2107.1 The following weight classifications for boxers are hereby established:

1. (a) Flyweight, at least one hundred twelve pounds (112 lbs.) but not more than one hundred seventeen pounds (117 lbs.);
2. (b) Bantamweight, over one hundred seventeen pounds (117 lbs.) but not more than one hundred twenty-five pounds (125 lbs.);
3. (c) Featherweight, over one hundred twenty-five pounds (125 lbs.) but not more than one hundred thirty-four pounds (134 lbs.);
4. (d) Lightweight, over one hundred thirty-four pounds (134 lbs.) but not more than one hundred forty-five pounds (145 lbs.);
5. (e) Welterweight, over one hundred forty-five pounds (145 lbs.) but not more than one hundred fifty-nine pounds (159 lbs.);
6. (f) Middleweight, over one hundred fifty-nine pounds (159 lbs.) but not more than one hundred seventy-three pounds (173 lbs.);
7. (g) Light heavyweight, over one hundred seventy-three pounds (173 lbs.) but not more than one hundred eighty-nine pounds (189 lbs.);
8. (h) Cruiserweight, over one hundred eighty-nine pounds (189 lbs.) but not more than one hundred ninety-five pounds (195 lbs.);
9. (i) Heavyweight, over one hundred ninety-five pounds (195 lbs.).

2107.2 The Commission may, further recognize subcategories of the categories established in this section according to the rules of the association or federation under whose auspices a championship contest is held.

2107.3 The following weight spreads are permissible for matchmaking in boxing events within each weight classification:

1. (a) Flyweight, no limit;
2. (b) Bantamweight, not more than four pounds (4 lbs.);
3. (c) Featherweight, not more than five pounds (5 lbs.);
4. (d) Lightweight, not more than six pounds (6 lbs.);
5. (e) Welterweight, not more than seven pounds (7 lbs.);
6. (f) Middleweight, not more than eight pounds (8 lbs.);
7. (g) Light heavyweight, not more than ten pounds (10 lbs.);
8. (h) Cruiserweight, not more than twelve pounds (12 lbs.); and
9. (i) Heavyweight, no limit.

2107.4 The Commission may waive the requirements of § 2107.3 for good cause.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 35 DCR 3731, 3733-34 (May 20, 1988).