اللوائح

1. General Provisions

The Syrian Professional Boxing Association (SPBA) is the official governing body for professional boxing in Syria.

Its purpose is to regulate, supervise and ensure the safety of all professional boxing events in accordance with international standards.

 

 

2. Weight Divisions

Boxers are categorized according to recognized international weight classes (e.g., Lightweight, Welterweight, Super Welterweight, Middleweight, Heavyweight, etc.).

An official weigh-in must occur no more than 24 hours prior to the bout.

 

 

3. Bout Rules

Rounds:

Title Fights: 10 or 12 rounds, 3 minutes each, 1-minute rest between rounds

Non-title fights: 4, 6, or 8 rounds, 3 minutes each

Women's fights: 2-minute rounds

Victory conditions: KO, TKO, Judges' decision, Disqualification, or Corner stoppage

 

 

4. Boxing Ring

Size: 5.00 m to 6.10 m (measured between the ropes)

Height: Minimum 50 cm above ground

Structure: 4 padded ropes, red and blue corners, two neutral corners

The ring must be stable, safe, and non-slippery

 

 

5. Equipment

Gloves:

8 oz up to and including Welterweight

10 oz from Super Welterweight and up

Gloves must be laced (not velcro)

Mandatory gear: Mouthguard, groin protector, boxing shoes, hand wraps (bandages)

Boxing trunks must not have any metal parts.

 

 

6. Officials at Ringside

1 Referee

2–3 Judges

1 Supervisor (appointed by SPBA)

1 Ringside Doctor

Ambulance and medical team (mandatory)

 

 

7. Medical Requirements

Fighters must submit the following:

General medical check-up

Stress ECG (annually)

HIV and Hepatitis A/B/C tests (annually)

MRI or CT (once in a lifetime or upon request)

Pregnancy test for women (before every bout)

Medical examination by doctor before and after the fight is mandatory.

 

 

8. Safety & Emergency

An ambulance and certified medical personnel must be on-site throughout the event.

In case of suspected injury, the referee or doctor may stop the fight immediately.

Fighting without valid license or medical clearance is strictly prohibited.

 

 

9. Licensing & Registration

All boxers and promoters must be registered with SPBA.

Trainers do not require a license but must be registered.

Foreign boxers must obtain an official entry permit from SPBA.

 

 

10. Doping & Conduct

Doping is strictly forbidden.

SPBA reserves the right to perform random drug tests.

Violations (fraud, fight manipulation, violence outside the ring) may result in suspension or license revocation.

 

 

11. Protests

Protests must be submitted in writing within 48 hours after the match.

Decisions are made by the SPBA Disciplinary Committee.

 

 

12. Title Fights

Only licensed SPBA or internationally approved boxers may compete for titles.

All title fights require a signed contract.

Sanctions and title fees apply.