Boxing

Boxing is a combat sport in which two participants, typically wearing gloves, engage in a contest of strength, speed, and skill, primarily using their fists to strike each other while trying to avoid being hit. The sport is conducted in a rectangular ring, and matches are overseen by a referee who enforces the rules and ensures the safety of the competitors. Boxing is governed by a specific set of rules known as the “Queensberry Rules” in modern times, which outline legal and illegal punches, scoring methods, and conduct inside the ring. The objective of boxing is to score points by landing punches on the opponent or to achieve a knockout, thereby ending the match. Boxing is both a professional sport, with various weight classes and titles, and an amateur activity, often seen in the Olympics. The sport has a rich history and cultural significance in many societies, and it emphasizes physical conditioning, technique, strategy, and mental toughness.