LAC 46:XI.307. Weight Classes, Weight Differences, and Glove Weights

A. No contest may be scheduled and no contestants may engage in a boxing contest without the approval of the commission or the commission's representative if the difference in weight between contestants exceed the allowance shown in the following schedule or if a glove’s weight is deemed to be insufficient in any manner. Regardless of the weights set forth below all female fighters shall use 10 oz. gloves, unless the bout is a championship event or the commission approves a different glove weight. Weight Class | Weight Difference Allowance | Glove Weight Mini Flyweight (up to and including 108 pounds) | not more than 3 pounds | 8 oz. Flyweight (over 108 to 111 pounds) | not more than 3 pounds | 8 oz. Bantamweights (over 112 to 118pounds) | not more than 3 pounds | 8 oz. Featherweights (over 119 to 126 pounds) | not more than 3 pounds | 8 oz. Jr. Lightweight (over 127 to 130 pounds) | not more than 4 pounds | 8 oz. Lightweight (over 131 to 135 pounds) | not more than 5 pounds | 8 oz. Jr. Welterweight (over 136 to 140 pounds) | not more than 5 pounds | 8 oz. Welterweight (over 141 to 147 pounds) | not more than 7 pounds | 8 oz. Jr. Middleweight (over 148 to 154 pounds) | not more than 7 pounds | 10 oz. Middleweight (over 155 to 160 pounds) | not more than 7 pounds | 10 oz. Super Middleweight (over 161 to 168 pounds) | not more than 7 pounds | 10 oz. Light Heavyweight (over 169 to 175 pounds) | not more than 7 pounds | 10 oz. Cruiserweight (over 176 to 190 pounds) | not more than 12 pounds | 10 oz. Heavyweight (over 190 pounds) | no limit | 10 oz.