Section SPS 192.27 - Weigh-in procedures and weight classes(1) Boxers shall weigh in no more than 36 hours prior to the start time of the event in which they will compete. The weigh-in shall be conducted under the supervision of an inspector or department representative at a place designated by the promoter in an area with ample lighting to observe boxers and conduct the weigh-in.(2) Boxers may wear a shirt, a pair of shorts, and socks at the weigh-in. Boxers may not wear any additional apparel or jewelry.(3) The scale shall be provided by the promoter and approved by the inspector or department representative.(4) Boxers may not participate in a bout where the weigh-in weight difference of opposing boxers exceeds the weight allowance shown in Table A. In this section, "weight allowance" means the difference in weight permitted between boxers in 2 different weight classes.(5) After having communicated with the promoter, the commissioner or department representative shall have the sole discretion as to whether to cancel a bout if a boxer does not make weight.(6) There may not be a difference of more than 3 pounds between weight classes from mini flyweight up to the bantamweight class for boxers competing in two different weight classes.(7) There may not be a difference of more than 4 pounds between weight classes from super bantamweight up to the super featherweight class for boxers competing in two different weight classes.(8) There may not be a difference of more than 5 pounds between weight classes from lightweight up to the super lightweight class for boxers competing in two different weight classes.(9) There may not be a difference of more than 7 pounds between weight classes from welterweight up to the light heavyweight class for boxers competing in two different weight classes.(10) There may not be a difference of more than 12 pounds between a boxer in the cruiserweight division competing against a boxer in the heavyweight division. Example: A boxer weighing 134 pounds in the bantamweight class may not compete against an opponent who weighs more than 137 pounds in the featherweight class. A boxer weighing 184 pounds in the middleweight class may not compete against an opponent who weighs more than 191 pounds in the light heavyweight class.
(11) A one-pound weight variance is allowed for all weight classes for all bouts except title bouts and catch-weight bouts.(12) A boxer in the welterweight class or lower may not lose more than 2 pounds within 1 hour. A contestant above the welterweight class may not lose more than 3 pounds within 1 hour.(13) Weight allowances between weight classes do not apply to contestants in a title bout.(14) The final agreement between a boxer and a promoter shall be provided to the department no later than 4 business days before the official weigh-in.(15) Contestants who fail to arrive at their report time for weigh-in will be subject to a suspension of up to 120 days, as reported in the Association of Boxing Commissions' national database.(16) Contestants who fail to make their contracted weight within 1 hour of their official weigh-in will be subject to a suspension of up to 120 days, as reported in the Association of Boxing Commissions' national database. Weight class | Weight | Allowance | Glove size |
Mini Flyweight | up to and including 105 lbs. | not more than 3 lbs. | not less than 8 oz. |
Light flyweight | over 105 lbs. to 108 lbs. | not more than 3 lbs. | not less than 8 oz. |
Flyweight | over 108 lbs. to 112 lbs. | not more than 3 lbs. | not less than 8 oz. |
Super Fly weight | over 112 lbs. to 115 lbs. | not more than 3 lbs. | not less than 8 oz. |
Bantamweight | over 115 lbs. to 118 lbs. | not more than 3 lbs. | not less than 8 oz. |
Super Bantamweight | over 118 lbs. to 122 lbs. | not more than 4 lbs. | not less than 8 oz. |
Featherweight | over 122 lbs. to 126 lbs. | not more than 4 lbs. | not less than 8 oz. |
Super Featherweight | over 126 lbs. to 130 lbs. | not more than 4 lbs. | not less than 8 oz. |
Lightweight | over 130 lbs. to 135 lbs. | not more than 5 lbs. | not less than 8 oz. |
Super Lightweight | over 135 lbs. to 140 lbs. | not more than 5 lbs. | not less than 8 oz. |
Welterweight | over 140 lbs. to 147 lbs. | not more than 7 lbs. | not less than 10 oz. |
Super Welterweight | over 147 lbs. to 154 lbs. | not more than 7 lbs. | not less than 10 oz. |
Middleweight | over 154 lbs. to 160 lbs. | not more than 7 lbs. | not less than 10 oz. |
Super Middleweight | over 160 lbs. to 168 lbs. | not more than 7 lbs. | not less than 10 oz. |
Light Heavyweight | over 168 lbs. to 175 lbs. | not more than 7 lbs. | not less than 10 oz. |
Cruiserweight | over 175 lbs. to 200 lbs. | not more than 12 lbs. | not less than 10 oz. |
Heavyweight | over 200 lbs. | no limit | 10 oz. |
Wis. Admin. Code Department of Safety and Professional Services SPS 192.27
Adopted by, CR 17-016: cr. Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12/1/2017