Question about weigh-ins and making weight

[TBear]

if the fight is contractual at a specific weight (lets say 160) then the fighters can weigh in at 160 but not a oz more, anything above 160 they must lose or face the penalty (varies).

Sometime the contracts say +1, so basically the same thing about (160) but you are allowed to weigh in 1 pound over but this has to be stated in the contracts.

by default their is no +1 or any of that non sense, its a special clause that is written into the contracts (broner vs molina, broner was allowed +1 for his fight at 140)

This sounds right. Amazing that missing weight is a legit reason for canceling the bout but rarely does. Financial considerations are made to see the show still goes on.

However many a title has been lost at the scales.

[piojo del norte]

Do the WBA, WBO and IBF allow extra time if weight is failed the first time?

I mean there should always be additional time given since every scale has a margin of error.

Depends on the Sanctioning Bodies - these are the rules of the WBC - today Jorge Linares (WBC Lightweight Champion) missed weight by a few OZ's however according the the WBC rules he has two hours to cut.

[1hourRun]

Do the WBA, WBO and IBF allow extra time if weight is failed the first time?

I mean there should always be additional time given since every scale has a margin of error.

You generally got two hours below are the IBF rules.

IBF - RULES.

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1.A.

The initial weigh-in shall be no less than twenty(20) no more than thirty (30) hours before the scheduled start of the first bout on the bout card. If either Champion or Challenger fails to make the prescribed weight at the initial weigh-in time, each will have two (2) hours thereafter to make the prescribed weight.

1.Champion’s Failure to Make Weight If a Champion shall fail to make the prescribed weight prior to the expiration of the two (2) additional hours, the title shall be forfeited on the scale.

http://www.ibfusbaregistration.com/i...an_27_2014.pdf

[Easy Work.]

Why are they always so strict with weight. Whats the big deal if you come in 3 or 4 pounds over, dumb rule.

[BostonGuy]

Why are they always so strict with weight. Whats the big deal if you come in 3 or 4 pounds over, dumb rule.

There's weight limits and classes for a reason; fighters should generally weigh about the same so that their both on an even playing field. Also, if commissions are not strict on making the contracted weight, then fighters would obviously come in at any weight that they're comfortable with.

Also, with weight divisions that are only incrementally only 7 pounds apart e.g. WW 147; Jr MW 154; every pound literally counts.

[Easy Work.]

There's weight limits and classes for a reason; fighters should generally weigh about the same so that their both on an even playing field. Also, if commissions are not strict on making the contracted weight, then fighters would obviously come in at any weight that they're comfortable with.

Also, with weight divisions that are only incrementally only 7 pounds apart e.g. WW 147; Jr MW 154; every pound literally counts.

I know the rules , its just dumb to make the limit so strict forcing fighters to drain themselves sometimes to cut 2 pounds. Why not just make the limit 3 or 4 pounds over , its would still be not that big of a difference

[SplitSecond]

You can't come over the limit, not an ounce.

[El-blanco]

I know the rules , its just dumb to make the limit so strict forcing fighters to drain themselves sometimes to cut 2 pounds. Why not just make the limit 3 or 4 pounds over , its would still be not that big of a difference

I thought you were kidding in your first comment, nope just ******ed.

[kafkod]

For non title fights they they can weigh in up to 1lb above the limit for that division, and no more, unless the contract states otherwise.

For title fights there is no leeway. Even 1oz over and they have 2 hrs to lose it or face a penalty.

[NEETzsche]

I know the rules , its just dumb to make the limit so strict forcing fighters to drain themselves sometimes to cut 2 pounds. Why not just make the limit 3 or 4 pounds over , its would still be not that big of a difference

lol how would pushing the limits 3 or 4 lbs north change anything? use your noggin mate