynn, New Orleans, LA 1983 Mark Breland, Brooklyn, NY
1933 W. Celebron, Chicago, IL 1984 Daryl Lattimore, Washington, DC
1934 Danny Farrar, Youngstown, OH 1985 Kenneth Gould, Rockford, IL
1935 Jimmy Clark, Buffalo, NY 1986 Kenneth Gould, Rockford, IL
1936 Leo Sweeney, Pittsburgh, PA 1987 Kenneth Gould, Rockford, IL
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1988 Alton Rice, Army 1979 Jeffrey Stoudemire, Cleveland,OH
1989 Raul Marquez, Houston, TX 1980 Donald Bowers, Jackson, TN
1990 Emmett Linton, Tacoma, WA 1981 James Rayford, Navy
1991 Pat Briceno, Vancouver, WA 1982 Dennis Milton, Bronx, NY (s)
1992 Clayton Williams, Roseville, CA 1982 Dennis Milton, Bronx, NY (w)
1993 Hector Colon, Milwaukee, WI 1983 Frank Tate, Detroit, MI
1994 David Reid, Philadelphia, PA 1984 Kevin Bryant, Army
1995 Bobby Lewis, Cincinnati, OH 1985 Timothy Littles, Flint, MI
1996 David Palac, Hamtramck, MI 1986 Michael Moorer, Monessen, PA
1997 LeChaunce Shepherd, Milwaukee, WI 1987 Gerald McClellan, Milwaukee, WI
1998 Larry Mosley, Los Angeles, CA 1988 Frank Liles, Syracuse, NY
1999 Larry Mosley, Los Angeles, CA 1989 Chris Byrd, Flint, MI
2000 LeChaunce Shepherd, Milwaukee, WI 1990 Paul Vaden, Puyallup, WA
2001 Anthony Thompson, Philadelphia, PA 1991 Raul Marquez, Houston, TX
2002 Rondale Mason, Fort Carson, CO 1992 Robert Allen, Marines
1993 Wayne Blair, Miami, FL
152 pounds 1994 Jesse Aquino, Kansas City, MO
2003 Juan McPherson, Cleveland, OH 1995 Jeffrey Clark, Army/Fort Bragg, NC
2004 Austin Trout, Las Cruces, NM 1996 David Reid, Philadelphia, PA
2005 Demetrius Andrade, Providence, RI 1997 Darnell Wilson, Lafayette, IN
2006 Demetrius Andrade, Providence, RI 1998 Darnell Wilson, Lafayette, IN
2007 Charles Hatley, Dallas, TX 1999 Darnell Wilson, Lafayette, IN
2008 Javontae Starks, Minneapolis, MN 2000 Anthony Hanshaw, Mansfield, OH
2001 Sechew Powell, Brooklyn, NY/NMU
156 pounds 2002 Jesus Gonzales, Glendale, AZ
1952 Ernest Anthony, New York, NY
1953 William Collins, Springville, NY 158 pounds
1954 John Houston, Oakland, CA 1888 P. Cahill, SAAC
1955 Frank Davis, USAF 1889 P. Cahill, SAAC (s)
1956 Frank Davis, USAF 1889 W.H. Stuckey, New York, NY (w)
1957 Denny Moyer, Portland, OR 1890 P. Cahill, SAAC
1958 Denny Moyer, Portland, OR 1891 W.H. Stuckey, New York, NY (w)
1959 Wilbert McClure, Dayton, OH 1892 Not held
1960 Wilbert McClure, Toledo, OH 1893 A. Black, PASC
1961 Bobby Pasquale, Tacoma, WA 1894 O. Harney, New York, NY
1962 Roy McMillian, Toledo, OH 1895 M. Lewis, Pittsburgh, PA
1963 Johnny Howard, Portland, OR 1896 George Schwegler, NYAC
1964 Toby Gibson, Spokane, WA 1897 A. McIntosh, New York, NY
1965 C. Williams, Homestead, PA 1898 Not held
1966 John Howard, Portland, OR 1899 A. McIntosh, New York, NY
1967 Arthur Davis, USAF 1900 W. Rodenbach, New York, NY
1968 William Beeler, Louisville, KY 1901 W. Rodenbach, New York, NY
1969 Larry Carlisle, Marines 1902 W. Rodenbach, New York, NY
1970 Jesse Valdez, USAF 1903 W. Rodenbach, New York, NY
1971 Billy Daniels, Norfolk, VA 1904 W. Rodenbach, New York, NY
1972 Henry Johnson, Indianapolis, IN 1905 Charles Mayer, St. Georgia
1973 Dale Grant, Tacoma, WA 1906 Henry Ficke, San Francisco, CA
1974 Jerome Bennett, USAF 1907 W. McKinnon, St. Phillips
1975 Charles Walker, Mesa, AZ 1908 Henry Hall, Boston, MA
1976 J.B. Williamson, Marines 1909 Dan Sullivan, Cambridge, MA
1977 Clinton Jackson, Nashville, TN 1910 William Beckman, New York, NY
1978 J.B. Williamson, Marines 1911 Napoleon Boutellier, Boston, MA
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1912 Arthur Sheridan, Brooklyn, NY 1959 Jimmy McQueen, Elyria, OH
1913 William Barrett, New York, NY 1960 Leotis Martin, Toledo, OH
1914 William Barrett, New York, NY 1961 Leotis Martin, Toledo, OH
1915 Adolph Kaufman, New York, NY 1962 Richard Gosha, Chicago, IL
1916 Adolph Kaufman, New York, NY 1963 Robert Williams, USAF
1917 Eugene Brosseau, Montreal, CAN 1964 Will Cross, Portland, OR
1918 Martin Burke, New Orleans, LA 1965 George Cooper, Oakland, CA
1919 Sam Lagonia, New York, NY 1966 Martino Berzewski, San Antonio, TX
1920 Sam Lagonia, New York, NY 1967 Leonard Hutchins, Detroit, MI
1921 Sam Lagonia, New York, NY 1968 Alfred Jones, Detroit, MI
1969 Larry Ward, Milwaukee, WI
160 pounds 1970 John Mangum, MI
1922 William Antrobus, New York, NY 1971 Joey Hadley, Memphis, TN
1923 Homer Robertson, Pittsburgh, PA 1972 Michael Colbert, Portland, OR
1924 Ben Funk, Yale University 1973 Marvin Hagler, Brockton, MA
1925 Clayton Frye, Los Angeles, CA 1974 Vonzell Johnson, Columbus, OH
1926 Arthur Flynn, Lawrence, Ma 1975 Tommy Brooks, USAF
1927 Joseph Hanlon, New York, NY 1976 Keith Broom, Navy
1928 Harry Henderson, Annapolis, MD 1977 Jerome Bennett, USAF
1929 Ray Lopez, Watertown, MA 1978 Jeffrey McCracken, Marines
1930 Ring Larson, Quincy, MA 1979 Alex Ramos, Bronx, NY
1931 Frank Fullam, New York, NY 1980 Martin Pierce, Flint, MI
1932 Fred Caserio, Chicago, IL 1981 Michael Grogan, Atlanta, GA
1933 Tom Chester, New York, NY 1982 Michael Grogan, Atlanta, GA (s)
1934 Fred Apostoli, San Francisco, CA 1982 Michael Grogan, Atlanta, GA (w)
1935 David Clark, Detroit, MI 1983 Michael Grogan, Atlanta, GA
1936 Jimmy Clark, Jamestown, 1984 Percy Harris, Baltimore, MD
1937 Ted Cerwin, Detroit, MI 1985 Darin Allen, Columbus, OH
1938 Bradley Lewis, New York, NY 1986 Anthony Hembrick, Army
1939 Ezzard Charles, Cincinnati, OH 1987 Anthony Hembrick, Army
1940 Joe Maxim, Cleveland, OH 1988 Jerome James, Sioux Falls, SD
1941 James Mulligan, Lowell, MA 1989 Ray Lathon, St. Louis, MO
1942 Samson Powell, Cleveland, OH 1990 Michael DeMoss, Marines
1943 Samson Powell, Cleveland, OH 1991 Chris Byrd, Flint, MI
1944 Frank Sweeney, Washington, DC 1992 Chirs Byrd, Flint, MI
1945 Allen Faulkner, Buffalo, NY 1993 Eric Wright, Army
1946 Harold Anspach, Cherry Point, NY 1994 Shane Swartz, Fort Collins, CO
1947 Nick Ranieri, Chicago, IL 1995 Shane Swartz, Fort Collins, CO
1948 Raymond Bryan, New York, NY 1996 Omar Sheika, Peterson, NJ
1949 Albert Raymond, Philadelphia, PA 1997 Jorge Hawley, Fontana, CA
1950 Wes Echols, Atwater, CA 1998 Jeff Lacy, St. Petersburg, FL
1951 Thomas Nelson, Philadelphia, PA 1999 Arthur Palac, Hamtramck, MI
2000 Matt Godfrey, Providence, RI
165 pounds 2001 Andre Ward, Oakland, CA
1906 Ted Riordan, San Francisco, CA 2002 Julius Fogle, Fort Carson, CO
1952 Floyd Patterson, New York, NY 2003 Andre Dirrell, Flint, MI
1953 Bryant Thompson, Philadelphia, PA 2004 James Johnson, Converse, TX
1954 Donald McCray, Roxbury, MA 2005 Edwin Rodgriquez, Worcester, MA
1955 Paul Wright, USAF 2006 Daniel Jacobs, Brooklyn, NY
1956 Paul Wright, USAF 2007 Fernando Guerrero, Salisbury, MD
1957 Alex Ford, Youngstown, OH 2008 Luis Arias, Milwaukee, WI
1958 Jose Torres, New York, NY
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175 pounds 1962 Bill Joiner, Cincinnati, OH
1913 Joe Brown, Pawtucket, RI 1963 Fred Lewis, USAF
1914 W. Hanna, Toronto, CAN 1964 Bob Chirstopherson, USAF
1915 Edward Carr, Boston, MA 1965 Roger Russell, Philadelphia, PA
1916 Partick McCarthy, Roxbury, MA 1966 John Griffin, Cleveland, OH
1917 Ted Jamieson, Milwaukee, WI 1967 John Griffin, Cleveland, OH
1918 John McMinimen, Camp Devens 1968 Leonard Hutchins, Detroit, MI
1919 Al Roche, Somerville, MA 1969 Dave Matthews, Cleveland, OH
1920 J. Burke, Pittsburgh, PA 1970 Nathaniel Jackson, Memphis, TN
1921 Mangu Larsen, New York, NY 1971 Marvin Johnson, Indianapolis, IN
1922 Charles McKenna, New York, NY 1972 Hernando Molyneauz. New York, NY
1923 Henry Fay, Pittsburgh, PA 1973 D.C. Barker, Rocky Mountain
1924 Tom Kirby, Boston, MA 1974 Leon Spinks, Marines
1925 Henry Lamar, Washington, DC 1975 Leon Spinks, Marines
1926 Henry Lamar, Washington, DC 1976 Leon Spinks, Marines
1927 George Hoffman, New York, NY 1977 Larry Stogen, Shreveport, LA
1928 Leon Lucas, Philadelphia, PA 1978 Elmer Martin, Navy
1929 Martin Levandowski, Grand Rapids, MI 1979 Tony Tucker, Grand Rapids, MI
1930 Frank Tucker, San Francisco, CA 1980 Jeff Lampkin, OH
1931 Anotne Poloni, Reno, NV 1981 Alex DeLucia, Portland, OR
1932 Homer Brandis, San Francisco, CA 1982 Bennie Heard, Augusa, GA (s)
1933 Max Marke, Chicago, IL 1982 Sherman Griffin, Minneapolis, MN (w)
1934 Joe Louis, Detroit, MI 1983 Ricky Womack, Deroit, MI
1935 Joseph Bauer, Cleveland, OH 1984 Oren Ross, Army
1936 John Lasinski, New York, NY 1985 Oren Ross, Army
1937 Tim Hill, Detroit, MI 1986 Oren Ross, Army
1938 William Muldune, Cleveland, OH 1987 Andrew Maynard, Army
1939 James Reeves, Cleveland, OH 1988 Andrew Maynard, Army
1940 Vic Hutton, Farmersburg, IN 1989 Jeremy Williams, Long Beach, CA
1941 Shelton Bell, Wilberforce, OH 1990 Jeremy Williams, Long Beach, CA
1942 Robert Foxworth, St. Louis, MO 1991 Terry McGroom, Chicago, IL
1943 Robert Foxworth, St. Louis, MO 1992 Montell Griffin, Chicago, IL
1944 Ray Stadifer, Cleveland, OH 1993 Antonio Tarver, Orlando, FL
1945 Richard Nutt, Alexandria, VA 1994 Benjamin McDowell, Army/Fort Bragg, NC
1946 Robert Foxworth, Chicago, IL 1995 Antonio Tarver, Orlando, FL
1947 Grant Butcher, San Francisco, CA 1996 Anthony Stewart, Chicago, IL
1948 Grant Butcher, San Francisco, CA 1997 Anthony Stewart, Chicago, IL
1949 Delopez Oliver, Honolulu, HI 1998 Olanda Anderson, Army/Fort Carson, CO
1950 Eldridge Thompson, Washington, DC 1999 Michael Simms, Jr., Sacramento, CA
1951 John Boutillier, Boston, MA 2000 Olanda Anderson, Army/Fort Carson, CO
2001 DeAndrey Abron, Army/Fort Carson, CO
178 pounds 2002 Curtis Stevens, Brooklyn, NY
1952 Eldridge Thompson, Washington, DC 2003 Andre Ward, Oakland, CA
1953 Frank Perry, Lockland, OH 2004 Marcus Johnson, Killeen, TX
1954 Warren Lester, Baltimore, MD 2005 Will Rosinksy, Brooklyn, NY
1955 John Horne, Washington, DC 2007 Christopher Downs, Fort Carson, CO
1956 John Horne, Omaha, NE 2008 Dorian Anthony, Lynwood, CA
1957 Lindy Lindimosmer, Vancouver, CAN
1958 Sylvester Banks, St. Louis, MO
1959 Cassius Clay, Louisville, KY
1960 Cassius Clay, Louisville, KY
1961 Bob Christopherson, Univ. of Wisconsin
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201 pounds (until 1981 was +178) 1942 Paul Komar, Pittsburgh, PA
1891 A. Isaaca, New York, NY 1943 Walter Moore, Chicago, IL
1892 Not held 1944 Richard Vaughn, Lancaster, PA
1893 D.A. Whilihere, MBC 1945 Charles Lester, Cleveland, OH
1894 J. Kennedy, New York, NY 1946 Charles Lester, Cleveland, OH
1895 W.D. Osgood, University of Pennsylvania 1947 Willie Clemmons, Indiana
1896 Geo Schwegler, NYAC and J.G. Eberie, Pastime, AC 1948 Coley Wallace, New York, NY
1897 D.Herty, New York, NY 1949 Rex Layne, Salt Lake City, UT
1898 Not held 1950 Norval Lee, Washington, DC
1899 J.B. Knipe, New York, NY 1951 Norval Lee, Washington, DC
1900 J.B. Knipe, New York, NY 1952 Jack Scheberies, Oakland, CA
1901 W. Rodenbach, New York, NY 1953 Pete Rademacher, Washington, DC
1902 Emery Payne, Mott Haven 1954 Reuben Vargas, San Francisco, CA
1903 Emery Payne, Mott Haven 1955 George Moore, Detroit, MI
1904 W. Rodenbach, New York, NY 1956 Jim McCarter, Seattle, WA
1905 Emery Payne, Mott Haven 1957 Lee Williams, Boston, MA
1906 W. Schulken, San Francisco, CA 1958 James Blythe, Hartford, CT
1907 Emery Payne, New York, NY 1959 James Blythe, Hartford, CT
1908 Thomas Kennedy, New York, NY 1960 Harlod Espy, University of Idaho
1909 Philip Schlossberg, NJ 1961 Rudy Davis, Philadelphia, PA
1910 W.W. Barbour, New York, NY 1962 Wyce Westbrook, Cincinnati, OH
1911 John Serino, Boston, MA 1963 Vic Brown, Ft. Lewis
1912 John Silverio, Beverly, MA 1964 Buster Mathis, Grand Rapid, MI
1913 A.J. Reich, New York, NY 1965 Boone Kirkman, Renton, WA
1914 P.L. Kelly, Roxbury, MA 1966 James Howard, Buffalo, NY
1915 A. Sheridan, Brooklyn, NY 1967 Forest Ward, New York, NY
1916 Carlo Armstrong, Boston, MA 1968 George Foreman, Houston, TX
1917 John Gaddi, New York, NY 1969 Ernie Shaver, Cleveland, OH
1918 Martin Burke, New Orleans, LA 1970 Ron Lyle, Denver, CO
1919 Edward Eagan, Denver, CO 1971 Duane Bobick, Navy
1920 K. Wicks, Dorchester, MA 1972 Nick Wells, USAF
1921 Gordon Munce, New York, NY 1973 James Chapman, Reno, NV
1922 John Willman, San Francisco, CA 1974 Dwayne Bonds, Detroit, MI
1923 Thomas Kirby, Boston, MA 1975 Mike Dokes, Akron, OH
1924 E.G. Greathouse, Washington, DC 1976 Marvin Stinson, Philadelphia, PA
1925 Joe Woods, Los Angeles, CA 1977 Gregory Page, Louisville, KY
1926 Armand Emanuel, San Francisco, CA 1978 Gregory Page, Louisville, KY
1927 Milo Mallory, San Francisco, CA 1979 Tony Tubbs, Cincinnati, OH
1928 George Hoffman, New York, NY 1980 Marvis Frazier, Philadelphia, PA
1929 Ralph Ficucello, New York, NY 1981 Mark Mahone, Navy
1930 Jack Pallat, Cleveland, OH 1982 Elmer Martin, Navy (s)
1931 Jack Pallat, Cleveland, OH 1982 Ricky Womack, Detroit, MI (w)
1932 Fred Feary, Stockton, CA 1983 Henry Milligan, Hockessin, DE
1933 Izzy Richeter, Philadelphia, PA 1984 Michael Bent, Cambria Heights, NY
1934 S. Evens, Highland Park, MI 1985 Jerry Goff, Saucier, MS
1935 Louis Nova, San Francisco, CA 1986 Michael Bent, Cambria Heights, NY
1936 Williard Dean, Shreveport, LA 1987 Michael Bent, Cambria Heights, NY
1937 James Robinson, Philadelphia, PA 1988 Ray Mercer, Army
1938 Daniel Merritt, Cleveland, OH 1989 Javier Alvarez, San Antonio, TX
1939 Tony Novak, Chicago, IL 1990 Javier Alvarez, San Antonio, TX
1940 W. Gross, East Orange, NJ 1991 John Bray, Van Nuys, CA
1941 R. Kinney, Hartman, AR 1992 Shannon Briggs, Brooklyn, NY
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1993 Derrell Dixon, Lynwood, WA
1994 Derrell Dixon, Lynwood, WA
1995 Lamon Brewster, Los Angeles, CA
1996 DaVarryl Williamson, Washington, DC
1999 Malik Scott, Philadelphia, PA/ NMU
2000 Michael Bennett, Chicago, IL
2001 B.J. Flores, Mesa, AZ
2002 B.J. Flores, Glendale, AZ
2003 Devin Vargas, Toledo, OH
2004 Matt Godfrey, Providence, RI
2005 Anthony Grano, Amston, CT
2006 Adam Willett, Bellport, NY
2007 Deontay Wilder, Tuscaloosa, AL
2008 Jeremiah Graziano, Lenexa, KS
+201 pounds
1981 Tyrell Biggs, Philadelphia, PA
1982 Tyrell Biggs, Philadelphia, PA
1983 Warren Thompson, Baltimore, MD
1984 Nathaniel Fitch, Army
1985 Wesley Watson, Army
1986 Alex Garcia, San Fernando, CA
1987 Charlton Hollis, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
1988 Robert Salters, Army
1989 Eddie Donerlson, Marines
1990 Edward Escobedo, Mckinney, TX
1991 Larry Donald, Cincinnati, OH
1992 Samson Pouha, Kearns, UT
1993 Joel Scott, Albany, NY
1994 Lance Whitaker, Northridge, CA
1995 Lawrence Clay-Bey, Hartford, CT
1996 Lawrence Clay-Bey, Hartford, CT
1997 William Palms, Jersey City, NJ
1998 Dominick Guinn, Hot Springs, AK
1999 Calvin Brock, Charlotte, NC
2000 T.J. Wilson, Tulsa, OK
2001 Jason Estrada, Providence, RI
2004 Mike Wilson, Central Point, OR
2005 Mike Wilson, Central Point, OR
2006 Jonte Willis, Fircrest, WA
2007 Michael Hunter, Las Vegas, NV
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U.S. UNDER NINETEEN CHAMPIONS
106 pounds 119 pounds

