| Boxing is a sport that some argue vehemently | | | | the boxer is a member of. Some of the |
| over. It may be considered a violent outlet | | | | standard rules are no hitting below the belt, |
| of aggression that is rigged and the winner | | | | no biting, no kicking and not using gloves |
| is known before the bout begins. | | | | that contain metal or weight. |
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| But for other individuals, it is a sport that | | | | How long does a boxing round go? |
| involves true skills and a testament to the | | | | |
| fighting spirit of the human soul. Humanity | | | | A typical round lasts for three minutes at |
| has been fighting since our first steps began | | | | the professional level. Amateurs fight in two |
| on the evolutionary ladder and will likely to | | | | minute rounds. |
| continue. | | | | |
| | | | Can anyone learn how to box? |
| The sport has fully integrated itself into | | | | |
| the world of sports and even has its own | | | | Anyone can learn to box provided they have |
| celebrities that titillate our urge to gossip | | | | some mobility. Boxing is a very rigorous |
| and watch their lives like a hawk. | | | | sport and there is a lot of stress put onto |
| | | | the joints and bones in the arms and legs. |
| Hopefully the information in this article | | | | Many people have turned to this sport as a |
| will address some of the basics of this great | | | | way to exercise since it works all parts of |
| sport and will help you make up your mind | | | | the body. |
| about the sport. | | | | |
| | | | Before beginning boxing it is important to |
| When did boxing begin? | | | | consult your physician to make sure there is |
| | | | nothing that would hinder your decision to |
| Boxing dates back to the Ancient Greeks but | | | | learn how to box. The next step is finding a |
| was initially called Pugilism. There were | | | | good gym or trainer and beginning your |
| many forms of the fighting style, some of | | | | program. |
| which were deadly and many of which has made | | | | |
| its way into Greek literature. It was the | | | | Is boxing considered self-defense? |
| Greeks that first introduced the sport into | | | | |
| the Olympic Games but later also removed | | | | Yes, in some ways it could be considered |
| them. | | | | self-defense but would not be advisable since |
| | | | it is a hand-to-hand combat that is of no use |
| Other cultures, such as the Chinese and the | | | | to someone who is armed. |
| Europeans, took up the sport as a way to | | | | |
| entertain the masses. It has also been used | | | | It has been used many times in school yard |
| in pubs and bars throughout the world as a | | | | brawls and bar fights but would not typically |
| means to settle disagreements though that | | | | be used as a primary self-defense. |
| type of bare-knuckle fighting is more akin to | | | | |
| street fighting than it is to the sport of | | | | What are the dangers of boxing? |
| boxing. | | | | |
| | | | Boxing can result in brain damage and |
| In 1908 amateur and collegiate boxing was | | | | fatalities. It is common for life-long |
| once gain admitted entry as an official event | | | | fighters to develop brain damage after a long |
| in the Olympic Games. | | | | period of competing. |
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| What are the rules in boxing? | | | | Why? Because you are taking repeated hits to |
| | | | the face and even with gloves, the impact is |
| The rules of this sport can be pretty complex | | | | severe. There is also damage taken to the |
| and differ according to which organization | | | | stomach and the ribs as well. |