2307.1 The following weight classifications for kickboxers are hereby established:

1. (a) Flyweight, one hundred twelve pounds (112 lbs.) or under;
2. (b) Bantamweight; over one hundred twelve pounds (112 lbs.) but not more than one hundred and twenty-five pounds (125 lbs.);
3. (c) Super Lightweight, over one hundred twenty-five pounds (125 lbs.) but not more than one forty-five pounds (145 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-eight pounds (158 lbs.);
6. (f) Middleweight, over one hundred fifty-eight pounds (158 lbs.) but not more than one hundred seventy pounds (170 lbs.);
7. (g) Light heavy weight, over one hundred seventy pounds (170 lbs.) but not more than one hundred eighty-four pounds (184 lbs.);
8. (h) Heavyweight, over one hundred eighty-four pounds (184 lbs.) but not more than two hundred twenty-one (221 lbs.) pounds; and
9. (i) Super heavy weight, over two hundred twenty-one pounds (221 lbs.).

2307.2 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.

2307.3 The following weight spread is permissible for matchmaking in kickboxing events within each weight classification:

1. (a) Flyweight, no limit;
2. (b) Bantamweight, not more than four pounds (4 lbs.);
3. (c) Super Lightweight, 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 nine pounds (9 lbs.);
8. (h) Heavyweight, no limit; and
9. (i) Super Heavyweight, no limit.

2307.4 The Commission may waive the requirements of § 2307.3 for good cause.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking at 35 DCR 3759, 3760-62 (May 20, 1988).