1983 Mike Black, Napa, CA 1983 Fernie Morales, El Paso, TX
1984 Arthur Johnson, St. Louis, MO 1984 Dewayne Levine, Kokomo, IN
1985 Gary Harvey, Ironton, OH 1985 Steve Young, St. Louis, MO
1989 Russell Roberts, Avondale, LA 1989 Julian Wheeler, Lawtell, LA
1990 Jeffrey Chavez, Homestead, FL 1990 Guillermo Moreno, Beaumont, CA
1991 Brett Corbett, Granville, NY 1991 Kevin Lockhart, Philadelphia, PA
1992 Ivory Broussard, Carencro, LA 1992 Francisco Nunez, Galena Park, TX
1993 Eric Morel, Madison, WI 1993 Jose Cavarrubias, Grand Rapids, MI
1994 Jauquin Gallardo, San Leandro, CA 1994 Errid Calderas, Lorain, OH
1995 Jauquin Gallardo, San Leandro, CA 1995 Anthony Hanshaw, Manfield, OH
1996 Sergio Espinoza, National City, CA 1996 Armando Contreras, La Miranda, CA
1997 Ronald Siler, Cincinnati, OH 1997 Ricardo Rocky Juarez, Houston, TX
1998 Jose Navarro, Los Angeles, CA 1998 Eric Fagan, W. Warwick, RI
1999 Greg Cuyler, Hartford, CT 1999 Orlando Cruz, Hartsdale, NY
2000 Caesar Lopez, El Paso, TX 2000 Aaron Garcia, Vista, CA
2001 Rodrigo Hernandez, Fort Worth, TX 2001 Mickey Bey, Cleveland, OH
2002 Austreberto Juarez, Ventura, CA 2002 Sergio Ramos, Sacramento, CA
2003 Austreberto Juarez, Ventura, CA 2003 Chris Green, Asbury Park, NJ
2005 Vincent Montoya, Cheyenne, WY 2004 Charles Huerta, Paramount, CA
2006 Luis Yanez, Duncanville, TX 2005 Shemuel Pagan, Brooklyn, NY
2008 Oscar Cantu, Kingsville, TX 2006 Jorge Diaz, New Brunswick, NJ
2008 Josh Berrelleza, Riverside, CA
112 pounds
1983 Rodney Hughes, Tacoma, WA 125 pounds
1984 Bernard Price, Muncie, IN 1983 Al Wheeler, Stockbridge, GA
1985 Carlos Valdez, Austin, TX 1984 Dan Vassar, Spokane, WA
1989 Tim Austin, Cincinnati, OH 1985 Bradley Williams, Louisville, KY
1990 Francisco Gonzales Baytown, TX 1989 Bernard Maise, Marrero, LA
1991 Mark Burse, Marquette, MI 1990 Larry O’Shields, Houston, TX
1992 Sonny Guiterrez, Avondale, AZ 1991 Fernando Sanchez, Las Vegas, NV
1993 Erick Bailey, Nashville, TN 1992 Wayne Chandler, Miami, FL
1994 Jesus Vega, Salinas, CA 1993 Adrian Lopez, Houston, TX
1995 Armando Contreras, La Mirada, CA 1994 Terrance Churchwell, Nashville, TN
1996 Gerald Tucker, Cincinnati, OH 1995 Adarryl Johnson, Fremont, OH
1997 Roberto Benitez, New York, NY 1996 Jason Ingwaldson, Glendora, CA
1998 Broderick Harper, Columbus, OH 1997 David Evans, Ashland, KY
1999 Jose Aguiniga, Oxnard, CA 1998 Steven Luevano, La Puente, CA
2000 Rashiem Jefferson, Philadelphia, PA 1999 Steven Luevano, La Puente, CA
2001 Jerry Pavich, Hesperia, CA 2000 David Rodela, Oxnard, CA
2002 Kini Sofa, Jr., Waianae, Hawaii 2001 Isidro Granados, Bellflower, CA
2003 Charles Huerta, Paramount, CA 2002 Glenn Miyose, Waianae, Hawaii
2004 Teon Kennedy, Philadelphia, Pa. 2003 Matt Remillard, Manchester, CT
2005 David Gaspar, Wilmington, CA 2004 Matt Remillard, Manchester, CT
2006 Qa’id Muhammad, Atlantic City, NJ 2005 Luis Del Valle, Newburgh, NY
2008 Adam Lopez, San Antonio, TX 2006 Sadam Ali, Brooklyn, NY
2008 Ronny Rios, Santa Ana, CA
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1983 Anthony Jones, Detroit, MI 1983 Mylon Watkins, Tacoma, WA
1984 Booker Kidd, Dallas, TX 1984 Marcell Triplett, Jackson, TN
1985 Bendele Hinton, New Carrollton, MD 1985 Kenneth Gould, Rockford, IL
1989 Daniel Lujan, Salinas, CA 1989 Henry Sims, West Lake, IL
1990 Lamar Murphy, Miami, FL 1990 Michael Nunnally, Jackson, TN
1991 Nick Acevedo, New York, NY 1991 David Reid, Philadelphia, PA/ NMU
1992 Abayomi Miller, Toledo, OH/ NMU 1992 Jean LeBrun, Fernandina Beach, FL
1993 Salvador Jasso, Los Angeles, CA 1993 Blaise Soares, Waianae, HI
1994 Fernado Vargas, Oxnard, CA 1994 David Palac, Hamtramck, MI
1995 Jacob Hudson, Augusta, GA 1995 Raul Garcia, St. Paul, MN
1996 Anthony Hanshaw, Mansfield, OH 1996 Cory Jones, Brooklyn, NY
1997 Raymond Charles, Wharton, TX 1997 Sechew Powell, Brooklyn, NY
1998 Marshall Martinez, Fontana, CA 1998 Miguel Espino, N. Hollywood, CA
1999 Rock Allen, Philadelphia, PA 1999 Kelly Pavlik, Youngstown, OH
2000 Verquan Kimbrough, Aliquippa, PA 2000 James Parison, San Diego, CA
2001 Andre Dirrell, Flint, MI 2001 Timothy Bradley, Jr., Palm Springs, CA
2002 Karl Dargan, Philadelphia, PA 2002 Juan McPherson, Cleveland, OH
2003 Miguel Gonzalez, Cleveland, OH
2004 Ray Rivera, Kansas City, Mo. 152 pounds
2005 Danny Garcia, Philadelphia, PA 2003 Nick Casal, Niagara Falls, NY
2006 Jerry Belmontes, Corpus Christi, TX 2004 Daniel Jacobs, Brooklyn, NY
2008 Traon Bynum, Fort Washington, MD 2005 Enver Halili, Weatherford, TX
2006 William Jackson, Cincinnati, OH
139 pounds 2008 Errol Spence, Desoto, TX
1983 Meldrick Taylor, Philadelphia, PA
1984 Kenneth Gould, Rockford, IL 156 pounds
1985 Mario Munoz, Denver, CO 1983 Richard Torrez, Tulare, CA
1989 Oba Carr, Detroit, MI 1984 Mylon Watkins, Tacoma, WA
1990 Steve Johnston, Denver, CO 1985 Paul James, St. Louis, MO
1991 Alfred Newton, Keshena, WI 1989 Tony Ortega, Frisco, TX
1992 Aaron Steadman, Las Vegas, NV 1990 Brian Shaw, Hattiesburg, MS
1993 Billy Coddington, Oklahoma City, OK 1991 Steve Harris, Altamont Springs, FL
1994 Jorge Hawley, Pomona, CA 1992 Chad Kirby, Billings, MT/ NMU
1995 Hector Camacho, Orlando, FL 1993 David Palac, Hamtramck, MI
1996 Keith Kemp, Cincinnati, OH 1994 Rhoshii Wells, Riverdale, GA
1997 Keith Kemp, Cincinnati, OH 1995 Brandon Mitchem, Augusta, GA
1998 Jose Celaya, Salinas, CA 1996 Jermain Taylor, Little Rock, AR
1999 Jose Celaya, Salinas, CA 1997 Willie Earl Lee, Gulfport, MI
2000 Dmitriy Salita, Brooklyn, NY 1998 Eric Kelly, Brooklyn, NY
2001 Juan McPherson, Cleveland, OH 1999 Rudy Cisneros, Chicago, IL
2002 Lamont Peterson, Washington D.C. 2000 Mark Anene, Brooklyn, NY
2001 George Lopez, Long Beach, CA
141 pounds 2002 Jesus Gonzales, Glendale, AZ
2003 Devon Alexander, St. Louis, MO
2004 Jeremy Bryan, Sumter, SC
2005 Willie Nelson, Cleveland, OH
2006 Andre Sherard, Milwaukee, WI
2008 Roscoe Hill IV, Spring, TX
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165 pounds
1983 Kevin Fitzpatrick, Spokane, WA
1984 William Guthrie, St. Louis, MO 201 pounds
1985 Parker White, Richmond, CA 1983 Arthur Williams, Pensacola, FL
1989 Derrick James, Dallas, TX 1984 Kenneth Reed, Forest, MI
1990 Derrick James, Dallas, TX 1985 Jonathan Littles, Flint, MI
1991 Melvin Weaselboy Jr., Billings, MT 1989 Bobby Harris, Worcester, MA
1992 Melvin Weaselboy Jr., Billings, MT 1990 Bobby Harris, Worcester, MA
1993 Fortunato Hernandez, El Campo, TX 1991 Vaughn Bean, Chicago, IL
1994 Omar Sheika, Patterson, NJ 1992 Duane Mobley, Upper Marlboro, MD
1995 Eric Williams, Gulfport, MI 1993 Calvin Brock, Charlotte, NC
1996 Terrance Johnson, Pennsauken, NJ 1994 Juan Cruz, San Diego, CA
1997 Arthur Palac, Hamtramck, MI 1995 Andre Hall, Houston, TX
1998 Arthur Palac, Hamtramck, MI 1996 China Smith, Sarasota, FL
1999 Roderick Prevost, Church Point, LA 1997 Terry Owens, Norcross, GA
2000 Chad Dawson, New Haven, CT 1998 Malik Scott, Philadelphia, PA/ NMU
2001 Don Yil Livingston, Los Angeles, CA 1999 Andrew Greeley, Monroe, LA
2002 Joel Sanchez, Purdy, MO 2000 Chris Vivero, Dallas, TX
2003 Joe Greene, Queens, NY 2001 Jacob Gentry, Little Rock, AR
2004 Joe Greene, Queens, NY 2002 Tyrone Easter, Hot Springs, AR
2005 Mike Montoya, Colorado Springs, CO 2003 Aaron Williams, Cleveland, OH
2006 Shawn Porter, Stow, OH 2004 Brandon Preston, Avondale, La.
2008 Luis Arias, Milwaukee, WI 2005 Oleksandr Mamoshuk, Brooklyn, NY
178 pounds 2006 Dorsett Barnwell, Norfolk, VA
1983 Orbit Pough, Miami, FL 2008 Nicholas Kisner, Glen Burnie, MD
1984 Robert Hall, Orem, UT
1985 Riddick Bowe, Brooklyn, NY +201 pounds
1989 Jeremy Williams, Long Beach, CA 1983 Mike Tyson, Catskill, NY
1990 Kenneth Watson, Kathleen, GA 1984 Mike Tyson, Catskill, NY
1991 Chad Ragan, Miami, FL 1985 Andrew Sciandra, Cheektowaga, NY
1992 Prince Hatcher, Selma, AL 1989 Edward Escobedo, McKinney, TX
1993 Dominick Guinn, Hot Springs, AR 1991 Kaino Gardner, Detroit, MI
1994 Ricardo Ortega, Brooklyn, NY 1992 Robert Geer, San Jose, CA
1995 Chris Thomas, Richmond, VA 1993 Sam Cortez, Levelland, TX
1996 Terry Owens, Norcross, GA 1994 Larry Menefee, Oklahoma City, OK
1997 Shawn George, Brooklyn, NY 1995 Larry Menefee, Oklahoma City, OK
1998 Chris Henry, Beaumont, TX 1996 Adrian Samiento, Wimauma, FL
1999 Rydell Booker, Detroit, MI 1997 Shane Ziegler, Ft. Thompson, SD
2000 Tavoris Cloud, Tallahassee, FL 1998 Javier Mora, Westminster, CA
2001 Torrey Franklin, Columbia, TN 1999 Joe Abell, Champlain, MN
2002 Andre Ward, Oakland, CA 2000 Mike Wilson, Central Point, OR
2003 Marcus Johnson, Killeen, TX 2001 Mike Wilson, Central Point, OR
2003 Cedric Agnew, Chicago, IL 2002 Kimdo Bethel, Albany, NY
2004 Cedric Agnew, Chicago, IL 2003 Yuwshua Zaddock, Fairburn, GA
2005 Alan Lawrence, Newark, NJ 2004 Nagy Aguilera, Newburgh, NY
2006 Alan Lawrence, Newark, NJ 2005 Francisco Moncivais, Laurel, MS
2008 Robert Brant, Oakdale, CA 2006 Michael Hunter, Las Vegas, NV
2008 Joey Dawejko, Philadelphia, PA
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JUNIOR OLYMPIC CHAMPIONS
80 pounds 1995 Omar Uribe, Oxnard, CA

