(1) The following shall constitute the applicable weight classes for all contests in bare-knuckle boxing bouts. The allowable weight differential (in pounds) between combatants within major classifications shall be as permitted by the Commission at its discretion:
- (a) Strawweight Through 107.9 lbs.
- (b) Flyweight 108 lbs. – 116.9 lbs.
- (c) Bantamweight 117 lbs. – 125.9 lbs.
- (d) Featherweight 126 lbs. – 135.9 lbs.
- (e) Lightweight 136 lbs. – 145.9 lbs.
- (f) Welterweight 146 lbs. – 155.9 lbs.
- (g) Middleweight 156 lbs. – 165.9 lbs.
- (h) Super Middleweight 166 lbs. – 175.9 lbs.
- (i) Light Heavyweight 176 lbs. – 185.9 lbs.
- (j) Middle Heavyweight 186 lbs. – 205.9 lbs.
- (k) Cruiserweight 206 lbs. – 225.9 lbs.
- (l) Heavyweight 226 lbs. – 265.9 lbs.
- (m) Super Heavyweight 266 lbs. and above.
- (2) A promoter may establish its own weight requirements for championship or title fights.
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 68-115-201 and 68-115-203. Administrative History: New rules filed December 5, 2024; effective March 5, 2025.