Canadian Boxing Federation
Commission Member Affiliation Dues
Member commissions of the Federation are required to pay an annual membership due in the amount specified and set at the Annual General Meeting of the Federation. "Member" and "Special Member" commissions as defined in the Bylaws of the Federation shall follow the same schedule of payment, and payment is due in January of each year.
The following are the current membership dues (as of July 2007):

Municipal Commissions $350.00

Provincial & First Nations Commissions $500.00

Rules Governing Professional Boxing Contests In Canada

(Last updated July 2007)

UNIFORM CHAMPIONSHIP RULES

CANADIAN BOXING FEDERATION – CHAMPIONSHIP MATCHES

1. Each championship contest will be scheduled for Ten (10) rounds of three (3) minutes duration, and one (1) minute rest period.

2. The referee is the sole arbiter of a bout and is the only individual authorized to stop a contest.

3. All bouts will be evaluated and scored by three (3) judges.

4. The “10 point must” scoring system will be the standard system of scoring a bout.

5. A mandatory eight- (8) count after knockdowns will be the standard procedure in all bouts.

6. All boxers are required to wear a properly fitted mouthpiece during competition. The round cannot begin without the mouthpiece. If the mouthpiece is dislodged during competition, the referee will call time and have the mouthpiece replaced at the first opportune moment without interfering with the immediate action. Points may be deducted by the referee if he feels the mouthpiece is being purposely being spit out.

7. There is no standing eight- (8) count.

8. There is no three (3) knockdown rule.

9. A boxer shall receive a twenty- (20) count if he is knocked out of the ring. The boxer is to be unassisted by his seconds. If assisted by his seconds, the referee shall disqualify him.

10. The bell in any round, including the last round cannot save a boxer who has been knocked down.

by a TKO.

12. Injuries sustained by fouls:

A. Intentional fouls.

1. If an intentional foul causes an injury, and the injury is severe enough to cause bout the to be terminated immediately, the boxer causing the injury shall lose by disqualification.

     2.       If an intentional foul causes an injury and the bout is allowed to continue, the referee will notify the authorities and deduct (2)         points from the boxer who caused the foul. THIS DEDUCTION IS MANDATORY.

3.       If an intentional foul causes an injury and the injury results in the bout being stopped in a later round, the injured boxer will win by TECHNICAL DECISION if he is ahead on the scorecards, and the bout will result in a TECHNICAL DRAW if the injured boxer is behind or even on the scorecards.

4.       If a boxer injures himself while attempting to intentionally foul his opponent, the referee shall take no action in his favor, and the injury will be considered the same as one produced by a fair blow.

5.       If a boxer’s conduct is unsportsmanlike, the referee may stop the contest and disqualify the offending boxer.

B.      Accidental fouls.

1. If an accidental foul causes an injury severe enough for the referee to stop the contest immediately, the bout will result in a NO DECISION if stopped before four (4)-completed rounds. For this rule, the 4^th round is deemed to have ended at the bell signifying the start of the 5^th round, permitting the Ring Physician an opportunity to assess any injury.

2. If an accidental foul causes an injury severe enough for the referee to stop the bout immediately, after four (4) rounds have occurred, the bout will result in a TECHNICAL DECISION being awarded to the boxer who is ahead on the scorecards at the time the bout is stopped.

3. Partial rounds will be scored. If no action has occurred, the round should be scored even as per the discretion of the judge.

4. A boxer who is hit with an accidental low blow must continue after a reasonable amount of time not to exceed five (5) minutes, or he will lose the fight.

- June 2004 -

Contest Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction – Commission

1. All professional boxing contests in Canada shall be conducted under the auspices of a duly legislated commission with jurisdiction to administer boxing in the location of the contest. It is understood that in all cases these general rules shall apply; however nothing herein contained precludes the authority of the commission to make additional rules to deal with local circumstances. No person, while a member of the said commission, shall be connected with any exhibition or contest held within the jurisdiction of the commission by officiating therein or by acting as matchmaker, promoter, second, manager or in any capacity where the possibility may arise of a conflict of interest between such commission member and the commission as it performs its duties.

Jurisdiction – CBF

2. Notwithstanding Section 1, all Championship contests held in Canada, including but not restricted to Canadian, North American, Commonwealth and World championships, fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Canadian Boxing Federation and these Rules and Regulations shall apply.

SANCTION / APPROVAL

Sanction – Basic Requirements

3. Applications for the sanction or approval for a contest shall be presented to the commission in the area where the contest is to take place not less than ten (10) days, excepting for a Championship contest not less then twenty-one (21) days, prior to the proposed date for said contest and the application shall include:

(a) signed contracts for all principals with signatures duly witnessed;

(b) full medical reports, from the current licensing year of the boxer’s home commission, on the principals concerned in the form prescribed by the Federation; and

(d) A completed Championship Sanction Application form, available from the Secretary-Treasurer of the Federation.

Sanction – Canadian Title Procedure

4. In the event of a Championship contest, once the completed Sanction Application form is received by the host commission, copies of the contracts, medicals and the required sanction fee, as well as a copy of the completed Sanction Application form, are to be immediately sent to the Secretary-Treasurer of the Federation. In addition, a copy of the completed Sanction Application form shall be sent to the President and the Chairman of the Championships Committee. The Secretary-Treasurer will make available a copy of the Sanction Application form, as well as a current copy of the CBF Rules and Regulations and Safety Code, to any promoter interested in promoting a Canadian Championship contest.

Sanction – Fees General

5. For any National Championship bout held in Canada, a fee as shall be determined from time to time by the Board of Directors shall be collected by the body in whose territory such bout is held and remitted to the Secretary-Treasurer of the Federation not less than twenty-one (21) days prior to the championship bout. Sanction fees may be collected by the host commission, or sent directly to the Secretary-Treasurer of the Federation.

Sanction – Fees Supervisor & Non-Local Officials Expenses

6.    In addition, for all National Championship contests held in Canada, before any sanction or approval is granted for the Championship contest, the promoter shall agree in writing to cover all travel, accommodation and meal expenses of the supervisor of the Championship contest as designated by the President. In addition, a fee of One Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($150.00) will be paid to the Federation Supervisor to off set expenses incurred.
(A)            Sanction – Fees Supervisor
       Promoter’s Responsibilities:

· Before a Sanction is granted for any or all Canadian Championship Contests, the Promoter shall agree in writing to cover all travel expenses for the Supervisor and out of town officials, including air fares, and transportation to and from Airport, and making all arrangements for same.

· Transportation of Supervisor to and from Hotel to where weigh-in is to take place.

· Transportation to and from venue or event is to take place.

· Supervisor fee shall be $150.00 (subject to amendment from time to time)

· The Supervisor’s minimum daily meal allowance shall be $60.00 to be paid by the Promoter (subject to amendment from time to time)

· If travel does not include air fare, all other form of transportation expenses by the Supervisor shall be reimbursed by the Promoter.

· The Supervisor shall arrive in the host city the day before the weigh-in; and the officials shall arrive the day before the contest.

(B) Officials – Judges – Referees

· The Canadian Boxing Federation may at their discretion appoint one or more person(s) to act as Officials at any Championship Contest sanctioned by the Federation.

· All expenses incurred by any Official appointed by the Federation shall be the responsibility of the Promoter, including air fares, travel to and from airport, travel to and from venue where contest is to be held.

· Hotel accommodations and a $60.00 meal allowance per Official per day shall be the responsibility of the Promoter.

· If travel does not include air fare, all other form of transportation expenses by appointed Official shall be reimbursed by the Promoter.

For Officials – Compensation - Refer to rule 44 (A) of the C.B.F. – Rules and Regulations pertaining to a Championship Contest.

