CURRENT SANCTIONING FEES
Valid Until – 01/01/09
Belt Fees are non refundable.
Carriage of belts may incur a small additional charge.Payment is to be received in full 30 days prior to the sanctioned contest. The IBE will only be associated with events where the sanctioning fee has been paid in full and a sanctioning certificate has been issued by the IBE president. We also ask boxers and promoters to sign a copy of our rules and regulations.
The IBE does allow the use of local officials.
Representatives may be appointed by the IBE.
The IBE charges a fee of $450.00 for representatives to attend events, which is exclusive of Travel, Board and Dining Expenses.GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. Championship Contests: All UK and US Championship contests must be of a minimum of six (6) rounds duration, or European, African, Asia & Pacific and All Americas Championship Contests must be of a minimum of ten (10) rounds. World Masters Championship Contests must be of a minimum of eight (8) rounds, International and World Championship Contests must be of a minimum of twelve (12) rounds. Each round shall be of three (3) minutes duration with one (1) minute intermission between rounds. Womans International and World Championship Contests must be of ten (10) rounds duration. All rounds of womens championship contests shall be two (2) minutes duration with one (1) intermission between rounds.
2. Three judges shall score the contests and determine the winner through the use of the ten (10) point must system. In this system the winner of each round receives ten (10) points and the Opponent an appropriately lesser number. Under no circumstances will the scoring be less than ten (10) to six (6) exclusive of penalty points deductions.
3. The score cards will be picked up after each round and the tally made by the IBE Representative.
WEIGHTS AND WEIGH-IN CEREMONY
1. Contestants for a Championship contest shall be weighed between 4:00 and 8:00pm on the day prior to the scheduled match at a place determined by the Local Boxing Commission and in the presence of a Commission representative and the IBE Representative. The scales to be used at the official weigh-in must be available to both contestants at least two hours prior to the official weigh-in.
2. Weight determines championships , if either of the Contestants (Champion or Challenger) fails to make the prescribed weight by the official weigh-in, they have two hours to re-weigh and make weight in the presence of the IBE and the local Commissioner.
3. If the Champion fails to make the weight , the title will be declared vacant, but the fight may still continue as a championship bout. If the Challenger wins, they shall be declared the new Champion. If the Challenger fails to make the weight, the bout shall go on as a non-title bout. If the contest is for a vacant title and one the Challengers fails to make the weight, the fight may continue as a championship bout and if the Challenger who has made the weight wins, they shall be declared the new Champion.
4. Under no circumstances will the IBE participate in or sanction a bout for its title when one fighter is overweight; when there is a difference of more than 10 pounds between the two participants when the lighter of the two weighs more than 160 pounds and not more than 175 pounds; or 8 pounds between the two participants when the lighter of the two weighs more than 147 pounds and not more than 160 pounds; or 6 pounds between the two participants when the lighter of the two weighs more than 135 pounds and not more than 147 pounds; or 4 pounds between the two participants when the lighter of the two weighs more than 112 pounds and not more than 135 pounds; or 2 pounds between the two participants when the lighter of the two weighs not more than 112 pounds.MEDICAL EXAMINATION AND SAFETY STANDARDS
In order to encourage the preservation and protection of the health and welfare of Boxers who compete in bouts that are licensed for the IBE title, both the Champion and the Challenger must submit all medical reports of the Boxer's medical condition as required by the Local Boxing Commission having jurisdiction over the bout.
Prior to the contest, each Contestant must also receive a physical examination and approval by the Physician appointed by the Local Commission. The examination shall meet the standards as dictated by the Local Boxing Commission. At least two Physicians shall be present at ringside and be seated at close proximity to each Boxer's corner.
The Promoter and/or the Local Boxing Commission , by signature herein, acknowledge that if the bout takes places in the United States, they have complied with and met the safety standard requirements as promulgated by the Professional Boxing Safety Act of 1996 and herein indemnify the IBE against any failure to do so.
