BOXING

Boxing is an athletic contest played in a ring between two peoples using their fist to knock down each other. It is a part of combat sports and martial art with gloved hands. A boxing match is conducted under the rules and regulations of World Boxing Federation. Championship contests shall be governed and supervised by World Boxing Federation Supervisor. A boxing match is conducted by the referee, three judges and a timekeeper. The primary goal of each opponent is to strike a blow to the opponent's head and knock out a person or inflict enough pain to opponent so that the opponent have to quit or be judged beaten. The result is decided when a rival is deemed incapable to continue by a referee, is disqualified for breaking rules, resign by throwing towel or is pronounced the winner or loser based on the judges scorecards at the end of the contest. If both the fighters gain equal points in the end then the fight is considered to be a draw.  

Professional boxing

A boxing match typically consists of a determined number of three-minute rounds, a total of up to 9 to 12 rounds. A minute is typically spent between each round with the fighters in their assigned corners receiving advice and attention from their coach and staff. The fight is controlled by a referee who works within the ring to judge and control the conduct of the fighters, rule on their ability to fight safely, count knocked-down fighters, and rule on fouls.

Throughout the 17th to 19th centuries, boxing bouts were motivated by money, as the fighters competed for prize money, promoters controlled the gate, and spectators bet on the result. The modern Olympic movement revived interest in amateur sports, and amateur boxing became an Olympic sport in 1908. In their current form, Olympic and other amateur bouts are typically limited to three or four rounds, scoring is computed by points based on the number of clean blows landed, regardless of impact, and fighters wear protective headgear, reducing the number of injuries, knockdowns, and knockouts.