Sanction – Fees Canadian

7. Promoters of a Canadian Championship contest, in addition to being an Associate Member in good standing of the Federation, shall pay a sanction fee to the Federation comprising a Twelve Hundred & Fifty ($1250.00) Dollar promoter's fee, and either:

(a) (i) One percent (1%) of the Champion's purse with a minimum of One Hundred and Fifty ($150.00) Dollars; and

(ii) One-half (1/2) of one percent (1/2%) of the Challenger's purse with a minimum of One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars; OR

(b) In the event of a vacant title, three quarters (3/4's) of one percent (3/4%) of each Challenger's purse with a minimum of One Hundred and Twenty-Five ($125.00) Dollars per Challenger.

THE MINIMUM SANCTION FEE IS $1500.00
Notwithstanding the above, in the event that the Sanction Fee is not received by the Federation's Secretary-Treasurer by the 21 day deadline, the said fee will be increased to $1800.00, and the Federation reserves the right to withdraw its sanction for any Canadian Championship match within the 21 day deadline, should the sanction fees not be forthcoming in a timely manner.

Sanction – Fees Cancellation Forfeiture

8. In the event a scheduled Championship contest is cancelled, Fifty Percent (50%) of the sanction fee shall be forfeited to the Federation and the remainder returned to the promoter, except in the case where cancellation results from documented medical injury to either of the two (2) boxers. In such event, the entire sanction fee shall be returned.

Sanction – Purse Security

9. Promoters shall file with the commission security as approved by the commission sufficient to cover the purse monies and commission charges.

Sanction – Championship Approval Limitation

10. Sanction or approval for a Championship contest shall only be granted where it is to be controlled and regulated by a legally constituted commission in good standing as a member of the Federation. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Federation may, upon the approval of the Executive Committee, authorize a Canadian title match in a jurisdiction with a legally constituted commission which is not a member of the Federation if the following requirements are met:

(a) the title match is conducted in accordance with Federation Rules and Regulations and is supervised and officiated by the Federation; and

(b) the promoter becomes an Associate Member of the Federation and pays the appropriate cost of CBF membership of the commission, in addition to the regular sanctioning fees for each title match.

ADVERTISING

Advertising – Promotion

11. Promoters are not permitted to advertise a proposed contest until the official sanction has been granted by the commission or Federation, as the case may be. For the purposes of this Section, advertising means paid advertising or the offering of tickets for sale.

CONTRACTUAL ARRANGEMENTS

Contracts – Approval of

12. Prior to the weigh-in, the commissioner or the Federation Supervisor, as the case may be, shall read the contracts to the principals, their managers and the promoter to ensure that all parties are fully conversant with the contracts, their contents and requirements. At this time there shall be a final check on the validity of all signatures on the contracts.

Contracts – Return Bout Clause

13. There shall be no return bout clause inserted into any contract and there shall not be any form of agreement for a return bout. Return bouts shall not be recognized excepting that in a Championship contest between a Champion and Challenger, if the performance by both contestants warrants a return bout within the following provisions:

a) should a Championship contest end in a DRAW decision; or

(b) if the Championship contest is extremely close and one (1) contestant is awarded a close controversial decision over the other.

In such circumstances the Championship Committee of the Federation, in its sole discretion, may direct the two (2) contestants to meet again for the Championship within a prescribed time.

CHAMPIONSHIPS

Championships – Approval Procedure

14. Where any rated boxer challenges for a bout with the Champion and files same with the Federation through and with the approval of his local body, such championship bout shall require the sanction or approval of the Federation, consisting of the Championship Committee in consultation with the Chairman of the Ratings Committee and the President, which shall approve all Championship bouts for Canada:

(a) Canadian boxers, holding Commonwealth, NABF or other continental titles, shall be eligible to be included in the CBF Ratings and hold or challenge for Canadian titles; AND

(b) the Championship Committee reserves the right to refuse a proposed title match if it believes the contest would be a mismatch.

Championships – Canadian Title Eligibility

15. To be considered for eligibility to box for a Canadian Championship in any recognized weight division, the boxer must have reached the age of majority, be rated in the Official Ratings, and must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Executive Committee shall have the authority to allow a boxer to box for a Canadian Championship who has not reached the age of majority.

Championships – Six (6) Month Defense

16. Any boxer recognized as a Champion in his weight division by the Federation shall be required to defend his Championship in a contest of not less than ten (10) rounds against a leading contender in his weight division selected from the current list of leading contenders established by the Ratings Committee of the Federation within a period of six (6) months from the time of winning his Championship, and shall thereafter continue to defend his Championship within every six (6) month period against the leading contender or one designated by the Championship Committee.

Championships – Voluntary/Mandatory Defense

17. Unless otherwise directed by the Championship Committee, a Champion's first defense is a voluntary defense and he may select a Challenger from the current list of contenders. Should he retain the Championship, the next defense shall be against the number one (1) contender. Under normal circumstances, and unless otherwise directed by the Championship Committee, a Mandatory Defense shall be followed by a Voluntary Defense.

Championship – Less than Six (6) Months Defense

18. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Executive Committee shall have the authority to order a Champion to defend his title in a period shorter than six (6) months, but such period shall not be less than ninety (90) days.

Championships – Vacating Title

19. (a) Should the Champion fail to defend his title under these circumstances, by a vote of the majority of the Championship Committee of the Federation, title recognition may be withdrawn. The Executive Committee shall determine the process for filling the vacant title.

(b) In the event that the title is legitimately inactive, due to an injury, medical or legal circumstance of the Champion, the Executive Committee, at its sole discretion, may order that an Interim Championship match take place between the top two available contenders. The winner will be the Interim Champion, and must defend the Title in accordance to Rules 16 – 18. The Interim Champion is the Mandatory Defense for the Champion, as soon as he is deemed fit to box.

Championships – Lost on Scales

20. Should a Champion, or one of the challengers in the event of a vacant title, fail to make the prescribed title weight at the Official Weigh-in Ceremonies, the following shall occur:

(a) Both boxers shall be given access to the official weight scales at least two (2) hours preceding the Official Weigh-in Ceremonies. In the event the Champion fails to make the prescribed weight, he shall be considered to have forfeited his title on the scales. In this instance, if the challenger in the scheduled and approved Championship match shall make the prescribed weight, and shall emerge victorious, he shall be declared the new Champion. However, should the dethroned Champion win the contest, the title shall be declared vacant, and a tournament devised by the Executive Committee shall determine a new Champion; OR

(b) In the event of a vacant title, if one of the challengers fails to make the prescribed weight, and the other challenger in the scheduled and approved contest makes the prescribed weight, and shall emerge victorious, he shall be declared the new Champion. However, should the challenger who failed to make the prescribed weight win the contest, the title shall be declared vacant, and a tournament devised by the Executive Committee shall determine a new Champion; OR

(c) In the event that both contestants in the scheduled and approved Championship contest fail to make the prescribed weight, the Federation shall withdraw its sanction or approval, and the contest will proceed as a non title ten (10) round match.

Championships – Weight Classes

21. Weight limits for Championship contests are as follows:

CLASS WEIGHT LIMIT

Flyweight 112 lbs. 50.80 Kg.

Bantamweight 118 lbs. 53.53 Kg.

Featherweight 126 lbs. 57.15 Kg.

Lightweight 135 lbs. 61.24 Kg.

Super Lightweight 140 lbs. 63.50 Kg.

Welterweight 147 lbs. 66.68 Kg.

Super Welterweight 154 lbs. 69.85 Kg.

Middleweight 160 lbs. 72.57 Kg.

Super Middleweight 168 lbs. 76.21 Kg.

Light Heavyweight 175 lbs. 79.38 Kg.

Cruiserweight 190 lbs. 86.18 Kg.

Heavyweight Over 190 lbs. > 86.18 Kg.

Notwithstanding the preceding, other intermediate weight classes may be used from time to time as required.

