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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 8Ch. 2Art. 7§ 18720 Boxing Round Limits

§ 18720 Boxing Round Limits

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§ 18720 Boxing Round Limits

Key Takeaways

  • •A boxing match can't have more than 12 rounds, and each round can't last more than 3 minutes.
  • •If it's a championship fight, it can have up to 15 rounds, but only if the boxing commission says it's okay.
  • •There must be a 1-minute break between each round.

Example

A boxing match is planned for 15 rounds.

If the match isn't a championship fight, it can't have 15 rounds. It can only have up to 12 rounds. If it's a championship fight, the boxing commission must give written permission for it to have 15 rounds.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 18720 Boxing Round Limits

(a) No boxing contest or match shall be more than 12 rounds of not more than three minutes each in length, except that championship contests may, if the written approval of the commission is first obtained, be 15 rounds of not more than three minutes each in length. The commission may limit the number of rounds in a contest within the maximum. (b) There shall be one minute rest between consecutive rounds. (Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 538, Sec. 27. Effective January 1, 2007.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

boxing contestchampionship contestswritten approvalcommissionrounds

Related Statutes

  • § 18731 Boxing Official Clinic Requirements
  • § 18734 Boxing Contest Officials
  • § 18702 Minor Combat Sports Restrictions
  • § 18704 Professional Fighter Minimum Purse
  • § 18705.5 Physician Approval Criteria Regulations

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 18720.
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