1977 David Rodriquez, Region 13 1996 Omar Gonzales, San Antonio, TX
1978 Larry Osborne, Denver, CO 1997 Johnny Ray Aguirre, Odessa, TX
1979 Terry Clark, Arkansas 1998 Francisco Urrzbazo, Caldwell, ID
1980 Timmy Silva, Kenner, LA 1999 Jamie Rocha, San Diego, CA
1981 Max Gomez, Denver, CO 2001 Brandon Piterniak, Cohoes, NY
1982 Eric Griffin, Broussard, LA 2002 Adrian Balley, Desert Hot Springs, CA
1983 Tripp Burton, Azle, TX 2003 Jose Guzman, Bronx, NY
1984 Guillermo Jorrin, Bryte, CA 2004 Leola McKee, Wailuku, Hawaii
1985 Rogelio Cabral, Milwaukee, WI 2005 Jerail Singleton, St. Louis, MO
1986 Ricky Jones, Augusta, GA 90 pounds
1987 Russell Roberts, Grentna, LA 1972 Tommy Kimmons, Florida AAU
1988 Derick Shea, Boston, MA 1973 Arthur Liggins, Region 10
1989 Danny Rangel, Phoenix, AZ 1974 Ricky Reed, New Orleans, LA
1990 Marco Darby, Jackson, MI 1975 Edward Ortiz, San Antonio, TX
1991 Zahir Raheem, Camden, NJ 1976 Terry Moore, Columbus, OH
1992 Michael Evans, Dayton, OH 1977 Alan Hetrick, Region 8
1993 Zack Franco, Odessa, TX 1978 Robert Shannon, Edmonds, WA
1994 Daniel Draine, Spokane, WA 1979 Reggie Robinson, Gulf
1995 Omar Gonzales, San Antonio, TX 1980 Terry Clark, Fort Smith, AR
1996 Marcos Hernandez, Albuquerque, NM 1981 Dan Vassar, Spokane, WA
1997 David Barraza, Odessa, TX 1982 Joe Bales, Kelso, WA
1998 Jacob Moses, Philadelphia, PA 1983 John Newton, Kelso, WA
1999 Nelson Cabrera, Dallas, TX 1984 Turrell Monk, Marrero, LA
2002 Anthony Villareal, Perris, CA 1985 Carl Daniels, St. Louis, MO
2004 Augustine Banegas, Longmont, CA 1986 Timothy Austin, Cincinnati, OH
2005 Jerail Singleton, St. Louis, MO 1987 Anthony Rael, Santa Fe, NM
1988 Russell Roberts, Avondale, LA
85 pounds 1989 Donavon Crosby, Gulfport, MI
1977 Talso Person, Region 8 1990 Richard DiCarlo, Monroe, MI
1978 Chris Hummel, Haden lake, ID 1991 Martin Quesada, Mendota, CA
1979 Dolphin Moody, Ozark, AL 1992 Karoz Norman, St. Louis, MO
1980 Mario Lesperance, Vallejo, CA 1993 J.C. Selvester, Prescott AZ
1981 Clay Jenkins, Franklin, TN 1994 Salvador Garcia, Los Angeles, CA
1982 Jeff Rind, Kelso, WA 1995 Ronald Siler, Cincinnati, OH
1983 Eric Griffin, Broussard, LA 1996 Jose Navarro, Los Angeles, CA
1984 Donald Stokes, Mosspoint, MI 1997 Artez map, St. Louis, MO
1985 Lee Parker, Gastonia, NC 1998 Jamie Cuevas, Los Angeles, CA
1986 Mark Johnson, Washington, DC 1999 Jay Sanchez, Poteel, TX
1987 Jermaine Fields, Landover, MD 2000 Kalin Cousins, Cincinnati, OH
1988 Jorge Contreras, Wichita Falls, TX 2001 Dominique Lee, Capital Heights, MD
1989 Keisan Francis, Peterson, NJ 2002 Rico Ramos, Los Angeles, CA
1990 Raul Basulto, Compton, CA 2004 Stephon Young, Florissant, MO
1991 Martin O’Malley, Edmonds, WA 2005 Luis Rangel, Scottsdale, AZ
1992 Zahir Raheem, Marquette, MI/ NMU 2007 Tyshawn Jones, Newark, NJ
1993 Scott Furney, Pontiac, MI 2008 Steven Cross, Tampa, FL
1994 Juan Salinas, Vista, CA
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95 pounds 1983 Frank Vassar, Spokane, WA
1972 Bennie Rodgers, South Carolina, AAU 1984 Ruben Navarez, Wichita Falls, TX
1973 Rocky Lockridge, Region 12 1985 Emmett Linton, Tacoma, WA
1974 Domenie Roach, New York, NY 1986 Carl Daniels, Overland, MO
1975 Cleo Coronado, Irving, TX 1987 Mark Johnson, Washington, DC
1976 Richard Sandoval, Pomona, CA 1988 Sean Goliday, St. Louis, MO
1977 Todd Summers, Region 12 1989 Mario Acosta, Mesa, AZ
1978 David Cox, Federal Way, WA 1990 Jason Martinez, Houston, TX
1979 Adam Silava, Arizona 1991 Carlos Landin, Denver, CO
1980 Joe King, Washington, DC 1992 Nick Molinari, Scottsdale, AZ
1981 Tim Curley, Stanwood, WA 1993 Jesus Vega, Salinas, CA
1982 Maurice Linton, Tacoma, WA 1994 Aaron Martin, St. Louis, MO
1983 David Gonzales, Galena Park, TX 1995 Brian Viloria, Waipahu, HI
1984 Sergio Reyes, Fort Worth, TX 1996 Mario Aguiniga, Oxnard, CA
1985 Tony Gonzales, Bonita, CA 1997 Jose Navarro, Los Angeles, CA
1986 Melvin Lewis, Miami, FL 1998 Adam Carrera, Cathedral City, CA
1987 Ricky Jones, Augusta, GA 1999 Jamie Cuevas, Los Angles, CA
1988 Jermaine Fields, Landover, MD 2000 Oscar Mercado, Pueblo, CO
1989 Robin Lovato, Santa Fe, NM 2001 Anthony Martinez, Las Vegas, NV
1990 Hank Markin, Manchester, IA 2002 Rau’Shee Warren, Cincinnati, OH
1991 Carlos Navarro, Los Angeles, CO
1992 Robert Guillen, Glendale, AZ 101 pounds
1993 Michael Evans, Dayton, OH 2003 Prenice Brewer, Cleveland, Ohio
1994 Jason Franco, Odessa, TX 2004 Jose Salazr, Midland, Texas
1995 Juan Salinas, San Marcos, CA 2005 Robert Rodriguez, Evans, CO
1996 Jose Sanchez, San Antonio, TX 2006 Louis Byrd, Denver, CO
1997 Samuel Vega Jr., Hartford, CT 2007 Luis Cortes, Henderson, NV
1998 Rashiem Jefferson, Philadelphia, PA 2008 Zebastyan Ulloa, Lawndale, CA
1999 Chris Sharp, St. Louis, MO
2000 Scott Gomez, Pueblo, CO 106 pounds
2001 Israel Crespo, Philadelphia, PA 1972 Bernard Taylor, North Carolina AAU
2002 Mark Davis, Cleveland, OH 1973 Bob Newcombe, Region 13
2003 David Gaspar, Wilimington, CA 1974 Bernard Mays, Detroit, MI
2004 Luis Yanez, Duncanville, Texas 1975 Terry Butner, Adelphi, PA
2005 Armond Burbanks, Cincinnati, OH 1976 Marshall Smith, Washington, DC
2006 Favian Cervantes, Arleta, CA 1977 Henry Lugo, Region 13
2007 Julio Garcia, Los Angeles, CA 1978 Jeff Reef, Everett, WA
2008 Joshua Jones, Philadelphia, PA 1979 Tony Montoya, Utah
1980 Paul Gonzales, Los Angeles, CA
100 pounds 1981 Roy Muniz, Denver, CO
1972 Bobby Calix, Southern AAU 1982 Mario Gonzales, Torrington, WY
1973 Ruben Licon, Region 10 1983 Paul Garcia, Sunnyvale, CA
1974 Terry Butner, Adelphi, MD 1984 Carlos Bates, Elkhart, IN
1975 Mano Marva, La Puenta, CA 1985 Shamba Mitchell, Tackomo Park, MD
1976 Dan Auckland, Snohomish, WA 1986 Lionell Odom, Queens, NY
1977 Scott Britton, Region 12 1987 Hector Colon, Milwaukee, WI
1978 Gard Cardova, Santa Rosa, NM 1988 Ricky Smith, Springdale, AZ
1979 Mike Collins, Gulf 1989 Daniel Romero, Albuquerque, NM
1980 Mylon Watkins, Tacoma, WA 1990 James Villastrigo, Ogden, UT
1981 Paul Alarcon, Sunnyvale, CA 1991 Hank Markin, Manchester, IA
1982 Dan Vassar, Spokane, WA 1992 Adarryl Johnson, Fremont, OH
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1993 Juaquin Gallardo, San Leandro, CA 114 pounds
1994 Anthony Hanshaw, Mansfield, OH 2003 Richard Baltazar, Lynnwood, CA
1995 Gabriel Elizondo, San Antonio, TX 2004 Gary Russell, Jr., Capitol Heights, MD
1996 Brian Viloria, Waipahu, HI 2005 Shawn Nichol, Lakewood, CO
1997 Vicente Escobedo, Woodland, CA 2006 Samuel DiPace, Las Cruces, NM
1998 Robert Guerrero, Gilroy, CA 2007 Raul Lopez, Bronx, NY
1999 Nonito Donaire, Oakland, CA 2008 Antonio McGruder, Suitland, MD
2000 Aaron Alafa, Visalia, CA
2001 Noel Mendoza, Phoenix, AZ 119 pounds
2002 Israel Crespo, Philadelphia, PA 1972 Mike Hess, Oregon AAU
2003 Jose Hernandez, Fort Worth, TX 1973 David Dye, Region 12
2004 Shawn Nichol, Lakewood, CO 1974 Robert Newcomb, Portland, OR
2005 Luis Yanez, Duncanville, TX 1975 Sam Ayala, San Antonio, TX
2006 Randy Caballero, Coachella, CA 1976 Frank Burgess, Washington, DC
2007 Louis Byrd, Denver, CO 1977 Keith Wages, Region 2
2008 Anthony Burgin, Philadelphia, PA 1978 Guy Villegas, Eugene, OR
1979 Bernard Gray, Florida Gold Coast
112 pounds 1980 Edward Parker, Tulia, TX
1972 David Dye, Oregon AAU 1981 Mylon Watkins, Tacoma, WA
1973 Pat Jefferson, Region 2 1982 Ed Mack, Louisville, KY
1974 Robert Curry, Stewartville, MN 1983 Bendele Hinton, Landover, MD
1975 Robert Daniels, Mesa, AZ 1984 Roy Jones, Pensacola, FL
1976 Bobby Rizo, Pomona, CA 1985 Robert Reyes, Wichita Falls, TX
1977 Sammy Fuentez, Region 9 1986 Emmett Linton, Tacoma, WA
1978 Arnold Wells, Davison, MI 1987 Ed Hopson, St. Louis, MO
1979 Steve Cruz, Southwest 1988 Oscar De La Hoya, Los Angeles, CA
1980 Mark Hembree, Kelso, WA 1989 Clarence Adams, Evansville, IN
1981 Jerold McNeal, Dallas, TX 1990 Wayne Chandler, Miami, FL
1982 Todd Hickman, Akron, OH 1991 David Toledo, Paterson, NJ
1983 Conrad Lugo, Atwater, CA 1992 Daniel Rodrigues, Loraine, OH
1984 David Gonzales, Houston, TX 1993 Augustine Sanchez, Las Vegas, NV
1985 Arturo Perez, Fort Worth, TX 1994 Sadot Vasquez, Oxnard, CA
1986 Paul Ayala, Fort Worth, TX 1995 Larry Mosley, Los Angeles, CA
1987 Joshua Morris, Sacramento, CA 1996 Ricardo Rocky Juarez, Houston, TX
1988 Rodreco Ingram, Laurinburg, NC 1997 Steven Luevano, La Puente, CA
1989 Michael Clark, Columbus, OH 1998 Michael Anchondo, La Puente, CA
1990 Danny Romero, Albuquerque, NM 1999 Juan McPherson, Cleveland, OH
1991 Daniel Rodriguez, Loraine, OH 2000 Luis Lozano, Pomona, CA
1992 Mike Bojorquez, Phoenix, AZ 2001 Abner Mares, Hawaiian Gardens, CA
1993 Adarryl Johnson, Fremont, OH 2002 Rafael Valenzuela, Phoenix, AZ
1994 Adan Reyes, Los Angeles, CA 2003 Eric Hunter, Philadelphia, PA
1995 Jason Ingwaldson, Glendora, CA 2004 Sergio Perales, Los Fresnos, TX
1996 Roberto Benitez, New York, NY 2005 Hylon Williams, Houston, TX
1997 Gilberto Luque, Phoenix, AZ 2006 Roberto Marroquin, Irving, TX
1998 Samson Guillermo, Waianae, HI 2007 Frankie Gomez, Los Angeles, CA
1999 Samson Guillermo, Waianae, HI 2008 Jose Ramirez, Avenal, CA
2000 Sergio Ramos, Merced, CA
2001 Benjamin Orozco, Fort Worth, TX
2002 Noel Mendoza, Phoenix, AZ
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125 pounds 1983 Jose Arias, Providence, RI
1972 Gary Vinet, Louisiana AAU 1984 Derrick Rolon, Elizabeth City, NJ
1973 Francisco Flores, Southern Pacific 1985 Jesse Briseno, Kalamazoo, MI
1974 Ronald Shields, Port Arthur, TX 1986 Mike Brwon, Sagle, ID
1975 Chris Linson, Santa Fe, NM 1987 Danny Rios, San Antonio, TX
1976 Tony Baltazar, La Puente, CA 1988 Steve Johnston, Denver, CO
1977 Roger McCane, Region 12 1989 Jesus Sabedra, Chino, CA
1978 Robin Blake, Levelland, TX 1990 Saul Lopez, Fillmore, CA
1979 Rubin Villegas, Oregon 1991 Arturo Ramos, San Antonio, TX
1980 Joey Belinc, Marysville, WA 1992 David Diaz, Chicago, IL
1981 Jesse Lucero, Denver, CO 1993 Michael Chavez, Harbor City, CA
1982 Dean DeVoe, Spokane, WA 1994 Dante Craig, Cincinnati, OH
1983 Alex Morfin, Paramount, CA 1995 Francisco Martinez, Tucson, AZ
1984 Lavell Fingers, St. Louis, MO 1996 Larry Mosley, Los Angeles, CA
1985 Quentin Williams, Hillcrest Heights, MD 1997 Ricardo Williams, Cincinnati, OH
1986 Curtis Peoples, Paler Park, MD 1998 Rock Allen, Philadelphia, PA
1987 Frank Pena, Aurora, CO 1999 Keith Mason, Columbus, OH
1988 Hector Colon, Milwaukee, WI 2000 Lamont Peterson, Washington, DC
1989 Fernando Sanchez, Las Vegas, NV 2001 Anthony Peterson, Fort Washington, MD
1990 Randie Carver, Kansas City, MO 2002 Weston Ferguson, Flint, MI
1991 Joshua Lavergne, Mamon, LA 2003 Victor Ortiz, Denver, CO
1992 Terrance Cauthen, Philadelphia, PA 2004 Vernon Barrett, Detroit, MI
1993 Fernando Vargas, Oxnard, CA 2005 Jesus Mendez, Houston, TX
1994 Edward McCray, St. Louis, MO 2006 Javier Molina, Commerce, CA
1995 Adan Reyes, Los Angeles, CA 2007 Marquis Moore, Ft. Washington, MD
1996 Ricardo Williams, Cincinnati, OH 2008 Michael Finney, Smiths, GA
1997 Shamir Reyes, Brooklyn, NY
1998 Tiger Allen, Philadelphia, PA 138 pounds
1999 Verquan Kimbrough, Alquippa, PA 2003 DeShon Banks, Maple Heights, OH
2000 Lorenzo Reynolds, Saginaw, MI 2004 Willie Padilla, Rock Springs, Wyo.
2001 Luis Lozano, New Hall, CA 2005 Raymond Serrano, Lauden, PA
2002 Isaiah Williams, Akron, OH 2006 Gerardo Ibarra, Jr., Houston, TX
2003 Michael Concepcion, E. Orange, N.J. 2007 Zeddie Adams, Cleveland, OH
2004 Darnell Jiles, Rochester, NY 2008 Zeddie Adams, Cleveland, OH
2005 Sadam Ali, Brooklyn, NY
2006 Manuel de la Cruz, Port Arthur, TX
2007 Keenan Smith, Philadephia, PA
2008 Eric DeLeon, Lincoln Park, MI
132 pounds
1972 Tony Cerda, California, AAU
1973 Richard La Croix, Region 9
1974 Bobby Epps, San Antonio, TX
1975 Andre Wynn, Detroit, MI
1976 Clinton Scullark, Manhattan, NY
1977 Donald Curry, Fort Worth, TX
1978 Johnny Garza, Fort Worth, TX
1979 Darrell Stubblefield, Tacoma, WA
1980 Davin Collet, Metarie, LA
1981 Roderick Moore, Detroit, MI
1982 Joey Gamache, Lewiston, MO
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139 pounds 1981 David Gutierrez, San Diego, CA
1972 Blake Cary, Region 9 AAU 1982 Sam Brooks, Oklahoma City, OK
1973 Ricky Weigel, Southern Pacific 1983 Cassius Clay Horne, Phoenix, AZ
1974 Terry Duron, Grand Prairie, TX 1984 Donald Gray Boynton Beach, FL
1975 Cirildo Rodriquez, San Jose, CA 1985 Norris Griggs, Meridian, MI
1976 Bernard Mays, Detroit, MI 1986 Thomas Moor, Renton, WA
1977 Ollie Collins, Region 8 1987 Rual Marquez, Houston, TX
1978 Dewayne Jamison, Tacoma, WA 1988 Albert Cora, Troy, NY
1979 Darrow Dudley, New Jersey 1989 Mark Teachout, Flint, MI
1980 Glen Corbus, San Jose, CA 1990 Lance Watson, Kathleen, GA
1981 Ricky Uzzel, Daly City, CA 1991 Shane Swartz, Fort Collins, CO
1982 Vince Burgese, Philadelphia, PA 1992 Fadi Faraj, Dearborn, MI
1983 Kenneth Gould, Rockford, IL 1993 Fidel Hernandez, Los Angles, CA
1984 Bryan Heltsley, Fort Collins, CO 1994 Courtney Burton, Benton Harbor, MI
1985 Phillipe Martin, Detroit, MI 1995 Cornelius Williams, Miami, FL
1986 Stephen Martinez, Houston, TX 1996 Rondale mason, Columbus, OH
1987 Fernando Castellano, Stockton, CA 1997 Eric Kelly, Brooklyn, NY
1988 Oba Carr, Detroit, MI 1998 Joey Ruellas, Phoenix, AZ
1989 Michael Nunnally, Jackson, TN 1999 Andre Ward, Hayward, CA
1990 Stephen Beets, Biloxi, MI 2000 Enrique Gutierrez, Santa Rosa, CA
1991 Joshua Renteria, Nogales, AZ 2001 Nick Morganelli, Whitman, MA
1992 David Palac, Hamtramck, MI 2002 Vaughn Alexander, St. Louis, MO
1993 Courtney Burton, Benton Harbor, MI
1994 Calvin Green, Baytown, TX 154 pounds
1995 Keith Kemp Cincinnati, OH 2003 Daniel Jacobs, Brooklyn, NY
1996 Miguel Espino, North Hollywood, CA 2004 Shawn Porter, Cuyahoga Falls, Oh
1997 Edgar Hernandez, Caldwell, ID 2005 Donte Moore, S. Euclid, OH
1998 Dumont Welliver, Spokane, WA 2006 Luis Arias, Milwaukee, WI
1999 Oscar Diaz, San Antonio, TX 2007 Eduardo Alicea, Cleveland, OH
2000 Juan McPherson, Cleveland, OH 2008 Eddie Gomez, Bronx, NY
2001 Shawn Estrada, Downey, CA
2002 Devon Alexander, St. Louis, MO 156 pounds
1972 Mike Makinson, Oregon AAU
145 pounds 1973 Tom Sullivan, Region 12
2003 Alfredo Martinez, Scottsbluff, NE 1974 Matt Snowden, Moristown, TN
2004 David de la Cruz, Grand Prairie, TX 1975 Robert Stevens, Region 3
2005 KeAndrae Leatherwood, Douglasville, GA 1976 Jack Padia, Cotati, CA
2006 Glen Tapia, Pasaic, NJ 1977 Tony Ayala, Region 9
2007 Wesley Padilla, Rock Springs, WY 1978 Antonio Ayala, San Antonio, TX
2008 Pedro Sosa, Bronx, NY 1979 Bryon Payton, Southwest
1980 Don Wells, Davison, MI
147 pounds 1981 Courtney Kellogg, Omaha, NE
1972 Tom Sullivan, Oregon AAU 1982 Marcellus Allen, Portland, OR
1973 Tony Cerda, Southern Pacific 1983 Melton Bowen, Miami, FL
1974 Marlin Starling, Hartford, CT 1984 Kenny Keene, Emmett, ID
1975 Fred Tuttle, Bowie, MD 1985 David Cueni, Silver Lake, OH
1976 Alex Ramos, Manhattan, NY 1986 Delancey Ray, St. Louis, MO
1977 Rodney Trusel, Region 6 1987 Robert Wallace, Tempe, AZ
1978 Bryon Payton, Troup, TX 1988 Robert Tubbs, Cincinnati, OH
1979 Mark Breland, Brooklyn, NY 1989 Steve Harris, Altamonte Springs, CA
1980 Matt Cryder, Stevensville, MT 1990 Torrey Prothro, Hazlewood, MO
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1991 E.J. Haralson, Detroit, MI
1992 Stewart Strever, Billings, MT 178 pounds
1993 Barry Walker, Memphis, TN 1979 Lee Galindo, Rocky Mountain
1994 Damon Thompson, Columbus, OH 1980 Michael Berry, Tupelo, MS
1995 Israel Escandon, Chandler, AZ 1981 Kenneth Certuche, Fremont, CA
1996 David Sanchez, Odessa, TX 1982 Robert Johnson, Providence, RI
1997 Francisco Enriquez, Wichita, KS 1983 Rodney Harris, Pontiac, MI
1998 Jose Estrada, San Diego, CA 1984 George Rush, Goose Creek, SC
1999 Mark Anene, Brooklyn, NY 1985 Tom Dailing Quicy, IL
2000 Ernesto Gonzales, Phoenix, AZ 1986 John Bray, Van Nuys, CA
2001 Jesus Gonzales, Phoenix, AZ 1987 Edward Escobedo, McKinney, TX
2002 Nick Casal, Niagara Falls, NY 1988 Bobby Harris, Worchester, MA
165 pounds 1989 Carlos Igo, Richmond, KY
1972 Billy Wise, South Carolina AAU 1990 Talmadge Griffis, Rockford, IL
1973 Don Wyner, Southern Pacific 1991 David Thornberry, Conroe, TX
1974 Terence Garrick, Houston, TX 1992 Andrew Sample, Topeka, KS
1975 Randy Rempt, Region 7 1993 Floyd Jones, Dayton, OH
1976 Genaro Cumba, Paterson, NJ 1994 Nune Molina, Wauseon, OH
1977 Frank Bryson, Region 7 1995 Terry Owens, Norcross, GA
1978 Larry Hoshaw, Hardy, NE 1996 Terry Owens, Norcross, GA
1979 Paul McPeek, Kentucky 1997 Malik Scott Philadelphia, PA
1980 Sylvester White, Saucier, MI 1998 Devin Vargas, Toledo, OH
1981 Dorian Melamed, Miami Beach, FL 1999 Vinny Traletti, Quincy, MA
1982 Dan Mack, Thibodaux, LA 2000 Curtis Stevens, Brooklyn, NY
1983 Austin Thompson, Ripley, TN 2001 Curtis Stevens, Brooklyn, NY
1984 Razz Chapin, Petaluma, CA 2002 Aaron Williams, Detroit, MI
1985 Damon Scott, Kankakee, IL
1986 J.D. Placek, San Luis, CO 176 pounds
1987 Troy Soto, Brooklyn, NY 2003 Allen Lawrence, Newark, N.J
1988 Bryan Standridge, Oklahoma City, OK 2004 Isiah Thomas, Detroit, MI
1989 Ruben Tapia, Moline, IL 2005 Tony Brinson, Geneva, NY
1990 Melvis Weaselboy Jr., Billings, MT 2006 David Galmore, Lake Charles, LA
1991 Santanion Crowder, Miami, FL 2007 Carey Richards, Philadelphia, PA
1992 Jeffery Woodford, Denver, CO 2008 Faleauto Manutulila, Honolulu, HI
1993 Eric Williams, Gulfport, MI
1994 Lonnie Redmond, Detroit, MI 189 pounds
1995 Robert Jacobs, Akron, OH 2003 Cedric Agnew, Chicago, IL
1996 Jason Estrada, Providence, RI 2004 Oleksandr Mamoshak, Brooklyn, NY
1997 LaFarrel Bunting, Memphis, TN 2005 Isiah Thomas, Detroit, MI
1998 Alvaro Morales, Las Vegas, NV 2006 Keith Tapia, New York, NY
1999 Alvaro Morales, Las Vegas, NV 2007 Joey Montoya, Colorado Springs, CO
2000 Don Yil Livingston, Los Angeles, CA 2008 Joshua Temple, St. Louis, MO
2001 Aaron Williams, Cleveland, OH
2002 Joe Greene, Queens, NY
2003 Ken Porter II, Cuyahoga Falls, OH
2004 Bear Richardson, Philadelphia, Pa.
2005 Dominic Wade, Largo, MD
2006 Dominic Wade, Largo, MD
2007 Kavika Aupiu, Las Vegas,NV
2008 Donald Anderson, Columbus, OH
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201 pounds (was +178 until 1985) +201 pounds
1979 Jeff Bailey, North Carolina 1985 Dennis Schihl, Buffalo, NY
1980 Roger Pepel, Des Moines, IA 1986 Nathan Williams, Bronx, NY
1981 Mike Tyson, Catskill, NY 1987 Joe Caution, St. Louis, MO
1982 Mike Tyson, Catskill, NY 1988 Eric Flores, Bronx, NY
1983 Jonathan Littles, Flint, MI 1989 Nereo Patino, East Bernard, TX
1984 John Cozad, Salem, OR 1990 Nereo Patino, East Bernard, TX
1985 Shannon Watson, Moultrie, GA 1991 Terence Mueller, Lindenhurst, NY
1986 Mohammed Abedrabbo, Paterson, NJ 1992 Juan Cruz, San Diego, CA
1987 Derrick James, Duncanville, TX 1993 Edward Ledford, Nashville, TN
1988 Jeremy Williams, Long Beach, CA 1994 Charles Ross, Palestine, AR
1989 Clay Wilson, Craig, CO 1995 Arnold Soriano, Las Vegas, NV
1990 Jason Brewer, Elizabeth, TN 1996 Adam Richards, Mt. Juliet TN
1991 Renard Jones, Las Vegas, NV 1997 Adam Richards, Mt. Juliet TN
1992 Terry Marba, Dade City, FL 1998 Ralph Lawrence, Cincinnati, OH
1993 Rashad Minor, Worcester, MA 1999 Mike Wilson, Central Point, OR
1994 Anthony Sandoval, Phoenix, AZ 2000 Tyrone Easter, Hot Springs, AR
1995 Joshua Rocha, Thorton, RI 2001 Tyrone Easter, Hot Springs, AR
1996 David King, Temple Hills, MD 2002 Phillip Triantafillo, Chicago, IL
1997 Jason Estrada, Providence, RI 2003 Jordan Westphal, Bay City, MI
1998 Paulo Barbosa, Providence, RI 2004 Francisco Moncivias, Laurel, MS
1999 Tyler Turner, Northfield, MN 2005 Trevor Bryan, Albany, NY
2000 Jacob Gentry, Little Rock, AR 2006 Trevor Bryan, Albany, NY
2001 Miguel Ayala, Manchester, CT 2007 Nicholas Kisner, Glen Burnie, MD
2002 Miguel Ayala, Manchester, CT 2008 Daniel Smith, Garden City, MI
2003 DeAndre Milan, Aurora, IL
2004 Ryan Edwards, Fort Smith, AR
2005 Jordan Shimmell, Hudsonville, MI
2006 Norman Neely, Paterson, NJ
2007 Blayton Watson, Johnson City, TN
2008 Garret Simon, Puyallup
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WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONS
2001 - Scranton, Pennsylvania

