Boxing is what? Rules, trainings, competitions

Since ancient times, people have always sought to determine the strongest. What can you do, this is human nature. At the same time, the times of uncontrolled rigidity and unlimited aggressiveness have gone into oblivion. In the courtyard of the twenty-first century, which still makes its own adjustments to the development of the human race, fighting has now become more of a sport than an element of survival. In this regard, we will consider in more detail what boxing is, what its history, dynamics of development, features and rules are.

Historical reference

The first boxing match was captured in a cave of ancient Sumerians and dated to the third millennium BC. There is also an ancient Egyptian image that shows us not only the boxers, but also the spectators in the arena. At the same time, both opponents are fighting with their bare hands.

According to historians, fist fights were described in ancient Indian texts and manuscripts.

It was known that such a box, and in ancient Greece. At that time, there was absolutely no division into weight categories, and the clinch was strictly forbidden. As a rule, fights did not have rounds, were not limited in time and more often ended with knockout, surrender or even death. And although during the training process the fighters still used special gloves for boxing, during the battle their hands were only wrapped with hard leather strips that caused serious injuries to the person.

Olympic sport

The first time boxing became a kind of Olympic competitions in 668 BC. E. On 23 ancient competitions. The ancient Greeks held their boxing fights on a square shaped square, sprinkled with sand. While the boxing form was absent, everyone acted as he saw fit. There was already then a judge who was called a gelladonik. If during the allotted time, none of the combatants won by a clean knockout, then the exchange of blows without using protection was necessarily conducted.

Modern version of single combat

Boxing is not only an ability to stand up for oneself, but also a sport that has just become a crazy popularity these days, and the world's leading fighters receive million fees for their vivid and yet difficult fights.

In 1867, a man named John Chambers, a member of the amateur athletic club, brought together the rules of the amateur London tournament. He was financially helped in this by John Sholto Douglas - he is the Marquis of Queensberry, who later became known as the creator of the rules.

In total, 12 main points regulating the behavior of fighters were initially approved. They are completely relevant today:

• The fight takes place on a square court whose side is 24 feet.
• Any seizures, strangulation, throws, kicks are forbidden.
• The round lasts three minutes, the break is one minute.
• After the fall, the boxer must stand for 10 seconds, if he can not get up, then defeat is counted.
• It is forbidden to cling to ropes and push off from them to strike.
• None of the outsiders have any right to be in the ring during the round.
• Gloves fighters should be the same in quality and weight.
• The torn glove is subject to change at the command of the referee.
• A soldier who touches the ring with his knee is deemed to have fallen.
• The fight ends with the victory of one of the athletes.

As can be seen from all of the above, boxing is strictly regulated clarification of the relationship between two gentlemen, and not some street dirty fight.

Training process

Of course, any business requires a good skill, experience and certain knowledge and skills. Therefore, boxing is an activity that involves regular training both independently and as part of a group. The trainer always performs the staging of the blow to the athletes, controls the development of combinations of them, puts them into sparring, makes them perform strikes on specialized equipment such as a pear for boxing, a bag, paws, etc. In addition, close attention is paid to general physical training: Rope, work is done with a stuffed ball, push-ups are made on the uneven bars, pull-ups are made on the horizontal bar, swimming is recommended.

For honing techniques, control fights are used in which fighters can fight, as in real combat. For passive protection, they use a kapu, a sink, a helmet, gloves for boxing, and arms are wound with bandages. Such devices and accessories allow minimizing the risk of injury, protect yourself from undesirable cuts.

Varieties

Boxing is a sport that can be divided into three types: amateur, semi-professional, professional.

Lovers act on this scheme: three rounds of three minutes. The break between the rounds is one minute. On the athletes must wear a boxing uniform. A distinctive feature: an amateur boxer can hold several fights in one day, speaking at a certain tournament.

Professionals fight from 8 to 12 rounds. Until the 1980s, the championship fight was held 15 rounds, but the death of a boxer named Dook Ku Kim gave impetus to the fact that first the main world federation of boxing WBC, and after - WBA and IBF also reduced the champion distance, removing three rounds.

Profi fight naked to the waist, unlike amateurs dressed in a T-shirt. The judge in the ring closely monitors the physical condition of the fighters and may at any time stop the fight due to injury to one of the rivals, dissection, heavy bleeding or knockout.

Boxer styles

The championship in boxing is a very serious event, where fighters of the most diverse opportunities and styles meet. Therefore, it is worth considering carefully what are the main options for combat sportsman.

Outfighter is a sportsman who prefers fighting from a long distance. Such a boxer is very technical, quickly and easily moves on his feet. If his opponent tries to break into a clinch or a short distance, the outfitter will always tear it up and meet him with jabs, while keeping his right hand near the head. Vivid examples - Wladimir Klitschko, Mohammed Ali.

Infaiter is a fighter who is fighting at close range. Such boxers are very aggressive and assertive. Beat a series of strokes on the body and head with a very short distance. In most cases, such fighters are undersized.

Counterpuncher is a boxer, counting on the fact that the opponent will make a mistake and will be punished for it. The main task of the counterpuncher is to use the opponent's attack to achieve his goal. This style requires you to have an excellent reaction, worked out combinations, clear reflexes, high speed of the hands, sharpened technique. Examples: Chris Byrd, Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Slagger is a slow-moving boxer, who prefers to apply arc blows such as a hook or an uppercut. However, he himself is inactive and does not have good protection. Such fighters always go ahead in the expectation that they can send an opponent to the floor. They do not have enough quality footwork, but they completely compensate for this by the crazy force of the blow.

Spoiler is a fighter, constantly avoiding direct fight and working as a "second number". Often spoilers tend to clinch and can even use dirty tricks. Very often he seeks not to win, but to expose the opponent to ridicule. Also, the spoiler does not allow you to reveal your opponent's strengths. Surprisingly, this tactic allowed some fighters to become champions of the world. Examples: Ishe Smith, John Ruiz, Guillermo Rigondeaux.

Rescher is a man who aggressively attacks without any hesitation or fear for himself. In the attack often goes without looking, has powerful blows of both hands. Strives to literally crush the enemy, as if he is just a pear for him. Is able to completely disorient your opponent on the onslaught.

Protection options

The main elements of protective technology are:

• Diving;
• Slope;
• stand;
• Having beaten off;
• The overlay;
• Blocking;
• clinch;
• Moving on the legs.

Separation of fighters by weight

Any modern boxing federation necessarily carries out the graduation of boxers by weight. As for professionals, they are divided into seventeen categories, the list of which has the form:

• The minimum weight is 105 pounds.
• The first flyweight is 108 pounds.
• The easiest one is 112.
• The second flyweight is 115.
• The lightest weight is 118.
• The second is the lightest - 122.
• Featherweight - 126.
• The second featherweight is 130.
• Light weight - 135.
• First Welterweight - 140.
• Welterweight - 147.
• The first average is 154.
• The average weight is 160.
• Second secondary - 168.
• Light Heavyweight - 175.
• The first heavy one is 200.
• Heavy weight - over 200 pounds.

Competitions among amateurs are held in ten categories. And weighing is carried out immediately before the tournament. The fighter also undergoes a hard medical examination. Depending on the significance of the competition, a sportsman may be given a rank (third, second, first) or a rank (candidate for master of sports, master of sports, master of sports of international class).

Officials

Boxing is a strictly regulated event. Without fail, there are always boxing matches:

- Referee, controlling the course of the match;

- side judges counting points;

- Timekeeper;

- Second and his assistant, who are called upon to give the fighter first aid in between rounds (professionals are allowed to have four seconds).