CONSTITUTION OF PAKISTAN BOXING COUNCIL (PBC)

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PBC CODE OF ETHICS

Any person involved in professional boxing should:

Place loyalty, fairness, and integrity as the highest moral principles, and the sport of boxing above the interests of any person or group.

Protect the health and well-being of boxers at any cost.

Reject any compromise that goes against justice and honesty in the ring, in the offices, and in the Gym.

Expose corruption of any kind wherever discovered.

Oppose discrimination on the basis of race, nationality, and religion, and act forcefully to counteract it, never cooperate with those who practice it.

Uphold and respect the Constitution, Rules and Regulations, and principles of PBC at all times.

Failure to do so is a failure to the sport.

Never – whether you are a boxer, manager, promoter, trainer, matchmaker, official, commissioner, or any member of PBC – use the communications media to slur, slander, libel, or otherwise defame humiliate, or insult other members of the boxing community and thereby damage the sport itself, but instead expose, respectfully, actions by persons who unfairly hurt others.

Devote best efforts to our sport as expected and deserved by the public, and expect the same from promoters, managers, boxers, and all the people of boxing.

Refrain from unethical behaviour that may bring disgrace to many people involved in the sport.

Never seek monetary profit at the expense or to the detriment of the boxers, who should always be fairly paid for their efforts.

Pursue absolute equality for the people of boxing by always respecting the rights of others, disregarding wealth or power as influencing factors on any decisions.

Never use misrepresentations or other means to deceive others, but instead always present the facts and the truth in goodwill to solve problems.

Never engage in business or activities that might constitute extortion, create a conflict of interest, or present an unfair restriction of competition.

Boxer must behave as a good sportsman in and out of the ring, in public statements, and in attitude towards any members of the public, the boxing community or media.

Boxer shake hands before the commencement of the contest and at the beginning of the final round, and show respect for their opponents before and after the contest.

Subject only to valid protest in accordance with this Constitution and the PBC Rules and Regulations, regard decisions of the referee and judges as final.

Boxer is also a lady or gentleman who has won this title cleanly and fairly and is willing and ready at all times to defend it against any qualified opponent.

A PBC champion is a true example to the youth of Pakistan in and out of the ring. Our champion is always committed to respect, support, and comply with the PBC Constitution and its Rules and Regulations, and always carries the representation with sportsmanship, dignity, loyalty, and pride.

EQUALITY OF RIGHTS

PBC shall be a body dedicated to promoting equal rights at all times in boxing, impartially, honestly, and fairly.

PBC shall not accept any inequalities based on race, religion, politics, or nationality, and will further oppose all who advocate or conduct themselves so as to promote such inequalities of rights.

PAKISTAN BOXING COUNCIL (PBC) is a non-profit body dedicated to serving the sport of boxing and to implementing safety measures for the protection of all boxers.

Each member of PBC dedicates himself to the service of the sport of boxing as a vehicle of opportunity for the least fortunate in society.

Each member of PBC shall be dedicated to his service in all matters to the principle, “He who does not live to serve, does not serve to live.”

Each championship bout is certified by PBC shall be designated a PBC Championship”. Every PBC recognized champion, and every person involved in with matchmaking promoting, and the conduct of PBC recognized bouts, and all those who request certification of such bouts, understand and acknowledge that the right to the title and designation “PBC Champion” is owned exclusively by PBC.

PBC certification of a match as a “PBC Championship” and the designation of “PBC Champion” are privileges and not rights of any kind or nature, vested or otherwise, and all boxers, promoters, and their representatives must comply with this Constitution, Rules and Regulations, Championship Rules, and rulings of PBC in order to qualify for or maintain such certification or designation.

Provincial Championships, and any other present or future title that is authorized to carry PBC name and certification shall be subject to the terms of this paragraph.

PURPOSES

The purposes of PBC shall be followed:

Uniform Control and Supervision of Boxing

To promote and obtain efficiency and harmony in the control and supervision of professional men’s and women’s boxing, through the development and implementation of uniform standards and rules applicable to the sport.

Develop and Institute Best Medical Standards

To institute and develop the best available medical standards, procedures, and rules to ensure the safety of the boxers and of the sport.

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Encouragement of Boxing as Sport

To encourage boxing as an activity conducive to physical fitness and as a sport that is a source of wholesome entertainment for the public.

Encouragement of Public Appreciation of Boxing

To encourage greater public appreciation and patronage for the sport of boxing.

Promotion of Clean, Fair, and Equitable Competition

To keep professional boxing and all activities promotion of Boxers’ Safety and Welfare. To make professional boxing as safe a sport as possible for boxers, and to promote their welfare.

Elimination of Discrimination in Boxing

To prevent discrimination by reason of race, religion, or national origin, which is an abhorrent affront to human dignity and as such incompatible with the purposes and principles of PBC as embodied in this Constitution and the Rules and Regulations of PBC Consequently, apartheid and/or discrimination is prohibited and shall be penalized accordingly.

