International Boxing Association allows athletes to wear beard

The IBA confirmed that boxers are allowed to wear a beard during all IBA competitions, according to the Technical & Competitions Rules, Report informs.

The long-awaited decision was taken several months ago, and since then, athletes have been able to keep their beards and in some cases, religious traditions in the ring.

According to rule 4.2.5.2.2 of IBA Technical & Competitions Rules, “a boxer can have a beard and mustache, but either must not cover the neck and must not be longer than 10cms.”