Boxing

Lesson Objectives:
 Explore the history and development of
boxing;
 Identify the rules and regulations of boxing;
 Enumerate the different weight categories in
boxing.
Boxing
a sport in which two
opponents wearing gloves
fight each other with their fists
(English boxing) or with their
fists and feet (French boxing)
following a code of rules.
Ancient Rome
In ancient Rome boxers often wore the cestus, a metal-
studded leather hand covering with which they hurt and
even killed their opponents, sometimes as part of
gladiatorial spectacles.

The sport declined in

popularity after the fall of
the Roman Empire.
18 Century
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Boxing was revived in London

in the form of bare-knuckle
prizefights in which the
contestants fought for money
and the spectators made
wagers on the outcome.
1719 - 1743
The first boxer to be recognized as a Heavyweight
Champion was James Figg in 1719.
In 1743 a later Champion, John Broughton,
formulated a set of Rules standardizing some practices
and eliminating others, such as;

• hitting opponents when they are down

• seizing opponents by the hair.
19 Century
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Queensberry Rules came into use. These Rules were
drafted in 1857 by a boxer, John Graham Chambers,
under the auspices of John Sholto Douglas, 8th
Marquis of Queensberry. Emphasizing boxing skill
rather than wrestling and agility over strength, the
Queensberry Rules helped to undo the popular image
of boxing as a savage, brutal brawl.
 Broughton’s Rules
● A downed man was allowed 30 seconds to square off at a
distance of 1yd (90cm) from the opponent, aided by handlers
if necessary.
● If the boxer failed to square off, the fighter was considered
beaten.
 Queensberry Rules
● Matches were divided into 3-minute rounds with 1-minute
intervals of rest between them.
● Contestant who remained down, either recumbent or on one
knee, after 10 seconds lost the match.
● The Rules also stipulated that the match be conducted in a
roped-in square, called a ring, measuring 24ft (7.3m) on
aside.
Different Versions of Boxing
● Ancient Greek boxing (Pygmachia)
● Russian Fist Fighting (Kulachniy Boy)
● Bare-Knuckle Boxing (Pugilism)
● Amateur (Olympic) Boxing
● Professional Boxing
 The Ring
is a square podium that is surrounded by stretched
ropes and measures from 18 to 22 ft on the inside of
the ropes; the boxing bout takes place on it.
 The Ring
• Stairs - Structural component for accessing the ring.
• Apron - Part of the ring that is outside the ropes; the floor of
the ring is about 3 ft high and must extend beyond the ropes
by at least 18 in.
• Canvas - Covering for breaking falls that is made of flexible
material and is about .5 in thick; a canvas is stretched on it.
 The Ring
• Corner - Angle formed by the intersection of the ropes; the
red and blue corners are reserved for the boxers, the other
two are neutral.
• Ringside - Area surrounding the ring.
• Ring Post - Pole located at the four corners of the ring that
supports and stretches the ropes.
• Corner Stool - Corner seat on which the boxer sits during
breaks.
 The Ring
• Corner Pad - Padded layer covering the posts to prevent
injuries.
• Turnbuckle - Metal part that is covered with padded matting
and stretches the ropes around the ring.
• Rope - Grouping of threads forming a cable 1 to 2 in thick that
stretches between posts to delimit the ring.
 The Boxer
an athlete who practices boxing; boxers are classified
into weight categories. Girls Boys

• Heavyweight +6 /80 +10 /97

• Light heavyweight +6 /74 +6 /87

• Middleweight +6 /68 +6 /81

• Welterweight +4 /62 +6 /75

• Lightweight +4 /58 +6 /69

• Featherweight +3 /54 +6 /63

• Bantamweight +3 /51 +5 /57

• Flyweight 48 52
 Protective Gears
● Boxing trunks - Shorts coming down to mid-thigh.
● Headgear - Rigid piece of equipment that protects
the head especially during training and in Olympic
boxing.
● Glove - Padded covering for the hand and wrist to
dampen the impact of punching.
● Protective Cup - Molded plastic equipment that
protects an athlete’s genitals.
 Protective Gears
● Boxing Gloves - The gloves are provided by the organizers
before the bout.
● Lace - Narrow cord that passes through the glove’s eyelets to
tighten it around the hand and wrist.
● Mouthpiece - Protective device for the boxer’s teeth that is
placed between the cheeks and teeth during a fight.
● Bandage - Band of soft fabric (gauze) that is wrapped around
the hand underneath the glove; it protects the hand against
fractures and supports the wrist.
 OFFICIATING OFFICIALS
● Physician - Person who treats the boxers in the event of
injury; a doctor’s presence is mandatory and this individual
may end a fight in the event of serious injury.

● Judge - One of the three or five officials who evaluate the

performances; they score the boxers and pick the winner.

● Timekeeper - Official who controls the number of breaks and

rounds and their duration by ringing a gong or bell, except in
the case of a knockout.
 OFFICIATING OFFICIALS
● Referee - Official who enforces the rules and directs the fight
in the ring; after the bout, these individual collects and checks
the judges’ scores.

● Second Trainer - Person who assists a boxer and ministers

to him between rounds.

● Trainer - Person who supervises the boxer’s training and is

present during contests to coach the boxer on strategy.
 OFFICIATING OFFICIALS
● Referee - Official who enforces the rules and directs the fight
in the ring; after the bout, these individual collects and checks
the judges’ scores.

● Second Trainer - Person who assists a boxer and ministers

to him between rounds.

● Trainer - Person who supervises the boxer’s training and is

present during contests to coach the boxer on strategy.
 Basic Punches
Jab - is the beginner punch that you'll likely start
with practically every boxing class. It's also
referred to as "one" when calling out combos.
 Basic Punches
Cross - or a number "two" punch is a powerful
straight punch thrown across the body originating from
the dominant hand. The cross is an effective knockout
blow that can be utilized in many situations.
 Basic Punches
Hook - Punches 'three' and 'four' are typically your
right hook and left hook. The hook is arguably one of
the most effective punches in the sport of boxing.
 Basic Punches
Uppercut - Punches 'five' and 'six' are also
called your left and right uppercuts. In this close-
range move, imagine you are landing a powerful
punch underneath your opponent's chin.
 Basic Movements
SLIP
The slip is an effective defensive head movement
intended to get you out of the path of an oncoming
straight punch from your opponent. Slipping can cause
your opponent to miss their punch while, in turn,
putting your body in balance for a counter punch.
 Basic Movements

ROLL
The roll is another effective defensive movement used
to avoid your opponent's hooks by bending your knees
and shifting the weight from the lead side to the
backside, and vice versa.
 “You’ll never know how
strong you are, until being
strong is your only
choice”