North West Region
Amateur Boxing Association
Rules and Procedures
Championship Belts
INDEX
Page No
Section One
General
3
Section Two
Definitions
3
Section Three
Duration of Rounds
4
Section Four
Weight Classifications
4
Section Five
Challenge Procedure
4
Section Six
Championship Reign
5
Section Seven
Failing Championship Weight
6
Section Eight
Officials
7
Section one - General
1.
The North West Region ABA recognizes its responsibility in providing
development of its boxers, in doing so it has introduced Championship
Belts for the following Categories:
Junior Class 4
Junior Class 5
Junior Class 6
Senior Under 20 Bout Novice
Senior Open Class
2.
The primary aim of the belts is to gain more bouts for our boxers to aid
their development
3.
Contests against other regional association Belt holders will be organised.
4.
All bouts will be conducted according to the rules and regulations of
the Amateur Boxing Association of England Ltd
Section two - Definitions
1.
Novice
A Novice is a boxer who has not competed in an Open Senior
Championship. For the purpose of these rules the Novice Category is
broken into 10 bouts and under and 20 bouts and under.
2.
Open
An Open Boxer is one who has:
Won a Senior Championship at Regional Association level or above.
Boxed at senior level for his country.
3.
Please note an Open Class funded boxer is not permitted to participate in
a championship belt contest.
4.
Junior
Class 4 is for boxers whose 16th birthdays occur in the calendar year of
the Class
Class 5 is for boxers whose 17th birthday occurs in the calendar year of
the Class
Class 6 is for boxers whose 18th birthday occurs in the calendar year of the
Class
Section 3 – Duration of Rounds
1.
The following are the round durations; these are to be strictly adhered to:
Junior Class 4 3 x 2 minutes rounds
Junior Class 5 3 x 2 minutes rounds
Junior Class 6 4 x 2 minutes rounds
Novice U 20 Bouts 4 x 2 minute rounds
Open Class 3 x 3 minute rounds
Section four – Weight classifications
1.
Details of the weight classifications can be found at Annex A.
Section five – Challenge procedure
1.
Before submitting a bout request clubs are to take into account that if their
boxer wins the belt, that boxer can be challenged by any boxer within the
same category from through out the region. Thoughtless bout challenges
will be discouraged.
2.
Vacant Belt - Were a belt is vacant or the current champion vacates on
challenge for any reason the challenger shall become the intrim champion
for that class and a bout will be activly sought ,the belt will be presented
only on a successful bout .If two clubs decide to compete for a vacant belt
then the challenge forms will be emailed to both clubs and are to be
returned to the administrator .on recipt of both forms the bout will be
sanctioned and the bout form is to be completed after the bout.From the
point of the bout being sanctioned the belt rules on weights and pullouts will
come into force and clubs are still liable for the fee.
3.
On the evening of the bout, both clubs will sign the Bout form in the
presence of the OIC( See Annex B) and make a cheque payment of £20.00
to the North West Region ABA .
4.
One check weigh-in is permitted please note there is no weight
allowance for junior boxers.
5.
The Belt will be located with the OIC during the bout and the completion the
OIC will present the belt to the successful boxer, the OIC can delegate this
task to the referee, other official or to a bout sponsor.
6.
Challenging a Belt Holder - a belt holder can be challenged after 14 days of
the bout being won, a challenge cannot be declined. The hosting club is to
inform the administrator of the following
Belt Category
Boxers Detail – Age, Weight and bout experience
Proposed date of contest
Proposed venue
Both clubs will be emailed an acceptence form to fill in and return no later
than 1 week before the bout .The bout will be sancioned and confirmation
will be sent to both clubs.From ths point the rules on pull outs or weight fails
will be enforced and the offending club will remain liable for the belt fee.
7.
On the evening of the bout, both clubs are to sign the Bout form in the
presence of the OIC and the challenging club only, to make a cheque
payment of £20.00 to the North West Region ABA.
8.
The Belt will be carried to the ring apron with the defending champion were
it will be handed to the OIC. On completion the OIC will present the Belt to
the successful boxer, the OIC can delegate this task to the referee, other
official or to a bout sponsor
9.
