Chicago Golden Gloves will be hosting the first Annual

"Chicago Golden Gloves Masters National Tournament of Champions"

To compete in the masters division

1. All USA Boxing rules apply to these classifications, with the exception of those listed below:
2. All Masters Boxers will be issued a yellow passbook upon registering with USA Boxing.
3. Age Classification
a. Men and women boxers ages 41 and above are categorized as Master Boxers.
b. Boxers ages 35 to 40 shall declare age classification, Elite or Master, or both each year
upon registration with USA Boxing.
4. Weight Classification
a. Men: 106 lbs., 112 lbs., 119 lbs., 125 lbs., 132 lbs., 139 lbs., 147 lbs., 156l bs., 165 lbs., 176
lbs., 189 lbs., 203 lbs., 203+ lbs.
b. Women: 106 lbs., 110 lbs., 115 lbs., 119 lbs., 125 lbs., 132 lbs., 139 lbs., 146 lbs., 154 lbs.,
165 lbs., 178 lbs., 178+ lbs.
5. Number of Rounds
a. Boxers will be limited to boxing three rounds between one and two-minutes in
duration.
b. There will be one (1) minute rest between rounds
6. Matched Bouts
a. Age Differential
i. The age difference between competitors shall be no more than ten (10) years
younger or ten (10) years older.
ii. Master boxers may not compete against boxers younger than 35 years of age.
b. Weight Differential – Refer to Appendix F for current Masters weight classes.
7. Equipment
Gloves and Headgear: 16 oz. gloves and headgear will be used for all weight categories and
this equipment must have been approved and tested by USA Boxing and must meet or
exceed the minimum standards for impact as set by USA Boxing. This equipment must have
a printed label. The glove label must be located on the backside of both gloves, and the
headgear label must be located on the back panel.