3-Day Knockout Competition, Lone Star Tavern, Gold Coast Australia

 

Event Registrations OPENING IN MAY  (Announced here and on the Masters Boxing Australia INC Facebook page)

Entries Close: Midnight Saturday 3 August 2024​

Note* Registrations are non-refundable or transferable

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Open to all boxers 30 years and over in the following experience levels:​

CADET CLASS. 0 FIGHTS

COMBAT CLASS: 1-5 FIGHTS

OPEN CLASS: 6+ FIGHTS

 

Tournament Format

·       limit to 8 in each division 

·       All fights across all divisions - 3x2 min rounds (except 61+ - 3 x 1.5mins)

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Match-Ups 

Where fighters are outside their respective divisions, the matchmaker will create a "Catch Class" 

-  Eg : a 44 yo, super heavy weight, has no direct match-up but there's a 40 yo with similar exp and weight also has no match-up. The matchmaker will match them as Super Heavyweight, combat class, catch age.

·   If a fighter falls just outside of a division, and they have no match up, the matchmaker may include that fighter in the next closest bracket.

·  Limited age differential is allowed for next bracket inclusion.

·  A fighter cannot go down to the next experience level but a fighter may nominate to go up.

·   No more than 10 years age differential in any match-up.

 

What to Wear:

· You must have a Blue or Red Singlet or state colours. Black singlets are allowed but if both fighters have Black Singlets, the Red Corner has priority. Therefore the Blue corner must change into a blue singlet. No exceptions.

·  You cannot wear your own gloves. 16 oz gloves will be provided to you before you get into the ring.

·  You can use your own open face headgear provided that it's in good condition and one of the following brands (Adidas, Sting, Morgan, Weisling, Winning, Title, or MBA). Black Headgear is allowed. If you don't own your own headgear (but you should) headgear will be provided. Please make sure that you fit it properly before getting the ring.

· You must use training wraps. No pro bandaging allowed.

·  Groin guards must be worn inside the shorts

 

Tournament Briefing

THURSDAY 8 August 6pm at the venue

The briefing session is a chance for boxers and trainers to gather informally to hear an outline of the event structure and have any questions answered. Recommended, especially for Cadet class, but not compulsory.

 

Weigh-In at the Venue, 7am-10am, Friday 9 August

There will be a single compulsory weigh-in on the morning of the first day of the competition for all boxers, no exceptions. (Dehydration and resultant boxer collapse is one of the most dangerous aspects of the sport. A single weigh-in aims to eliminate this factor. Nominate your fighting weight from the start.)

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Tournament Doctor

The tournament Doctor will be at the Officials table 1 hour before each session starts. Boxers for that session must be passed to fight by the tournament doctor before fighting.​ No exceptions.

 

Event Schedule

Boxers must be available all 3 days, no exceptions. No requests to fight on a certain day/session or corner colour allowed.

 

Session Times (subject to change):

Friday 9 August

·       Session 1: 1pm - 5pm

·       Session 2: 6pm - 10pm

 

Saturday 10 August

·       Session 3: 1pm - 5pm

·       Session 4: 6pm - 10pm

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Sunday 11 August

·       Session 5: 1pm - 5pm

·       Session 6: 6pm - 10pm

 

Doors open for spectators 30 minutes before session start time.

Tickets available at the door.

 

Age Divisions

30-40, 41-50, 51-55, 56-60, 61+

Age is determined as at Friday 9 August 2024. Minimum age is 30 years.

Fighters may be matched across age divisions provided there is no more than 10 years separating the fighters. Any fighter over the age of 70 must nominate manually via the contact us page on this website and provide a second Doctor's opinion on fitness to fight. 

 

Weight Divisions

BANTAMWEIGHT 50.1kg – 57.5 kg - Female only 

LIGHTWEIGHT 57.51kg – 65.0 kg

WELTERWEIGHT 65.1kg – 72.5 kg

MIDDLEWEIGHT -72.51kg – 80.0 kg

CRUISERWEIGHT80.1kg - 87.5

HEAVYWEIGHT 87.5 kg – 95 kg

 SUPERHEAVYWEIGHT-  95.1kg –102.5kg

OPENWEIGHT 102.5+

 

Fees

·       MBA Membership $130 (new members) $110 (renewals) 

·       Event Fee $140

·       All fees are non-refundable (no exceptions)

·       PULL-OUTS & NO-SHOWS: It is compulsory to commit to the tournament you have registered for. Three pull-outs in a 24-month period will result in a membership ban. Any member who is a no-show without notice beforehand will also be banned from competing in future MBA events.

 

Additional Information

·       All Boxers must be current members of Masters Boxing Australia INC.

         (Annual renewal date 1 January.) Boxers must have a photo in their books. No photo, no box. 

·       All Boxers wear 16oz gloves. Gloves will be provided.

·       Please bring your own headgear (in good condition). Headgear provided if needed.

·       You will need a medical clearance (Fitness to Box) and serology results, both current within

        12 months of 11 August 2023, red and blue singlet, cup protector and mouthguard.

.        CT scans and ECG are advisable but not compulsory.

·       Facial hair is allowed.