1. Introduction Amateur boxing under AIBA (now operating as the International Boxing Association) follows a strict, standardized set of technical, medical, and procedural rules to ensure fairness, safety, and consistency across all international competitions. Understanding these regulations is essential for coaches (“Seconds”), boxers, and support staff to avoid penalties, disqualifications, or missed opportunities (e.g., protests). […]

1. Introduction: Injury Is Inherent—but Preventable “100% of boxers will experience an injury at some point in their career.” Boxing is a high-impact, collision sport that places extraordinary demands on the body. While injuries are common, they are not inevitable. With a qualified support team—coaches, physiotherapists, doctors, and nutritionists—athletes can minimize risk, recover effectively, and

1. The Role of the Referee The referee is the central authority inside the ring during a bout. Their responsibilities go far beyond enforcing rules—they must ensure safety, fairness, flow, and integrity of competition. Key Qualities of an Effective Referee Example: If Boxer A repeatedly holds and hits, the referee must issue a caution, then

1. What Is School Boxing? School Boxing is a structured, coach-led training method used to teach, refine, and reinforce fundamental boxing techniques and tactical patterns through repetition, command-based execution, and immediate feedback. Unlike sparring or pad work, School Boxing is not reactive—it is prescriptive. The coach controls every movement via verbal cues (e.g., whistle, count,

1. What Is Speed in Boxing? While general definitions describe speed as “covering distance in the shortest possible time,” boxing demands a more nuanced, sport-specific understanding: Boxing Speed = The ability to recognize, react to, and exploit fleeting opportunities—offensively or defensively—in the shortest possible time, under dynamic, unpredictable conditions. Unlike sprinting or swimming, boxing speed

1. Introduction: The Risks of “Making Weight” “Making weight” is a high-risk, high-stakes process in combat sports like boxing, where athletes must qualify in specific weight categories. However, rapid or extreme weight loss—especially through dehydration, severe calorie restriction, or passive sweating—can lead to: Core Message:“Making weight should never compromise health or performance. It must be

1. Why Conduct Physical Testing? Physical testing is a systematic, evidence-based tool used to evaluate an athlete’s current capabilities, track progress, and guide future training. It is not about ranking athletes—but about optimizing individual development. Core Objectives of Physical Testing: Objective Explanation Practical Example Predict Future Performance Identify athletic potential and readiness for higher-level competition.

1. Introduction: Why Sparring Is Irreplaceable While bag work, shadow boxing, and conditioning build foundational skills, sparring is the only training method that truly simulates combat. Sparring transforms theoretical technique into applied intelligence, allowing boxers to test, adapt, and refine their skills against a thinking, reacting opponent. 2. What Is Sparring? Sparring is defined as:

1. Introduction: The Need for a Long-Term Vision Elite performance is not built overnight—it results from a structured, patient, and scientifically informed developmental journey that begins in childhood and unfolds over a decade or more. This requires shifting focus from short-term wins (e.g., winning junior tournaments) to long-term athletic potential, ensuring athletes reach their peak

1. Introduction: The Purpose of Strength & Conditioning (S&C) in Boxing Strength and conditioning is not a separate entity from technical boxing training—it is a cohesive, integrated pillar that enables boxers to: 2. The 3-Step Performance Framework Boxing performance is built on three interdependent physical domains: Domain Purpose Key Components Energetics Fuel repeated high-effort output