100 Elena Sabitova, RUS
106 Hulya Sahin, TUR
112 Simona Galassi, ITA
119 Elena Karpetcheva, RUS
125 Zhang Maomao, CHN
132 Crystelle Samson, CAN
139 Frida Wallberg, SWE
147 Irina Sinetskaya, RUS
156 Ivett Pruzsinszky, HUN
165 Anna Laurell, SWE
178 Olga Domouladzhanova, RUS
198 Devonne Canady, USA
2002 - Antalya, Turkey

100 Hmangte Marrykom, IND
106 Ri Yong Hiang, PRK
112 Kim Kum Son, PRK
119 Xiyan Zhang, CHN
125 Sun Jo Pok, PRK
132 Jennifer Ogg, CAN
139 Myrian Lamare, FRA
147 Irina Sineskaya, RUS
156 Larisa Brezenko, UKR
165 Olga Slavinskaia, BLR
178 Anzhela Torskaya, UKR
201 Maria Kovacs, HUN
2005 – Podolska, Russia

100 Mery Jom Chungneijang, IND
106 Olesya Gladokova, RUS
112 Simona Galassi, ITA
119 Sofia Ochigava, RUS
125 Mihaela Cijevschi, ROM
132 Elena Karpacheva, RUS
139 Tatyana Chalaya, RUS
147 July Nemtsova, RUS
156 Mary Spencer, CAN
165 Olga Slavinskaia, RUS
178 Anna Laurell, SWE
201 Galina Ivanova, RUS
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U.S. WOMEN’S CHAMPIONS
2006 Gina Ramos, Hawaii 2003 Eileen Olszewski, New York, NY
2004 Sacred Downing, Trenton, NJ
100 pounds 2005 Sacred Downing, Trenton, NJ
1998 Pricilla Perez, Indio, CA 2006 Sacred Downing, Trenton, NJ
1999 Susan Peters, East Northport, NY 2007 Sacred Downing, Trenton, NJ
2000 Maricela Ortiz, Austin, TX 2008 Sacred Downing, Trenton, NJ
2002 Linda Carrillo, S. El Monte, CA
119 pounds
101 pounds 1997 Patricia Alcivar, Queens, NY
2003 Flor Rivas, Inwood, WV 1998 Elizabeth Aguilera, W. Covina, CA
2004 Julia Urman, Bronx, NY 1999 Ada Valez, Hollywood, FL
2005 Chantel Cordova, Pueblo, CO 2000 Julia Day, Lexington, KY
2006 Chantel Cordova, Pueblo, CO 2001 Deborah Stein, New York, NY
2007 Sadie Roberts, Hudson, IA 2002 Stella Nijhof, New York, NY
2008 Sylvia Villapondo, Houston, TX 2003 Stella Nijhof, New York, NY
2004 Stella Nijhof, New York, NY
106 pounds 2005 Vanessa Juarez, Forth Worth, TX
1997 Patricia Martinez, Miami, FL 2006 Emily Klinefelter, Iowa City, IA
1998 Linda Carrillo, S. El Monte, CA 2007 Cristina Cruz, New York, NY
1999 Linda Carrillo, S. El Monte, CA 2008 Cynthia Moreno, Phoenix, AZ
2000 Carina Moreno, Watsonville, CA
2001 Carina Moreno, Watsonville, CA 125 pounds
2002 Carina Moreno, Watsonville, CA 1997 Alicia Ashley, Westbury, NY
2003 Cheryl Houlihan, Norton, MA 1998 Alicia Ashley, Westbury, NY
2004 Cheryl Houlihan,Norton, MA 1999 Dierdre Fabian, Wilmington, NC
2005 Suszannah Warner, NY, NY 2000 Stella Niijhof, New York, NY
2006 Marlen Esparza, Houston, TX 2001 Jennifer Han, El Paso, TX
2007 Marlen Esparza, Houston, TX 2002 Amber Gideon, Warrenville, IL
2008 Marlen Esparza, Houston, TX 2003 Teresa O’Toole, Huntington, NY
2004 Jennifer Han, El Paso, Texas
110 pounds 2005 Melissa Roberts, Manchester, CT
2003 Emily Klinefelter, Iowa City, IA 2006 Melissa Roberts, Manchester, CT
2004 Emily Klinefelter, Iowa City, IA 2007 Stephanie Egink, Bellingham, WA
2005 Cheryl Houlihan, Norton, MA 2008 Alexandria Cardenas, San Angelo, TX
2006 Cheryl Houlihan, Norton, MA
2007 Cheryl Houlihan, Norton, MA 132 pounds
2008 Cheryl Houlihan, Norton, MA 1997 Melissa Salamone, Miami, FL
1998 Krysti Rosario, Los Angeles, CA
112 pounds 1999 Elizabeth Meuller, New London, CT
1997 Elizabeth McGonigal, Erie, PA 2000 Amber Gideon, Warrenville, IL
1998 Jamie McGrath, Centereach, NY 2001 Amber Gideon, Warrenville, IL
1999 Jamie McGrath, Smithtown, NY 2002 Naquana Smalls, Peshtigo, WI
2000 Rosalie Parker, New York, NY 2003 Naquana Smalls, Peshtigo, WI
2001 Eileen Kuwaye, New York, NY 2004 Caroline Barry, Cement City, MI
2002 Eileen Kuwaye, New York, NY 2005 Ashley Barnett, Cleveland, OH
2006 Caroline Barry, Colorado Springs, CO
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2003 Jill Emery, New York, NY 1997 LaKiea Coffen, Washington, DC
2004 Lena Taylor, Orlando, FL 1998 LaKiea Coffen, Washington, DC
2005 Lena Taylor, Orlando, FL 1999 Veronica Simmons, New York, NY
2006 Elizabeth Quevado, South Gate, CA 2000 Leatitia Robinson, Chicago, IL
2007 Queen Underwood, Seattle, WA 2001 Kara Lucas, Hollywood, FL
2008 Queen Underwood, Seattle, WA 2002 Janaya Davis, Stone Mountain, GA
2003 Laura Ramsey, Lake Wales, FL
139 pounds 2004 Allana Huggins, Texas
1997 Denise Lutrick, Mt. Vernon, NY 2005 Franchon Crews, Baltimore, MD
1998 Denise Moraetes Augusta, GA 2006 Franchon Crews, Baltimore, MD
1999 Anna Carrizales, Oceanside, CA 2007 Franchon Crews, Baltimore, MD
2000 Melissa Fiorentino, Cranston, RI 2008 Meredith Della Giustina, Lexington, KY
2001 Joy Liu, New York, NY
2002 Angel Bovee, Schenectady, NY 176 pounds
145 pounds 2003 Bose Ijaola, Chicago, IL
2004 Elizabeth Quevado, South Gate, CA 2004 Tricia Turton, Seattle, WA
2005 Elisabeth Quevado, South Gate, CA 2005 Tyler Lord Wilder, Lansing, MI
2006 Lisa Kuronya, Portland, ME 2006 Chatiqua Hemingway, Pittsburgh, PA
2007 Lisa Kuronya, Portland, ME 2007 Tyler Lord Wilder, Lansing, MI
2008 Vanessa Jackson, Columbus, OH 2008 Mioshia Wagoner, Lawrence, KS

1997 Sky Hosoya, New York, NY 1997 Veronica Simmons, Brooklyn, NY
1998 Kathleen McFeely, West Hempstead, NY 1998 Veronica Simmons, Brooklyn, NY
1999 Micki Pryor, Wheatley Heights, NY 1999 Kanicia Eley, Norfolk, VA
2000 Desiree Mistretta, Farmingdale, NY 2000 Kanicia Eley, Newport News, VA
2001 Jill Emery, New York, NY 2001 Faye Jacobs Hollins, Winnabow, NC
2002 Natalie Brown, Lithonia, GA 2002 Faye Jacobs Hollins, Winnabow, NC

2003 Azalea McCarty, Wilmington, NC 2003 Elizabeth Kerin, Chicago, IL
2004 Tiffany Junot, New Orleans, LA 2004 Tanzee Daniel, Queens, NY
2005 Tiffany Junot, New Orleans, LA 2005 Tameka Stephens, Charlotte, NC
2006 Akima Stocks, South Orange, NJ 2006 Tameka Stephens, Charlotte, NC
2007 Jackie Davis, Willingboro, NJ 2007 Anne Gibbon, Annapolis, MD
2008 Franchon Crews, Capitol Heights, MD 2008 Tiffany Hearn, Louisville, KY
156 pounds 189+ pounds

1998 Evelyn Rodriquez, New York, NY 2003 Tanzee Daniel, Queens, NY
1999 Evelyn Rodriquez, New York, NY 2004 Tina Hooks, West Palm Beach, Fla.
2000 Dakota Stone, Auburn, WA 2005 Samatra Doyle, Seattle, WA
2001 Jill Emery, New York, NY 2006 Nikki Cane, Wendel, NC
2002 Angel Bovee, Schenectady, NY 2008 Victoria Perez, Ventura, CA
2003 Yvonne Reis, Fort Lauderdale, FL
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201 pounds
1997 Tiffany Logan, Columbus, OH +201 pounds
1998 Darlene Chairez, Salt Lake City, UT 1997 Sandra Gutierrez, Brooklyn, NY
1999 Giana Jackson, Columbus, OH 1998 Kisha Snow, Brooklyn, NY
2000 Giana Jackson, Columbus, OH 1999 Ursula Baskett, Norfolk, VA
2001 Meghan Miller, Albuquerque, NM 2000 Cindy Zamudio, Arieta, CA
2002 Devonne Canady, West Haven, CT 2001 Giana Jackson, Columbus, OH
2002 Yvette Tatem, Hampton, GA
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U.S. WOMEN’S JUNIOR CHAMPIONS

