Boxing


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Although it was one of the most popular events at the ancient Olympic Games, organisers of the first modern Games thought Boxing was too dangerous to be included in the programme. It was eventually brought in by public demand, and has been part of the Olympic Games since the Antwerp 1920 Games. Women’s Boxing made a brief appearance, as a demonstration sport, at the 1904 Olympic Games. Women’s Boxing will be included in the 2012 Olympic Games.

How to play Boxing at the Olympics has different rules and equipment than Professional Boxing. Male Olympic boxers will compete in 10 weight classes, from light flyweight (for boxers under 49 kilograms) to super heavyweight (over 91 kilograms). Male games are three three-minute rounds. Boxers score points for every punch they land on their opponent’s head or upper body. Female Olympic boxers will compete in three weight classes: flyweight (for boxers under 51 kilograms); lightweight (for boxers under 60 kilograms); and middleweight (for boxers under 75 kilograms). Female games are four two-minute rounds, with points awarded in the same way as the men's. || include component="backlinks" page="Boxing" limit="10"