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            Boxing

            Riocentro - Pavilion 6
            Jabs, crosses, uppercuts... a single punch can make all the difference in boxing. The sport made its Olympic debut at St Louis 1904 and women entered the fray at London 2012. At Rio 2016, there are 13 categories – 10 for men and three for women.
            • Boxing

            Boxing

            About

            About

            Aim of the game

            Two boxers attempt to dominate each other in a bout by landing punches on each other’s head or upper body

            Why should you watch this?

            Because it is arguably the purest form of one-versus-one sport – a primal challenge that requires great strength, skill, endurance, speed and intelligence

            Venues

            Riocentro - Pavilion 6

            International Federation

            AIBA

            Olympic debut

            St Louis 1904

            Rules
            • Jab

              Jab

              A straight-arm blow, not full power, used to keep rival at bay and set up bigger shots

            • Cross

              Cross

              A blow that crosses from one side to the other, more powerful than jab, can produce knock-outs

            • Uppercut

              Uppercut

              A big shot rising from below to the opponent’s chin, successful execution often results in a knock-out

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            • Boxing dates back to Egypt around 3000 BC and entered the ancient Olympic Games in the 7th century BC.

              Boxing dates back to Egypt around 3000 BC and entered the ancient Olympic Games in the 7th century BC.

            • During the Roman Empire, boxers used gloves studded with metal, which often resulted in the death of one gladiator

              During the Roman Empire, boxers used gloves studded with metal, which often resulted in the death of one gladiator

            • Boxing has been in every edition of the Games since 1904, except Stockholm 1912, when it was banned under Swedish law. Women’s boxing debuted at London 2012

              Boxing has been in every edition of the Games since 1904, except Stockholm 1912, when it was banned under Swedish law. Women’s boxing debuted at London 2012

            • At Munich 1972, Cuba's Teófilo Stevenson won the 1st of his 3 gold medals, ending US dominance in heavyweight boxing

              At Munich 1972, Cuba's Teófilo Stevenson won the 1st of his 3 gold medals, ending US dominance in heavyweight boxing

            • Women's boxing debuted at London 2012 and home favourite Nicola Adams won the 1st gold, becoming a star in Britain

              Women's boxing debuted at London 2012 and home favourite Nicola Adams won the 1st gold, becoming a star in Britain

            • Only three boxers have won three Olympic titles: Cubans Teófilo Stevenson (1972-1980) and Félix Savón (1992-2000) and Hungarian László Papp (1948-1956)

              Only three boxers have won three Olympic titles: Cubans Teófilo Stevenson (1972-1980) and Félix Savón (1992-2000) and Hungarian László Papp (1948-1956)

            • In boxing there are two bronze medals – both semi-final losers receive one, rather than fight for one

              In boxing there are two bronze medals – both semi-final losers receive one, rather than fight for one

            • Many legendary boxers – such as Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard, and Floyd Mayweather Jr (above) – made their names at the Olympic Games

              Many legendary boxers – such as Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard, and Floyd Mayweather Jr (above) – made their names at the Olympic Games

            • Ali, then called Cassius Clay, almost did not go to the Rome 1960 Games – where he won a pivotal gold medal – because he was scared of flying

              Ali, then called Cassius Clay, almost did not go to the Rome 1960 Games – where he won a pivotal gold medal – because he was scared of flying

            Duration

            A men’s bout consists of three rounds of three minutes. Women contest four rounds of two minutes.

            Scoring

            Five judges score both fighters after each round, but scores are not revealed until the end of the bout.

            A boxer receives 10 points for winning a round, while the loser gets between six and nine. 

            Athletes are scored on successfully landed blows, domination, competitiveness, technique, tactics and adherence to the rules. 

            A computer selects the scores of three of the five judges at the end of the bout – and the final score is an average of these judges’ scores.

            The winner

            Unless one is knocked out, stopped for their own protection or disqualified, the fighter with the most points wins.

            Referee

            The referee ensures well-being of boxers (has power to stop the fight) and that rules are followed. Is the one that raises hand of winner when the decision is announced.

            Equipment

            The gloves weight 284g, double the size of the fist. Both boxers use same model, provided by competition organisers.

            Men no longer use protective headguards, but women do.

            Also known as gumshield, protects teeth, the mouthpiece must not be red or pink, as this could conceal blood.

            Stats

            Top Medalists

            Men
            CUB
            Teófilo Steveson             		3 0 0 3
            HUN
            Lázló Papp             		3 0 0 3
            CUB
            Félix Savón             		3 0 0 3
            Women
            GBR
            Nicola Adams             		1 0 0 1
            IRL
            Katie Taylor             		1 0 0 1
            USA
            Claressa Shields             		1 0 0 1

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