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CSAC broadens weight-cutting rules, raises fine for missed weight to 30%
Summary
The California State Athletic Commission said it will expand monitoring and testing to curb extreme weight cutting and will raise the penalty for missed weight from 20% to 30%, effective July 1, 2026; the commission also plans physician verification, urine specific-gravity checks and next-day weigh-ins.
The California State Athletic Commission on March 9 announced new measures aimed at reducing extreme weight cutting in boxing and mixed martial arts, and said it will raise the financial penalty for missing weight from 20% to 30%, effective July 1, 2026.
Chairman Villegas told commissioners the commission will pursue several changes to address dehydration and unsafe weight-loss practices. He said the commission will begin licensing fighters by specific weight class on physical-exam forms; require verification by a…
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