When we get angry or want to fight with another person, we sometimes try to punch them using our own hands. Is that called Boxing? No. It is just fighting with your opponent. Then what is Boxing?
Boxing is a combat sport that involves two athletes punching each other and trying to knock down their opponent. It requires a lot of high tolerance levels, self-discipline, courage, and unique defensive skills. It's played in men's and women's categories both. Now let me tell you about an incident or a fight (you can say anything) between two legends of Boxing, Jack Paul and Tommy Fury.
In 2021, before the original matchup between Fury vs Jake Paul, the fans of these two legends became so excited that it turned into some fan fights. The training camp of Tommy Fury's leading up to his Dec. 18 fight with Jake Paul was marred by various issues, starting with a severe illness and ending with a rib injury. After some days and months of arguing on social media, Jake Paul and Tommy Fury finally agreed on a date to face each other in the ring.
Boxing has always been seen as a dangerous sport because it involves two people hitting each other. While fighting in the ring, all boxers have sustained so many injuries, from head injuries to body damage. In countries like Iceland, North Korea, and Norway, professional Boxing is restricted because they feel that the main aim of the sport is to inflict harm on their opponent, which they believe is wrong for a civilized society.
SAFETY RULES
This game needs severe protection to play. However, many rules and regulations are implemented into this sport to make the sport fair and civilized while maintaining. The critical objective of the game is to “knock out” the opponent and not get hit. These rules and regulations have been introduced to protect boxers from severe injuries and make the sport less dangerous. Here I mentioned some important safety rules in Boxing that you need to remember.
1. Physical Exam
According to World Boxing Foundation, Boxers should have regular physical exams by an approved doctor by their local boxing commission, and the boxer, or contestant, must have the results of their physical exam available at each contest, which proves her excellent health condition for the match.
2. Must Wear Proper Safety Gear
For the fight, the boxer needs to wear the proper gear. Headgear is usually gel-lined and multi-layered, covering the head, ears, cheeks, and chin. A mouth-guard will protect the boxer's teeth, while hand wraps will help protect their hands against the impact on the bones and skin.
These gloves directly impact the fists as they contact the opponent boxers. Female boxers should wear breast protectors, while male fighters should wear protective cups. In a ring, loosely fitted boxing shorts are an essential uniform for a boxer that helps make quick movements easier and determines whether you are going to win or lose a fight. Boxing boots are also necessary for footwork as they provide lightweight support, which won't weigh down with any non-stick rubber for better movement on the mat.
3. Determine the Proper Match-up
Opponents are determined according to their age, weight, and experience. Before entering Boxing, match players should be physically and mentally well because lack of preparation can lead to defeat and severe injury. These criteria help to assure the boxer's safety, so their opponents do not overmatch them.
4. Proper Training
In any sport, the athlete should train adequately. Boxing requires strength, agility, endurance, speed, and balance training, and these elements help to keep a boxer safe in the ring.
5. Ringside Physician
The ringside physician must be present and able to enter the ring between rounds to secure the boxers' health and safety. The physician can inform the judges or referee about the player's findings or recommendations.
6. Stopping the match
According to the Boxing Club, referees have the power to stop a fighting match anytime when they feel a boxer is overmatched or before the fighter gets hurt or knocked down, and the ringside doctor or the event holder can stop the fight.
CONCLUSION
To be the best or most successful in Boxing, you must train hard. There are no shortcuts! The only way to prepare for this sport is to mannerly train, which mimics the demand that you will face in the ring. So the next time, get the right gear and be prepared to win.
