The weigh-in ceremony is the most important event leading up to a boxing match. In the previous hours, boxers have undergone a series of extreme tricks to reach their desired weight. But, what happens if a boxer does not give the weight on the scale before the fight?
Although the main thing is the fight with the opponent, the first enemy is the scale. This determines many aspects of the combat and you could bet on who will be the winner of the evening.
Fines and penalties
Everything is stipulated in the contracts negotiated by the representatives and then signed by the boxers. The document may mention some sanctions if one of the two does not obey the rules:
- No penalty applies and the fight is done if both parties agree that an advantage in the ring does not matter.
- financial fine to the boxer who does not comply with the weight stipulated in the contract. If it is a championship fight, the decision is made as to whether the belts at stake will continue to be wagered or are withdrawn.
- the fight is canceled if they do not find suitable any of the two previous options. In addition, the boxer who did not comply with the provisions of the contract will be fined.
How much is the fine paid?
The sanction is relative and is decreed by the committee in charge of organizing the event. For example, the Mexican Boxing and Wrestling Regulations state that you must pay the 25% of salary and fees of the affected However, it all comes down to the prior contract that the wrestlers sign.
For example, there was a fight between Juan Manuel Márquez and Floyd Mayweather Jr. in 2009. The fight had been scheduled at 65 kilos (144 pounds) in the original contract, and Mayweather would have to pay Marquez $300,000 for every extra pound per hour. of the weighing On the day of the encounter with the scale, Floyd weighed (66 kilos) 146 pounds, a kilo of excess. So Mayweather had to pay Marquez $600,000 just for the excess weight.
In case of canceling the fight, the boxer and his agent were obliged to fairly compensate those who are harmed. This is still an employment contract, so if one of the parties fails, it must be sanctioned. Also, a couple of kilos difference can mean enough in a boxing match. Let’s not forget that the force is also given by the weight of the participant, and in difference of conditions one can be the winner with an advantage.