1998 Denise Lopez, Arcadia, CA 1998 Jasmine Siguenza, Red Bluff, CA
1999 Adelinda Ramos, Odessa, TX
101 pounds 2000 Jenny Menking, Thorton, CO
2003 Consuelo Alcala, Halton City, TX 2003 Kathryn Klinefelter, Iowa City, IA
2007 Jessica Ponce, Napa, CA 2004 Adelaida Ruiz, Lynwood, CA
2005 Crystal Delgado, Rosharon, TX
106 pounds 2006 Amanda Jones, Visalia, CA
1999 Evelyn Sanchez, Irving, TS 2007 Karla Herrera, Los Angeles, CA
2000 Melinda Cooper, Las Vegas, NV 2008 Karla Herrera, Los Angeles, CA
2001 Sacred Downing, Trenton, NJ
2003 Bianca Ledezma, San Antonio, TX 132 pounds
2004 Chistina Lewis, Chinle, AZ 1998 Andrea Buziewicz, Erie, PA
2005 Marlen Esparza, Houston, TX 1999 Ashley Herrera, Amarillo, TX
2007 Seniesa Estrada, Los Angeles, CA 2000 Amber Claussen, Pierce, NE
2008 Cassandra Mendoza, Greeley, CO 2002 Olivia Fonseca, Philadelphia, PA
2003 Kendra Davis, Wilmington, NC
110 pounds 2004 Ashley Barnett, Cleveland, OH
2003 Christine Lewis, Chinle, AZ 2005 Dianna Gutierrez, Pomona, CA
2004 Elizabeth Garcia, Los Angeles, CA 2006 Micaela Arce, Reno, NV
2005 Johanna Mendez, Houston, TX 2007 Amanda Crespin, Las Vegas, NV
2006 Ashley Barela, Englewood, CO 2008 Valerie Farley, Port Huron, MI
2007 Cassandra Mendoza, Greeley, CO
2008 Seniesa Estrada, Los Angeles, CA 138 pounds
2003 Lena Taylor, Orlando, Fla.
112 pounds 2004 Vicki Smith, East Wenatchee, WA
2000 Maria Castillo, LaMesa, TX 2005 Marlene Walker, Cincinnati, OH
2006 Angel Thomas, N. Little Rock, AR
114 pounds
2003 Vanessa Juarez, Fort Worth, TX 145 pounds
2004 Heather Heaps, Moreno, CA 2003 Pamella Eberhardt, Henderson, NV
2005 Cynthia Moreno, Phoenix, AZ 2005 Sonya Gallegos, Evans, CO
2006 Cynthia Moreno, Phoenix, AZ 2008 Amounix Stamps, WI
2008 Daisy Gutierrez, Salinas, CA
147 pounds
119 pounds 1998 Myra Sanchez, Chico, Calif.
1998 Adelinda Ramos, Odessa, TX 1999 Rebecca Hathaway, Arlington, Wash.
2002 Jessica Lopez, Bronx, NY 2002 Keriann McNulty, Philadelphia. Pa.
2003 Chris Martinon, San Jose, CA
2004 Vanessa Juarez, Fort Worth, Texas 154 pounds
2005 Tiffany Perez, Harvey, IL 2003 Sarah Lizama, New Braunfels, TX
2006 Angela Bradford, Ft. Worth, TX 2004 Monica Smalls, Marinette, WI
2007 Angele Bradford, Ft. Worth, TX 2007 Samantha Quintana, Lincoln, NE
2008 Sau Chazzette, Kihei, HI
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165 pounds 189+ pounds
1998 Esperanza Ramirez, Long Beach, Calif. 2004 Elizabeth Rosas, Oxnard, CA
2004 Elvia Rubio, Oaklawn, IL
2005 Monica Smalls, Mariette, WI +201 pounds
2007 Denise Rico, Los Angeles, CA 2000 Janelle Denetsosie, White Mesa, UT
178 pounds
1998 Kanicia Eley, Norfolk, VA
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DOWN, BUT NOT OUT…
LOST, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
In memory of those members of

the 1980 U.S. Boxing Team that perished
on Lot Polish Airline, Flight #007
on March 14, 1980.
Kelvin D. Anderson
Elliot Chavis
Gary Tyrone Clayton
Walter Harris
Byron Lindsay
Andrea McCoy
Paul Palomino
Byron Payton
George Pimental
Chuck Robinson
David Rodriguez
Lemuel Steepels
Jerome Stewart
Col. Bernard Callahan
Thomas “Sarge” Johnson
Joseph Bland
John Radison
Junior Robles
Lonnie Young
Delores Wesson
Dr. Ray Wesson
Steve Smigiel
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PART VI
Appendix
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APPENDIX I
HINTS FOR REFEREES
601.1. Guide for Referees
The following is a guide for referees to hone their skills and improve their ring
mechanics.
(1) The first and most important duty of the referee in amateur boxing is to
prevent either boxer from receiving unnecessary and excessive blows.
Unlike professional boxing, the referee must immediately stop the boxing
when a boxer appears unable to properly defend. Thus, if an amateur
referee also occasionally handles professional matches, said referee must
be constantly aware of the amateur’s “standing knockdown” safety
procedure and the amateur’s principle to be constantly alert to prevent an
amateur boxer from receiving unnecessary and excessive blows.
(2) When the boxers have been introduced to the public, call them to the
center of the ring and have them shake hands in a very friendly and
sporting manner. It is not necessary to explain to them any of the boxing
rules as they are suppose to know the rules and regulations of amateur
boxing. Your duty is to see that they stick to the rules when boxing in the
ring.
(3) Likewise, you are expected to be aware of all the rules and prescribed
“fouls” so as to carry out your duties efficiently.
(4) Be strict without being severe. Boxing is a sport.
(5) Forget the public who may “boo” when you issue a caution or a warning.
The “third man” in the ring risks more criticism than anyone else.
(6) Never try to get into the act. Good referees make the boxers feel their
presence, but the audience hardly realizes they are in the ring.
(7) Rules are intended to prevent one boxer taking unfair advantage of the
other. The referee is there to see that the rules are followed. Be quick and
alert to detect instantly any of the infringements.
(8) Deal with the serious offenses at the very outset with proper cautions and
warnings. Your demeanor should impress on the boxers that they are not
inside the ring for the purpose of fighting but for a game of skill strictly
according to the rules.
(9) You have the responsibility to interpret the rules of the contest for which
you are officiating and to decide any question not provided in the rules.
(10) Make sure that the boxers are ready, the judges are ready, and that no ring
implements are lying on the ring platform before signaling the timekeeper
to commence the round.
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(11) Make sure your signal to commence the round is noticed by the
timekeeper. When the gong is sounded, you are in full control of the bout
and must see that the rules of boxing are strictly observed by the boxers
and their coaches.
(12) Move around the ring. Do not remain in one position. Always try to be
on the “open” side of the action. Your work in the ring should create a
favorable impression. The boxers do better if they feel they are in the
hands of a good referee.
(13) You must decide when a boxer is incapable of continuing the bout. Do
not let a bout continue if, in your opinion, the weaker boxer has no chance
of winning and could be hurt.
(14) Be especially alert to detect the most common infringements such as (a)
hitting with an open glove, (b) holding, (c) not stepping back on the
command “break.”
(15) Do not create difficulties for the judges by allowing the infringements to
pass unnoticed. Judges may feel that they are mistaken and thereby give
credit to a boxer that should have been admonished or penalized.
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FIGURES 155.1 – 155.4
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(16) Distinguish between “infighting” and “clinching.” A clinch occurs when
one or both boxers lead and for a moment their arms become locked
together. This is not an offense, but an offense does occur when a boxer
does not make an attempt to disengage from the clinch and continues to
hold.
(17) Do not give the command “break” too quickly or too often. This order
should be given when the boxers are slow in getting out of a clinch. Note
that if either of the boxers has their hands free, there is no clinch.
Therefore, the command “break” need not be given, but the bout may be
stopped and the other boxer cautioned for holding. Remember that fouls
should be dealt with through cautions and warnings, not by ordering,
“break.”
(18) At the command “break,” insist on both the boxers taking one full step
backward with both feet before resuming boxing.
(19) Never push or pull the boxers apart or step between them when breaking
the clinch. They must respond to your verbal command.
(20) Deal severely with the following infringements:
a. Unfair use of the head: cut eyebrows are often caused by this and may
result in the better boxer losing the bout.
b. Low blow: hitting the opponent below the belt.
(21) Cautions and warnings must be given clearly in such a way that the boxer
understands the offense and that you are “speaking” to the boxer with your
signal. Demonstrate by imitating the nature of the infringements.
(22) Do not touch the boxers during the progress of the round.
(23) You do not need to give the command “box” after you have ordered
“break,” however, “box” must follow “stop.”
(24) A minor infringement that is not advantageous to the offender does not
merit a warning. A caution therefore should be sufficient. Warnings are
for dangerous infringements, harm fouls or persistent offenses.
(25) A loud smacking “thud” is often the result of a hit with an open glove.
This kind of hitting is not boxing and has no place in the ring.
(26) To camouflage holding, some boxers extend their arms under those of
their opponent, causing said opponent to lock the arm. Therefore, the
offender is the boxer extending the arm and should be cautioned/warned if
offense is repeated.
(27) You must be able to differentiate between infighting and lying-on. Proper
in-fighters balance steadily on their own feet without leaning on the
opponent and can take an upright position anytime without falling
forward.
(28) Do not allow coaches to leave their corner or to interfere in any way
during the progress of a round. If, after a caution, they persist in
infringing the rules, they should be warned that their boxer might be
disqualified.
(29) Pay special attention to offenses like “low blows” and “butting.” You
must be able to decide instantly whether they are deliberate or accidental.
Every blow that lands below the belt is not necessarily a foul blow.
Sometimes the victim may contribute to the offenses by jumping up and
causing a low blow or by deflecting downward a properly delivered blow,
thereby making it land low.
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a. In case of a deliberate low blow, the offender should be disqualified
immediately.
b. Butting is a very serious infringement that causes grave injury and
deprives an innocent boxer from winning.
(30) To issue a “warning,” you must stop the bout by giving the command
“stop.” The command “box” should be given only after you have been
satisfied that the offender and each judge clearly understand the warning
and who committed the foul.
(31) At the “third” warning, you must disqualify the offender. After you have
disqualified the boxer by issuing the warning and then returning the
boxers to their respective corners, you must let your decision be known to
the official-in-charge and to each judge. For this purpose, you must lean
over the ropes and very clearly indicate which boxer you have disqualified
and the reason.
(32) It is not necessary to stop a bout to caution the offender for less serious
infringements of the rules. You may avail yourself of a suitable safe
opportunity during the round to caution the offender.
(33) Pay special attention when a boxer with a strong constitution adopts a
waiting policy hoping to find a suitable opportunity to knock an opponent
out. Caution said boxer to box – then issue a warning. If the boxer
persists, you may stop the bout in favor of the opponent.
(34) The referee, upon noticing any bleeding about the head, shall give the
command “stop.” The referee will have on their person a gauze pad to
clean the injured area. If the area continues to bleed, the referee will
consult the ringside physician. The physician will inform the referee
whether the bout is to continue or issue a RSC. The referee may summon
the physician as often as necessary during a bout to include between
rounds.
(35) The referee has the sole right to decide whether the boxer is fit to continue
or not, but when in doubt, be on the safe side. Safeguard your position,
consult the doctor and thereby avoid unnecessary demonstration from the
audience and the concerned boxer’s camp. Once the doctor is consulted,
you are duty-bound to follow said doctor’s advice.
(36) At a knock down, pick up the count from the timekeeper. Before you start
counting, however, ascertain that the other boxer has gone to the neutral
corner. Similarly, if during counting you notice the other boxer moving
out of the neutral corner, you must interrupt the count, order the boxer to
move back to the corner and continue to count where it was interrupted,
only after the boxer is back in the neutral corner.
(37) In the case of a “standing eight-count,” the referee will start the count by
raising the hand and begin counting from “one.” The timekeeper will pick
up the count from the referee.
(38) If a boxer is dazed by a blow and for a moment is unable to defend, then
you must give a count of “eight.” If on the count of “eight,” the boxer is
still in a dazed condition, leans on the ropes or does not have good
equilibrium, then you are required to continue counting and may even
count the boxer out on their feet.
(39) To make certain that the boxer understands the number of seconds you
have counted aloud, you should place your hand in the boxer’s line of
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vision and raise your fingers in the succession of the numbers counted.
For numbers six to 10, repeat action with the other hand.
(40) At a knock down, let one second elapse before you count “one.”
(41) Suspend the bout after a knock down until you have reached the
mandatory count of “eight” even though the knocked down boxer is up
and willing to box. If, after the count of “eight,” the boxer falls again
without being hit, continue to 10 if the boxer remains down.
(42) When the boxer is fit to continue after the count of “eight,” you must
immediately give the command “box.”
(43) When both the boxers are knocked down, you must continue counting for
as long as one of them is still down.
(44) Make certain that the gloves of the knocked-down boxer are wiped clean
before you continue the bout after a knockdown.
(45) Do not lean back on the corner pad between rounds and relax. Keep a
careful watch on both corners for possible infringements on the part of the
coaches. Wipe the perspiration off you face, check your shoelaces and
generally tidy yourself.
(46) Remember that you are empowered to caution, warn and even disqualify a
coach, an assistant and a boxer for offenses committed.
(47) At the command “seconds out,” see that the coaches immediately clear the
ring. Be very firm with a coach who ignores this rule. Report said coach
to the official-in-charge. Said coach may be disqualified from coaching
for the duration of the tournament.
(48) At the end of the bout, give a few seconds to the judges to complete their
scorecards. Proceed to collect the scorecards from the judges in the order
in which they are seated. Observe the scorecard to determine that:
a. The total of points is correct.
b. The decision is correctly given to the boxer receiving the higher total
points.
c. The corner of the winning boxer is correctly indicated with a circle.
d. In case of total points being equal, check to see that the box next to the
total score in the remarks column is properly filled in.
e. The “decision” is correctly ticked off.
f. The scorecard is signed.
(49) Arrange the scorecards of the judges in numerical order of place and hand
over the cards to the jury.
(50) When you have handed over the scorecards to the jury, direct the boxers to
come to the center of the ring and, with you standing between them, face
the jury, and await the announcement of the decision. If you feel that the
boxers have put on a good performance, making it an excellent contest, by
all means let your feelings be known to them by shaking hands with them.
Immediately upon announcement of the decision, raise the hand of the
winner and once again make the boxers shake hands properly.
(51) Exit the ring immediately after the boxers.
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APPENDIX II
HINTS FOR JUDGES
602.1. Guide for Judges
The following is a guide to enable judges to become more effective at their

responsibilities during an amateur boxing contest.
(1) Judges must be thoroughly familiar with all USA Boxing rules and
procedures. Judges should also have a complete understanding of the
signals, motions and procedures of refereeing.
(2) It is recommended to verify the names and identities of listed boxers as soon
as your program is received. Check for changes. Verify corner colorings
and team assignments.
(3) As soon as the announcement of the verdict is made of the bout previous to
the one you are to officiate, occupy the correct judge’s seat assigned to you.
(4) Complete legibly the following on the scorecard before the commencement
of the bout:
a. judge’s number
b. date of tournament
c. bout number
d. weight division
e. referee’s name
f. judge’s name
g. boxers’ names
h. boxers’ clubs
i. judge’s signature
(5) Judges are advised to direct their gaze to a point midway between the two
boxers, enabling judges to see and note the actions of each (see figures
159.1 and 159.2). Judges should avoid any inclination to watch a particular
boxer, who by reason of style or personality may attract more attention than
their opponent. Such concentration on one boxer is not advisable, as a judge
may fail to see scoring actions of the other boxer. The number of legal
scoring blows will be counted with the use of a tally counter or similar
counting device. Two counting devices will be used. One device will count
the scoring blows for the Red corner, and the other device will count the
scoring blows for the Blue corner. The number of legal scoring blows
awarded to each boxer will be recorded on the score card at the end of each
round. In addition, any warnings shall be entered by the judge on the
scorecard immediately after the end of the round as indicated by Rule
107.7(1)(b) & (c). The scoring device must be reset to zero prior to the start
of the next round.
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FIGURES 159.1- 159.2
(6) You may speak to the referee during the interval and bring to the referee’s
attention any incident involving breach of rules which the referee has not
indicated. Do not, however, speak to the boxers, coaches, referee or other
judges when the bout is in progress.
(7) When coffee or soft drinks are served while actually judging, drink only
during the minute’s interval, and place the drink container on the floor and
not openly on the judge’s table. Do no smoke at ringside.
(8) Remain seated until the decision is announced.
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APPENDIX III
PLANNING A LOCAL AMATEUR BOXING

PROGRAM
603.1. Guide for Local Programs
In order to get a boxing program started in your community, there are many
things you must do. Sometimes you must improvise in accordance with facilities
available in your community. Listed below are some suggestions that may help
you:
(1) Get local merchants interested in your program.

(2) Ask your local police and fire departments for help.
(3) Contact the news media in your area.
(4) Contact high school coaches for use of school gyms.
(5) Ask a doctor to join your boxing program.
(6) Establish a good relationship with the State Athletic Commission.
(7) Contact your local USA Boxing Chairperson for help.
(8) Medical examinations and safety measures are most important.
(9) Establish committees.
One important reminder to tournament directors of amateur boxing tournaments;

have boxers fill out a full information sheet and entry blank on himself and his
coach with name, address, city, state, phone, etc. Please note that in some
tournaments one to two minute rounds are used. If two-minute rounds are used,
five or six bouts an hour, more RSC’s will take place in heavier weights.
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APPENDIX IV
PLANNING A BOXING TOURNAMENT
604.1. Guide for Tournament Planning
There are many details in planning an amateur boxing event or tournament.

