2107. WEIGHT CLASSIFICATIONS

2107 WEIGHT CLASSIFICATIONS 2107.1 The 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.). 2107.2 The 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. 2107.3 The 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. 2107.4 The Commission may waive the requirements of § 2107.3 for good cause. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 35 DCR 3731, 3733-34 (May 20, 1988).