The tournament follows a simple knockout format, with a competition draw deciding the pathways to the final for each boxer in their respective weight category. Winners of each bout progress to the next round.

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The winner of the final wins the gold medal while the loser gets the silver medal. Both boxers losing out in the semi-finals win bronze medals. Once a boxer has lost a bout, they do not compete again in the tournament. Medals are awarded for each weight category.

A boxing bout, for both men and women, comprises three rounds lasting three minutes. Each round is separated by a one-minute break.

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The winner of each round is determined by three scoring criteria, these are: 

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1. Number of scoring blows (to target area); 

2. Technical and tactical superiority; 

3. Competitiveness.

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The scoring is based on the “Ten Point Must” system, whereby judges award a score of 10 to the winning boxer, and a score of 9 or fewer to the losing boxer of each round, depending upon the degree to which it is judged that the boxer won the round.

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Boxers wear protective gloves to avoid injuries and hitting the opponent anywhere below the belt or on the back of the head is prohibited.

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World Boxing competition rules will apply at this tournament.