History and Rules of Boxing Explained
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Do you know which sport is known as the 'noble art'? If so,
The guess was boxing, and it hit the mark.
Portrayed in cinema, in films like Rocky, boxing is a sport
that awakens the passion of millions of people around the world.
However, not everyone who watches afightwe know how it works
sport, what are the strikes and how is the winner defined.
History of Boxing
The history of boxing began in England, between the 18th and 19th centuries.
Initially, the sport was practiced with bare hands. The
the formulation of the Queensberry Rules in 1867 gave rise to the
modern boxing
The Queensberry Rules provided for three-minute rounds.
separated by a one-minute interval, in addition to the mandatory use
the gloves.
Boxing has been practiced in the Olympic Games since the 1904 edition.
in Saint Louis. There was only one exception, in 1912, in
Stockholm, where this sport was prohibited.
The history of boxing in Brazil began with Germans and Italians who
arrived in the country at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The
the first fights took place in the docks of Santos and Rio
January, among sailors.
Starting from the 1960s, boxing became popular in Brazil, thanks to
the achievements of Éder Jofre. The greatest Brazilian boxer of all time.
He was world champion in 1961 and 1973.
Later, other boxers, such as Luis Faustino Pires, Servílio of
Oliveira and Adilson "Maguila" Rodrigues also won.
expressive results.
Already between the end of the 1990s and the beginning of the 2000s, Acelino
"Popó" Freitas was a four-time world boxing champion. The fighter from Bahia.
won three world championship titles by the Organization
World Boxing and one by the World Boxing Association.
Boxing Rules
Even though it is controlled by different entities, boxing has
standardized rules. What characterizes the fight is the permission to
hit opponents only from the waist up.
In boxing, tournaments are divided by categories, limited by
weight.
Among the rules of boxing, there are differences from what is used in
main professional fights and in Olympic boxing.
Until the London Olympics in 2012, professional athletes did not
they could participate in boxing at the Olympic Games.
For the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, the International Federation of
Boxe (AIBA) approved a rule change that allowed for
participation of professional fighters in the Games for the first time.
How is the winner declared in boxing?
In boxing, a boxer’s victory can be declared by knockout,
technical knockout or by points.
A boxer receives 10 points for each round won, while the
loser gains between 6 and 9 points.
The scoring takes into account the number of strikes that
hitting the opponent, mastery of the fight, competitiveness,
technical and tactical superiority, as well as rule violations.
In general, the round scores should consider the following
scenarios:
10 x 9: balanced round, with a slight advantage for one of the
fighters
10 x 8: round with a clear winner;
10 x 7: total dominance of one of the fighters;
10x 6: declared the victory of one of the fighters.
At the end of a fight, if no knockout has occurred, there are
considered the scores given by the judges. The boxer who is
but most points awarded by the judges will be the winner.
In professional fights, 3 judges are responsible for the counting of
hits. In Olympic boxing, there are 5, starting from the Olympics
from Tokyo, the scores of all of them will be considered.
In addition to the points system, there are other ways to define a
winner in boxing
Knockout: when the opponent falls to the ground or supports themselves on
the referee counts to 10 and this athlete cannot get up
lift until the end of the count;
To make the opponent fall to the mat 2 to 3 times in the same match.
round (the number depends on the competition);
Technical knockout: when one of the boxers is hit many times.
times in a row, and the referee considers that he does not
can bear them;
If one of the coaches throws the towel on the ground, what does it mean?
withdrawal from combat.
What is not allowed in boxing
In boxing, punches are only considered point-scoring if they are
hit directly on the front or the side of the head or the abdomen of the
Opponent. Hits to the arms are not point-scoring;
Strikes to the neck, grabbing, or blows below the waist are offenses.
When they happen, the referee gives a warning to the boxer. If
repeating, the boxer may be disqualified;
The boxer cannot strike the opponent while
he is on the ground;
Bites are also a reason for warning and potential.
disqualification.
Duration of boxing matches
In professional boxing, it is possible for the organizers to define
how many rounds will there be in a fight. In general, fights last up to 12.
3-minute rounds each.
Unlike professional boxing, in the Olympic Games, the
the duration of the fights is much shorter. Starting from the Olympics of
Tokyo, in 2020, both men's and women's fights will have 3
3-minute rounds.
Ring
The boxing ring has 7.8 square meters, with the area of
fight takes up 6.1.
It should be 1 meter above the ground. The distance of the strings
the sides are 30 centimeters and the rope at the top is 1.30 meters from
ring floor, while the first is 40 centimeters away.
Referee
Boxing matches are conducted by a central referee in the ring.
He is responsible for controlling the compliance with the rules by
boxers and intervene when necessary.
Judges
The boxing matches in the Olympics have 5 judges. The fights of
professional boxing has 3 judges who are responsible for
count the punches of each boxer and thus determine the
winner if there is no knockout.
Doctor
Boxing matches should always be accompanied by a doctor,
which must assess the conditions of the boxing house, ensuring that
The boxers are able to continue in the fight.
Assistants
Each boxer is allowed to have the assistance of four
assistants. They must stay behind the post, whether at the corner
red or blue, and they have the responsibility to take care of the
injuries of the boxer, guide him during the fight and throw in the towel if
they will think that he is not able to continue in the fight.
a common expression used to define these assistants is
cutman
Boxing Categories
The categories of boxing, like other martial arts,
here are the weights of the fighters.
Some of the main world entities, such as the WBA and the WBC,
they have 17 categories.
In the Olympics, men's boxing has 10 categories, while the
women's boxing is contested in only 3.
Men's boxing categories in the Olympics
Flyweight – up to 49 kg
Moscow – up to 52 kg
Rooster – up to 56 kg
Lift – up to 60 kg
Light Middleweight – up to 64 kg
Medium middle – up to 69 kg
Medium - up to 75 kg
Light heavyweight – up to 81 kg
Heavy - up to 91 kg
Super heavy - above 91 kg
Women's boxing categories in the Olympics
Flyweight – up to 51 kg
Lift – up to 60 kg
Light heavyweight – up to 81 kg
Boxing Punches
When
Direct
Crossed
Uppercut
Hook
Benefits of Boxing
Not all boxing practitioners aim to compete.
Many people, including women, have turned to sports because
boxing training, when well guided, offers a
series of health benefits.
Among the main benefits provided by boxing, we can
highlight
Increase in motor coordination;
Stress relief;
Progressive weight loss;
Self-defense;
Better body composition;
Increase in self-esteem.