Traditionally there was only one champion per weight division, and it was easy to decide the next champion by beating the current one. With the introduction of numerous sanctioning bodies – each having their own ‘world champion’, it became more complicated. The term lineal champion is used to denote a ‘true’ champion in a weightContinue reading “What Is A Lineal Champion?”
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What Is Alphabet Soup?
Due to the fact there are many sanctioning bodies in boxing, keeping up with titles and champions can be difficult. Fights can be organised between these bodies and a boxer can hold titles and championships in one or more. The main four sanctioning bodies are known by their initialisms WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO. TheContinue reading “What Is Alphabet Soup?”
The Basics Of Boxing – The Referee
Boxing referees give instructions to both boxers and ensure the rules are followed before and during a fight. They have the power to stop fights, and deduct points from a boxer who tries to win or gain advantage unfairly. The dressing room instructions remind the fighters of their obligations and address any questions or concerns.Continue reading “The Basics Of Boxing – The Referee”
The Basics Of Boxing – The Boxer
Professional boxers compete with each other in fights that are organised by promoters and managers. Each fighter is pitted against someone of similar weight, and the weights are divided into categories called divisions. Matches are mostly fought in rounds of 3 minutes, with a break of 1 minute between rounds. The number of total roundsContinue reading “The Basics Of Boxing – The Boxer”
About Weight Divisions
There are currently 17 weight categories in professional boxing. Originally there were 8 ‘Traditional Divisions’ but additional categories have since been introduced. To complicate matters, the names are not consistent for each of the 4 major sanctioning bodies, however 3 out of 4 (not WBO) have aligned. Are There Too Many Weight Divisions? Whether havingContinue reading “About Weight Divisions”
When The Mouthpiece Comes Out
When a fighter’s mouthpiece has come out, it would be safe to assume the action should be immediately stopped to prevent serious damage to an unprotected boxer. But obviously this would be open to abuse from a fighter who wanted a break, they could intentionally spit the guard out. So the rules are made toContinue reading “When The Mouthpiece Comes Out”
How Much Do Boxers Get Paid?
When you hear about the big money paid to boxers, it is worth noting how the money is divided. Boxers can and do become very wealthy, but that is not always the case. The amounts paid increase with the amount of appeal a fight has for ticket sales, broadcast deals and pay-per-view, but the boxerContinue reading “How Much Do Boxers Get Paid?”
Can Boxers Have Beards?
The people who set the rules for Boxing are the Governing Bodies. As there is more than one, rules differ. The rules on beards and facial hair are therefore different. You could say it’s a hairy subject. In professional boxing, beards are generally allowed so long as neither camp objects. If they do, the fighterContinue reading “Can Boxers Have Beards?”
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