KNOCKDOWN AND KNOCKOUT
1. A boxer shall be considered to be "down" when any part of their body, other than their feet are on the canvas or if they are hanging helplessly over the ropes as a result of a legal blow as rules by the Referee, who is the only person authorized to determine this, or if they are still rising from the down position and not standing upright.
2. The mandatory eight (8) count rule shall be in effect in all IBE Championship bouts. No standing eight (8) is permitted. Three knockdowns in any one round do not automatically terminate the fight. If in the Referee's judgment the knockdowns have been indecisive and clearly with no injurious effect upon the Boxer, the contest may be continued but with good sense and judgment and the Boxer's welfare always paramount.
3. When the Contestant is knocked down, the Referee shall audibly announce the count as he motions with his right arm downward indicating the end of each sound of the count. If the Contestant taking the count is still down when the Referee calls the count of ten (10), the Referee shall wave both arms indicating that the Contestant has been knocked out.
4. When a Contestant has been knocked down , the Referee shall order the Opponent to the farthest neutral corner of the ring and pick up the count from the Timekeeper or the Official counting for knockdowns. Should the Opponent fail to stay in the corner as direct by the Referee, the Referee shall stop the count at the point that it was interrupted. In the event of any knockdown, the Timekeeper's count will cease when picked up the Referee whose count shall prevail and be relied on by the Contestant.
5. A Contestant, who has been knocked out of the ring (body off the apron) as a result of a legal blow, may not be helped back in by their Corner people. The Referee shall allow the Contestant twenty (20) seconds to re-enter the ring and stand. Should the Contestant fail to re-enter the ring on his own by the allotted time, the Referee shall wave both arms to indicate that they have been knocked out and raise the hand of the opponent as the winner.
6. A Contestant may not be saved by the bell in any round. If a Contestant is down and the round has terminated, the Referee shall continue the count until the Contestant rises or is counted out. If a Contestant fails to rise before the count of ten (10), they shall be declared a loser by knockout in the round just concluded.ILLEGAL BLOWS AND FOULS
1. It is expressly understood that a Championship contest is not to be terminated by the effects of a low blow. The protection that must be used by both Contestants is sufficient protection to withstand any so-call low blow which might incapacitate either one of the Contestants.
2. If one of the Contestants, after the Referee instructs them to continue , indicates an unwillingness to continue because of a claim of a low blow, the contest shall be terminated and the contest shall be awarded to their Opponent.
3. In case of any type of accident found , the Referee shall determine if the fouled Contestant can immediately continue or not. If the Referee determines that their chances have been jeopardized as a result of the foul, the Referee may order an interval of not more than five (5) minutes rest. The bout shall continue hereafter if caused by a low blow.
4. Any Contestant who deliberately fouls their Opponent during a contest shall be penalized with a deduction of points or disqualification, depending on the severity of harmlessness of the foul and its effect on the Opponent.A. FAIR BLOWS
When an injury is produced by a fair blow and because the severity of the injury, the contest cannot continue, the injured boxer shall be declared the loser by technical knockout.B. SELF-SUSTAINED
If a boxer injures themselves, such as a broken bone or sprain and is unable to continue for any other self-sustained physical reason, they shall have lost by technical knockout.C. INTENTIONAL FOULS
If a Contestant intentionally fouls their Opponent and as a result an injury is produced and due to the injury, in the Referee's opinion the Contestant cannot continue, the offender shall be declared the loser by disqualification. If in the subsequent rounds the same injury should become so severe that the contest has to be suspended, the decision will be awarded as follows:
1. Technical draw, if the injured Boxer is behind on points or even on the score cards of the Judges.
2. Technical decision, if the injured Boxer is ahead on points on the score cards of the Judges.D. ACCIDENTAL FOULS
If the Referee sees or determines that a Boxer has been accidentally injured by their Opponent so that they cannot continue, a technical decision shall be awarded to the Contestant who is ahead in points on the scorecards.If under the same circumstances the fight can continue, the Referee shall notify the Judges, the Commission, and the IBE Representative that the injury has been caused by an accidental foul, so that if in the subsequent rounds the injury becomes so severe that the bout has to be stopped, the decision shall be awarded to the Contestant ahead on the score cards. If a bout has to be stopped as a result of an accidental foul before four (4) rounds have been completed, the bout will result in a technical draw. The fourth round shall be deemed to have ended when the bell rings ending the fourth round.