If a bout is to be cancelled due to illness, a in date sickness certificate is
required to be produced within 14 days after the proposed bout date, failure
to do so will result in the offending club will be liable for the 20 pound belt
fee.
10. Please note that the Belt will remain the property of the North West Region
ABA, the winning boxers club and responsible for loss or damage to the
belt.
Section six - Championship Reign and intrim champions
1.
For all cases, if the belt is successfully defended three times the belt
becomes the possession of the boxer. A boxer is not permitted to hold
more than one belt, a belt holder can challenge for another belt but if
successful one must be returned to the administrator.
2.
Open Class – There is no time restriction for an open class boxer, if
however after a 12 month period and insufficient defenses have been made
due to lack of challengers, the boxer/club however can apply to purchase
the belt. For current prices contact the administrator.
3.
If in the event of an open class boxer being placed onto funding during the
championship reign the boxer is to return the belt and that particular weight
purchase the belt. For current prices contact the administrator.
4.
Novice Under 20 Bouts – A boxer can defend the belt up to and including
the twentieth bout, after which the belt must be returned or purchased and
the title will become vacant.
5.
Junior Class 4, 5, 6 – Due to all junior classifications being age orientated
the boxer has up to 31 December of the relevant year to defend the belt,
after which the title must be vacated the belt must be purchased or
returned. The boxer will then move up to the next Junior classification or
become a senior boxer. If they wish and are still within the weight category
of the next class they will become the champion of this class ,the belt will be
exchanged to reflect this and their defences will begin again.If the champion
changes weight class to a vacant belt they will become the intrim champion
of that class and a bout will be activly sought. If the class weight is held be a
champion then they will become the mandatory challenger and a venue will
be sought should they wish to challenge.They will be informed if this is the
case by the administrator. Class 6 champions on moving up will become the
mandatory challenger for either u20 if they qualify or open should they wish
to .
Section seven – Failing Championship weight
1.
If the champion fails the weight, the title will be deemed vacant and the belt
will be handed to the OIC and the following will apply
Providing the weight allowance is not above the permissible limits a bout
may still take place. If the challenger wins the bout he will be presented the
belt, if the former champion wins the belt the belt will remain vacant.
2.
If the challenger fails the weight a replacement can be sought, if no
replacement is available the following will apply.
Providing the weight allowance is not above the permissible limits a bout
may still take place. If the Champion wins the bout he will remain the belt
holder and the bout will count as a defence, if the former challenger wins
the belt the belt will remain vacant.
3.
In the event of both Champion and Challenger failing to make the
championship weight the following will apply.
The Belt will become vacant, providing that both clubs agree a bout may still
go ahead, but the belt will not be contested for.
4.
5.
Please note neither champion nor challengers are permitted to have
an immediate re-match.
The fee for the bout will still be payable by either or both offending
clubs
Section eight – Officials
1.
2.
Were a championship belt bout is to occur on a club show/tournament
Grade C officials may be used.
When the Region contest against other Region Belt holders Grade B
officials and above are to be used.
