Professional combative sport rules: Boxing with hands and feet
Learn about the official rules that govern professional boxing contests in Ontario and the safety precautions that contestants and officials must follow before and during an event.
Version 1.0
Effective January 1, 2025.
Introduction
This document is the official ruleset for professional Boxing with Hands and Feet (kickboxing) in Ontario.
All professional boxing with hands and feet (kickboxing) contests or exhibitions in Ontario must be sanctioned by the Ontario Athletics Commission (OAC). Requirements to obtain a permit and individual licences are set out in the Combative Sports Act, 2019 and its regulations.
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Updated: May 22, 2025
Published: December 27, 2024