Championships – Non-Sanctioned Title Fight

22. Any boxer recognized as a Champion by the Federation shall not compete in a boxing contest represented in any manner as a Canadian Championship unless that contest has been sanctioned by the Federation. Failure to comply with this Rule shall result in the withdrawal of title recognition.

Championships – Minimum Rounds Requirement

23. A boxer, prior to competing in a Championship match, must have competed in a scheduled eight (8) round bout, except at the sole discretion of the Championships Committee.

Championships – Rights To

24. By virtue of participation in a Canadian Championship and by signing the Rules Declaration, a boxer acknowledges and declares that the Canadian Title in each respective weight division recognized from time to time by the Federation, is the exclusive property of the Federation and all rights to said Title shall remain the exclusive property of the Federation at all times.

Championships – Rules Declaration

25. On the day prior to a scheduled Championship contest, both boxers, their managers or duly authorized representatives, the promoter, commissioner and the Federation Supervisor shall meet to thoroughly examine the Rules and Regulations governing the Championship and to affix their signatures to the Declaration of Rules provided by the Federation. Boxers who are more than ten (10) minutes late for the Rules Meeting or for the Official Weigh-In Ceremony shall be fined One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars. The contestants shall choose their gloves at this time, with the Champion given the first choice, and the challenger choosing second. The Champion will then choose a back-up pair, with the challenger receiving the last pair as his back-up set. In the event of two challengers for a vacant title, the highest rated challenger will have the first choice of gloves, and shall be introduced into the ring last, if he so chooses.

Championships – Recognition

26. The Federation shall present a Championship Belt to the winning contestant in a Canadian Championship contest at the conclusion of the contest. The following conditions shall apply:

(a) once presented with a belt the Champion accepts full responsibility for the belt and its safe-keeping. The Federation shall not be responsible for replacing lost, stolen or otherwise missing belts; and

(b) the Champion, upon each defense, is required to wear his belt into the ring. The belt will be turned over to the Federation Supervisor prior to the start of the contest for the duration of the match; and

(c) following the contest the belt will be presented to the winner by the Federation Supervisor. In the event the winner is not the previous Champion, the belt will be retrieved by the Federation Supervisor from the winner's dressing room and returned to the previous Champion. The new Champion will receive a new belt from the Federation either by direct mail or other means mutually agreeable. (May 1996)

(d) A previous Champion, who regains his Championship shall not be entitled to a new belt.

Championships - Automatic Sanction

27. Any contest between a Canadian Champion of a division and another Canadian boxer rated in the same division shall be automatically deemed to be a Canadian Title defense.

Championships - Automatic Title Withdrawal

28. A Canadian Championship in any weight division shall be automatically declared vacant should the Champion in said weight division:

(a) become a recognized "World Champion" (including the World Boxing Council, World Boxing Association, International Boxing Federation, World Boxing Organization, or any other world body recognized by the Federation); or

(b) be convicted of a criminal offence and be sentenced to a jail term; or

(c) fail to have at least one (1) Canadian Championship contest annually against another rated Canadian boxer under the jurisdiction of a duly authorized commission except when the Championship Committee, in its sole discretion, directs otherwise; or

(d) turns down a bonafide challenge by a qualified challenger; or

(e) engages in a match against a Canadian boxer rated in his division in a non-title match; or

(f) if the Champion cannot meet the Championship requirements of the Federaton

Championships - Applicability of Non-Canadian Rules

29. (a) Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event a Championship, offered by an organization other than the Federation, is contested in Canada and the said organization is recognized by the Federation, the Rules and Regulations of the said organization shall be deemed to form a part of these Rules and Regulations; provided that none of the rights, privileges and requirements of the Federation are abrogated.

(b) In the event the Rules and Regulations of the said organization differ substantially from these Rules and Regulations and mutual agreement cannot be reached as to which rules shall apply, it is expressly understood that these Rules and Regulations shall be applied and have full force and effect.

RINGS

Rings - Description

30. Rings used in all contests shall not be less than eighteen (18) feet (5.49 meters) square within the ropes nor more than twenty (20) feet (6.1 meters) square within the ropes and the floor of the ring shall extend beyond the ropes not less than eighteen (18) inches (45.72 cm.). The floor of the ring shall be padded with a one (1) inch (2.54 cm.) layer of Ensolite, or the equivalent, placed over a one (1) inch (2.54 cm.) base of building board or other suitable material. The padding shall be covered with canvass, duck or similar material tightly stretched and laced securely in place under the ring apron. Ring ropes shall be four (4) in number and not less than one (1) inch (2.54 cm.) in diameter. All ropes shall be wrapped securely in soft material. The lower rope shall be 18 inches (45.72 cm.) above the ring floor, the second rope thirty (30) inches (76.2 cm.), the third rope forty-two (42) inches (106.68 cm.) and the fourth rope fifty-four (54) inches (137.16 cm.) above the ring floor. The ropes shall be secured on all sides by two (2) ties equidistant from the corner posts so that the ropes cannot be separated farther apart than they are at the corner posts.

GLOVES

Gloves - Approved/Standards

31. The Federation shall maintain a list of approved makes of boxing gloves and for all main events and Championship contests new gloves of an approved make shall be used. The promoter shall provide two (2) full sets of the approved make of gloves to the Commissioner or Federation Supervisor, as the case may be, on the day prior to the scheduled date of the contest. One set of gloves shall be used in the contest with the other set maintained as a spare at ringside, in the event gloves must be replaced during the contest. In all contests, boxers in weight classes above one hundred forty seven (147) pounds (66.7 Kg.), shall use gloves that are ten (10) ounces (283.50 grams) in weight; boxers in weight classes from and including one hundred forty seven (147) pounds (66.7 Kg.) and below ,shall use gloves that are eight (8) ounces (226.80 grams) in weight:

(a) The use of thumb-less and/or attached thumb gloves of a standard approved by the Federation shall be mandatory for all contestants.

(b) In the event of a disagreement between the boxers over the brand of glove to be used in a bout, when both types are approved by the CBF, the promoter will resolve the dispute selecting gloves from the approved gloves list of the CBF.

Gloves - Putting On

32. Gloves may be put on either in the dressing room or the ring, under supervision of the commission as it so directs, except in Championship contests, where the gloves shall be adjusted in the ring under supervision of the referee, and in the presence of a representative of the opponent, unless otherwise approved by the Federation. In all cases, laces shall be knotted on the back of the wrist of the gloves and a one (1) inch (2.54 cm.) wide strip of surgeon's tape shall be placed over the laces.

Gloves – Taking Off

33. At the conclusion of the contest, the commission may direct the gloves be removed either in the dressing room or the ring under supervision of the commission, excepting that in a Championship contest the gloves shall be removed in the ring under the supervision of the commission.

Gloves – Discipline

34. Boxers or their seconds deliberately breaking a glove shall be assessed the cost of the gloves, and in addition may face further disciplinary action.

BANDAGING

Bandaging – Lower Weight Classes

35. In all weight classes up to and including one hundred forty seven (147) pounds (66.7 Kg.) surgeon's tape shall be restricted to not more than than nine (9) feet (2.74 meters) of one (1) inch (2.54 cm.) in width for each hand. There shall be no restriction on the amount of soft gauze that may be used for each hand.

Bandaging – Higher Weight Classes

36. In all weight classes above one hundred forty seven (147) pounds (66.7 Kg.), surgeon's tape shall be restricted to not more than eleven (11) feet (3.35 meters) of one (1) inch (2.54 cm.) in width for each hand. There shall be no restriction on the amount of soft gauze that may be used for each hand.

Bandaging – Tape on Knuckles

37. Surgeon’s tape may be applied between the knuckles from the palm of the hand to the back of the hand, in order to prevent the gauze from slipping. In no case may the binding of surgeon's tape be applied over the knuckles of the contestant’s hands.

