Taxation and Payment Procedures
- Annual privilege tax of six hundred pesos must be paid by every promoter, club, corporation, or organization involved in sparring or boxing.
- Tax payments are made quarterly in advance to the Collector of Internal Revenue or deputy.
- Additional municipal taxes may be imposed by local ordinances.
Licensing Requirements and Issuance
- Licenses issued by municipal authorities upon application.
- Application must be signed by the organizer or authorized representative.
- Proof of tax payment is mandatory for issuance.
License Revocation Grounds
- Licenses can be revoked upon proof of violation of any provisions of the Act.
Regulations on Boxing Events
- Exhibitions are limited to once a week and only on Saturdays.
- Matches:
- Maximum of 20 rounds, each lasting no more than 3 minutes.
- One-minute interval between rounds.
- Gloves must weigh at least four ounces.
- Ring specifications:
- Square shape with minimum dimensions of sixteen feet per side.
- Canvas-covered floor with at least half-inch padding.
- Minimum of three strong ropes around the ring.
Boxer Conduct and Equipment Provisions
- Boxers must separate when brought together, no clinching or hugging.
- Prohibition of head or shoulder butting, wrestling, improper elbow use, and unsportsmanlike conduct.
- Use of abusive or insulting language is unsportsmanlike.
- Dangerous blows below the abdomen are forbidden.
- Use only soft, dry bandages/tape, 2 inches wide and 20 feet long.
- No foreign objects are allowed inside hand tape.
Official Personnel Requirements
- Events must have an official physician and referees knowledgeable in boxing.
- Official physician must be licensed to practice medicine in the Philippines.
Medical Examination of Boxers
- Pre-fight physical examination by the club's physician.
- Written certification of fitness to compete is required.
Fraudulent Exhibitions and License Cancellation
- Any involvement in feigned, simulated, or fraudulent fights leads to license cancellation.
- Cancellation is final and bars future licensing under the Act.
Penalties for Boxers in Fraudulent Matches
- First offense: One-year suspension from boxing, fines between 200 to 1,000 pesos, or imprisonment up to six months, or both.
- Repeat offense: Permanent ban from boxing, fines between 500 to 2,000 pesos, or imprisonment up to one year, or both.
Disqualifications for Conduct Violations
- Violation of rule on separating (section 6(a)) results in temporary disqualification not exceeding six months.
- Other conduct violations (section 6 except 6(a)) result in permanent disqualification.
Prohibition on Fight Manipulation
- Offering or receiving money/gifts to induce a boxer to lose or restrain efforts is punishable.
- Penalty: Fine from 200 to 1,000 pesos, imprisonment up to six months, or both.
Exemption for Amateur Societies
- No tax required for exhibitions held under amateur athletic societies with no admission fees or compensation charged.
Prohibition of Betting
- Direct or intermediary betting on boxing results is illegal.
- Penalty: Fine up to 200 pesos or imprisonment up to six months, or both.
- All wagered money is confiscated.
General Penalties for Other Violations
- Violations without specified penalties incur fines from 5 to 100 pesos.
Repeal of Previous Laws
- Repeals Act No. 557 and other inconsistent provisions relating to prize fighting and boxing.
Effectivity
- The Act becomes effective immediately upon approval.