3773-2-06. Length of scheduled events and matches  


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  • (A) There shall be no less than five bouts and twenty-four rounds of boxing on any program. There will be no waiver of rounds unless otherwise approved by the commission or executive director.

    (B) There shall be no less than three bouts and twelve rounds of professional boxing, for "Pro/Am" events. There must a minimum of five amateur bouts and confirmation from the amateur sanctioning organization prior to approving the event. There will be no waiver of rounds unless otherwise approved by the executive director or commission.

    (C) Male contestants: boxing matches can only be scheduled for four, six, eight, ten, or twelve rounds unless otherwise approved by the commission.

    (D) Female contestants: matches can only be scheduled for four, six, eight, or ten rounds unless otherwise approved by the commission.


Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 10/19/2017 and 10/19/2022
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 3773.34
Rule Amplifies: 3773.34 ; 3773.45
Prior Effective Dates: 08/19/1984, 11/29/1986, 02/08/1991, 09/20/2005, 04/18/2009, 01/01/2012

Prior History: (Effective: 01/01/2012
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 10/14/2011 and 01/01/2017
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 3773.34
Rule Amplifies: 3773.34, 3773.45
Prior Effective Dates: 8/19/84, 11/29/86, 2/15/91, 9/20/05, 4/18/09 )