One might wonder how the judges score a boxing match. Is it by the number of punches landed out of the punches thrown? The scoring system which is widely used today is the 10-point scoring system. In this system if a boxer won a round, the judge will grant that boxer 10-points for that round and 9 or 8 points for the other boxer depending whether a boxer was knocked out or received a standing count. Points are deducted for penalties such as low blows and other violations. At the end of the match, the scores of the three judges are totalled.

The boxing ring that we see during fights is not just a stage with 4 posts and rope around it. The boxing ring has different parts namely:

Platform – stage-like where the frames can be made up of wood or metal
Corner posts – used to attach the ropes and for platform support
Canvas or Vinyl – material that covers the platform
Foam Padding – material used for the corner posts
Rope – can be 3 or 4 ropes to be attached on the posts
Rope cover – made of nylon or vinyl; prevents rope burn
Rope clamp cover
Rope retainer ring – metal loops
Turnbuckles and covers – made of forged or galvanized steel
Corner cushions – for safety reasons
Rope Spacers
Ring Skirt

When these parts are constructed and assembled, you can have your own boxing ring. Visit this site for more information: http://boxinggyms.com/tips/ring.htm

Muhammad Ali recently celebrated his 66th birthday. This name made history in boxing. Since 1981, Muhammad Ali fights inside the boxing ring. Browsing through his records, he lost in his first 2 fights but after that, he was able to gain 56 wins (37 knockouts and 19 decisions). Indeed, Muhammad Ali is a very great boxer of all time. His famous fighting style, “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee” was his key to victories.

In 1984, Ali permanently retired because of Parkinson’s Disease. Despite what happened to him, he did not regret anything instead he became braver just like what real boxers are. Though he is not anymore gaining medals and belts from boxing, he is still receiving different awards and acknowledgment with the past achievements he gained. Indeed, he is a true victor that anyone can imitate.

There are 3 Judges in a boxing match with a score card where they keep score every round. The referee also has a scorecard, but it is only utilized when there is no clear winner from the judges. A boxer wins if he/she has most of the judges’ decision. A unanimous decision is when a fighter gets all the decision while a 2 out 3 decision is called a split decision. However if one judge scores it a draw and the other two judges scores it a win for a fighter, the referee’s score card is used. If there is still no winner, the match will be a draw.

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Ø       Demonstrate super flexibility at the waist. Mayweather is an extremely difficult opponent to hit even when pushed into a corner or against the ropes, as he uses his exceptional torso agility to slip punches and weave from side to side.

Ø       Counterattack with your left hook. After dodging his opponents with his backwards waist bends and head jukes, Mayweather comes back in hard with his left hook. This is how he won his bouts against both Robert Apodaca and Ricky Hatton

Ø       Defend using the shoulder roll technique, taught to Mayweather by his father, Floyd Mayweather Sr. A more traditional boxing move, the shoulder roll is achieved by holding the left hand near your midsection, the right hand slightly higher than normal, and raising the right shoulder to guard your cheek and chin.

Ø       Stay pretty by guarding your face from cuts or bruises. That’s how Mayweather earned his nickname “Pretty Boy” Floyd and his reputation as a fearsome defender.

Ø       Execute quick foot movements. Mayweather is one of the most elusive boxers of all time, which makes him exciting to watch. He achieves this partly by staying constantly on the move, shuffling from side to side and in and out of jab range. 

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Aside from the two important parties inside the ring, there is a man who is unnoticed but plays a very important role inside the ring. It is the boxing referee who imposes the rules to the boxers. He mediates between the boxers.

The referee’s role isn’t simple. His calls are critical because the victory of one party may lie on his judgment. Most of the time referees are the persons who receive foul words or complain from the audience.

I learned that referees earn $10,000-$1M. Quite a large amount right? But the fulfillment being the mediator inside the ring especially during championships is priceless.

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Having big muscle is not a requirement in woman boxing. If just well trained having a healthy body, any woman is qualified. In fact, Marion Bermudez who is a top boxer was able to defeat a male boxer inside the ring. Indeed, gender doesn’t matter.

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According to The American Association of Neurological Surgeons, 90% of boxing injuries is head-injury. No wonder that boxers can go crazy (what a sad thought). These are the sites where you can see different injuries caused by boxing:

• Amateur Boxing
• Common Sense
• Boxing Injuries

Boxing is really a deadly sport. But why do boxers still enjoy boxing? Maybe it is already their passion.

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These are the sites that can prove that boxing is indeed a good and effective exercise:
• Cardio-Boxing
• Boxing For Better Health
• Boxing as Exercise -

The different types of punches and footwork are effective moves for you to develop a healthy body. Some of the Celebrities even do boxing as their exercise aside from just jogging or cycling.

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I think every person knows what boxing is all about. Even though people involved with this sport know the danger behind this, it is still one of the most appreciated sports in the world.

The audience even spends big money just to watch a live exciting match. I thought only men enjoy this game but I guess I am wrong. There are women who also appreciate boxing. I can attest to that because even I don’t like this bloody sport, I came to like it if one of the boxers is my bet.

If you haven’t tried watching a boxing match, watch one! You’ll never regret it.

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