Understand the proposed pairing

Check a Proposed Amateur Boxing Match Before You Agree It

Enter the two boxers and BoutCheck compares the proposed contest against the configured matchmaking criteria. It explains the checks and highlights potential issues for the coach to review.

Explainable checks · Home-nation context · Coach review required

The problem

What is BoutCheck?

BoutCheck is a pre-bout decision-support tool for club coaches. It brings together the first comparisons normally made before a bout request is sent: age and category, recorded weight, competitive experience and the governing-body context configured for the club.

The result is intentionally explanatory. Instead of presenting a bare pass or fail, BoutCheck shows which checks appear compatible and which need attention. That gives coaches useful questions to take into the conversation with the other club.

From search to decision

How BoutCheck works

  1. 1

    Select boxer one

    Choose the boxer whose proposed match you want to assess.

  2. 2

    Select boxer two

    Choose the proposed opponent using available, current profile information.

  3. 3

    Set the rule context

    Use the relevant configured association and bout context for the comparison.

  4. 4

    Run compatibility checks

    Compare age, weight, experience and cross-category constraints where applicable.

  5. 5

    Review the reasons

    Read each result and investigate warnings before speaking to the other club.

Explainable by design

Check the factors that matter

No single number determines whether two boxers should meet. BoutCheck separates the main checks so a warning cannot be hidden by an overall score.

Age

Compare dates of birth and age gaps using the information recorded for both boxers.

Weight

Show the recorded difference and compare it with the configured limits for the context.

Category

Identify same-category and cross-category considerations rather than relying on displayed age alone.

Experience

Compare recorded bout experience while recognising that records cannot describe style or readiness.

Home nation

Use the governing-body profile selected for the club or pairing instead of assuming universal UK criteria.

Relevant tolerances

Explain the configured limit behind a result so coaches can see why review is required.

Readiness indicators

Surface available status information without exposing unrestricted medical or safeguarding records.

Built around coach decisions

Results designed for coach review

Likely compatible

The recorded information falls within the configured checks, with each successful comparison shown separately.

Coach review required

One or more factors need attention, with the difference or relevant reason made visible.

Clear limitations

Missing or uncertain information is identified rather than silently treated as confirmation.

A better bout request

Use the result to ask focused questions before either club commits to a proposed contest.

Important context

Different home nations, different rule contexts

BoutMatrix maintains configurable profiles for England Boxing, Boxing Scotland, Welsh Boxing and Ulster Boxing contexts. Only information represented in the maintained rules registry should be treated as an automated check; anything unavailable or uncertain must be confirmed from the current official source.

Rules and guidance change. Clubs should always check the current governing-body material for the bout date and competition, particularly for cross-category, championship or cross-border situations.

Coach responsibility

BoutCheck supports coaches; it does not constitute official bout approval and does not replace governing-body rules, officials, medical requirements, safeguarding procedures or qualified coaching judgement.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What does an amateur boxing bout checker do?

It compares recorded details for two boxers and highlights areas that appear compatible or need review. It helps structure a decision; it does not approve the contest.

Does BoutCheck verify boxing eligibility?

BoutCheck identifies potential compatibility issues using configured criteria. Official eligibility and permission must still be confirmed through the applicable club, event and governing-body processes.

Can BoutCheck calculate the weight difference?

Yes. It displays the recorded weight difference and evaluates it in the selected rule context where a maintained rule is available.

Does it check age differences?

Yes. Age, date-of-birth gap and age-category context can form part of the result when the necessary information is available.

Why might the result say coach review required?

A recorded value may exceed a configured range, the boxers may cross categories, information may be missing, or the situation may require a judgement that software cannot safely make.

Is BoutCheck an official governing-body service?

No. BoutMatrix is independent and does not claim endorsement or official approval from a governing body.

Check before you send the bout request

Use BoutCheck to understand the proposed pairing, record the questions that remain and approach the other coach with clearer information.

Run BoutCheck