Mediation to Resolve Controversies

To mediate in controversies whenever and wherever possible, with the goal of making boxing a clean business, with ethical competition and respect for the rights of everyone involved.

FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

Promotion of the Best Interests of Boxing. Safety, and fair competition in boxing throughout Pakistan the best interests of boxing, including:

1. Support proper training of boxers, trainers, ring doctors, ring officials, and affiliated commissioners in the proper techniques, tactics, training, physical conditioning, safe and scientific/medical weight loss, and other elements of the sport.

2. Endorsement, support, and adoption by the PBC of world standards for the protection of health and prevention of injuries in the sport, with a pledge to do everything within its power to foster and enhance the field of sports medicine and to employ this expertise in service of the best interests of boxers, the public, and boxing itself.

3. Endorsement, support, and adoption of an International Boxers Traveling License, including a yearly medical certificate and a boxer ID card to be carried by all boxers, which should contain their records of medical examinations and comments by the ringside physicians after every bout, as well as all additional information necessary for the strict supervision of the health and safety of travelling boxers throughout the world. PBC will also encourage the use of the Internet and other future technologies to make information regarding boxers’ health available to authorities around the world.

Establish Weight Divisions

To establish and/or recognize the champions in weight divisions with the following limits:

Division Pounds Kilograms.

Male:

      WEIGHTS                                             LBs                                            KG  

• Minimumweight                          105                                        47.627

• Light flyweight                             108                                        48.987

• Flyweight                                       112                                        50.802

• Super Flyweight                           115                                        52.163

• Bantamweight                              118                                        53.524

• Super Bantamweight                  122                                        55.338

• Featherweight                              126                                        57.153

• Super featherweight                   130                                        58.967

• Lightweight                                   135                                        61.235

• Super lightweight                        140                                        63.503

• Welterweight                                147                                        66.678

• Super welterweight                     154                                        69.853

• Middleweight                                160                                        72.575

• Super middleweight                    168                                        76.204

• Light heavyweight                       175                                        79.379

• Cruiserweight                               200                                        90.719

• Heavyweight over 200 over 90.719 with no upper limit

Female:

      WEIGHTS                                             LBs                                            KG

• Atomweight                                  102                                        46.270

• Minimumweight                          105                                        47.627

• Light flyweight                             108                                        48.987

• Flyweight                                       112                                        50.802

• Super Flyweight                           115                                        52.163

• Bantamweight                              118                                        53.524

• Super Bantamweight                  122                                        55.338

• Featherweight                              126                                        57.153

• Super featherweight                   130                                        58.967

• Lightweight                                   135                                        61.235

• Super lightweight                        140                                        63.503

• Welterweight                                147                                        66.678

• Super welterweight                     154                                        69.853

• Middleweight                                160                                        72.575

• Super middleweight                    168                                        76.204

• Light heavyweight                       175                                        79.379

• Heavyweight over 175 over 79.379 with no upper limit

 

Establishment of Ratings

To establish and promulgate ratings, each month in each weight division and to recognize an outstanding boxer or boxers monthly and annually.

Adoption of Rules, Regulations, and Standards

To prescribe the rules and regulations that will govern every championship or elimination bout, and to establish rules and standards for the conduct and scoring of every boxing contest in order to attain uniformity throughout the sport.

Mediation in Disputes

To act upon, decide, settle, and mediate in disputes between the member, boxers, managers, promoters, and other licensed boxing people, and other disputes and appeals that may arise in the sport of boxing.

OFFICERS BOARD OF GOVERNORS

The term of Office. Elections of the PBC’s Officers will be held every four years at the annual convention, with each officer elected for a term of office of four years.

Following additional officers:

The Secretary-General the Executive Secretary the Treasurer, up to two General Counsellors at Large, and the Honorary Lifetime Vice Presidents, all of whom will be elected by the majority voting of the representatives of PBC, the President, and the elected Vice Presidents.

Special Elections

The Secretary-General, or if none is then appointed or available, the Executive Secretary, will become the interim successor of the President if he becomes incapacitated and shall organize a special meeting to elect officially the successor to the President within on or before 90 days after the incapacitation.

Composition

The duties, functions, and powers specified in this Constitution and the Rules and Regulations of PBC shall be exercised by the Board of Governors.

Former Presidents shall be permitted to vote on all matters, with the President voting only in the event of a tie or for a tie.

Emergency Voting

If, in the exercise of his discretion, the President determines that it is necessary and appropriate to take an immediate vote concerning a particular matter the resolution of which requires prompt and expeditious consideration, then such an immediate vote may be taken by PBC governing body, with or without a meeting and in accordance with the procedures established in paragraph below. In the event of a meeting, there will be a quorum when the President or the Secretary-General or Executive Secretary, on his behalf, and 6 of the 10 members.

