{"id":1945,"date":"2016-09-04T03:24:47","date_gmt":"2016-09-04T03:24:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/warriorpunch.com\/?p=1945"},"modified":"2022-08-14T16:54:36","modified_gmt":"2022-08-14T16:54:36","slug":"boxing-rules","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/warriorpunch.com\/boxing-rules\/","title":{"rendered":"Boxing Rules"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Once you\u2019ve got some basic boxing skills under your belt, it\u2019s time to learn the rules of the game. This may seem unimportant, but I\u2019d advise you to listen up because\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You never want to be labelled a dirty fighter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019ve intentionally fouled, or it was by accident is beside the point \u2013 especially when it comes to being hit in the balls.&nbsp;It\u2019s hard to be forgiving when you\u2019re the victim of a low blow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a dirty fighter, everyone you train with will think you\u2019re scum, you\u2019ll have no friends, and even your mum will disown you. Hiding in a basement and wallowing in your shame for the rest of your life is not a bad idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A tad extreme?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, but it shows how strongly I (and many others) feel about those who don\u2019t fight fair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re an experienced boxer, fighting dirty is a sure way to tarnish your reputation and lose fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/warriorpunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Mike-Tyson-Bite-Evander-Holyfield.jpg?resize=400%2C295\" alt=\"Mike Tyson Bites Evander Holyfield\\'s ear\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Look what happened to Mike Tyson when he bit Evander Holyfield\u2019s ear. He will be forever considered&nbsp;an&nbsp;<em>animal<\/em>&nbsp;(and rightly so) because of that one act of madness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure boxing retains its dignity and doesn\u2019t revert to the barbaric cock fights&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/warriorpunch.com\/history-of-boxing\/\">it was spawned from<\/a>, boxers agree to fight by a code of international rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Modern boxing rules trace their roots back to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.britannica.com\/sports\/Marquess-of-Queensberry-rules\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Queensberry Code of Rules<\/a>\u00a0which were established in 1867.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These rules have evolved over the years and are now lengthy, and some are quite complex. If you\u2019re a bookworm, you can check out\u00a0all the rules of boxing\u00a0recognized by the Amateur International Boxing Association (AIBA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The AIBA competition rules are widely recognized in most professional bouts. However, event organizers can change the rules for a particular competition and have fighters agree to fight by the amended rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the rules are obvious, and others you\u00a0wouldn\u2019t have guessed\u00a0would be an official rule of boxing. However, they\u2019ve all been written into the rule book to keep this noble art from turning ugly\u00a0<em>\u2013 blood and broken bones are already enough to repulse.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re new to boxing, don\u2019t get bogged down in the details \u2013 you\u2019ll learn them as you go. However, knowing the following basic boxing rules will ensure you make friends and not enemies of the people you train with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Basic Boxing Rules You&nbsp;Should&nbsp;Must Learn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li class=\"\">Protect yourself at all times<\/li><li class=\"\">Obey the referee at all times<\/li><li class=\"\">Respect the call time and other requirements of the bout<\/li><li class=\"\">No kicking<\/li><li>No grabbing or pushing<\/li><li class=\"\">No lifting<\/li><li>No holding and hitting at the same time<\/li><li>No hitting below the belt<\/li><li class=\"\">Striking with the head, shoulder or elbow is prohibited<\/li><li>No hitting on break (when referee breaks the fighters from clinch)<\/li><li class=\"\">No striking the back of the head<\/li><li class=\"\">No spitting of mouth guard or spitting on your opponent<\/li><li class=\"\">During knockdowns, the standing fighter should go to the neutral corner for the count<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re competing, breaking any of these rules can result in a deduction of one point or even disqualification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Outside the Ring Rules<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What you may find strange, is the requirement for professional boxers to obey rules even when they\u2019re not competing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Being a boxer isn\u2019t only about being a hired hand called on to slug it out in a ring for the amusement of others. The rules were created to uphold the sports noble values such as respect, honour, and fairness, both inside and outside the ring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the rules to be observed when you\u2019re not fighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li class=\"\">No altering of basic information (name, age, sex, nationality, weight, etc.) when filling out personal information for competitions<\/li><li class=\"\">Respect your opponent, their trainers, and team<\/li><li class=\"\">Respect the judges, referees, event organizers and sponsors<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Importance of Boxing Rules<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Boxing Rules ensure it's a fair fight\" src=\"https:\/\/warriorpunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Boxing_Rules.jpg?resize=300%2C200\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Boxing Rules ensure it&#8217;s a fair fight<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You know how disgusted and outraged I get about boxers who don\u2019t fight by the rules, but the rules don\u2019t solely exist to keep me from flipping my lid&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/warriorpunch.com\/35-boxing-sparring-tips-for-beginners\/\">every time I spar<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By imposing boxing rules, the following benefits are achieved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li class=\"\">Keeps the sport enjoyable for both participants and spectators<\/li><li class=\"\">A fair fight based on weight (and experience if competing in amateur boxing)<\/li><li class=\"\">Bouts are easy to facilitate<\/li><li class=\"\">Point scoring system makes it easy to identify a winner or declare the fight a draw<\/li><li class=\"\">Reduces the risk of serious harm or death inside the ring<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will You Fight Fair?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Feeling confident you know what a fair fight looks like?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reading this primer on the rules of boxing is enough to get you started, and there\u2019s no need to wade through all of the AIBA competition rules. However, regardless if you want to join a boxing gym or just&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/warriorpunch.com\/quick-start-guide-to-learn-boxing-at-home\/\">practice in your home<\/a>, you should know and understand the importance of at least the most common boxing rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, take the time to memorise the basic boxing rules above, and more importantly,&nbsp;<em>take an oath to abide by them at all times<\/em>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Once you\u2019ve got some basic boxing skills under your belt, it\u2019s time to learn the rules of the game. This may seem unimportant, but I\u2019d advise you to listen up because\u2026 You never want to be labelled a dirty fighter. Whether you\u2019ve intentionally fouled, or it was by accident is beside the point \u2013 especially &#8230; <a title=\"Boxing Rules\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/warriorpunch.com\/boxing-rules\/\" aria-label=\"More on Boxing Rules\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1946,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[63],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/warriorpunch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1945"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/warriorpunch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/warriorpunch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/warriorpunch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/warriorpunch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1945"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/warriorpunch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1945\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5274,"href":"https:\/\/warriorpunch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1945\/revisions\/5274"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/warriorpunch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1946"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/warriorpunch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1945"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/warriorpunch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1945"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/warriorpunch.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1945"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}