The International Boxing Federation (IBF) has recently released their updated IBF agreement, which is the second part of their new rules and regulations. This agreement aims to provide more clarity and transparency in the world of boxing, especially when it comes to championship fights.
One of the major changes in the IBF agreement part 2 is the addition of a “mandatory challenger” clause. This means that the number one IBF contender in each weight class will now be the mandatory challenger for the current IBF champion. If the champion fails to defend their title against the mandatory challenger, they risk losing their title.
Another important addition to the IBF agreement is the “official weigh-in” rule. This rule states that boxers must make their official weight 30 hours before the fight. This is different from the previous rule where boxers had to weigh in 24 hours before the fight. The new rule aims to reduce the extreme weight cuts that some boxers participate in and improve their overall health and safety.
The IBF agreement also includes new guidelines for judges and referees. These guidelines aim to improve the accuracy and consistency of scoring and officiating in championship fights. The IBF will now require judges to undergo regular training and evaluation, and referees will be required to have a minimum of five years of professional experience.
Another noteworthy change in the IBF agreement part 2 is the introduction of new criteria for ranking boxers. The IBF will now consider a boxer`s quality of opposition, their activity level, and their performance in previous fights when ranking them. This change aims to ensure that only the best boxers make it to the top of the rankings, and it will also help to prevent boxers from padding their records by fighting opponents with lower skill levels.
Lastly, the IBF agreement part 2 includes a new “minimum purse bid” rule. This rule states that the minimum purse bid for an IBF title fight will be 75% of the total purse. This change aims to prevent boxers from receiving unfair purses and to ensure that all fighters receive a fair share of the revenue generated by their fights.
Overall, the IBF agreement part 2 is a step in the right direction for the world of boxing. By introducing new rules and guidelines, the IBF is working towards creating a more fair and transparent sport, where only the best boxers rise to the top.