Bandaging – Tape on Back of Hand

38. Before bandaging the hands, it is permissible to place surgeon's tape across the back of each hand; provided not more than six (6) inches (15.24 cm.) of tape one (1) inch (2.54 cm.) in width is used for each hand and no tape is placed across the knuckles.

Bandaging – Inspection of

39. Before entering the ring the completed bandages shall be examined by the Commission Supervisor, or in the case of a Championship contest the Federation Supervisor, signed on each hand by said supervisor signifying approval. After being approved the bandages shall not be altered in any manner.

WEIGH-IN CEREMONY

Weigh-In Schedule

40. Each participant shall present himself to be weighed on the official scales during the Official Weigh-in Ceremonies in the presence of his opponent, the commission and Federation Supervisor, as the case may be. Such weigh-in shall take place not more than thirty (30) hours nor less than eight (8) hours before the scheduled start of the contest. The official scales shall be made available to each contestant at least two (2) hours before the official weigh-in, during which time the contestants may weigh themselves as required. After the official weigh-in, contestants shall not be granted time to make the required weight. The commission shall select and approve the scales and their location for optimum weight accuracy, except in Championship contests where certified scales, preferably of the computerized variety, shall be mandatory.

OFFICIALS – GENERAL

Officials – Appointment of

41. The officials for all contests shall be one (1) referee and three (3) judges. All officials shall be appointed by the commission, except in a Championship contest the Federation shall appoint the officials in consultation with the commission.

Officials – Non-Local

42. The Federation may, at the request of either of the participants and the promoter in a Championship contest and upon recommendation of the local commission, appoint a referee and/or judge from a member commission outside the jurisdiction where the Championship contest is to be held. Such request shall be made not less than twenty-one (21) days prior to the scheduled contest.

Officials – Non-Local Expenses

43. In the event that officials are appointed from outside the area of the commission, it shall be the responsibility of the promoter to pay their expenses for licensing, travel, lodging and meals, in accordance to CBF Rule 6(B).

Officials – Compensation

44. (a) Officials shall be compensated for their time and cooperation according to a schedule of payments established from time to time by the commission and Federation. It shall be the responsibility of the commission where the contest takes place to ensure that the officials are compensated:

(i) referees and judges officiating a Canadian Championship contest shall be compensated for their services during the entire boxing card as follows:

Referees…………….$150.00 minimum

Judges………… …. $75.00 minimum

Officials – Dress

(b) Officials of a Canadian Championship contest shall be attired in the following manner:

Referee: all black footwear;

navy or black dress pants and black belt;

powder blue or white dress shirt;

black bow tie (NOT clip-on type); and

CBF crest sewn on left shoulder two (2) inches from shoulder seam, and
Canadian Flag sewn in the same position on the opposite shoulder.

Judges: dress pants and shoes;

dress shirt and necktie; and

sport jacket, with the "CBF JUDGE" pocket insert inserted in the left breast pocket.

Officials – Illegal

45. No officer of a commission or the Federation, either elected or appointed, shall be permitted to officiate in any contest except with the approval of the Executive Committee of the Federation.

REFEREE

Referee – Chief Official

46. The referee shall be the Chief Official in every contest and he shall maintain supervision and control over the contest while it is in progress.

Referee – Starting the Contest

47. Before any contest shall begin, the referee shall ascertain the name of the Chief Second of each contestant and shall hold said Chief Second responsible for the conduct of his respective corner. The referee shall not start the contest until the Ringside Physician is in place at ringside.

Referee – Shaking Hands

48. Shaking hands by the contestants is permissible immediately following the referee's instructions; however, they may not shake hands again until after the conclusion of the contest.

Referee – Inspecting the Bandages/Gloves

49. The referee shall inspect the bandages and gloves of each contestant prior to the beginning of the contest and assure himself that the gloves are free of any foreign substance and that the bandages of each contestant have not been altered in any manner after being inspected and signed by the commissioner or Federation Supervisor, as the case may be.

Referee – Conferring with Physician

50. The referee is empowered to stop a contest, call time out and consult the Ringside Physician on the advisability of permitting the contest to continue, if in his opinion, a contestant appears injured and unable to continue.

Referee – Enforcing Discipline

51. The referee is empowered to enforce discipline and the Rules and Regulations of the commission and Federation pertaining to the conduct and behavior of contestants and seconds during the contest.

Referee – Halting a Contest

52. The referee shall be empowered to stop a contest and render a decision at any stage if he considers the contest to be one-sided; or if either contestant is in such condition that continuation might subject him to serious injury.

JUDGES/JUDGING

Judges – Seating and Decision Making

53. The three (3) judges shall be seated on opposite sides of the ring, adjacent to the ring apron. They shall be seated alone with no person in close proximity. The judges shall watch every phase of the contest and make a decision if the contest lasts the limit of rounds scheduled. The decision of the judges shall be based primarily on effectiveness, taking into account the following points:

(a) a clean, forceful hit landed on any vulnerable part of the body above the belt should be credited in proportion to its damaging effect;

(b) aggressiveness is next in importance and points should be awarded to the boxer who sustains the attack of a round by the greatest number of skilful attacks;

(d) points should be awarded where ring generalship is conspicuous. This comprises such points as the ability to quickly grasp and take advantage of every opportunity offered; the capacity to cope with all kinds of situations which may arise; to foresee and neutralize an opponent's method of attack; or to force an opponent to adopt a style of boxing at which he is not particularly skilful;

(e) it is advisable to deduct points when a boxer persistently delays the action of a contest by clinching and by lack of aggressiveness;

(f) points should be deducted for a foul even though it is unintentional and not serious enough to warrant disqualification; and

(g) a boxer should be given credit for sportsmanlike actions in the ring and for close adherence to the spirit as well as the letter of the Rules, and for refraining from taking technical advantage of situations unfair to an opponent.

SCORING SYSTEM

Scoring – System

54. In all contests the "10 Point Must System" shall be used where the winner of a round receives ten (10) points, the loser of the round shall be awarded the appropriate number of points fewer than 10, as his performance merits. When a round is even, both contestants shall receive ten (10) points. Independent scoring sheets shall be used by each judge for each round. At the conclusion of each round the person or persons so designated by the commission shall collect the scoring sheets and deliver them to the commission or Federation Supervisor, as the case may be, who shall keep the master score sheet and a running tally of the scores.

Scoring – Decision

55. At the conclusion of the contest, the majority of the decisions of the judges shall determine the winner of the contest. A contest shall be declared a DRAW if all judges so decide, or if two (2) judges so decide, or if one (1) judge decides that a contest shall be declared a draw and the other two (2) judges each vote for a different contestant. In the event of a draw, a Championship shall be retained by the Champion.

KNOCKDOWN AND KNOCKOUT

Knockdown & KO – Down Defined

56. A boxer shall be deemed to be "down" when any part of his body except his feet is on the floor or if he is hanging helplessly over the ropes as a result of a legal blow as ruled by the referee who is the only person authorized to determine this.

Knockdown & KO – Picking Up Count

57. When a contestant is down, the referee shall order the opponent to retire to the farthest neutral corner of the ring, pointing to the corner. The referee shall then immediately assume the count from the timekeeper or knockdown caller. Should the opponent fail to remain in the designated corner, the referee shall cease counting until the opponent has returned to the corner and then the count shall be resumed from the point at which it was interrupted.

Knockdown &KO – Count Resumes

58. If a contestant who is down, arises before the count of ten (10) is reached and again goes down without being struck, the referee shall resume the count where he left off.

Knockdown & KO – Mandatory Eight (8) Count

59. A contestant who is knocked down from a legal blow as opposed to a slip or fall must take a mandatory count of eight (8). If when the count of eight (8) is reached the contestant is on his feet, the referee, if he deems it advisable, may examine said contestant long enough to assure himself that the contestant is in fit condition to continue. If so assured the referee, without loss of time, shall order the contest to continue.

