§ 711. Limitation on difference in weights. No contest or exhibition shall take place in which the difference in weight of the participants exceeds ten pounds. This section shall not apply to contests or exhibitions between participants in the light-heavyweight, cruiserweight or heavyweight classes, as defined by the commission, nor to exhibitions held solely for training purposes.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Title 5 - ATHLETICS AND SPORTS
Chapter 7 - Regulation of Boxing Contests and Exhibitions
Section 701 - Boxing regulated
Section 702 - Age of participants
Section 703 - Fictitious names
Section 704 - Physician to be in attendance
Section 705 - Medical training seminars
Section 707 - Medical equipment
Section 708 - Suspension and revocation for injuries
Section 709 - Medical examinations
Section 710 - Weights and classes
Section 711 - Limitation on difference in weights
Section 714 - Duration of bouts and rounds
Section 715 - Referee and judges
Section 717 - Mandatory eight count