Following are some details that will assist in planning and executing an event.
There are many more details in running a tournament than mentioned, but with a
good director and good committee, a boxing program should be easily handled.
(1) Selection of date and place. A date for the tournament should be determined
early, at least six months ahead of time, to avoid conflict with other
attractions. In selecting a tournament site, seating capacity and
arrangements should be studied. Central locations and transportation
facilities are prime considerations. High school gyms, town halls, and
private or public buildings have been used.
(2) Obtaining contestants. Publicity in local newspapers, personal contact

through various schools, military posts, boys and girls clubs and the UMCA
are your best means.
(3) Publicizing a tournament. Cooperation with all publicity channels is needed

for successful promotions. Special publicity should be fed to outlets
frequently. Announcements of a tournament, big news in any community,
should be made about two months prior to the tournament date. Publicity
should be modest from then until about 10 days preceding the tournament.
At this time, bang away with all ammunition: newspapers (stories and
articles with pictures), radio and TV announcements, posters and handbills.
(4) Appointment of committees. To get maximum service from a tournament

organization, it is best to appoint one individual as tournament director to
coordinate efforts of numerous committees, which should be assigned
various tasks.
(5) Committees. Transportation, Chief Referee, Chief Judge, Chief Physician,

Chief Timekeeper, Chief Clerk, Chief Announcer, Awards, Equipment,
Weights and Brackets, ticket sales and seating arrangements, Legal,
Publicity (newspaper, radio, TV, etc.).
(6) List of all tournament equipment. Computers, copy machines (one at

headquarters and one at ringside), paper, regular forms, carbon paper,
pencils, pens, scratch pas, notebooks, staples and stapler, paper clips, rubber
bands, scissors, tape and tacks, bulletin board for notices of meetings, large
table with tournament information, brochures, etc.
(7) Ringside equipment. Bell, stopwatches, sponges, horn, siren, whistles,

klaxon, scorecards, stools (for judges, boxers and coaches), public address
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system, number cards, water bottles, water buckets, resin, stretcher and
seating arrangements around ringside.
(8) Equipment room. Boxing gloves, resin, gauze, tape, towels and scissors.
Line up sheet for boxers.
(9) Physicians’ room. Oxygen, stretcher, etc. Consult with the physician as to
which medical supplies should be available.
(10) Weigh-in and brackets. Two official scales, medical examination record
cards, bracket sheets and name of all boxers in each weight class.
(11) Layout of arena. If one, two or three rings are used, a diagram should be
made listing seating arrangements, etc.
(12) Awards. All trophies should be purchased in advance, and the name of the
person who will make the presentation should be listed. An orderly manner
of presenting trophies should be planned in advance.
(13) Selecting officials. Boxing Committee chooses the officials. Official

applications should be submitted by those who want to referee/judge, etc.
(14) Credentials and passes. Packets should be made in advance for each boxing
club with tickets and passes. A club should know how many passes it will
need at least 10 days prior to the tournament. Papers and credentials should
be handed out when each team registers at headquarters. If a banquet is
planned, a letter should be sent out asking how many out-of-town people
will be attending.
(15) Entries in boxing tournament.

a. All clubs (regions) entering the tournament should send in a list of all
boxers’ weights, ages, etc. Entries should be in at least 30 days prior
to the tournament and not later than 10 days prior to the boxing
program. All boxers will be given an official number.
b. Draws and byes will be made by number and name.
c. Weigh-in’s should start at 7 a.m. Medical examinations should be held
then also.
d. If one, two or three rings are used, a list for each ring should be made
up indicating the number of bouts in Ring I, Ring II, and Ring III,
along with the names and numbers of all the contestants. The corner
in which the boxer will appear should be indicated. When the lists are
completed, they should be placed on a bulletin board and in the
boxer’s dressing rooms.
e. Instructions should be given to the boxers before entering the ring.
f. Gauze, tape, gloves, etc., will be available at the glove counter.
g. Check hand wraps, cup and the body and face for grease, etc. (have an
inspector at the glove counter).
h. Seating arrangements for boxers should be made by the Chief Clerk.
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i. There should be people available to take boxers up to the ringside and
two people in each corner to return boxers to glove counter and
remove gloves.
j. All officials should be given final instructions as to their duties.
k. There should be one individual, usually the tournament director, who
has knowledge of all phases of the entire tournament. If you don’t
have such an individual, your organization should hire one.
l. It is absolutely imperative that one director coordinates the entire
program.
m. Often at tournaments there are persons who try to stretch and interpret
the rules to their own satisfaction. You must have someone present to
call the shots and follow the rules or confusion will be a major part of
your program. A Grievance Committee must be appointed to hear all
complaints.
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APPENDIX V
INFORMATION FOR BOXERS AND
ORGANIZATIONS
International boxing, including the Olympic Games, is controlled by the
International Amateur Boxing Association (AIBA). It is the world’s governing
body for the sport. Only the recognized national governing body (NGB) of each
country is eligible for membership. United States Amateur Boxing, Inc. (USA
Boxing) is the U.S. member and, as such, is called upon to certify the amateur
standing and eligibility of boxers selected for any and all other international
boxing contests including athletes and representatives to the Olympic Games.
No person shall be allowed to promote or conduct any amateur boxing show

solely for his personal profit. Appropriate personnel may be employed to direct a
promotion for the benefit of amateur sport. An individual or organization may
receive a proportionate share from an investment provided the entire conduct of
the meet is under the strict control of USA Boxing. The profit realized from of
amateur boxing in the United States is primarily devoted to the further promotion
of amateur boxing.
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APPENDIX VI
MEMBERSHIP
Membership fees for athlete members in USA Boxing are established by the Local
Boxing Committee (LBC). Registration ensures an athlete’s amateur status and grants
the athlete all the privileges thereof as provided by the USA Boxing Constitution & By-
laws. Registration expires on December 31 each year. Boxers must bring their
passbooks to each tournament in which they wish to participate. Application blanks for
registration may be obtained from the LBC Registration Chairperson. Boxers must
register, enter and compete under their own name. The use of a ring name, nickname or
assumed name is strictly prohibited.
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APPENDIX VII
MANAGERS
An amateur boxer, unlike a professional, is not permitted to have a manager in the true
sense of the word, as in professional boxing. Some of these would-be managers actually
try to make money on amateur boxers. Only professional boxers have managers. All
expense money to which an amateur boxer is entitled is paid directly to the boxer if
unattached, or to the boxer’s club secretary if representing a club. The only case when
expense money can be paid to a so-called manager is in the case of USA Boxing official
in charge of a team.
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APPENDIX VIII
ELIGIBILTY GUIDELINES
608.1. Eligibility
In compliance with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) directive to

propose an AIBA Eligibility code in accordance with IOC Rule 26 and pertinent
IOC Directives, the following is proposed:
(1) Qualification for Olympic and AIBA International Competition.

a. A boxer shall be qualified for the Olympic Games if said boxer is a
member of an AIBA National Association and trains and participates
in accordance with the rules of his National Association and those of
AIBA. Such a boxer is also fully qualified for any AIBA international
competition.
b. Olympic boxers can receive such material and financial aid that is
issued or authorized directly by AIBA, by their National Associations
(or its leagues and clubs), their National Olympic Committees and
from proper State authorities if approved by their National Sports
Federations. Benefits to be received may include:
i. Financial aid for further studies or for professional training.
ii. Expenses for board and lodging.
iii. Sports clothing and equipment.
iv. Transportation expenses.
v. Pocket money in accordance with AIBA Rules, or as submitted
by the boxer’s Association.
vi. Compensation for loss of salary.
Note: This aid may be gained through open competition under

AIBA Rules or authorized directly by AIBA and their National
Federations.
(2) Definitions.
a. A boxer may not hold a position as a full-time professional boxing
coach.
b. A boxer shall allow the use of person, name, or record, for publicity
aims only as authorized by AIBA or by said boxer’s National
Federation.
c. A boxer may not refuse being photographed by the official IOC,
AIBA, or National Federation’s photographer for use in films,
television or sports publicity and sport sponsorship arranged by these
official organizations.
d. A boxer may wear on clothing or sport equipment only those
trademarks or logos specified by said boxer’s National Association,
AIBA and the IOC.
(3) Eligibility (quotes from the Olympic Charter, 1982)
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a. Rule 26 states (page 17, Olympic Charter): To be eligible for
participation in the Olympic Games, a competitor must:
i. Observe and abide by the Rules of the IOC and, in addition, the
rules of his or her International Federation (IF), as approved by
the IOC, even if the federation’s rules are more strict than those
of the IOC.
ii. Not have received any financial rewards or material benefit in
connection with his or her sports participation, except as
permitted in the by-laws to this rule.
b. By-Laws to Rule 26 states (page 43, Olympic Charter):
i. Each IF is responsible for the wording of the eligibility code
relating to its sport, which must be approved by the Executive
Board in the name of the IOC.
ii. The observation of Rule 26 and of the eligibility codes of IFs
are under the responsibility of IFs and NOCs involved. The
Eligibility Commission of the IOC will ensure the application
of these provisions.
iii. All cases of infringement of Rule 26 of the IOC and of the
eligibility codes of IFs shall be communicated by the
respective IF or NOC to the IOC to be taken in consideration
by its eligibility commission. In accordance with Rule 23 and
its by-law, the accused competitor may request to be heard by
the Executive Board whose decision will be final.
(4) Guidelines to eligibility codes for the international federations.

a. The following regulations are based on the principle that an athlete’s
health must not suffer nor must he or she be placed at a social or
material disadvantage as a result of his or her preparation for and
participation in the Olympic Games and international sports
competitions. In accordance with Rule 26, the IOC, the IFs, the
NOCs, and the national federations will assume the responsibility for
the protection and support of athletes.
b. All competitors, men or women, who conform to the criteria set out in
Rule 26, may participate in the Olympic Games, except those who
have:
i. Been registered as professional athletes or professional coaches
in any sport.
ii. Signed a contract as a professional athlete or professional
coach in any sport before the official closing of the Olympic
Games.
iii. Accepted without the knowledge of the IF, national federation
or NOC, material advantages for their preparation or
participation in sports competition.
iv. Allowed their person, name, picture, or sports performance to
be used for advertising, except where the IF, NOC, or national
federation is concerned.
v. Carried advertising material on their person or clothing in the
Olympic Games under the patronage of the IOC, other than the
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trademarks on technical equipment or clothing as agreed by the
IOC with the IFs.
vi. In the practice of sport and in the opinion of the IOC,
manifestly contravened the spirit of fair play in the exercise of
sport, particularly by the use of doping or violence.
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APPENDIX IX
ATHLETES’ BOXING-FUND AGREEMENT
609.1. Boxing-Fund Guidelines
See Article XIX, 219.6, Constitution & By-Laws. Agreement to establish a trust
to be known as Boxing-Fund for individual athletes and managed by USA
Boxing, whose address is 1 Olympic Plaza, Colorado Springs, CO 80909.
(1) Preamble. The individual party hereto is an amateur boxer who may receive
earnings and other financial benefits, directly or indirectly, by virtue and as
a result of athletic activity. The athlete wishes to continue to be eligible to
enter and compete in amateur athletic events notwithstanding receipt of such
monies. United States Amateur Boxing, Inc., as the national governing
body for the sport of amateur boxing, pursuant to the Amateur Sports Act of
1978 (35 USC 371), establishes the trust created by this instrument as a
method of protecting the amateur status of the athlete and all other amateur
athletes of the United States of America competing with said athlete.
(2) Definitions. As used in this agreement, the following terms shall have the
meanings set forth herein:
a. “Boxing Fund” shall mean the fund created by this agreement, the full
name of which shall be “Athletes’ Boxing-Fund Agreement.”
b. “USA Boxing” shall mean United States Amateur Boxing, Inc.
c. “Athlete beneficiary” shall mean the individual party to this trust
agreement.
d. “AIBA” shall mean the Association Internationale de Boxe Amateur.
e. “Trustee” shall mean the USA Boxing Business Manager.
f. “Eligibility” shall mean the right under applicable USA Boxing and
AIBA rules of a boxer to compete as an amateur in the sport of boxing
in both domestic and international competition.
g. “Depository” shall mean the principle bank of USA Boxing, FDIC
insured.
(3) Purpose. The purpose of this agreement is to create a fund which provides,
in accordance with AIBA and USA Boxing’s rules, for the receipt of certain
financial payments payable to an athlete beneficiary as a result of athletic
activity and a method of withdrawals of principal and income therefrom by
said athlete beneficiary so that for so long as the athlete beneficiary is a
party to this trust agreement, the eligibility of said athlete shall not be
impaired solely by virtue of the payment of such monies into Boxing-Fund
for the account of the athlete beneficiary.
(4) Creation of Boxing-Fund. The parties hereto hereby establish Boxing-Fund

and the trustee hereby accepts a trust consisting solely of such cash as shall
be paid or delivered to the trustee on behalf of the athlete beneficiary. The
trustee shall hold the fund in trust and manage and administer it in
accordance with the terms and provisions of the agreement. The trustee
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shall accept no property other than that paid or delivered to it pursuant to
paragraph 5.0 et seq. hereof.
(5) Athlete Beneficiaries and Payments into Boxing-Fund. The following

provisions describe who may be an athlete beneficiary of Boxing-Fund and
the source and manner of payment of funds, which may be accepted by the
trustee.
a. Any athlete holding a validly issued current USA Boxing membership
may, while a USA Boxing member in good standing, become an
athlete beneficiary of Boxing-Fund, provided that no athlete may
become an athlete beneficiary if this Agreement should violate any
rule or regulation of the International Amateur Boxing Association or
USA Boxing. It shall be the sole and absolute responsibility of the
athlete enrolled in school to determine eligibility to participate in
Boxing-Fund as an athlete beneficiary, and nothing contained herein
shall be construed to place any responsibility therefore upon USA
Boxing.
b. Only the following funds shall be delivered by USA Boxing to the
trustee for an athlete beneficiary, and the trustee shall not accept any
further funds in Boxing-Fund:
i. Of the funds provided by, or received by USA Boxing as
donations for the account of the athlete beneficiary (provided
such donations are permissible under USA Boxing’s rules and
are approved by USA Boxing); and
ii. Of the funds received by USA Boxing by reason of an athlete
beneficiary permitting his name, photograph, or performance in
boxing to be used for advertising purposes, sale of goods,
business promotion, and the like (under circumstances first
approved by USA Boxing), one hundred percent (100%) shall
be paid or delivered to the trustee for the account of the athlete.
All funds so received by USA Boxing hereunder shall be net of
any agency fees as well as those extraordinary costs, fees, and
direct expenses required for USA Boxing to review and
approve specific contracts or negotiations involving athlete
beneficiaries. Should USA Boxing incur any such costs and
expenses, USA Boxing shall be reimbursed therefore prior to
any final approval.
c. As to any funds which are received by USA Boxing and paid to and
accepted by the trustee into Boxing-Fund, the athlete beneficiary, for
whose account said payment is made and accepted, hereby assigns,
conveys and transfers all right to title and interest in and to said funds
to USA Boxing and the trustee for the purposes herein stated.
(6) Athlete Beneficiary Account. The trustee shall administer the payments
received into Boxing-Fund as follows:
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a. The trustee shall administer Boxing-Fund.
b. The trustee shall assign each athlete beneficiary, a Boxing-Fund
account. All payments or withdrawals will be recorded to this
account.
c. Withdrawal requests must be sent in writing, specifying the usage of
said withdrawal, to the trustee. Payment will be sent directly to the
athlete.
d. The trustee will send individual statements of account periodically to
the athlete.
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WESTERN U.S.
FIGURE 166.1
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APPENDIX X
LOCAL BOXING COMMITTEES
02 New England 21 Illinois 40 Iowa
03 Adirondack 22 Ozark 41 Kentucky
04 Niagara 23 Arkansas 42 New Mexico
05 Connecticut 24 Southern 43 South Texas
06 Metropolitan 25 Gulf 44 California Border
07 New Jersey 26 Southwestern 45 Georgia
08 Middle Atlantic 27 Oklahoma 46 Central California
09 South Atlantic 28 Missouri Valley 47 West Texas
10 Potomac Valley 29 Nebraska 48 Arizona
11 Allegheny Mountain 30 Minnesota 49 Nevada
12 Virginia 31 Montana 50 Florida Gold Coast
13 North Carolina 32 Colorado 51 West Virginia
14 Florida 33 Southern California 52 North Dakota
15 Southeastern 34 Utah 53 Border
16 Indiana 35 Inland Northwest 54 South Dakota
17 Ohio 36 Pacific Northwest 55 South Carolina
18 Lake Erie 37 Oregon 58 Wyoming
19 Michigan 38 Northern California 59 Idaho Snake River
20 Wisconsin 39 Hawaiian
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APPENDIX XI
USA BOXING REGIONAL STRUCTURE
NORTHEAST NORTH MIDWEST CENTRAL PACIFIC
New England (02) Iowa (40) Central California (46)
Adirondack (03) Nebraska (29) Northern California (38)
Niagara (04) Minnesota (30)
Connecticut (05) Wisconsin PACIFIC NORTHWEST
Metropolitan (06) Inland Northwest (35)
New Jersey (07) HEART LAND Oregon (37)
Missouri Valley (28) Pacific Northwest (36)
EAST CENTRAL Ozark (22) Idaho Snake River (59)
Middle Atlantic Oklahoma (27)
South Atlantic (09) Arkansas (23)
Potomac Valley (10) HAWAII
Allegheny Mountain (11) TEXAS Hawaii (39)
Virginia (12) Gulf (25)
West Virginia (51) Southwestern (26) GREAT WEST
South Texas (43) Nevada (49)
SOUTHEAST COAST West Texas (47) Southern California (33)
North Carolina (13) Border (53) California Border (44)
South Carolina (55)
Georgia (45) FOUR CORNERS ARMY
Florida (14) Arizona (48)
Florida Gold Coast (50) Colorado (32) NAVY
New Mexico (42)
SOUTHEAST Utah (34) AIR FORCE
Southeastern (15)
Southern (24) WYMONDAK NATIONS MARINES
Montana (31)
GREAT LAKES North Dakota (52)
Illinois (21) South Dakota (54)
Indiana (16) Wyoming (58)
Kentucky (41)
Lake Erie (18)
Michigan (19)
Ohio (17)
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APPENDIX XII
DESCRIPTION OF LBC TERRITORIES
Adirondack Association The portion of New York State east and north of
Oswego, Onondaga, Cortland, Broome,
Sullivan, Orange and Dutchess Counties
Allegheny Mountain Association State of Pennsylvania west of Potter, Clinton,

Center, Huntingdon and Bedford Counties;
Counties of Marshall Brook, Ohio and Hancock
in West Virginia; and Counties of Columbiana,
Belmont, Carroll, Harrison and Jefferson in
Ohio
Arizona Association State of Arizona
Arkansas Association State of Arkansas and Bowie County, Texas
Border Association Counties of El Paso, Hudspeth, Culberson, Jeff

Davis, Presidio, Brewster, Terrell and Crockett
in the State of Texas
California Border Association San Diego and Imperial Counties in the State of
California
Central California Association Counties of Mariposa, Madera, Fresno, Kings,

Tulare, Inyo, Mono, Kern, San Benito, San Luis
Obispo, Merced, San Joaquin, Claveras,
Monterey, Stanislaus and Tolulumne in the
State of California
Colorado Association State of Colorado
Connecticut Association State of Connecticut
Florida Association The state of Florida except Palm Beach,

Broward, Dade and Monroe Counties and that
part of Hendry County east of Route 833,
Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton,
Holmes, Washington and Bay Counties and that
part of Calhoun and Jackson Counties west of
the Apalachicola River
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Florida Gold Coast Association Palm Beach, Broward, Dade and Monroe
Counties and that part of Hendry County east of
Route 833 in the State of Florida
Georgia Association State of Georgia and counties of Chamber and

Russell in the State of Alabama
Gulf Association The part of the State of Texas bounded on the

north by and including the Counties of
Robertson, Leon, Houston, Angelian,
Nacagdoches and Shelby; on the east by the
State of Louisiana; on the south by the Gulf of
Mexico; and on the west by and including the
Counties of Fort Bend, Wharton, Colorado,
Walker, Grimes, Robertson, Brazos and
Matagorda
Hawaiian Association State of Hawaii, the islands of Oahu, Hawaii,

Maui, Kauai and Molokai
Idaho Snake River Association All of the State of Idaho and Malheur County
and Harney County in the State of Oregon and
the Town of Nyssa, Oregon, except the Counties
of Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai, Shoshone,
Benewah, Latah, Clearwater, Nez Perce, Lewis
and Idaho in the State of Idaho
Illinois Association State of Illinois, north of and including the

Counties of Pike, Scott, Macoupin,
Montgomery, Shelby, Cumberland and Clark
Indiana Association State of Indiana
Inland Northwestern Association Counties of Okanogan, Chelan, Douglas, Ferry,

