{"id":1338,"date":"2022-03-04T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-04T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/?p=1338"},"modified":"2022-03-02T19:28:19","modified_gmt":"2022-03-02T19:28:19","slug":"can-boxers-have-a-beard-wba-wbc-ibf-and-wbo-rules","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/can-boxers-have-a-beard-wba-wbc-ibf-and-wbo-rules\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Boxers Have a Beard? (WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO Rules in 2022)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
If you have a beard and would like to start boxing at a competitive level, then you may be wondering if you\u2019ll have to shave it off. You may have also seen one of your favorite boxers with an interesting beard style and wondered why they used it. Many professional boxers have beards with style and look great!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Beards are allowed in professional boxing, although the boxing board rules state that the fighter\u2019s jawline must be visible in the fight. Rules vary depending on the level and association. For example, amateurs under the USA boxing rulebook must be clean-shaven or have a thin mustache whereas pros may have a small beard.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keep reading for more information about what kinds of facial hair boxers can have in each popular organization, plus some examples of boxers who create memorable beards within the bounds of the rules (at least mostly, at least).<\/p>\n\n\n\n