THE REFEREE
1. The Referee shall be the Chief Official in every Championship contest and shall maintain supervision and control over the contest while it is in progress.2. Before any Championship contest shall begin, the Referee shall ascertain the name of the Chief Second of each Contestant and shall hold the said Chief Second responsible for the conduct of their respective corner. Shaking hands by the Contestants is permissible immediately following the Referee’s instructions.
3. The Referee is empowered to enforce the Rules and Regulations of the Local Boxing Commission and the Rules and Regulations of the IBE pertaining to the conduct and behavior of the Contestants.
4. The Referee shall be the only person authorized to determine if injuries were the result of legal blows, accidental fouls or intentional fouls.
5. The Referee shall have the power to stop a contest and render a decision at any stage if they consider it to be one-sided or if either Contestant is in such condition that to continue might subject them to serious injury.
6. If a Boxer sustains an injury from a fair blow or foul that the Referee believes may incapacitate the Boxer, the Referee is empowered to interrupt the contest and consult with the Ringside Physician on the advisability of allowing the bout to continue. The Referee is the only one permitted to signal the end of about.
THE RINGSIDE PHYSICIAN
The Ringside Physician may enter the ring during the course of the round only at the request of the Referee. The Ringside Physician may enter the ring between rounds on their own, and advise the Referee about the condition of either Opponent.
2. The Local Boxing Commission shall order anti-doping examinations immediately before or after the contest. The urine sample shall be supplied in the presence of a member of the Local Boxing Commission, the Commission Physician or their appointee, and a representative of the Boxer.
The specimen shall be collected in a sterile container and shall be divided in two (2) equal parts also in sterile containers. The specimen shall be labeled with the Boxer’s name, date, time and place. The specimen shall be sealed in the presence of the above-witnesses and signed by them. A second specimen shall be used in case of doubt, spilling or argument.
If it becomes necessary to examine the second specimen, the Boxer in question, or their representative, may observe, in detail, the opening and analysis of the specimen. The Boxer, or their representative, may be accompanied by a qualified adviser selected by them.
The Boxer shall indicate at the time they give the specimen if they are under medication. If the Boxer is under medication, they shall provide evidence that they are using it for therapeutic purposes by means of medical certification and such medication may not be prohibited by the Local Boxing Commission or the IBE. Any drugs prohibited by the International Olympic Committee shall be considered illegal drugs by the IBE, whether considered performance enhancing or not and shall subject the violator to disqualification.3. Any substance, other than plain water, given to a Contestant during the course of the bout is absolutely prohibited. A discretional amount of lubricant may be used around the eyes; however, the use of lubricants, grease or any other foreign substance on the arms, legs or body is prohibited.
4. A discretional use of coagulants approved by the Ringside Physician, such as adrenalin (1/1000), may be allowed between rounds to stop bleeding of minor cuts or lacerations sustained by a Contestant during the course of the fight.
5. The use of “iron type” coagulants, such as Monsel’s solutions, are absolutely prohibited. The administration of any “iron type” coagulants by or to any Contestant is considered a violation and shall be grounds for disqualification.
BANDAGES
1. The amount and type of bandages to be used in Championship contests shall be as follows:
A. In all weight classes, up to and including Middleweights, hand bandages shall be restricted to ten (10) yards of soft gauze bandage not more than two (2) inches in width, held in place by not more than six (6) feet of surgeon’s tape, one (1) inch in width, for each hand.
B. Super Middleweights, up to and including Heavyweights, shall not use bandages of more than twelve (12) yards in length and not more than eight (8) feet of surgeon’s tape, one (1) inch in width, for each hand.
C. The binding of surgeon’s tape shall not be applied within one (1) inch of the knuckles of the Contestant’s hands.
The Local Boxing Commission shall inspect the bandages to insure they comply with these and all Local Regulations.
