Licensing Requirements and Fees
- Licenses issued to promoters, managers, referees, boxers, trainers, matchmakers, physicians, announcers, seconds, judges, timekeepers.
- Fees vary by role; boxers pay P100 to P300 depending on rounds.
- Applicants (except boxers) must declare no prior relevant criminal convictions.
- Licenses renewable annually by end of February with 50% surcharge for late renewals.
Permit Fees, Bonds, and Deposits
- Contests require a Board-issued permit (fee P200).
- Promoters must post deposits equal to 0.5% of estimated gross receipts including ticket sales and media rights.
- Cash bonds or certified checks required for aggregate purses minus advances (max 33 1/3% advance).
- Additional bonds required for compensation of officials.
Promoter’s Responsibilities
- Ensure peaceful and orderly contests with law enforcement coordination.
- Submit the fight card and contracts 10 days before contest.
- Submit printer’s affidavit detailing ticket printing and prices.
- Obtain contest permit at least 5 days before event.
- Prohibit substitution or additional bouts without Board approval.
- Ensure boxers paid their purse timely (immediately post-contest or within 30 days for percentage).
- Provide new gloves for championship fights, emergency trunks in green/red.
- Provide necessary equipment: water buckets, fans, resin, stools, cleaned buckets.
- Announce rounds, scores, and judges’ names.
- Submit contest results and financial report.
- Pay 1% Board share within 10 days.
- Penalties for breach include suspension or license revocation.
Purse Withholding and Conditions
- Promoters may withhold 66 2/3% of boxers’ purse under conditions such as:
- Boxer’s participation in "no-contest" bouts.
- Violation of contract terms.
- Withheld amount to be deposited with the Board.
Publicity Regulations
- Publicity releases require prior written Board approval.
Payment and Contractual Provisions
- Purses paid only to accredited managers or directly to boxers if unrepresented.
- "Cut-back" payments to managers or officials by boxers prohibited.
- Winner-take-all purse arrangements are not sanctioned.
- Contracts with unlicensed managers or without licensed manager’s signature (where applicable) are void, with exceptions for unresolved disputes or expired licenses.
- Non-appearance by boxers results in suspension or license revocation.
- Contracts must be registered and approved 10 days prior.
- No options longer than 6 months or covering multiple contests.
Boxer Commitment and Matchmaker Role
- Boxers must fulfill contractual commitments.
- Licenced matchmakers must ensure evenly matched bouts and suitable styles, with no affiliation to boxers or stables.
Manager Licensing and Contracts
- Managers must be 21+, literate, honest, and supply clearance documents and photographs.
- Contracts with boxers limited to max 5 years (8 years for new boxers), registered with the Board.
- Managers acting as seconds for their boxers need not obtain separate second's licenses.
- Misconduct by managers/trainer leads to suspension or revocation.
Boxer Licensing and Identification
- Boxers must be at least 18 (exceptions for minors with guardian consent).
- Must pass physical and mental examinations and submit identifying documents.
- Use of ring names regulated, with Board approval required for changes.
Weigh-in and Weight Classes
- Weigh-ins occur one day before contests with a deadline to make weight.
- Championship weight rules: failure to make weight results in title loss or non-title status.
- Official weight classes and maximum allowed weight differences are specified.
Contest Length and Title Defenses
- National championship bouts require at least 12 rounds.
- Non-championship bouts capped at 10 rounds unless Board approves.
- Champions must defend titles within six months against worthy challengers or risk vacating title.
- Extensions granted under certain circumstances (illness, lack of challenger).
Titles and Decisions
- Boxers may hold only one Philippine title; must notify Board upon acquiring additional titles.
- Draw decisions allow champion to retain title; no-contest with champion at fault vacates title.
- Foreign boxers have residency requirements unless from affiliated countries.
Fair Play and Discipline
- Reporting bribery attempts is mandatory; participation in fake contests leads to revocation and forfeiture.
- No more than 33 1/3% of purse can be paid before contests.
- Wagering on contests prohibited.
- Clean, sportsmanlike conduct required; fouls and foul tactics penalized.
Fight Officials and Compensation
- Referees, judges, physicians, timekeepers, announcers designated and compensated based on stadium class and contest type.
- Referees must be qualified; rules govern their powers and duties including stopping fights and enforcing discipline.
Fight Conduct and Equipment
- Rules govern intervals between fights, glove and bandage specifications, boxer appearance, costume requirements, and ring dimensions.
- Specific fouls detailed such as low blows, rabbit punches, butting, etc., with penalties including point deductions or disqualification.
Scoring and Rulings
- 10-point must scoring system employed.
- Various decisions recognized: KO, TKO, unanimous/majority/split decisions and draws, technical decisions.
- Contests terminated by force majeure declared as technical draws or decided on points.
Medical and Drug Regulations
- Boxers require Board physician approval to fight; medical exams include vision and concussion checks.
- Drug use prohibited; urinalysis may be required.
Ticketing and Admission
- Tickets must clearly state prices; sales controlled and ticket printing supervised.
- Complimentary tickets regulated.
- No re-sale of used tickets; attendance limited to ticket holders.
Boxer Welfare
- Injured or indigent boxer relief fund established, funded by contributions and a 1% share of purses.
Administrative Provisions
- Appeals, reconsideration procedures, and miscellaneous rules on contests involving women, frequency of matches, cancellations, and suspensions.
- Supersedes previous rules; application of WBA rules in supplementary manner.
Severability, Effectivity, and Repealing Clause
- Invalid provisions do not affect remainder of rules.
- Rule set effective upon approval.
- Prior 1956 rules repealed upon effectivity.
This comprehensive framework governs the conduct, licensing, financial management, disciplinary measures, and operational standards of professional boxing in the Philippines under the authority of the Games and Amusements Board.