Annex A to
Chamiponship Belts
Rules & Procedures
Weight Categories – Open & Novice U20 Bouts
Light Flyweight
over 45 kgs not exceeding 48 kgs
Flyweight
over 48 kgs not exceeding 51 kgs
Bantamweight
over 51 kgs not exceeding 54 kgs
Featherweight
over 54 kgs not exceeding 57 kgs
Lightweight
over 57 kgs not exceeding 60 kgs
Light Welterweight
over 60 kgs not exceeding 63.5 kgs
Welterweight
over 63.5 kgs not exceeding 67 kgs
Light Middleweight
over 67 kgs not exceeding 71 kgs
Middleweight
over 71 kgs not exceeding 75 kgs
Light Heavyweight
over 75 kgs not exceeding 81 kgs
Cruiserweight
Heavyweight
Super Heavyweight
over 81 kgs not exceeding 86 kgs
over 86 kgs not exceeding 91 kgs
over 91 kgs
Junior Weight Classifications
Class 4 16 year
3 x 2 minute rounds
over 44 kgs
not exceeding46 kgs
over 46 kgs
not exceeding 48 kgs
over 48 kgs
not exceeding 50 kgs
over 50 kgs
not exceeding 52 kgs
over 52 kgs
not exceeding 54 kgs
over 54 kgs
not exceeding 57 kgs
over 57 kgs
not exceeding 60 kgs
over 60 kgs
not exceeding 63 kgs
over 63 kgs
not exceeding 66 kgs
over 66 kgs
not exceeding 70 kgs
over 70kgs
not exceeding 75 kgs
over 75 kgs
not exceeding 80 kgs
over 80 kgs
not exceeding 85 kgs
Class 5 17 year
3 x 2 minute rounds
over 46 kgs
not exceeding 48 kgs
over 48 kgs
not exceeding 50 kgs
over 50 kgs
not exceeding 52 kgs
over 52 kgs
not exceeding 54 kgs
over 54 kgs
not exceeding 57 kgs
over 57 kgs
not exceeding 60 kgs
over 60 kgs
not exceeding 63 kgs
over 63 kgs
not exceeding 66 kgs
over 66 kgs
not exceeding 70 kgs
over 70 kgs
not exceeding 75 kgs
over 75 kgs
not exceeding 80 kgs
over 80 kgs
not exceeding 85 kgs
over 85 kgs
not exceeding 91 kgs
Class 6 18 year
4 x 2 minute rounds
over 45 kgs
not exceeding48 kgs
over 48 kgs
not exceeding 51 kgs
over 51 kgs
not exceeding 54 kgs
over 54 kgs
not exceeding 57 kgs
over 57 kgs
not exceeding 60 kgs
over 60 kgs
not exceeding 63.5 kgs
over 63.5 kgs
not exceeding 67 kgs
over 67 kgs
not exceeding 71 kgs
over 71 kgs
not exceeding 75 kgs
over 75 kgs
not exceeding 81 kgs
over 81 kgs
not exceeding 86 kgs
over 86 kgs
not exceeding 91 kgs
over 91 kgs
Annex B to
Chamiponship Belts
Rules & Procedures
Bout Form
North West Region ABA Championship Belt
Cheque of £20.00 per boxer is to be made payable to North West Region ABA Prior to the
contest
WEIGHT CATEGORY -
Kg
ACCEPTANCE OF TITLE CONTEST
CHAMPION
CHALLENGER
CLUB
CLUB
DATE:-
VENUE:-
AGREED WEIGH IN DATE AND TIME:EXACT WEIGHT
Kg
EXACT WEIGHT
TO BE COMPLETED AT OFFICIAL WEIGH IN
Kg
TO BE COMPLETED AT OFFICIAL WEIGH IN
WEIGH IN VERIFICATION (SIGNED BY OFFICIAL AT TIME OF WEIGH IN) :-
minute Rounds
EACH BOXER AND CLUB HEAD COACH WILL SIGN BELOW AND HAND THIS FORM TO THE OIC WHO WILL FORWARD THE FORM TO
the belt administrator
AS A REPRESENTATIVE OF (BOXER)
CHAMPION
SIGNED:-
OF(CLUB)
PRINT NAME:-
WE AGREE TO THE ABOVE TERMS.
DATE:-
BOXER
COACH
CHALLENGER SIGNED:-
PRINT NAME:-
BOXER
COACH
WINNER AND CURRENT BELT HOLDER:
PAYMENT TAKEN BY:
DATE:-
NORTH WEST REGION ABA CHAMPIONSHIP BELT
ACCEPTANCE FORM
CLUB:
NAME OF BOXER:
DATE OF BIRTH:
EXPERIENCE:
CHALLENGER Y/N:
CHAMPION Y/N:
I understand that that this form must be returned no later
than 1 week prior to the bout and the bout is not sanctioned
without the administrators agreement.
I understand that if I pull out for any reason after the bout
has been sanctioned then I am still liable for the 20 pounds
belt fee.(in date medical certificate or mitigating
circumstances will remove this liability)