CHAPTER 20.
Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation- State Athletic Commission
SECTION 27.
01 Definitions.
SUBSECTION 04.
Weigh in procedures. 20-27.04. Weigh in procedures.
(A) The weigh-ins must be conducted by a Commission Representative at a place and time designated by the Commission.
(B) All contestants must weigh in. Contestants are limited to shorts, shirt or sports bra and socks.
(C) The scale used for the official weigh-in shall be provided by the South Carolina Athletic Commission representative.
(D) Allowance in weight class is the weight difference permitted between contestants in two (2) different weight classes.
(1) There shall not be a difference of more than three (3) pounds between weight classes from lightweight up to, but not including, the welterweight class.
(2) There shall not be a difference of more than five (5) pounds between weight classes from welterweight up to, but not including, the super heavyweight class.
(3) Example: a fighter weighing one hundred thirty four (134) pounds in the bantamweight class shall not compete against an opponent who weighs more than one hundred thirty-seven (137) pounds in the featherweight class.
(4) Example: a fighter weighing one hundred eighty-four (184) pounds in the middle weight class shall not compete against an opponent who weighs more than one hundred eighty-nine (189) pounds in the light heavyweight class.
(5) Weight classifications, weight allowance between weight classes and glove sizes-
Weight class
Weights
Flyweight
116 to 125 lbs
Bantamweight
126 to 135 lbs
Featherweight
136 to 145 lbs
Lightweight
146 to 155 lbs
Welterweight
156 to 170 lbs
Middleweight
171 to 185 lbs
Light Heavyweight
186 to 205 lbs
Heavyweight
206 to 265 lbs
Super Heavyweight
over 265 lbs
HISTORY: Added by State Register Volume 36, Issue No. 6, eff June 22, 2012. Amended by State Register Volume 39, Issue No. 6, Doc. No. 4536, eff June 26, 2015.
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