11/06/2024
BOXING AS A SPORT - WHAT IS BOXING, HISTORY AND RULES OF BOXING
Boxing is an Olympic contact form of martial arts, where punches are allowed with fists and only with special gloves. Boxing promotes the diversified physical development of an athlete, as well as the development of moral and volitional qualities, and fortitude.
It is no coincidence that boxing has become so widespread these days. The world's leading fighters receive huge multimillion-dollar fees for their fights.
Boxing history
The history of boxing goes back a couple of thousand years. Various kinds of references to fist fights can be found in Egypt as images on frescoes. Also interesting details are contained in Sumerian and Minoan reliefs. According to some data, the first finds are dated 4000 BC, others - 7000 BC. It is believed that boxing became a combat sport in 688 BC. It was at this time that it was included in the program of the ancient Olympic Games, and the rules of boxing were formulated at the same time.
The birthplace of boxing in the usual sense of the word is England in the 17th century. The first champion was named James Figg. An interesting fact about the fighter is that before boxing, James was a famous fencer. Then he opened a boxing academy and began teaching those interested the basics of hand-to-hand combat.
In 1867, a journalist named John Graham Chambers created the first unique set of boxing rules. The following criteria were specified here:
ring size;
duration of rounds;
glove weight and much more
These same rules subsequently formed the basis of modern boxing rules. This type of martial arts was included in the program of the Olympic Games in 1904.
A boxing match is divided into rounds. Each individual round lasts 3-5 minutes, depending on the level of the fight - professional or amateur. As a rule, athletes are given 1 minute between rounds to rest and recuperate.
When does a boxing match end?
one of the participants is knocked down and does not rise within 10 seconds;
after the 3rd knockdown;
The boxer is injured and is unable to defend himself - technical knockout
If the fighters survive the rounds without a knockout, then the winner is determined by the number of points. When the score is the same, the winner is the one who won the most rounds on points. Sometimes fights happen in a draw.
In addition, boxers are not allowed to strike with any part of the body other than the fist. Hitting below the belt with a fist is also prohibited; you cannot push, hold an opponent, spit, bite, etc.
Here is a list of prohibited techniques in this type of martial arts:
Hit below the belt;
grabbing ropes;
pushing an opponent;
use of ropes to strike;
pressing your hand on the opponent's face;
headbutt;
blow to the back or the back of the head;
capture with impact;
turning your back to the enemy and much more
The course of the fight is usually under the control of the referee. He may impose penalties for violation of the rules by deduction of points, warning or disqualification.
