BOXERS SAFETY:

 

All boxers must be a league member to take part in a LBM boxing league bout.

 

Gloves - 14oz gloves to be worn on all bouts with the exception of a title fight which 12oz gloves may be worn. 

 

Wrapping hands -  Boxers may have their hands wrapped by their own corner of coaching staff, hands will be inspected by an official at any time before the bout. 

 

Gum shield and groin guard must be worn in every contest.

 

Weight - fighters can only have a bout with another boxer in the same weight category.

The only exception to this rule would be title holders (at LBM Boxing’s discretion / with prior written approval). 

 

At the weigh in (no more than 48 hours before a bout is due to take place), fighters must weigh in at the correct weight within the minimum/maximum weight parameters for their weight category.  

 

If you fall outside this weight category LBM Boxing's written consent must be obtained in order for the bout to go ahead. In this circumstance bouts for LBM Titles will only be fought for league points and no titles will be at stake should weight criteria not be met.

 

Pre and post medical - All boxers must complete a pre and post medical by LBM appointed medics for there own safety. LBM boxing league will require a copy of this signed paperwork before bouts can proceed.

 

 

BOXING RULES:

 

Knockdown rule - maximum 3 knockdowns then the contest will be over.

 

Standing 8 count- maximum 3 standing 8 counts before the bout is decided as a TKO in favour of the opponent.

 

The following acts shall not be permitted during a contest:- 

   - hitting below the belt

   - using the “pivot blow”

   - hitting on the back of the head or neck

   - kidney punching

    - hitting with the open glove, the inside, or the butt or the back of the hand, or 
with the wrist or elbow

   - holding, butting, or careless use of the head, shouldering, wrestling or 
roughing

   - not trying

   - persistently ducking below the waistline

  - intentional falling without receiving a blow
 - failing to break when so ordered, or striking or attempting to strike an opponent 

  - deliberately striking on the break

  - deliberately striking an opponent when he is dropping to the floor or when he is down

  - hitting an opponent after the termination of a round

  - any other conduct which a Referee may deem foul 

 

REFEREE:

 

With the exception of title bouts the referees may act as a judge of the competition. The referees decision is final. The referee may call the fight over in favour of either boxers if there is foul play or a boxer can no longer defend themselves. The referee may ask the medic to examine any boxer at any time and stop the clock. Should the medic deem the boxer cannot continue, then the fight will be ended.

 

Medic: the medic can decide to throw the towel in at any point if he feels a boxer is at increased risk. 

 

The second may throw the towel in for his boxer if he feels the boxers safety is at risk.

 

 

LEAGUE POINTS EXPLAINED: 

 

The following points are obtained per bout and updated within 14 days of all show dates.

 

4 points - win

2 points - draw

1 point - experience reward (including losses)

 

In addition to the points outlined, for every league position an opponent sits above their opponent prior to the bout, each boxer would either gain 0.5 of a point for every league position for a win or lose 0.25 per league position for a loss.

 

On entry to the league previous proven bouts other than LBM League shows- one point will be added per bout regardless of win loss or draw. 

 

Title Fight Rules / Qualification:  

 

 

GENERAL RULES:

 

An LBM league boxer must have competed in a minimum of 3 LBM Boxing League bouts in order to contend in a title bout. A boxer may not challenge someone more than 20 positions above themselves in the league table.

 

 

VACANT TITLES: 

 

One boxer in the match must be ranked 1st or 2nd in there respective weight division.
The other must be ranked within the top 10 places in the relevant league rankings weight category .

 

 

TITLE CHALLENGERS:

 

If a title holder is approved by LBM Boxing to challenge for a title - the title holder has a maximum of 7 days to accept or decline the challenge. Should the boxer decline the challenge they must have a valid reason (eg: another bout already scheduled / medical issue with doctors certificate. The fighter will then be required to accept a challenge to defend the title within 90 days. Failure to do so will mean the fighter will automatically vacate the belt. 

A title holder is required to compete in a bout within 90 days of his last title bout - whether challenged or not. 

 

All LBM Boxing approved title bouts will be subject to a minimum ticket sales requirement. This must be met for a scheduled title fight to take place. 

 

Promotors rules: 

An approved promotor may ask for a set amount of tickets to be sold in order to put on a show and promote each boxer. The general minimum requirement is 20 tickets per boxer per show but some areas may require 30 ticket sales or more for a title fight to make the night financially viable. 

 

As an amateur league, the boxers don't get a purse. Some promoters may pay travel expenses guild lines below. Away boxers are all committed to have 3 paying fans to confirm there bout and be put on LBM promotors shows.

 

Home boxers are classed as a boxer that lives within 20 miles of the venue and/or train within 20 miles of the venue. Home fighters must have 20 paying fans to be on a show. Again promotors might ask for 3 fans ticket money 8-12 weeks before the show to confirm the bout. These 3 would be taken off the total amount you need.

 

Travel expenses guideline: Miles are calculated starting from either the gym the boxer trains out of or there home address and ends at the venue they travel to based on a standard satnav reading.

 

0-20 miles - classed as a home boxer

20-50 miles - £50 paid to boxer by promotor for expenses only

50- 100 miles - £100 paid to boxer by promotor for expenses only

100+ miles - £150

 

The above may be subject to change and may vary on promotor used but are a good guide.

 

BOXING OUTSIDE OF THE LEAGUE:

 

If a boxer decides to box outside of the LBM boxing League whilst in the league they will not obtain any points for the bouts and may be withdrawn from the league to protect other boxers from unconfirmed bouts elsewhere and experience that would affect their opponent. Also the boxer will not be insured outside of the league or on any other show that isn't sanctioned by LBM Boxing.

 

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