Olympic boxing overview
August 7, 2008 | 3:15
pm
Boxers qualify for the 11 weight categories in regional tournaments. Currently, only men box in the Olympics.
Scoring the bout
When a boxer lands a punch, at least three of the five match judges must press a corresponding button for that boxer within a second of one another for a point to be awarded.
The bout
The match consists of four two-minute rounds, with one minute between each round. Boxers must weigh in and undergo a medical exam before each fight. Offensive punches are only allowed “above the belt” and delivered with the white part of the glove.
OLYMPIC BOXING NEEDS TO BE ELIMINATED!!! What a judging farce!!!!! It is broke and cannot be fixed!!!
Posted by: Mike | August 12, 2008 at 01:01 AM