EDG BOXING · PHILADELPHIA

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EDG Boxing is a merit-based, sanctioned amateur boxing league. Prize money is real. The rules are strict. We don't protect records. You earn your way up or you don't fight.

WEIGHT CLASSES

TIERS

$250K+

TOP PURSE

30-60

DAY COOL-OFF

MEN'S

DIVISION

STEP 01

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE?

✓Age 18 or older

✓No current boxing suspension from any sanctioned body

✓Cleared by a licensed physician (medical form at registration)

✓Willing to compete against any ranked opponent in your weight class

✓Able to make weight within 3 lbs on fight day (no hydration cuts)

✗Professional boxers who have competed at the paid professional level in the past 24 months

✗Fighters with unresolved suspensions in any combat sport organization

✗Anyone who has declined three or more ranked matchups in the past year

STEP 02

CHOOSE YOUR PATH

PRIZE FIGHTER

THE MONEY PATH

You're here for the bag. Compete, win, collect purses. No pressure to climb the ranked ladder. Prize Fighters focus on activity and earnings — not titles. Best for fighters who want to compete frequently without the full commitment of a championship pursuit.

◈Earn purse money for every bout you compete in

◈Ranked matchups optional — fight exhibition-style or ranked

◈Up to 6 bouts per calendar year (league-wide max)

◈Can switch to Championship Path after any 3-bout eval period

◈Same base purse structure as Championship fighters

CHAMPIONSHIP

THE TITLE PATH

You want the belt. Championship path fighters are entered into the ranked system from day one. Every bout affects your ranking. Win consistently and you climb toward a title shot. Mandatory defenses required once you hold a belt. You don't get to sit on it.

▲Entered into the ranked division from first bout

▲Every win/loss adjusts your rankingPoints

▲Top-ranked contenders get mandatory title shots

▲No-ducking policy strictly enforced on this path

▲Belt holders must defend every 60–90 days or vacate

▲Higher purse multiplier for ranked fights at Expert tier

STEP 03

THE SIX TIERS

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PROVING GROUND

Beginners · First-time competitors

ROUNDS

3–6

GLOVES

12–14oz (provided)

HEADGEAR

REQUIRED

BASE PURSE SPLIT

WIN$6,000

LOSS$3,000

KO/TKO BONUS$9,000

Purses are split from the total bout purse set by commission. Amounts shown are base estimates.

TIER RULES

Headgear mandatory at all times

6-round bouts — headgear mandatory, 16 oz gloves required

Standing 8-count rule in effect — referee stops action on knockdowns

No standing 8-count waivers in the Proving Ground

Fighters promote to Prospect after posting 3–2 or better with a win finish

Open-stance matchups allowed (orthodox vs southpaw)

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PROSPECT

Post-Proving Ground · First bare-knuckle bouts

ROUNDS

4–6

GLOVES

12oz

HEADGEAR

OPTIONAL

BASE PURSE SPLIT

WIN$9,000

LOSS$4,500

KO/TKO BONUS$12,000

Purses are split from the total bout purse set by commission. Amounts shown are base estimates.

TIER RULES

No headgear — earned by completing Proving Ground with a winning record

4-round standard, 6-round for ranked matchups

Standing 8-count remains in effect throughout Prospect tier

First ranked bouts begin here — ranking points are active

30-day mandatory cool-off between all bouts

Fighters promote to Intermediate after posting 2 ranked wins at Prospect level

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INTERMEDIATE

Developing fighters · 4–10 bouts experience

ROUNDS

6–8

GLOVES

10–12oz

HEADGEAR

OPTIONAL

BASE PURSE SPLIT

WIN$15,000

LOSS$7,500

KO/TKO BONUS$20,000

Purses are split from the total bout purse set by commission. Amounts shown are base estimates.

TIER RULES

No headgear permitted — fighters compete bare-headed from this tier forward

6-round standard, 8-round max for ranked matchups

Standing 8-count remains in effect

Mandatory 30-day cool-off between bouts strictly enforced

Ranking points accumulate on this tier — championship contention begins here

Fighters can request promotion to Expert after 3 ranked wins

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EXPERT

Ranked competitors · Title contenders

ROUNDS

8–10

GLOVES

10oz

HEADGEAR

OPTIONAL

BASE PURSE SPLIT

WIN$30,000

LOSS$15,000

KO/TKO BONUS$40,000

Purses are split from the total bout purse set by commission. Amounts shown are base estimates.

TIER RULES

No headgear — full professional-style competition

8-round standard, 10-round for ranked and title fights

45-day mandatory cool-off between bouts

Title bouts scheduled at 10 rounds

No-ducking policy fully enforced — eligible opponents must accept or face penalty ranking

Belt holders receive mandatory challenge notice every 60 days

Fighter of the Month and FOTN/KOTN bonuses only awarded at Expert tier and above

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ELITE

Title contenders · Fighters who have fought for a belt

ROUNDS

10–12

GLOVES

10oz

HEADGEAR

OPTIONAL

BASE PURSE SPLIT

WIN$60,000

LOSS$30,000

KO/TKO BONUS$80,000

Purses are split from the total bout purse set by commission. Amounts shown are base estimates.