Grant, Stevens, Spokane, Lincoln, Pend Oreille,
Kittitas, Asotin, Columiba, Yakima, Frankin,
Adams, Whitman, Walla Walla, Garfield,
Benton and the portion of Klickitat County east
of Highway 97 and including the City of
Goldendale in the State of Washington;
Counties of Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai,
Shoshone, Benewah, Latah, Clearwater, Nez
Perce, Lewis and Idaho in the State of Idaho
Iowa Association State of Iowa
Kentucky Association State of Kentucky
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Lake Erie Association Counties of Tuscawaras, Seneca, Crawford,
Huron, Richland, Lorain, Ashland, Cuyahoga,
Medina, Lake Geauga, Portage, Stark,
Ashtabula, Trumbull, Mahoning, Summit and
Wayne in the State of Ohio
Metropolitan Association The State of New York south of and including

the Counties of Sullivan, Orange and Dutchess
Michigan Association State of Michigan
Middle Atlantic Association State of New Jersey south of Trenton, Mercer

and Ocean Counties; State of Delaware; and
State of Pennsylvania east of and including
Potter, Clinton, Center and Bedford Counties
Minnesota Association The state of Minnesota
Missouri Valley Association State of Kansas and that part of the State of
Missouri bounded by and including Moniteau,
Morgan, Benton, Hickory Polk, Greene,
Christian and Taney Counties and excluding
Schuyler, Adair, Macon, Randolph, Audrain,
Callaway and Cole Counties
Montana Association State of Montana
Nebraska Association State of Nebraska
Nevada Association State of Nevada
New England Association State of New Hampshire, Vermont,

Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Maine
New Jersey Association State of New Jersey north of and including

Mercer and Ocean Counties
New Mexico Association State of New Mexico
Niagara Association That portion of New York State west of and

including Oswego, Onondaga, Cortland and
Broome Counties
North Carolina Association State of North Carolina
North Dakota Association State of North Dakota
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Northern California Association State of California north of Monterey, San
Benito, Merced, Stanislaus, San Joaquin,
Claveras, Toulumne and Mono Counties
Ohio Association State of Ohio except Tuscawaras, Seneca,

Carroll, Columbiana, Crawford, Erie, Harrison,
Huron, Richland, Lorain, Ashland, Cuyahoga,
Medina, Lake, Geauga, Portage, Stark,
Ashtabula, Trumbull, Mahoning, Summit,
Wayne, Belmont, Lawrence, Washington,
Scioto and Jefferson Counties
Oklahoma Association State of Oklahoma
Oregon Association State of Oregon except Malheur and Harney

Counties and the Town of Nyssa; Counties of
Cowlitz, Clark, Skamania and the portion of
Klickitat County west of Highway 97 in the
State of Washington
Ozark Association State of Missouri east of and including

Schuyler, Adair, Macon, Randolph, Audrain,
Callaway, Cole, Miller, Camdem, Dallas,
Webster Douglas and Ozark Counties; State of
Illinois south of and including Calhoun, Green,
Madison, Bond, Fayette, Effingham, Jasper and
Crawford Counties
Pacific Northwest Association State of Washington west of but not including

Okanogan, Chelan, Kittitas and Yakima
Counties and north of but not including Cowlitz,
Skamania and Klickitat Counties
Potomac Valley Association All territories within the District of Columbia

and Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties
in the State of Maryland
South Atlantic Association State of Maryland except Montgomery and

Prince George’s Counties
South Carolina Association State of South Carolina
South Dakota Association State of South Dakota
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South Texas Association That part of the State of Texas bounded on the
east by and including the Counties of Milam,
Burleson, Washington, Austin, Fayette, Lavaca
and Jackson; on the south by the Gulf of
Mexico; on the west by and including the
Counties of Val Verde, Sutton, and Schleicher;
and on the north by and including the Counties
of Menard, Mason, Llano, Burnet, Lampasas
and Bell
Southeastern Association The State of Alabama except the Counties of

Baldwin, Chambers, Mobile, and Russell; the
State of Tennessee; the Counties of Allen,
Ballard, Butler, Caldwell, Calloway, Carlisle,
Christian, Crittenden, Edmonson, Fulton,
Graves, Hart, Hickman, Hopkins, Livingston,
Logan, Lyon, McCracken, Marshall,
Mulenberg, Simpson, Todd, Trigg, Union,
Warren and Webster in Kentucky, and the state
of Mississippi except the counties of Adams,
Amite, Attala, Claiborne, Clarke, Copiah,
Covington, Forrest, Franklin, George, Greene,
Hancock, Harrison, Hinds, Holmes, Humphreys,
Issaquena, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Jefferson
Davis, Jones, Kemper, Lincoln, Madison,
Marion, Neshoba, Newton, Knoxubee, Pearl
River, Perry, Pike, Rankin, Scott, Sharkey,
Simpson, Smith, Stone, Walthale, Warren,
Wayne
Southern Association The State of Louisiana, the Counties of

Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton,
Holmes, Washington, Bay and the portion of
Jackson and Calhoun Counties west of the
Apalachicola River in the State of Florida; and
the counties of Adams, Amite, Attala,
Claiborne, Clarke, Copiah, Covington, Forrest,
Franklin, George, Greene, Hancock, Harrison,
Hinds, Holmes, Humphreys, Issaquena,
Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Jefferson Davis,
Jones, Kemper, Lincoln, Madison, Marion,
Neshoba, Newton, Knoxubee, Pearl River,
Perry, Pike, Rankin, Scott, Sharkey, Simpson,
Smith, Stone, Walthale, Warren, Wayne in
Mississippi, the counties of Mobile and
Chambers in Alabama
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Southern California Association Counties of Ventura, Los Angeles, San
Bernardino, Orange, Riverside and Santa
Barbara in the State of California
Southwestern Association The part of the State of Texas bounded on the

south by but not including the Counties of
Callahan, Brown, Mills, Lampasas, Bell, Milam,
Robertson, Leon, Houston, Angelina,
Nacogdoches and Shelby; on the east by the
State of Louisiana, the State of Arkansas and
Bowie County, Texas; on the north by the State
of Oklahoma and Bowie county, Texas; and on
the west by but not including the Counties of
Hardeman, Foard, Knox, Haskell and Jones
Utah Association State of Utah
Virginia Association State of Virginia
West Texas Association The part of the State of Texas bounded on the
south by and including the Counties of Reeves,
Pecos, Upton, Reagan, Irion, Tom Green,
Concho, McCulloch and San Saba; on the west
by the State of New Mexico; and on the north
by the State of Oklahoma; and on the east by the
State of Oklahoma and by and including the
Counties of Hardeman, Foard, Knox, Haskell,
Jones, Callahan, Brown, Mills and San Saba
West Virginia Association State of West Virginia except the Counties of