Knockdown & KO – KO Defined

60. When a contestant is knocked down, the referee shall audibly announce the count as he motions with his right arm downward indicating the end of each second of the count. If the contestant taking the count is still down when the referee calls the count of ten (10), the referee shall wave both arms indicating that the contestant has been knocked out. If the round ends during the count the referee shall continue to count unless the said contestant rises and is on his feet before the count of ten (10) is reached. A boxer shall not be saved by the bell in any round.

Knockdown & KO – Three (3) Knockdown Rule

61. In a Canadian Championship match, there is NO 3 knockdown rule in effect.

Knockdown & KO – Outside of Ring

62. A contestant who has fallen or been knocked out of the ring and off the ring apron as a result of legal blows is deemed to be "down" and is considered to be knocked out unless said contestant returns to the ring unassisted by his seconds before the count of twenty (20) has been reached.

Knockdown & KO – Slip or Fall

63. If a contestant slips, falls or is wrestled down without legal blows being delivered, he shall be ordered to his feet immediately by the referee and failure to rise may be sufficient cause for disqualification.

ILLEGAL BLOWS – FOULS

Fouls – Protector

64. It is expressly understood that a contest shall not be terminated by a low blow, as the protector that must be used by both contestants is sufficient protection to withstand any so-called low blow which might incapacitate any of the contestants.

Fouls – Disqualification

65. Should one of the contestants fall to the ring floor or otherwise indicate an unwillingness to continue because of a claim of a low-blow foul, the contest shall be terminated and the referee shall award the contest to this opponent.

Fouls – Rest Period

66. In the case of an accidental foul so determined by the referee, he shall determine whether the boxer who has been fouled can continue or not. If his chances have not been seriously jeopardized as a result of the foul the referee may order the contest continued after an interval of not more than five (5) minutes rest.

Fouls – Major

67. The following are considered MAJOR FOULS and upon the occurrence of any major foul in a round the referee, if he deems the foul committed was deliberate, shall either disqualify the offending contestant and award the contest to the fouled boxer, or award the entire round to the fouled boxer:

(a) hitting an opponent who is down or who is rising from down;

(b) using the knee against the opponent;

(d) failure to heed the referee's warnings concerning low blows or other minor fouls;

(e) use of a pivot blow or rabbit punch;

(f) any dangerous or unsportsmanlike conduct in the ring; and

(g) deliberate butting.

Fouls – Minor

68. The following are considered MINOR FOULS and upon the occurrence of a minor foul in a round the referee shall determine whether the offending boxer should be warned or should lose points. However, upon the occurrence of the same minor foul three (3) times in a contest, the referee shall automatically order points be deducted:

(a) holding an opponent;

(b) deliberately maintaining a clinch;

(d) backhand blows;

(e) low blows;

(f) hitting or "flicking" with the open glove;

(g) wrestling or roughing at the ropes;

(h) deliberately striking at that part of the body over the kidneys; and

(i) hitting on the break.

Fouls – Informing Judges Re: Points Deduction

69. When the referee deducts points from a contestant, he shall inform the judges immediately.

INJURIES (CUTS)

Cuts – Fair Blows

70. When an injury (cut) is produced by a fair blow and because of the severity of same the contest cannot continue, the injured boxer will be declared the loser by Technical Knockout.

Cuts – Unfair Blows (Fouls)

71. Unfair blows (fouls) may result in:

(a) Cuts – Intentional Fouls: Should a boxer intentionally foul his opponent and as a result an injury (cut) is produced, and due to the severity of same the contestant cannot continue, the offender shall be declared the loser by disqualification. If under the circumstances (intentional foul) the contest can continue, the referee will penalize the offender by deducting points, depending upon the severity of the offense. In this case the referee shall notify the judges, the commission and the Federation Supervisors that the injury (cut) has been produced by an intentional unfair blow so that if in subsequent rounds the same injury (cut) should become so severe that the contest has to be suspended, the decision shall be awarded as follows:

(i) Technical Draw - if the injured boxer is behind in points or even on the scorecards; or

(ii) Technical Decision – if the injured boxer is ahead in points on the scorecards.

Where a contestant injures himself trying to foul his opponent, the referee will not take any action in his favor and the injury in this case will be considered as produced by a fair blow from his opponent.

(b) Cut – Accidental Fouls: If the referee sees, or if after consultation with the judges, determines that a boxer has been accidentally injured in a contest so that he cannot continue, the referee shall immediately call a TECHNICAL DECISION to be awarded to the contestant who is ahead in points on the scorecards. If under the same circumstances (accidental foul) the contest can continue, the referee shall notify the judges, the commission and Federation Supervisor(s) that if in subsequent rounds the same injury becomes so severe that the contest has to be suspended, the decision shall be awarded in accordance with the majority decision as disclosed by the scorecards. A NO DECISION will be awarded to any contestant if this situation occurs before the expiration of four (4) rounds. For purposes of this rule, the fourth (4th) round is deemed to have ended at the end of the rest period between the fourth (4th) and fifth (5th) rounds, at the sound of the bell beginning the fifth (5th) round.
Partial rounds WILL be scored if a contest is halted in mid-round.

RING PHYSICIAN

Physician – Stopping a Contest

72. The Ring Physician is the highest authority on medical matters and his opinion shall be respected at all times by the referee; however, the referee is the ONLY person authorized to stop a contest. The Ring Physician may enter the ring during the progress of a contest to examine contestants and determine their ability to continue:

(a) when the referee calls time and requests the Ring Physician to enter the ring; or

(b) when the Ring Physician calls time and enters the ring on his own decision.

If emergency treatment is considered necessary by the Ring Physician, he shall immediately ask the referee to terminate the contest. In any event, should the Ring Physician require more than ninety (90) seconds to make an assessment of the ability of a contestant to continue, the contest shall be automatically terminated and a decision rendered in accordance wit the Rules and Regulations. For the purposes of this Section, "treatment" shall mean any action not necessary or required to make an assessment of the ability of a contestant to continue..

Physician – Medical Examinations

73. The Ring Physician may conduct a complete medical on all contestants in the form prescribed by the Federation as follows:

(a) at a time and place designated by the commission or Federation, as the case may be, for the medical examinations to occur. The medical examinations may take place in conjunction with the Official Weigh-in Ceremonies;

(b) a general physical examination prior to the contestants leaving their respective dressing rooms prior to the contest, if practical; and

The Ring Physician shall provide a written report on the condition of each contestant after the contest, including in said report any recommendation for further treatment, examination and suspension.

Physician – Two of

74. It is advisable that not less than two (2) Ring Physicians be in attendance at all contests; however, no contest shall begin without at least one (1) physician at the ringside.

DRUGS

Drugs – Prohibited

75. The administering or use of drugs or stimulants, including smelling salts or ammonia, either before or during a contest, to or by a contestant is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Any contestants violating this Rule shall be subject to disqualification. Any substance other than plain water and/or an electrolyte replenishment approved by the Commission, is prohibited from being ingested during the contest. The discretional use of petroleum jelly is permitted around the eyes, bridge of the nose and behind the ears. No grease or other substance is permitted on the body, arms or legs of a contestant. All boxers are required to abide by the CBF Drug Testing Policy - Appendix D of the CBF Safety Code.

Drugs – Use of Coagulants

76. The discretional use of coagulants specified on an approved list from the Federation Medical Advisory Committee, may be permitted between rounds to stop bleeding from minor cuts and lacerations sustained by a contestant. The use of "iron base" coagulants such as 'Monsel's Solution' or any of its derivatives are STRICTLY PROHIBITED and the use of any such coagulant shall be considered a violation and shall be cause for immediate disqualification.