TIER RULES

Fighters who have competed in at least one EDG championship bout

10-round standard, 12-round for title unification fights

45-day mandatory cool-off strictly enforced — no exceptions

Multi-belt eligibility: Elite fighters may pursue titles across adjacent weight classes

Mandatory challenger system: top Elite ranked fighter gets automatic title shot at 90 days

FOTN and Fighter of the Year eligibility begins at Elite tier

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MASTERS

Champions · Fighters who have held an EDG belt

ROUNDS

10–12

GLOVES

10oz

HEADGEAR

OPTIONAL

BASE PURSE SPLIT

WIN$125,000

LOSS$62,500

KO/TKO BONUS$162,500

Purses are split from the total bout purse set by commission. Amounts shown are base estimates.

TIER RULES

Fighters who have captured and held at least one EDG championship belt

Priority scheduling — Masters fighters headline all major events

60-day cool-off between bouts (recovery-first policy)

Super-fights only — opponents sourced from Elite or Masters tier

Commission approves all Masters-level matchups before announcement

Championship purse multiplier applies to all Masters-tier bouts

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LEGENDS

The pinnacle of EDG Boxing · Multi-belt champions

ROUNDS

10–12

GLOVES

10oz

HEADGEAR

OPTIONAL

BASE PURSE SPLIT

WIN$250,000

LOSS$125,000

KO/TKO BONUS$325,000

Purses are split from the total bout purse set by commission. Amounts shown are base estimates.

TIER RULES

Fighters who have simultaneously held multiple EDG championship belts

Legends bouts are standalone events — full card built around a single matchup

Commission designation only — awarded, never applied for

Legends retain titles indefinitely until a Mandatory Challenger forces a defense

Legacy bonus paid at career close regardless of final record

Permanent placement in the EDG Boxing Hall of Record upon retirement

STEP 04

WHAT YOUR $3,000 COVERS

🥊

Fight Gear Package

Gloves (10–14oz based on tier), hand wraps, mouth guard, groin protection. Yours to keep.

🏥

Pre-Fight Medical

Commission-arranged physician clearance and basic bloodwork before your first bout. Required for all fighters.

📋

Two Guaranteed Bouts

Your registration locks you into a minimum of two scheduled bouts. The commission finds your opponent.

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Rating Profile

Your full fighter profile goes live on EDG Boxing. OVR rating builds with every recorded bout.

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Ringside Data Entry

Every punch you throw is logged. Your attributes, archetype, and ranking all update from real performance.

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Ranking Eligibility

Championship path fighters enter the live rankings system. Your record is public from fight one.

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Fighter ID Card

Public combat profile page for fans to view your record, attributes, archetype, and fight history.

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Event Access

Registered fighters receive no-cost access to all EDG Boxing events as participants for the registration year.

How purses work: The commission sets a total purse for each bout based on tier. The winner receives 60–70% and the loser receives 30–40%. KO/TKO bonuses are added on top of the base win purse when applicable. Purse amounts are confidential — fighters receive payment directly. No public disclosure of individual earnings.

STEP 05

THE CODE — NON-NEGOTIABLE

NO DUCKING POLICY

Championship path fighters ranked within 5 positions of each other must accept a sanctioned matchup within 21 days of being contacted. Repeated declinations result in forced ranking penalty. There is no "protecting the record" here.

MANDATORY COOL-OFF

Proving Ground & Intermediate: 30 days minimum between bouts. Expert: 45 days minimum. No exceptions. Not negotiable. Medical clearance required before return, regardless of cool-off period.

MEDICAL CLEARANCE

Any fighter who sustains a KO or TKO loss receives a mandatory 60-day medical suspension. Any fighter who suffers a standing 8-count receives a 30-day suspension regardless of the final result.

WEIGHT CLASS INTEGRITY

Fighters register at a declared weight class. You must make weight within 3 lbs on fight day. Hydration-cut style manipulation (drastic same-day rehydration) is grounds for immediate suspension.

SIX-BOUT ANNUAL MAXIMUM

No fighter may compete in more than 6 sanctioned bouts per calendar year. This applies to all tiers, all paths. Activity is rewarded — but fighter health and longevity come first.

RESULTS ARE FINAL

All results are logged by the commission post-fight and signed off by both corners. Disputes must be filed within 48 hours of the final bout result being posted. The commission decision is binding.

STEP 06

17 WEIGHT CLASSES

Minimumweight

105 lbs

Light Flyweight

108 lbs

Flyweight

112 lbs

Super Flyweight

115 lbs

Bantamweight

118 lbs

Super Bantamweight

122 lbs

Featherweight

126 lbs

Super Featherweight

130 lbs

Lightweight

135 lbs

Super Lightweight

140 lbs

Welterweight

147 lbs

Super Welterweight

154 lbs

Middleweight

160 lbs

Super Middleweight

168 lbs

Light Heavyweight

175 lbs

Cruiserweight

200 lbs

Heavyweight

200+ lbs

Men's division only at launch. Women's division coming in a future season.

READY TO COMPETE?

Registration is $3,000 flat. Gear included. Two bouts minimum. Your profile goes live after payment. The commission contacts you to schedule your first fight within 30 days.

Questions? Commission contact available through the fighters portal · Philadelphia, PA

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