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Boxing Gloves

Overall boxing information

Boxing is much more than a sport—it’s a transformative workout that strengthens both your physical and mental health. Combining high-intensity movements with strategic thinking, boxing provides a full-body workout that improves strength, stamina, and coordination while also reducing stress, boosting confidence, and sharpening focus. Whether you’re looking to get fit, build resilience, or find a healthy outlet for stress, boxing offers a dynamic and empowering experience that benefits your body and mind alike. Step into the ring and discover the life-changing power of boxing!

The history of boxing

Boxing is one of the oldest known sports, with its roots tracing back to ancient civilizations. Evidence of boxing dates as far back as 3000 BCE in Mesopotamia and Egypt, where early depictions show fighters using their fists for competition and sport. The Greeks formalized boxing as an Olympic event in 688 BCE, incorporating it as a test of strength, skill, and endurance. In these early days, fighters used leather straps, called himantes, to protect their hands. The sport evolved significantly during the Roman era, where gladiatorial boxing matches were held, often with brutal and deadly outcomes. After the fall of the Roman Empire, organized boxing faded until its resurgence in 17th and 18th-century England, where it became popular as a regulated sport. Modern boxing, with its codified rules, weight classes, and protective gear, emerged in the 19th century following the introduction of the Marquess of Queensberry Rules in 1867. Today, boxing is a global phenomenon, celebrated not only for its rich history but also for its enduring appeal as a test of physical and mental fortitude.

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Boxing basics

Boxing is a combat sport where two fighters compete to outscore or knock out their opponent using punches. Each boxer aims to land clean strikes while defending against their opponent's attacks. Fights take place in a square ring and are divided into timed rounds, with breaks in between. Boxers use techniques like jabs, crosses, hooks, and uppercuts, combined with footwork and defensive moves, such as blocking and slipping, to gain an advantage. Points are awarded by judges based on accuracy, power, and control, or the fight can end early with a knockout or technical knockout. The goal is to outmaneuver and outfight the opponent within the rules of the sport.

Different types of boxing punches

The jab is a quick, straight punch thrown with the lead hand. It's used to measure distance, set up combinations, and disrupt an opponent's rhythm, making it a fundamental tool in boxing.

Jab

The cross is a powerful, straight punch thrown with the rear hand. Delivered with full body rotation, it generates significant force, often used to follow a jab or exploit openings in an opponent’s guard.

Cross

The hook is a powerful punch thrown in a circular motion with the lead hand. Aimed at the side of the opponent's head or body, it’s designed to bypass their guard and deliver significant impact.​

Hook

The uppercut is a punch thrown upward with either hand, targeting the opponent's chin or body. It’s a close-range strike designed to exploit gaps in the guard, delivering powerful, upward force.

Uppercut

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