CONTESTANTS/BOXERS

Contestants – Age

77. No boxer shall be permitted to become a professional until he has reached the age of eighteen (18) years. Any application to waive this age restriction shall be based solely upon a boxer's exceptional ability, performance and with the written permission of the contestant's parents or legal guardian and shall be processed through the commission in the boxer's place of residence to the Federation for final determination.

Contestants – Arrival of

78. Both participants in a Championship contest shall arrive in the municipality where the contest is to take place at least 24 hours before the scheduled contest and undergo a medical examination in the form prescribed by the Federation.

Contestants – Beard

79. No contestant may participate with a beard of more than two (2) days' growth. A mustache is permissible; provided that it is not considered possible to cause a cut or injury to the opponent.

Contestants – Mouth Protector

80. Contestants must wear a properly fitted mouth protector. In the event a contestant loses his mouth protector during the progress of a round, the referee shall call a time-out as soon as is practicable, retrieve the mouth protector, and have it washed and replaced. A boxer who, in the opinion of the referee, deliberately spits out his mouth protector during the course of a contest shall be given a warning for the first occurrence; a point shall be deducted for the second occurrence; and the offending boxer shall be disqualified for the third occurrence in a contest.

SECONDS

Seconds – Number Permitted

81. Each contestant shall be permitted three (3) seconds; however, in the event of a Championship contest, one (1) additional second is permitted who shall remain on the floor at all times. Only the one Second is permitted inside the ring between rounds.

Seconds – Responsibility For

82. Each contestant shall be responsible for the conduct of his Chief Second. The Chief Second shall be responsible for the conduct of his corner. During the round, the seconds shall remain seated, shall not distract from, nor interfere with, the contest, and shall comply with the instructions from the commission’s corner supervisor or inspector.

Seconds – Prohibitions For

83. Excessive use of water in the corners shall not be permitted. It is STRICTLY PROHIBITED for the seconds to throw sponges, towels or any other foreign object into the ring at any time, but such action shall not be cause to stop a contest. The mutilation of gloves is absolutely prohibited and whoever does so will be subject to a fine or suspension or both in addition to being assessed the cost of the gloves.

Seconds – Permitted Articles

84. Articles used by seconds in the corners during a contest shall be restricted to materials issued or approved by the commission as follows:

(a) Thrombin, Avetine, Thrombin soaked pads;

(b) Adrenalin 1/1000 solution, restricted for topical haemostasis of cuts and nosebleeds only;

(d) gauze pads;

(e) adhesive surgeon's tape;

(f) clean towels;

(g) clean water;

(h) cotton swabs;

(i) ice;

(j) bandage scissors; and

(k) electrolyte replenishment in a form approved b the commission

(l such other items or substances that have been approved by the Federation Medical Advisory Committee.

CONTEST DURATIONS

Durations – Non-Championship

85. Contests shall be scheduled for four (4), six (6), eight (8) or ten (10) rounds only. Each round shall be of three (3) minutes duration with a one (1) minute intermission between rounds, excepting those bouts referred to in Appendix C of the CBF Safety Code.

Durations – Canadian Championship

86. All Canadian Championship contests shall be scheduled for Ten (10) rounds in duration, and each round shall be of three (3) minutes duration with a one (1) minute intermission between rounds, excepting those matches referred to in Appendix C of the CBF Safety Code.

Durations – Non-Canadian Championship

87. All other Championship contests shall be scheduled for such durations as specified from time to time by the Rules established by the organization offering such championship, excepting that no match shall exceed twelve (12) rounds.

MASTER OF CEREMONIES

MC – Announcements

88. Prior to a contest, the Master of Ceremonies shall make such announcements as directed by the commission, including the names of the contestants, the names of the referee and judges, the ring physician(s), timekeeper, knockdown timekeeper, the sanctioning bodies and other particulars of the contest or exhibition. Prior to the commencement of a Championship contest and after all other announcements have been completed, the Master of Ceremonies shall announce as follows:

"This Championship Contest has been sanctioned and is being conducted under the direction of the Canadian Professional Boxing Federation (include other sanctioning bodies as recognized by the Federation), and _______________________, the President. The Federation is represented at ringside by ___________________, who is the designated Supervisor for this contest."

FEDERATION SUPERVISOR

Supervisor – Attendance of

89. In consonance with the Rules and Regulations of the Federation, the President, or his designated representative, shall attend each Championship contest held in the country of Canada.

Supervisor – Expenses

90. The expenses, including travel to and from the place of the contest, hotel accommodation and meals of the President or his designate, shall be the responsibility of the Promoter.

Supervisor – Supervisor Duties

91. The duties of the President or his designate, heretofore and hereafter called the "Federation Supervisor" shall be to assist the commission in the conduct of the contest, to administer the official weigh-in of the contestants, assignment of the officials as designated to conduct the contest, and to ensure that all Federation Championship Rules and Regulations are enforced.

Supervisor – Report

92. Upon completion of the Championship contest a full report shall be completed in writing and copies sent to each member of the Executive Committee

RATINGS

Ratings – Fight Reports

93. Each member under whose jurisdiction boxing contests or exhibitions are held shall forward reports of same, in the form prescribed by the Executive Committee, to both the Rating Committee Chairman and the Secretary-Treasurer, not later than five (5) days after the conclusion of the contest or exhibition.

Ratings – Computer Record

94. In the event the Federation becomes responsible for the operation of a computer record for boxers, in addition to forwarding reports on boxing contests or exhibitions as outlined above, the member shall also cause to be entered into the computer record all the required information, not later than forty-eight (48) hours after the conclusion of the contest or exhibition.

Ratings – Weight Classifications

95. The Chairman of the Ratings Committee shall compile ratings of the boxers to be listed as follows: Champion, Contenders, the list being restricted to ten (10) contenders in each of the following classes:

Heavyweight, Cruiserweight, Light Heavyweight, Super Middleweight, Middleweight, Super Welterweight, Welterweight, Super Lightweight, Lightweight, Featherweight, Bantamweight, and Flyweight.
Other intermediate weight classes may be used as required.

Ratings – Eligibility for Rating

96. To be considered for inclusion in the Ratings, boxers must meet the citizenship qualifications established for Champions in Article XIII. A rated boxer may not box for a Canadian title if the Championship Committee feels that the proposed contest would be a mismatch.

Ratings – Activity Required

97. A boxer's general activity, whether it takes place in Canada or elsewhere, shall be the prime factor in determining whether he should remain in the Ratings. Any contest taking place in a jurisdiction without a duly authorized commission will not be officially recorded nor considered for rating purposes.

Ratings – Automatically Dropped From

98. Any boxer shall be automatically dropped from the Ratings if:

(a) he is inactive for more than eighteen (18) consecutive months, except for documented medical or other bonafide reason beyond the control of the boxer; or

(b) he competes in a boxing contest represented as a Canadian Championship that has not been sanctioned by the Federation; or

(c) he becomes a recognized World Champion. (Including the World Boxing Council, World Boxing Association, and the International Boxing Federation, and World Boxing Organization)

Ratings – Moving Between Divisions

99. Boxers moving from one weight division to another must have at least one (1) contest at the new weight before being rated in the new division. Boxers from one (1) weight division shall not challenge a Champion in another weight division without first having one (1) contest in the new division and being rated in the new division unless deemed otherwise by the Executive Committee.

Ratings – Safety Code Requirements

100. To be eligible for inclusion in the official list of rated contenders, boxers shall meet the medical requirements of the Federation and observe the Safety Code.

Ratings – Required Contests

101. No boxer shall be rated until he has at least five (5) professional contests.

DISCIPLINARY MEASURES

Discipline – Notification of - REPEALED June, 2004

102. The members of the Federation shall submit a monthly list of the orders of suspensions, fines and revocations entered by their respective bodies, together with a brief statement of the case, to the Secretary-Treasurer of the Federation, who shall compile the same into a bulletin and mail to the entire membership of the Federation monthly, or sooner, if possible.

