KBN's rules say every claimed bout needs a completed bout record plus an official result sheet, fight card, official result link or written confirmation from the organiser or federation, and where available a medal, certificate or diploma. That sounds simple, but in practice the quality of evidence varies a lot. This guide ranks the common types so you know what to prioritise.
The evidence ladder
| Evidence | Strength | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Official result sheet or bout sheet, signed or stamped | Very strong | Created by the officials on the night; shows method, round and time |
| Written confirmation from the sanctioning federation | Very strong | Independent body confirming the record |
| Result published on the organiser's or federation's own website | Strong | Public, dated, attributable to the organiser |
| Official fight card with results | Strong | Shows the bout and outcome, sometimes without method |
| Medal, certificate or diploma | Supporting | Proves a placement, not usually the individual bout |
| Official broadcast or full video | Supporting | Shows the bout happened; the result still needs confirming |
| Poster or promotional graphic | Weak | Shows the bout was scheduled, not what happened |
| Social media post by the fighter or gym | Weak | Not independent |
A strong application gives at least one "very strong" or "strong" item per bout and a contact person who can confirm it.
What the verifier checks
Branch officers look for consistency across independent sources:
- Is the event real and does it match an event in the KBN register (or can it be added)?
- Does the date match?
- Do both fighters' names match the official card?
- Do the result, method, round and time match?
- Was the bout in the category and weight class declared?
- Can someone independent confirm it?
Each bout is then approved or rejected individually at stage 3. A rejection always carries a reason from a fixed list plus a note, so you know what was missing.
Contact persons
A contact person is someone with authority over the result who can be reached: the event director, the officiating supervisor, the national federation's secretary or the matchmaker. Give a name, role and a working e-mail or phone number. "The promoter" or a generic info address is much weaker.
Documents in other languages
Upload the original document as it is. Do not retype or translate it into a new document that looks official. You can add a short description in English in the evidence description field. If translation is needed, KBN may ask for it.
Events KBN does not know yet
If your event is not in the KBN register, name it anyway. It is created as a custom event without a level. Your bout from that event scores zero and cannot be approved until KBN World HQ assigns a level (or decides not to recognise the event). Good evidence about the event itself, such as its organiser, officials, medical cover and published results, helps HQ decide.
What never counts
- Sparring sessions, gym "smokers" without officials, seminars and exhibitions without an official result.
- Bouts where the result was changed after the event without a published decision.
- Documents that have been edited, cropped to remove names, or created after the fact to look official.
Read the ranking regulations →
Writing a good evidence description
The application's evidence description field is where you explain what you uploaded. Keep it factual:
- "Official result sheet from the organiser, signed by the supervisor (page 2), bout 7."
- "Result published on the federation website, link in supporting links."
- "Contact: event director, e-mail given, confirmed by phone on 3 June."
A clear description helps the branch verify faster and reduces the chance of a document request.
Evidence for placements
Tournament placements need evidence of the placement itself, not only of the bouts: the official final standings, the medal list or a certificate. The +25, +50 or +100 bonus is added only when the placement is verified.
What happens to your files
Uploads are stored on a private disk and served only through signed, authorised links to administrators who need them. Identity documents are never shown publicly.
Myths and facts
| Myth | Fact |
|---|---|
| A poster proves the result | A poster shows a scheduled bout, not its outcome |
| One document can cover all my bouts | Each bout is verified individually, though one federation letter may list several |
| KBN will find the evidence for me | The applicant provides evidence; the branch checks it |
| Old bouts do not need evidence | Every claimed bout needs evidence, whatever its age |
Frequently asked questions
QIs a video enough to prove I won?
A video supports your claim that the bout took place, but the result should be confirmed by an official source such as a result sheet, a published result or the organiser.
QThe organiser has closed down. What can I do?
Provide everything you have and a contact who can confirm the result, such as an official or the national federation. The Ranking Committee decides, and may reject a result that cannot be verified.
QDo I need evidence for losses too?
Yes. Every claimed bout, win or loss, needs evidence. Approved losses earn participation points.
QCan KBN ask for more evidence later?
Yes. KBN may request further evidence at any stage and the request is sent to you by e-mail and logged.
Figures in this article are computed from the KBN register at the time of reading. View, like and share counters on this demo site are sample values.