Rules

Hard Knocks Fight Night is a combination of pro boxing and amature kickboxing bouts.

Basic Kickboxing Rules

• Open to Men and Women age 18 through 39
• Three (3) one minute rounds
• One minute rest between each round
• No minimum kick requirement
• Three knockdown rule is in effect
• Standing eight count is in effect
• Scoring is on the 10 point must system

EQUIPMENT (Supplied by promoter except mouth guard)

• Boxing Gloves (16 ounce)
• Headgear
• Groin Protection
• Shin/instep pads
• Breast protection (females)
• Mouth Guard

WEIGHT CLASSES (For Men and Women)

• Lightweight: up to 135 lbs.
• Welterweight: 136 to 147
• Jr. Middleweight: 148 to 154
• Middleweight: 155 to 160
• Light Heavyweight: 161 to 175
• Cruiserweight: 176 to 200
• Heavyweight: over 201

LEGAL TECHNIQUES

• All boxing techniques
• Spinning back fist
• Spinning back kick
• Kicks to the body above the waist and below the neck

ILLEGAL TECHNIQUES

• Kicking to the head
• Striking or kicking to the neck, groin, joints, spine or back
• Knee or Elbow strikes
• Striking or kicking a downed opponent
• Head butts