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 Title 19. AMUSEMENTS, PARKS, AND RECREATION
 Chapter 19-21. BOXING EVENTS

  Section 19-2107. WEIGHT CLASSIFICATIONS  

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    2107.1The following weight classifications for boxers are hereby established:

     

    (a)Flyweight, at least one hundred twelve pounds (112 lbs.) but not more than one hundred seventeen pounds (117 lbs.);

     

    (b)Bantamweight, over one hundred seventeen pounds (117 lbs.) but not more than one hundred twenty-five pounds (125 lbs.);

     

    (c)Featherweight, over one hundred twenty-five pounds (125 lbs.) but not more than one hundred thirty-four pounds (134 lbs.);

     

    (d)Lightweight, over one hundred thirty-four pounds  (134 lbs.) but not more than one hundred forty-five pounds (145 lbs.);

     

    (e)Welterweight, over one hundred forty-five pounds (145 lbs.) but not more than one hundred fifty-nine pounds (159 lbs.);

     

    (f)Middleweight, over one hundred fifty-nine pounds (159 lbs.) but not more than one hundred seventy-three pounds (173 lbs.);

     

    (g)Light heavyweight, over one hundred seventy-three pounds (173 lbs.) but not more than one hundred eighty-nine pounds (189 lbs.);

     

    (h)Cruiserweight, over one hundred eighty-nine pounds (189 lbs.) but not more than one hundred ninety-five pounds (195 lbs.);

     

    (i)Heavyweight, over one hundred ninety-five pounds (195 lbs.).

     

    2107.2The Commission may, further recognize subcategories of the categories established in this section according to the rules of the association or federation under whose auspices a championship contest is held.

     

    2107.3The following weight spreads are permissible for matchmaking in boxing events within each weight classification:

     

    (a)Flyweight, no limit;

     

    (b) Bantamweight, not more than four pounds (4 lbs.);

     

    (c)Featherweight, not more than five pounds (5 lbs.);

     

    (d)Lightweight, not more than six pounds (6 lbs.);

     

    (e)Welterweight, not more than seven pounds (7 lbs.);

     

    (f)Middleweight, not more than eight pounds (8 lbs.);

     

    (g)Light heavyweight, not more than ten pounds (10 lbs.);

     

    (h)Cruiserweight, not more than twelve pounds (12 lbs.); and

     

    (i)Heavyweight, no limit.

     

    2107.4The Commission may waive the requirements of § 2107.3 for good cause.

     

source

Final Rulemaking published at 35 DCR 3731, 3733-34 (May 20, 1988).