Boxers score points for landing blows to their opponents head
or body
Amateur boxing is a sport where points are scored through punches to specified targets
on the opponent's body. Competitors wear protective headgear and box for four 2-minute
rounds in a "ring". The bout is decided on points or other decisions under the rules
of the International Boxing Federation (AIBA).
Did you know?
"The US team's clean sweep of medals at the first modern
Olympic boxing tournament at St Louis in 1904 was made easier because they were
the only country competing in the event!"
Rules »
Boxing isn't a street fight; the competitors have to stick to the rules and regulations.
There are many differences between amateur boxing and the professional game. Check out the regulations here and the scoring system through our animation.
History »
Boxing is one of the original sports from the very first Asian Games in Delhi, India. So Boxing is steeped in history. Find out more here. Discover all the previous medal winners here.
1-15 December 2006
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