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History of Boxing, types, Rules, Equipment, and news

History of Boxing, types, Rules, Equipment, and news

November 21, 2021 By Live Sports

Since its inception in the 1800s, Boxing has been a popular sport for both spectators and participants. I will give here the history of boxing with types, rules, and also details. With various weight classes and rules, Boxing is an activity that all can enjoy. In addition to its popularity, Boxing has had a rich history, with some notable moments being the turning point of the sport.

For example, on September 8th, 1892, James J. Corbett became the first world championship boxing champion after defeating the Wills boxing champion, John L. Sullivan. On July 4th, 1915, Jack Johnson became the first African American to win a world boxing championship defeating white boxer James J.

History of Boxing

Boxing has a long history. Boxing was originally a part of the ancient Greek Olympics, and the only major sport practiced at the Olympics was not a form of combat sports. Boxing evolved into what it is today and is still practiced all over the world. How to Become a Boxer There are many different ways to become a boxer.

Some people like to spend a lot of time in the gym working on their boxing skills. The first step is to find a coach that you can work with. A good coach can be expensive, but it is worth it since it can make a great difference in your boxing skills. Another way you can get started is to join a boxing club or gym. It’s related games like Chess Boxing, Arnis, and Amatour Boxing.

Some short information about Boxing

A short history of Boxing has given below.

Known as: Western Boxing, Pugilism

Country of Origin: Prehistoric

Focus: Punching and Striking

Parenthood: Bare-knuckle Boxing

Olympic sport: 688 BC (Ancient Greece) 1904 (modern)

Types of Boxing

Boxing comes in varieties of different classifications that are commonly referred to as weight categories. Boxing has three categories: Lightweight, Featherweight, Welterweight, Heavyweight, Middleweight, and Flyweight. The weight of the boxer determines these classifications.

Besides, these are the slugger, swarmer, out-boxer, and boxer-puncher.

Rules of Boxing

The sports rules and Regulations There are certain rules that you can follow for Boxing. You can learn about the rules of Boxing on the World Boxing Association’s website. A: Boxing is a sport, like a football, basketball, soccer, tennis, golf, etc. It’s an activity that should be enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels.

There are many different styles of Boxing. There are also many different rules for each style of Boxing. The rules of Boxing are described on the WBA website.

Equipment of the sports

Headgear protects against scrapes, cuts, and swelling but does not defend very well against concussions.

You can start Boxing with just your gloves on, or you can also get punching bags, heavy bags, and other equipment. You can read about the equipment of Boxing on the WBA website.

People also ask

What are the different weight classes in Boxing?

Different types of Boxing and their weight details has given below

DivisionWeights
Heavyweight200+ lbs (+90.71 kg)
Middleweight 154–160 lbs (69.85 - 72.57 kg)
Welterweight 140–147 lbs (63.50 - 66.67 kg)
Light heavyweight168–175 lbs (76.20 - 79.37 kg)
Lightweight130–135 lbs (58.96 - 61.23 kg)
Featherweight122–126 lbs (55.33 - 57.15 kg)
Flyweight108–112 lbs (48.98 - 50.80 kg)
Bantamweight115–118 lbs (52.16 - 53.52 kg)

What is the difference between a professional and an amateur boxer?

Amateur Boxing is a sport that you can participate in just for

The love of the sport, for fun, or fitness, and the Professional boxers are paid by a supporting organization

What are the different types of boxing gloves?

There are different types of gloves like

Bag gloves

Sparring gloves

Bag mitts

Competition gloves

Lace-Up gloves

In conclusion

I want to emphasize that Boxing is a sport, not a violent activity. Boxing teaches you to stay in good shape and to stay safe. I tried to give details about the history of boxing sports, rules with types.  I hope this will helpful for you.

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