Hancock, Brook, Ohio and Marshall; Lawrence,
Scioto and Washington Counties in the State of
Ohio
Wisconsin Association State of Wisconsin
Wyoming Association State of Wyoming
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APPENDIX XIII
SAMPLE RING DIAGRAMS
FIGURE 172.1:
Three Judges and Telvised
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FIGURE 173.1:
Five Judges and not Televised
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Index
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT AND athletes ................................................................ 61
UNDERSTANDING ......................................... 152 Awarding of Points .................................................. 53
Administer a Caution ............................................. 41 Compulsory Count Limits ................................... 60
administer a warning ................................................. 39 Concerning blows ............................................... 53
Administer a Warning ............................................ 42 disqualification.................................................... 60
Administer the Eight-Count ................................... 43 scoring blows ...................................................... 59
administration – boxing officials .............................. 36 tally counter ........................................................ 58
Administration - boxing officials Awards ................................................................... 252
certified officials .................................................. 37 Bandages .................................................................. 23
Clerks and inspectors ........................................... 64 Banned substances......... Medical Aptitude:Prohibited
Computer technician ............................................ 63 Conditions
Conflict of Interest ............................................... 38 Bantam Division......................................................... 5
Expenses .............................................................. 37 Board of Directors . 2, 7, 38, 71, 79, 148, 151, 187, 188
Interpretation ..................................................... 52 Board of Governors ................... 81, 136, 137, 138, 151
judges .................................................................. 38 alternates ....................................................... 79, 83
jury ...................................................................... 63 region ... 18, 28, 38, 66, 67, 74, 79, 83, 85, 136, 137
Local Boxing committee...................................... 36 bouts .............. 6, 70, 77, 78, 79, 80, 175, 188, 250, 252
membership ......................................................... 36 boxer
official ................................................................. 38 annual medical exam ........................................... 12
Overruling a Decision .......................................... 67 annual physical ................................................... 13
Protests ................................................................ 68 approved equipment ............................................ 16
Score cards .......................................................... 61 attire advertisement ............................................. 18
The announcer ..................................................... 63 authorized gloves ................................................ 21
timekeeper ........................................................... 61 bleeding about the head....................................... 44
timekeepers .......................................................... 38 braces .................................................................. 14
weighmasters/weighmistresses ............................ 66 breast protector ................................................... 16
Administrative Rules contestant guidelines ........................................... 11
Classes of competition – male and female .......... 5 deaf and/or mute ................................................. 14
Group Memb ....................................................... 52 down at the count of eight ................................... 47
Group Members ................................................... 4 down at the same time ......................................... 45
LBC Sanctions ..................................................... 4 eyeglasses ........................................................... 16
Registered Participation ...................................... 4 failing to appear .................................................. 10
Registration period .............................................. 4 female ................................................................... 8
Sanction Fees ........................................................ 5 female attire .................................................. 16, 17
Advertisement ......................................................... 18 glove specifications ............................................. 21
affidavit gong and bells ..................................................... 26
restriction ............................................................. 34 groin protector..................................................... 17
age.....5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 15, 21, 22, 27, 37, 73, 79, 80, 83, infraction of rules ................................................ 29
167, 169, 178, 188 injury ................................................................... 32
Age divisions and weight classes ................................ 5 junior olympic ................................................. 6, 22
AIBA ..3, 7, 11, 22, 37, 38, 59, 61, 67, 72, 73, 75, 144, male boxers ......................................................... 11
145, 155, 157, 158, 160, 254, 257, 260 master boxers ...................................................... 12
aids advisory ............................................................. 14 master boxing ...................................................... 12
Alcohol ................................................................... 181 medical attention ................................................. 34
amateur medical certification .......................................... 13
International ........................................................ 2 mustache ............................................................. 17
amateur defined........................................................... 1 nicknames ........................................................... 13
amateur status ......................................................... 135 open boxers ......................................................... 22
annual certification ........................................... 80, 151 open class .........................................6, 7, 73, 74, 78
ANNUAL CERTIFICATION REGARDING outclassed ............................................................ 34
ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS ............................... 154 pre-bout examinations ......................................... 12
Appeals ................................................................... 146 professional ........................................................... 7
application forms .................................................... 178 proper attire ......................................................... 17
Appointment of committees .................................... 251 protective cups .................................................... 16
athletes ...................................... 3, 8, 79, 151, 179, 260 registered with LBC ............................................ 11
attire ..................................................................... 61 registration with USA Boxing ............................... 4
attending physician ........................... 28, 33, 34, 36, 62 reporting to the clerk ........................................... 11
attire rest period ........................................................... 18
athlete .................................................................. 61 ring Implements .................................................. 26
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ring specifications ................................................ 25 coaches
shirt ................................................................ 16, 17 national team of................................................... 29
standards of care for the safety .............................. 1 Code of Conduct
tidy appearance .............................................. 16, 17 Acceptance ........................................................ 146
touching gloves .................................................... 13 appeal ................................................................ 146
trunks ................................................................... 16 emergency hearing ............................................ 146
use of proper gloves ............................................. 22 Failure to Comply ............................................. 146
vision ................................................................... 14 Penalties ............................................................ 146
boxerentry forms ....................................................... 10 Code of Ethics ......................... 148, 151, 152, 153, 154
boxers attire and equipment annual certification............................................ 151
advertisement ....................................................... 18 compensation .................................................... 149
appearance ........................................................... 17 Conflicts of Interest ......................................... 149
athletic shirt ......................................................... 17 Enforcement .................................................... 151
Bandages ............................................................. 23 Executive Director .................................... 150, 151
emblems............................................................... 18 Fiduciary Duties .............................................. 148
equipment care..................................................... 26 General Statement ............................................. 148
gloves .................................................................. 21 gifts ................................................................... 150
hair....................................................................... 16 Gifts .................................................................. 149
headgear............................................................... 18 Introduction ..................................................... 148
mouthpieces ......................................................... 20 committee
organization insignia............................................ 18 ad hoc ................................................................ 169
properly attired boxer .......................................... 16 appointment ........................................................ 74
protection cup ...................................................... 17 at large ................................................................ 75
shoes .................................................................... 17 circumvention of local boxing ........................ 180
trunks ................................................................... 17 decision ............................................................... 68
boxing executive committee ............................................. 7
fund expulsion ........................................................... 151
administration of payments .......................... 261 grievance ..................................................... 10, 253
history ................................................................ 190 hospitality ......................................................... 150
boxing fund individual .......................................................... 173
athlete beneficiary.............................................. 261 international olympic ............................................ 2
Box-offs .......................................................... 8, 37, 66 local boxing ...... 2, 3, 4, 27, 81, 155, 162, 163, 168,
Braces ........... Medical Aptitude:Prohibited Conditions 173, 178, 184
butting ..................................................................... 245 olympic ..........................................3, 144, 160, 257
By-Laws.............. 2, 7, 15, 81, 137, 146, 188, 258, 260 other boxing ...................................................... 148
cards overruling judges ................................................ 67
membership ....................................................... 255 regional ......................................................... 37, 83
chairperson34, 36, 80, 82, 83, 137, 155, 158, 161, 163, registration .........................................158, 159, 160
178, 179 services committee ............................................ 155
championship 2, 3, 7, 22, 53, 66, 67, 72, 73, 74, 75, 79, standing ............................................................. 136
83, 85, 160, 173, 175 Standing committees ......................................... 136
Classes of competition............................................... 5 technical .................................................. 36, 37, 38
Classes of Compition compensation .................. 149, 157, 158, 159, 160, 257
International boxer (AIBA ..................................... 7 Capitalizing on athletic fame ............................ 158
Junior Olympic boxer...................................... 5, 6 Competing with
Master division ...................................................... 7 ineligible ........................................................... 159
Open division......................................................... 7 competitions ........................................................... 155
Under Nineteen/Junior Men division ..................... 7 advertising........................................................... 18
Classification ............................................................ 78 and administration ............................................... 79
Closed competition ................................................. 155 announcer ............................................................ 63
coach box-offs ............................................................... 66
boxer corner supplies ........................................... 28 championship ...................................................... 72
coaching....................... 81, 136, 157, 158, 159, 247 coaching ............................................................ 157
disciplinary action................................................ 29 compensation .................................................... 158
disqualification .................................................... 28 computer technician duties.................................. 63
disqualification of ................................................ 39 disqualification.................................................. 157
issue a caution...................................................... 16 During state of war ............................................ 156
retire a boxer ........................................................ 29 Expenses ........................................................... 158
coach Guidelines ....................................................... 27 gloves .................................................................. 21
Advisory – AIDS precaution ............................... 28 international ................................................ 25, 155
certification program ........................................... 27 international club .............................................. 156
recertification ....................................................... 27 International club/group member ...................... 156
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judges dress ......................................................... 52 Conflict of Interest ............................................ 153
maximum expenses............................................ 158 disqualification9, 10, 11, 14, 28, 35, 39, 40, 45, 51, 60,
Negotiations....................................................... 155 67, 74, 156, 157, 159, 160, 161, 245, 246, 247
Negotiations for amateur boxer appearance outside coach................................................................... 28
LBC .............................................................. 156 suspension .............................. 10, 62, 157, 158, 159
Non-residents..................................................... 155 Division ....................................... 11, 12, 37, 69, 72, 73
novice .................................................................. 78 Master Boxing Division ...................................... 12
other..................................................................... 80 Under Nineteen/Junior Men Boxing ................... 11
Outside the United States ................................ 163 draw................................. 32, 36, 59, 61, 70, 71, 74, 79
Permission ......................................................... 166 dress
personal coach ..................................................... 29 infractions .......................................................... 40
referee dress ......................................................... 38 judges ........................................................... 40, 52
requirements ...................................................... 163 referee ................................................................. 38
ring ...................................................................... 25 drug testing....................................................... 15, 144
rounds .................................................................. 72 duties
rule 211.2 ............................................................. 79 announcer ............................................................ 63
sanction fees .......................................................... 5 attending physician ............................................. 62
sanctioned ............................................................ 79 clerks ................................................................... 64
saunctioned .......................................................... 38 computer technician ............................................ 63
travel insurance .................................................... 10 judges ............................................................ 52, 62
traveling expenses.............................................. 158 jury ...................................................................... 63
unsanctioned events ........................................... 156 referee .......................................................... 39, 62
weight ................................................................ 144 referees ................................................................ 62
winner .................................................................. 59 scoring................................................................. 63
complaint ........................................................ 182, 253 timekeeper ........................................................... 62
Concerning blows ..................................................... 53 weigh-ins............................................................. 66
conduct...................................... 81, 136, 145, 146, 148 weighmasters ...................................................... 67
Conflict of Interest ............................................ 38, 152 Duties ......................................................... 61, 63, 148
Constitution....... 2, 3, 7, 15, 27, 81, 137, 146, 255, 260 eligibility ..... 2, 157, 158, 159, 160, 254, 258, 260, 261
Constitution & By-Laws ..................... 27, 81, 137, 255 eligible.. 6, 14, 18, 75, 79, 81, 136, 155, 157, 158, 174,
Contestant Guidelines ............................................. 11 183, 184, 185, 254, 258, 260
boxer .................................................................... 11 Emblems. ................................................................. 18
coordinator ................................................................ 83 employee ................................. 148, 149, 150, 151, 153
Credentials and passes ............................................ 252 employment .............................................. 151, 159
crossover age .............................................................. 6 Enforcement ......................................................... 151
Deaf and/or mute boxers ............................... Medical entries ............................................................... 53, 181
Aptitude:Prohibited Conditions Entries in boxing tournament ................................. 252
decisions ....................................................... 47, 59, 80 Equipment room ..................................................... 252
overruled .............................................................. 67 Executive Director .................. 148, 149, 150, 151, 187
definition ..................................................... 1, 257, 260 exhibition bouts ........................................................ 78
Active Athlete ....................................................... 2 Expenses....................................................37, 158, 257
Actively Engaged Athlete ...................................... 2 failing to resume boxing ........................................... 62
AIBA ..................................................................... 2 Failure to compete .................................................. 10
amateur.................................................................2 Entry forms ......................................................... 10
amateur boxing ...................................................... 1 family ..................................................................... 153
At-large boxer ...................................................... 75 fee 5, 9, 23, 68, 138, 166, 168, 174, 178, 179, 180,
Down ................................................................... 44 184, 255, 261
Group Member .................................................... 2 Female Boxer ............ 8, 11, 16, 17, 21, 32, 66, 67, 188
International amateur ......................................... 2 finals ................................................................. 74, 188
IOC ....................................................................... 2 financial
Local Boxing......................................................... 2 Expenses ........................................................... 158
National Governing Body .................................... 3 traveling expenses ............................................. 158
National Team ...................................................... 3 Foreign athletes. ....................................................... 7
Person ................................................................... 3 Foreign Travel policy ............................................. 10
Protected Competition......................................... 3 forms ..................................... 10, 61, 79, 178, 182, 251
Quadrennium ....................................................... 3 foreign delegation ............................................. 172
Sanction ................................................................ 3 international group member/club exchange . 170
tournament ............................................................. 1 pro-am sanction application check list .............. 176
USOC .................................................................... 3 report of pro-am event....................................... 177
disciplinary action ................. 10, 29, 32, 138, 146, 157 fouls 39, 45, 46, 48, 49, 50, 51, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 242,
conduct .............................................................. 138 245
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT mouthpiece ......................................................... 46
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gift........................................................... 149, 150, 152 national team of coaches ..................................... 29
annual certification ............................................ 150 international competitions .... 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 42, 52,
permitted ............................................................ 150 66, 67, 72, 73, 75, 138, 156, 162, 163, 166, 167,
Questions ........................................................... 150 168, 169, 182, 188, 254, 257, 258, 260
gloves .13, 17, 21, 22, 23, 26, 39, 44, 64, 247, 252, 253 language difficulties ............................................ 51
championship....................................................... 22 sign language ...................................................... 51
specifications ....................................................... 23 international event
Specifications ...................................................... 21 medical restriction period.................................... 34
governing body ....................... 2, 3, 155, 168, 254, 260 Interpretation ......................................................... 52
grievance ................................... 10, 146, 158, 159, 253 introduction ................................................................ 1
headgear ...................................... 16, 18, 19, 20, 23, 26 Introduction .......................................................... 148
buckle .................................................................. 20 issue a caution .......................................16, 45, 47, 242
Coach’s Primary Responsibilities ........................ 19 judges 26, 33, 34, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 42, 45, 47, 51, 52,
Ear padding.......................................................... 20 53, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 67, 68, 81, 168, 188,
Lining .................................................................. 20 242, 243, 246, 247, 248, 249, 251, 252
Padding .......................................................... 19, 20 Dress ............................................................. 40, 52
Pattern measurements ....................................... 20 Duties .................................................................. 52
weight .................................................................. 19 score .................................................................... 34
hearings and appeals scoring blows ...................................................... 53
hearings ....................................... 62, 137, 146, 182 junior lympic champions ..................................... 226
Hepatitis B Virus (HBV Medical Aptitude:Prohibited Junior Division ........................................................... 5
Conditions junior divisions
Human Immunodeficiency ............................ Medical length of rounds .................................................... 5
Aptitude:Prohibited Conditions Junior Olympic . 5, 6, 7, 21, 22, 38, 69, 72, 78, 79, 81,
immediate family ............................................ 145, 153 85, 136, 167, 169, 188
in planning an amateur boxing event ...................... 251 jurisdiction ......................................................... 2, 178
Incarcerated athletes.................................................... 8 jury .............. 26, 33, 34, 39, 45, 47, 51, 60, 61, 63, 247
income .................................................... 169, 180, 260 language difficulties ................................................. 51
ineligible ........................... 80, 138, 157, 158, 159, 160 layoff ........................................................................ 36
grievance ........................................................... 159 Layout of arena ...................................................... 252
injured ................... 28, 33, 36, 44, 59, 64, 75, 167, 246 LBC .. 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 18, 21, 22, 27, 28, 34,
INSIDE THE UNITED STATES.................................... 168 36, 37, 38, 61, 66, 67, 74, 75, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82,
application for sanction...................................... 168 83, 84, 85, 136, 137, 156, 158, 159, 160, 162, 163,
general rules....................................................... 169 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173,
Insurance Coverage ........................................... 168 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 183, 184,
report ................................................................. 168 185, 188, 255, 266
T.V. coverage .................................................... 169 boundaries ......................................................... 136
Insurance coverage ................................................... 9 competition ........................................................ 79
Foreign Travel policy .......................................... 10 defined .............................................................. 136
Medical insurance .................................................. 9 jurisdictional disputes. ........................................ 81
intermediate division Minimum requirements ............................... 81, 136
length of rounds ..................................................... 6 Non-compliance .......................................... 81, 137
Intermediate Division.................................................. 6 other competition ................................................ 80
international Regions ............................................................. 137
application for sanction...................................... 168 tournaments ......................................................... 79
Canada/Mexico .................................................. 163 List of all tournament equipment ........................... 251
contests ................................................................ 51 local boxing committees listed ............................... 264
federation ....................................................... 2, 258 low blows ................................................... 17, 46, 245
general rules....................................................... 167 Low Blows ............................................................... 47
Insurance Coverage ........................................... 166 Master Officials ...................................................... 30
referee .................................................................. 34 Matched Bouts ......................................................... 77
report ................................................................. 167 Classification ...................................................... 78
sanction.............................................................. 168 number of ............................................................ 78
international club exchanges Medical aptitude ....................................................... 13
application for sanction...................................... 162 Annual physical .................................................. 13
participants ........................................................ 162 Medical certificate .............................................. 13
report ................................................................. 162 Medical certification ......................................... 13
sanction.............................................................. 162 Prohibited conditions .......................................... 14
INTERNATIONAL CLUB EXCHANGES ............ 162 Medical Aptitude
policies............................................................... 162 banned substances ............................................... 15
Policies to travel and participate ........................ 162 braces .................................................................. 14
international competition custs and abrasions .............................................. 14
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deaf and/or mute boxes ........................................ 14 petition ............................................................. 75, 136
Vision .................................................................. 14 physical examination .................................... 10, 14, 32
Medical certificate................................................... 13 physical report ........................................................ 13
Medical certification ............................................... 13 physicians ................................ 1, 4, 13, 33, 36, 81, 252
medical restriction..................................................... 34 planning a tournament ............................................ 251
members..... 3, 4, 14, 18, 37, 63, 66, 79, 138, 145, 148, policies and procedures .......................................... 143
153, 155, 159, 163, 167, 170, 184, 188, 240, 255 procedures .................................... 74, 144, 174, 248
membership president . 36, 39, 74, 83, 156, 162, 163, 168, 174, 175,
agreement .......................................................... 187 176, 180
application .......................................................... 13 Pro-am cards .............................................................. 9
application procedure ........................................ 178 professional
applying as a coach .............................................. 27 becoming a ................................................ 157, 160
approved ............................................................ 187 Professional contests ................................................ 9
birth verification ................................................ 178 Competition and professionals in other sports ...... 9
code of conduct.................................................. 146 Promotion for personal profit ................................ 9
dues.................................................................... 184 Protected Competition ................................................ 3
eligibility ................................... 157, 257, 258, 260 Protests ..................................................................... 68
eligible ............................................................... 254 Publicizing a tournament ........................................ 251
fee 138 referee .... 16, 20, 22, 25, 28, 29, 33, 34, 35, 37, 38, 39,
group member ........................................................ 2 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 51, 52, 53, 58, 59,
non-athlete ............................... 14, 36, 37, 138, 178 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 67, 68, 242, 243, 246, 248, 249,
non-resident ....................................................... 155 252
official ................................................................. 37 Administer a Caution .......................................... 41
registered ............................................................. 36 Administer a Warning ......................................... 42
membership cards ................................................... 255 Administer the Eight-Count ................................ 43
men’s world champions ........................................ 199 Boxer down ......................................................... 45
Military boxers .......................................................... 85 Cautions ............................................................. 40
minority age ............................................................ 178 Cautions, warnings, disqualifications.................. 45
mouthpieces .............................................................. 20 decisions ............................................................. 67
National Board of Review...... 137, 158, 159, 160, 161, down – definition ............................................... 44
182 Dress ................................................................... 38
national championship ... 38, 66, 67, 70, 74, 79, 83, 85, Dress infractions................................................ 40
184 Duties ................................................................. 39
National Governing Body ..................................... 162 language difficulties ............................................ 51
Competitions........................................ 72, 163, 179 Medical considerations ..................................... 40
Powers................................................................. 39 Powers of the referee......................................... 39
non-athletes ......................... 37, 81, 136, 138, 166, 168 Primary concern .................................................. 38
non-resident ............................................................ 155 referees ................. 36, 37, 38, 63, 81, 168, 188, 242
Novice class .............................................................. 78 Replacing the referee ........................................ 40
official .1, 4, 6, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 26, 28, 35, 37, The count ........................................................... 44
38, 44, 53, 61, 66, 79, 150, 160, 163, 176, 179, Warnings ........................................................... 40
187, 246, 247, 252, 256, 257, 258 referee ...................................................................... 62
officials .1, 4, 17, 21, 25, 26, 36, 37, 38, 53, 60, 63, 75, Regional ................................................75, 83, 84, 173
80, 81, 145, 168, 188, 253 Regional administration and alignment .................... 83
officiate ..33, 38, 39, 40, 52, 64, 81, 136, 158, 242, 248 Regions ...................................................... 74, 85, 137
olympic boxing champions ..................................... 195 registration .. 4, 9, 12, 27, 36, 138, 158, 159, 160, 163,
Olympic Games ........ 3, 7, 67, 160, 188, 254, 257, 258 166, 168, 171, 172, 178, 179, 180, 181, 183, 184,
olympic games host cities ....................................... 194 185, 255
Olympic Trials .......................................................... 66 duration ........................................................... 138
Open class ................................................................. 78 fees .................................................................... 138
Open competition.................................................... 155 International registration passbooks ............. 138
Outside the United States ........................................ 166 representation .................................................... 138
general rules....................................................... 167 requirements...................................................... 138
Insurance Coverage ........................................... 166 transfer of .......................................................... 156
permission ................................................. 166, 167 registration committee ............................................ 178
report ................................................................. 167 registration procedure ............................................. 178
pan merican champions ........................................ 208 Reinstatement ..........................................159, 160, 161
Pan American Games ............................ 2, 3, 7, 67, 188 report ........... 11, 66, 151, 162, 167, 168, 172, 174, 177
participate .... 1, 7, 8, 9, 11, 28, 37, 70, 75, 81, 85, 137, requirements . 2, 20, 22, 33, 79, 81, 136, 137, 138, 144,
144, 156, 158, 160, 162, 163, 166, 167, 174, 192, 151, 152, 163, 180, 181, 182, 183, 187
255, 258, 261 Restricted participation ........................................... 7
penalties ............................................................ 63, 146 Female boxer......................................................... 8
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Foreign athletes ................................................. 7, 8 Sub-novice class ....................................................... 78
Incarcerated athletes .............................................. 8 T.V. coverage ......................................................... 169
Non-advancing tournaments .................................. 2 Team Tryouts ............................................................. 3
Non-resident athletes ............................................. 8 TECHNICAL RULES................................................ 1
Professional boxer ................................................. 7 tie 74
Professional contests.............................................. 9 timekeeper 26, 35, 37, 40, 43, 44, 61, 62, 63, 242, 243,
restriction....................................... 6, 7, 8, 34, 36, 150 246
medical restriction ............................................... 34 tournament ............................................................. 251
periods tournament equipment ............................................ 251
layoff .............................................................. 36 tournaments .. 2, 6, 7, 8, 11, 13, 21, 26, 37, 38, 52, 63,
release or permission ...................................... 36 67, 73, 74, 75, 79, 81, 85, 136, 170, 250, 253
resuming ......................................................... 35 Advancing ............................................................. 8
State or municipal ................................................ 7 At-large entries ................................................... 75
restrictions................................................................. 83 championship ...................................................... 74
ring ............................................................................ 25 club or local .......................................................... 6
Corner pads.......................................................... 25 draw ................................................................... 70
equipment care..................................................... 26 Junior Olympic championship ............................ 72
Gong, bells, horn, klaxon ..................................... 26 Length and number of rounds ............................. 72
implements .......................................................... 26 national USA Boxing tournaments ..................... 37
international competition ..................................... 25 Non-advancing ...................................................... 2
Other equipment .................................................. 26 tournaments ......................................................... 75
Ring posts ............................................................ 25 U.S. championship .............................................. 73
ropes .................................................................... 25 Under Nineteen/Junior Men championship ......... 73
Ring name or nicknames ........................................... 13 weight ................................................................. 69
boxers .................................................................. 13 Weight classes .................................................... 69
Ringside equipment ................................................ 251 traveling expenses .................................................. 158
rsc 33, 34, 35, 36, 45, 60, 62 trophy ................................................................. 60, 74
rules ..1, 4, 7, 11, 12, 18, 27, 28, 36, 37, 39, 40, 45, 52, u.s. men’s champions ........................................... 211
58, 64, 67, 73, 74, 81, 136, 137, 138, 144, 145, u.s. under nineteen champions ............................ 223
148, 150, 155, 159, 160, 162, 163, 167, 169, 174, u.s. women’s junior champions .............................. 236
179, 187, 188, 242, 243, 245, 246, 248, 249, 253, Under Nineteen/Junior Men Boxing Division .......... 11
257, 258, 260 age ....................................................................... 11
boxing fund donations ....................................... 261 chairperson .......................................................... 11
Safety precautions and physicians ............................ 32 rules .................................................................... 11
Female Boxer....................................................... 32 tournament format ............................................... 11
medical restriction ............................................... 34 united states boxing hall of fame ......................... 238
Procedure after a RSC(H). ................................... 34 USADA .................................................................. 144
restriction Affidavit ............................................. 36 USOC .............................................. 3, 7, 144, 145, 146
waiver forms ........................................................ 32 violations .......................................................... 28, 151
sanction 5, 38, 158, 162, 168, 169, 174, 175, 176, 180, Vision ........... Medical Aptitude:Prohibited Conditions
181 volunteers ................................................148, 149, 151
fee Administrative Rules waiver ............................................................... 32, 179
scales ........................................................... 66, 67, 252 Warding of Points
scoring ................ 1, 45, 52, 53, 58, 59, 63, 64, 74, 248 Method of scoring ............................................... 59
blows ................................................. 52, 53, 58, 59 scoring................................................................. 59
cards .................................................................... 61 weigh-in ............................................................. 13, 66
Selecting officials ................................................... 252 Weigh-in and brackets ............................................ 252
Selection of date and place...................................... 251 Weighmasters ........................................................... 67
Senior Junior Division weighmasters/weighmistresses ........................... 66, 67
length of rounds ..................................................... 6 Weighmistresses ....................................................... 67
senior junior olympic .................................................. 6 weight
services committee .................................................. 173 classes ................................................................. 69
solicits ....................................................................... 80 internation classes ......................................... 69, 70
Sports Act ........................................................... 2, 260 Weight ................................................................ 22, 77
sportsmanship ........................................................... 13 women’s world champions ..................................... 233
Shaking of hands ................................................. 13 World Boxing championship...................................... 3
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A LETTER FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Dear USA Boxing Member,

I hope you find the updated Rulebook to be helpful and informative.

101.7. Classes of Competition – male and PART I ARTICLE VI Master Officials __ 29

108.1 Weight classes for tournaments (see ARTICLE II _______________________ 86

211.1. Designation __________________ 116 214.15. Notice by Mail ______________ 125

211.2. Qualifications ________________ 116 PART II __________________________ 126

221.1. Registration _________________ 136 PART III ARTICLE IV _____________ 146

ARTICLE VII _____________________ 152 309.13. Procedure for Reinstatement __ 159

ANNUAL CERTIFICATION PART III _________________________ 160

313.1. Registration Application and PART V Olympic-Style Boxing History _ 187

TRANSFERS _____________________ 181 WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONS ___ 231

315.2. To another LBC ______________ 181 U.S. WOMEN’S JUNIOR CHAMPIONS

APPENDIX II ____________________ 245 Index ____________________________ 271

(2) Advancing tournament: Any tournament where winners advance to another

(4) Actively Engaged Athlete: An athlete engaged in amateur athletic competition at

(5) AIBA: International Amateur Boxing Association (Association Internationale de

(7) Amateur Athletic Competition: A contest, game, meet, match, tournament or

(11) Group Member: A not-for-profit association/organization interested in amateur

(12) IOC: The International Olympic Committee.

(13) International Amateur Athletic Competition: An amateur athletic competition

(18) Protected Competition: Any international amateur athletic competition between

The term “Protected Competition” shall specifically include continental

(20) Sanction: A certificate of approval issued by USA Boxing or a Local Boxing

(21) USOC: The United States Olympic Committee.

(22) USOC AAC: The USOC’s Athletes’ Advisory Council.

101.2. Group Members

101.3. LBC Sanctions

101.4. Registered Participation

101.5. Registration period

101.7. Classes of Competition – male and female

101.8. State or municipal restrictions

101.9. Restricted participation

(2) Foreign athletes. Foreign athletes are barred from participation in

(3) Incarcerated athletes. Inmates are not authorized to register or participate

(4) Female boxers are limited to participation with additional medical

101.10. Insurance coverage

101.11. Failure to compete

(2) A boxer failing to appear at registration for any tournament is

102.2 Under Nineteen/Junior Men Boxing Division

102.4 Ring name or nicknames

102.6 Medical aptitude

(2) Medical certification. A boxer shall not be allowed to compete in a

Properly Attired Boxer

(13) Emblems. No boxer is allowed to wear the emblem of any club or

(14) Advertisement. Boxers may appear in uniforms and/or accessories bearing

Group members or tournament hosts may also require specific uniforms to

(15) Organization insignia. A boxer shall be permitted to wear the insignia of

103.2 Wearing of approved headgear

(2) Coach’s Primary Responsibilities:

(4) The competitive headgear should be constructed so it is adjustable to all

(5) The outer-casing of the headgear should be constructed of full chrome

(10) Pattern measurements:

(4) All competitive gloves must be thumb-less or thumb-attached.

Category Weight 10-oz. 12-oz. 16-oz.

(9) Glove specifications:

(b) Velpeau –A boxer electing to use Velpeau is allowed to use a minimum

(4) Only the above substances may be used on the hand.

(5) Bandaging should be supervised by an official specifically assigned for this

(5) More than one ring can be used in competitions.

104.3 Gong, bells, horn, klaxon, etc.

(2) When using more than one ring in a competition/tournament, it is

104.4 Other equipment & supplies

211.1. Designation ____ 116 214.15. Notice by Mail 125

211.2. Qualifications 116 PART II __________ 126

221.1. Registration _____ 136 PART III ARTICLE IV _ 146

ARTICLE VII ___________________ 152 309.13. Procedure for Reinstatement 159

TRANSFERS ___________________ 181 WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONS _ 231

APPENDIX II 245 Index ________ 271