Section 68IAC24-4-1. Weight classes

   (a) Professional boxers shall compete against each other based on the following weight categories:

	(1) Mini flyweight	up to 105 pounds
	(2) Light flyweight	over 105 to 108 pounds
	(3) Flyweight	over 108 to 112 pounds
	(4) Super flyweight	over 112 to 115 pounds
	(5) Bantamweight	over 115 to 118 pounds
	(6) Super bantamweight	over 118 to 122 pounds
	(7) Featherweight	over 122 to 126 pounds
	(8) Super featherweight	over 126 to 130 pounds
	(9) Lightweight	over 130 to 135 pounds
	(10) Super lightweight	over 135 to 140 pounds
	(11) Welterweight	over 140 to 147 pounds
	(12) Super welterweight	over 147 to 154 pounds
	(13) Middleweight	over 154 to 160 pounds
	(14) Super middleweight	over 160 to 168 pounds
	(15) Light heavyweight	over 168 to 175 pounds
	(16) Cruiserweight	over 175 to 200 pounds
	(17) Heavyweight	over 200 pounds

  (b) A bout may take place between professional boxers in different weight categories if the difference in weight between the professional boxers does not exceed the allowance shown in the following schedule:

	(1) Up to 118 pounds	not more than 3 pounds
	(2) Over 118 to 130 pounds	not more than 4 pounds
	(3) Over 130 to 140 pounds	not more than 5 pounds
	(4) Over 140 to 175 pounds	not more than 7 pounds
	(5) Over 175 to 200 pounds	not more than 12 pounds
	(6) Over 200 pounds	no limit

  (c) Notwithstanding subsection (b), a bout may be held, in which the professional boxers in different weight categories have a weight differential exceeding the maximum amount, if the:

(1) executive director or the executive director's designee approves the bout; and

(2) professional boxer who weighs less signs a liability waiver form.

  (d) For nonchampionship bouts, a one (1) pound weight allowance is permissible for weights that are agreed upon in the bout contract. (Indiana Gaming Commission; 68 IAC 24-4-1; filed Aug 28, 2012, 1:57 p.m.: 20120926-IR-068110385FRA)