Masters may only box other masters within how many years of their age?

• A. 5 years
• B. 10 years
• C. 15 years
• D. 20 years

Answer: (B)

The idea in Masters boxing is to keep matchups within a similar life stage by limiting how far apart ages can be in a bout. Boxers may only face opponents within ten years of their own age, so a 40-year-old would be matched with someone roughly between 30 and 50. This 10-year window balances having enough potential opponents with the need to keep fights fair and safer, since large age gaps can mean different levels of conditioning, recovery, and experience. A shorter window would overly restrict match opportunities, while a longer window could create mismatches in strength, pacing, and risk.