Boxing / Guide 05
The boxing ring
World Boxing · 2024In short
Dimensions · Ropes and corners
Dimensions
The ring must measure at least 6.10 m inside the ropes on each side. The apron extends at least 61 cm beyond the ropes, and the platform is at least 7.4 m wide and long. The platform stands 100 cm above ground, with a non-slip canvas and safe padding.
Ropes and corners
There are 4 ropes on each side, at heights of 40, 70, 100 and 130 cm above the canvas. Padded corners include the red and blue competitors’ corners and neutral white corners. Ringside equipment includes timing and scoring systems, medical supplies, oxygen and a stretcher.
Independent explanations and translations, not official federation publications. Independent explanations of the supplied World Boxing Competition Rules, in force November 2024. These are World Boxing rules, not a universal rulebook for professional boxing. Event regulations may differ. References use PDF viewer page numbers; guide numbers are editorial.
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