Discipline – Computerization

103. In the event the Federation becomes responsible for the operation of a computer record for boxers, the Secretary-Treasurer will be responsible for ensuring that members have added all orders of suspensions, fines and revocations to the computer record.

Discipline – Reciprocity

104. The members of the Federation, where consistent with the law governing their respective jurisdictions, in consonance with the fundamental purpose of the Federation to act for mutual benefit and for the good of boxing, shall refuse to permit any person or persons reported as being suspended or not in good standing to compete, officiate or participate in any capacity at any boxing contest within the town, city or province within their jurisdiction until such time as the period of suspension has been set aside by the body entering the original order or a new finding is agreed to by the Grievance and Appeals Committee.

Discipline – Participants

105. All participants (boxers, managers, trainers, seconds, referees, and judges) in a Canadian or Commonwealth Championship contest shall be deemed to be temporary, non-voting members of the Federation by virtue of the payment of the sanction fee.

Discipline – Participants Penalties

106. Any participant in a Canadian or Commonwealth Championship contest who violates any of the Rules and Regulations Governing Professional Boxing Contests in Canada; or who is guilty of any act deemed by the Executive Committee to be contrary to public interest, or not conducive to the interests of legitimate boxing or to the administration of good discipline; or who causes disrepute to the sport of boxing, the Federation or it’s member commissions; or who fails to honor the terms of his contractual obligations with respect to a Championship contest shall be liable to suspension of any privileges derived by virtue of involvement with the CBF.

Discipline – Participants Right to Appeal

107. Any participant so disciplined shall have the right of appeal to the Federation through the Grievance and Appeals Committee; provided that any fines or performance bonds levied are paid.

Discipline – Participants Coverage

108. Except for Champions and their managers, who shall be continuously governed and controlled by the provisions of the By-Laws and Rules and Regulations respecting championships so long as the Champion holds said championship, participants in Canadian or Commonwealth Championship contests shall be deemed to be governed by the Rules and Regulations Governing Professional Boxing Contests in Canada from the date a written sanction is issued by the Federation and continuing until all until all issues resulting from said contest have been resolved to the satisfaction of the Federation.

GRIEVANCES AND APPEALS

GRIEVANCE AND APPEALS COMMITTEE

Grievances – Who May be Heard

109. The committee may consider grievances or appeals from:

(a) member commissions disciplined by the Federation;

(b) all participants (boxers, managers, trainers, seconds, referees, judges, etc.) in Championship contests disciplined by the Federation or aggrieved by the actions of the Federation, its boards or committees, or by any of its member commissions; and

(c) any participant in professional boxing in Canada, duly licensed as a participant, disciplined or aggrieved by a member commission.

Grievances – Committee Decision

110. The committee may confirm, vacate or vary the decision being complained of or appealed or make any decision it considers just.

Grievances – Filing Deadline

111. A member commission or participant wishing to complain or appeal must serve the Secretary-Treasurer of the Federation with a Notice of Grievance or Appeal within thirty (30) days of being notified in writing of the decision complained of or appealed against or within such longer period as the committee may, on application, allow.

Grievances – Filing Requirements

112. The Notice of Grievance or Appeal must specify the following:

(a) the decision complained of or appealed against;

(b) the grounds of the grievance or appeal;

(c) whether the complainant or appellant wishes to make submissions to the committee in person, by solicitor or agent, or in writing; and

(d) whether the complainant or appellant wishes the committee to sit as a whole when receiving submissions or when rendering its decision.

Grievances – Filing Fee

113. Accompanying the filing of the Notice of Grievance or Appeal with the Secretary-Treasurer of the Federation shall be a non-refundable certified cheque, bank draft or money order payable to the Federation in the sum of Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars, which shall be used to cover the expenses of the committee.

Grievances – Hearing Expenses

114. In the event that the complainant or appellant wishes the committee to sit as a whole at other than the next annual or special general meeting of the Federation, the complainant or appellant shall, upon demand by the Secretary-Treasurer of the Federation, pay the Federation such further sum as the committee requires to cover its expenses; and any surplus remaining after the payment of same shall be returned by the Secretary-Treasurer.

Grievances – Negotiations

115. In the event disciplinary action originated by a member commission is in the opinion of the committee to be altered, negotiations are to be commenced with the originating member commission. In the event negotiations for a satisfactory resolution fail; the matter shall be decided by the members at the next annual or special general meeting.

Grievances – Stay of Proceedings

116. A complaint or appeal does not operate as a stay of proceedings under the decision being complained of or appealed except as decided by the committee.

PURSE BID PROCEDURES

Purse Bids – Promoter List

117. In the event of a Champion and challenger for a mandatory defense, or in the event of a vacant title, the two top available contenders, are unable to mutually agree on purse money, contest site, or any other matter pertaining to a proposed Championship bout, the Executive Committee may decide, at it’s sole discretion, that purse bids will be accepted from interested promoters. Member commissions shall, at least once each year, submit to the chairman of the Championship Committee, the names and mailing addresses of promoters in their jurisdictions who are to be solicited for bids under the purse bid procedure.

Purse Bids – Opportunity 1

118. In the event of purse bids being solicited, promoters in the home jurisdiction(s) of each of the two (2) boxers shall be given the first opportunity to submit bids.

Purse Bids – Opportunity 2

119. In the event of only one (1) promoter being licensed in both jurisdictions, or a general lack of interest by promoters to ensure reasonable competition for the event, the Championship Committee may, in its discretion, notify promoters in other jurisdictions where there may be interest in the event.

Purse Bids – Solicitation Procedure

120. Purse bids shall be solicited by the Championship Committee chairman through notification by registered mail to the two (2) boxers, promoters from the boxers' respective jurisdictions and the respective local commissions. Said notification shall include:

(a) the date, time and place for the opening of bids;

(b) the deadline by which bids must be received;

(d) notice of the minimum, acceptable total purse.

Purse Bids – Bid Contents

121. Bidding promoters shall send bids directly to the chairman of the Championship Committee by registered mail with a notice of same to the local commission, within twenty-one (21) days by postmark from the date of the purse bid notification. The bids shall include:

(a) a statement of total offer for the participants and the acknowledgement that the total purse offer shall be free and net of any local taxes for the participating boxers;

(b) a certified cheque in the amount of ten (10%) percent of the total purse offer, payable to the Federation IN TRUST, as well as a separate certified cheque payable to the Federation in the amount necessary to cover all sanction fees;

(c) a letter of credit from a recognized financial institution for the remaining ninety (90%) percent of the total purse offer; and

(d) contracts, in the form specified from time to time by the Federation, for each boxer completed in all respects and duly signed and witnessed save for each respective boxer.

Purse Bids – Minimum Acceptance Standards

122. The Executive Committee and Championship Committee together shall determine the minimum acceptable total purse bid and the minimum acceptable criteria for expenses, which shall be included in the purse bid notification.

Purse Bids – Purse Split

123. In the event of a purse bid involving a Champion and Challenger, the accepted total purse offer shall be divided as follows: Sixty-five (65%) percent to the Champion and thirty-five (35%) percent to the Challenger. In the event of two (2) Challengers vying for a vacant title, the accepted total purse offer shall be divided fifty (50%) percent to each Challenger.

Purse Bids – High Bid

124. The licensed promoter making the highest acceptable specific dollar amount bid offer shall be awarded the Championship contest. The Championship Committee shall not consider any claims for income potential or percentage raises over other bids. The two (2) boxers, either Champion and Challenger, or two (2) Challengers, as the case may be, shall accept said offer or lose and forfeit their privileges as either Champion or Challenger.