The President (or the Secretary-General or Executive Secretary, on his behalf) voting only in the event of a tie or for a tie. Emergency voting may be conducted in writing, by electronic mail, or by telephone. Voting members may be polled collectively or individually by the President or his designee.

Voting System

All (non-election) voting requests to the Board of Governors shall be called by and signed by the President or, in his absence, by the Secretary-General or Executive Secretary, on his behalf. Such voting requests may be sent by the President directly or his designee, voting may be conducted in writing, by electronic mail, or by telephone. All votes shall be returned by the voting members of the Board of Governors directly to PBC Executive Office or to the President upon his request.

Any member of the Board of Governors who requests his vote to be made known to the Board shall request it directly to PBC Executive Office, which will have the obligation to do so.

Voting Time Limits

In the absence of a meeting of the Board of Governors, each member must give his vote on any matter submitted to a vote by the President or Secretary-General within four days.

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MEMBERSHIP

Exclusive Membership

All members of PBC Board of Governors and all members of the various PBC committees shall not be an officer or member of any working committee of any other international sanctioning organization or regional organization not affiliated with-* PBC, except on special and reasonable circumstances, with the approval of the majority voting of the Board of Governors or the President.

PBC will give absolute respect to the boxing commissions of each country.

Ring Officials

Ring Officials shall be certified and approved members of PBC and abide by its Constitution, Rules and Regulations, and Ring Officials Code of Ethics.

Members of the Media

Any member of the media desiring membership in PBC may become a member at no charge.

All non-voting members are entitled to a voice in the annual convention, and to request materials from and participation in the activities of PBC.

Membership Obligations

The acceptance of PBC membership binds the member to abide by all of the conditions of the Constitution and Rules and Regulations of PBC, and to accept and enforce all decisions of the general membership and the Board of Governors, subject only to any conflicting requirements that may be imposed by the law of the member’s jurisdiction.

Suspension, Expulsion, or Lesser Penalties for Non-Adherence or Breach of PBC Constitution, Rules and Regulations, or Rulings.  

PBC shall have the right to suspend for a definite or indefinite period of time, or, depending upon the circumstances, expel, impose a fine, or otherwise penalize any member of PBC, any boxer, promoter, matchmaker, manager, or any other person or organization participating in the activities of PBC, if such person or organization:

1. Contravenes any terms of the Constitution, Rules and Regulations, or rulings of PBC.

2. Makes an affirmative misrepresentation or actively conceals material facts from PBC or any of its officers or committees.

3. Makes or publishes any false or defamatory statements concerning of PBC or its officers.

4. Materially breaches contractual commitments relating to PBC, or while conducting activities in the sport of boxing.

5. If charged and convicted of a criminal offence or acts in any other manner which tends to bring disrepute upon PBC, its officers, or the sport of boxing.

Loss of Membership

 A boxing commission or board will lose its membership in PBC if it ceases to be affiliated with a member federation or may be removed, with or without cause, by a vote of Board of Governors. Any other member may be expelled from membership in PBC, with or without cause, by a vote of the Board of Governors.

ADMINISTRATION

Officers

The officers of PBC shall consist of the President, up to four Vice Presidents, the Secretary-General, the Executive Secretary, the Treasurer, up to four Secretaries, up to Two Counsellors at Large, the Executive Legal Counsellor, the former Presidents. Each officer must be a member of an active national, provincial with PBC.

Budget

Funds of the PBC shall be expended according to an annual budget, which shall be prepared by the Treasurer, and which shall be approved by the Finance Committee.

Official Decisions

Any action or position voiced or taken individually by any officer shall not be construed as the position or action of PBC, unless approved by a majority vote of the Board of Governors, other than actions of the President pursuant to his power and authority to act in the best interests of boxing under this Constitution and PBC Rules and Regulations.

Vice Presidents

The Vice Presidential positions shall whenever possible be occupied by members in order to provide a broad basis for representation.

General Counsellors at Large

The General Counsellors at Large shall be respected professionals and/or general boxing experts nominated by the President and elected as voting members of the Board of Governors to hold office for the remaining scheduled term of the President.

Executive Legal Counsellor

The Executive Legal Counsellor shall be nominated by the President and approved by majority vote of the Board of Governors. The Executive Legal Counsellor shall be a practising attorney at law. The Executive Legal Counsellor shall sit on the Board of Governors but shall have no vote.

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Treasurer

The Treasurer shall be appointed by the President and approved by a majority vote of the Board of Governors to hold office for the remaining scheduled term of the President.

Commencement of Duties and Removal

All officers shall assume the duties of their respective positions immediately upon their designation or appointment.

Vice Presidents and all other officers of PBC may be removed from office by a two-thirds (2/3rds) vote of all members of the Board of Governors.

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ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

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