Purse Bids – Bid Forfeiture

125. In the event the winning promoter cannot or does not promote the contest within sixty (60) days' of the opening of bids and awarding of the contest, without having received a written extension, he shall forfeit the ten (10%) percent bid deposit and sanction fees. In such circumstances, the second highest acceptable bidder shall be given the opportunity to promote the contest and should said bidder no longer be interested, new purse bids shall be called for.

Purse Bids – Contract Signing

126. Within five (5) calendar days of the opening of the purse bids and awarding of the contest, the chairman of the Championship Committee shall forward by registered mail the winning promoter's contract to each respective boxer for witnessed signature. Within fifteen (15) calendar days of the opening of bids and awarding of the contest, each boxer shall return the signed and witnessed contract to the chairman of the Championship Committee.

Purse Bids – Award Notification

127. Upon receipt of all signed contracts, the chairman of the Championship Committee shall immediately forward copies of each contract to:

(a) the promoter;

(b) the local commission; and

Purse Bids – Failure to Comply by Champion

128. In the event the Champion does not sign the contract or fails to return the signed contract within the specified deadline, the Championship shall be declared vacant and the former Champion shall be inserted in the ratings for his weight division at a level not higher than the number three (3) position.

Purse Bids – Failure to Comply by Challenger

129. In the event the Challenger, or in the case of two (2) Challengers, either one of them, does not sign the contract or fails to return the contract within the specified deadline, the Championship Committee shall designate a substitute based upon the next highest rated available contender. The former Challenger shall be re-positioned in the ratings for his weight division at a position not higher than three (3) positions below his present position. The successful promoter shall have the right to withdraw his bid without penalty if the original boxers of said bid are not involved.

Purse Bids – Identical High Bids

130. In the event of identical acceptable high bids, the successful bidder shall be determined by lottery. Unsuccessful bidders shall have all documents and deposits returned to them within thirty (30) days' of bid opening by registered mail.

Purse Bids – Executive Committee Intervention

131. The Executive Committee shall have the right to resolve all problems and other matters not specifically included within these Purse Bid Procedure Regulations that may require such intervention.

Purse Bids – Suspension Of

132. The Purse Bid Procedure Regulations may be suspended in special circumstances through an affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds (2/3's) of the Executive Committee of the Federation. This vote may be taken by mail.

Purse Bids – Inoperability Of

133. Should any specific provision contained in the Purse Bid Procedure Regulations be declared invalid or inoperative for any reason, such shall have no effect on the remainder of the provisions herein contained nor on any special rulings pursuant to Section 131 above.

FEDERATION ADVISORY COMMITTEES

CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE

Credentials Committee – Credential Requirements

134. Prior to the call to order of the annual meeting of members or a special general meeting, each member shall deliver to the Committee Chairman on the member's letterhead a letter of credentials listing the names of delegates and the designated voting delegate.

Credentials Committee – Vote Consideration

135. The Committee shall consider all such letters of credentials in consultation with the Secretary-Treasurer to determine which members are in good standing and eligible to cast a vote.

Credentials Committee – Vote Denial

136. Failure to provide a letter of credentials may, in the determination of the Committee, disqualify the member or members from voting.

Credentials Committee – Membership Review

137. The Credentials Committee shall review all applications for membership in the Federation in consonance with Article II of the By-Laws and shall make a recommendation to the Board of Directors.

NOMINATING COMMITTEE

Nominating Committee – Nominating Duties

138. At each annual meeting the Nominating Committee shall determine whether positions for which elections shall occur are to be re-offered by the incumbent and whether or not further nominations are to be made. The Committee Chairman shall present his report at the time allotted for elections. He shall present the positions and nominations in the order of President then Vice President.

Nominating Committee – Nominating from Floor

139. Notwithstanding the above, nominations may be made from the floor.

RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE

Resolutions Committee – Resolutions Duties

140. During each annual meeting the Committee shall meet to review all resolutions sent to the Federation from members. Such resolutions shall not be presented on the floor at the annual meeting without first having been delivered to the Secretary-Treasurer thirty (30) days prior to the annual meeting.

Resolutions Committee – Resolutions from Floor

141. Notwithstanding the above, the Resolutions Committee may present resolutions directly to the floor at the annual meeting; provided said resolutions are not inconsistent with the By-Laws or contrary to the aims and objectives of the Federation.

MEDICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Medical Advisory – Rule Changes

142. The Medical Advisory Committee shall be responsible for rendering decisions on matters of medicine applicable to the sport of boxing, and rule changes involving the medical safety of boxers shall be examined by the Committee prior to their adoption.

Medical Advisory – Medical Disputes

143. In the event of any dispute concerning medical evidence with respect to a boxer, the dispute shall be adjudicated by the Committee and the Committee decision shall be final.

Medical Advisory – Specialist Advice

144. The Committee, in its sole discretion, may seek additional medical advice on a particular problem from the best available specialist or other applicable source.

STANDARDS COMMITTEE

Standards Committee – Standards Duties

145. The Standards Committee shall be responsible for obtaining copies of any research into various pieces of boxing equipment, such as gloves, ring and other protective equipment. Research documentation shall be circulated to all members of the Federation.

Standards Committee – Equipment Standards Review

146. The Committee shall annually examine the specific standards for said protective equipment and make recommendations for upgrading and improving standards established by the Federation for said protective equipment.

Standards Committee – Standards Enforcement Review

147. The Committee shall annually survey all members to determine whether the standards for protective equipment are being met by manufacturers and enforced by Federation members. The survey results shall be reported to the annual meeting of the Federation.

OFFICIALS COMMITTEE

Officials Committee – Duties

148. The Officials Committee shall be responsible for examining and recommending standards for referees and judges and shall develop a list of accredited officials in Canada and assign classifications of ability to those officials.

Officials Committee – Training Aids

149. The Committee shall undertake the development of training aids and materials, within financial guidelines established by the Board of Directors, for the purpose of upgrading officiating at all professional levels.

Officials Committee – Training Seminars

150. At each annual general meeting, the Committee is encouraged to organize seminars and training sessions for officials in conjunction with the Medical Advisory Committee and the host commission member.

Cooperation between the Federation, Host Commission and CBF Supervisor in Championship Events

151. It is expected that the Federation, Host Commission and CBF Supervisor will respect each others' responsibilities, and assist each other in accomplishing the following:

(A) C.B.F. Request Of Host Commission

· Knowing who the C.B.F. Supervisor and or out of town officials are.

· Knowing when and where the Supervisor / officials are staying.

· Making sure that proper seating for the Supervisor has been prearranged at ringside.

· Making sure that transportation to and from weigh-in and to and from venue of Contest has been arranged by Promoter.

· Collecting Supervisor’s fees and all other fees for C.B.F. appointed Officials, where applicable.

(B) C.B.F. Responsibilities

· Appointing Supervisor for Championship Contest.

· Appointing all other Officials for Championship Contest.

· Supplying Promoter with a copy of the C.B.F. Rules and Regulations pertaining to Championship Contest.

· Informing the Supervisor what Title is being contested and the names of the Contestants.

· Identifying location of Contest to the Appointed Supervisor.

· Name of the Host Commission along with contact person or persons, phone and fax numbers, email address if available.

· Supplying the name and contact information of the promoter.

· Supplying the Supervisor with a Championship Belt and kit.

· Contacting the Local Commission informing them when an application has been received from a Promoter in their jurisdiction to promote a Championship Contest.

· Contact the Local Commission to inform them when you are arriving, and where you are staying.

· Contact the Promoter to confirm flights, airport pick-up, transportation while there, per diem, fees, etc are in order.

· Confirm with the CBF, at least a week in advance, that the Championship belt and kit have been forwarded either to him (her), the promoter or local commission.

· Forward the kit and/or championship belt back to the CBF following the contest.