Boxing in Rhone-Alpes

About Boxing

It is a combat sport where two opponents try to knockout each other or win the duel by scoring more points. Blows have to be dealt only by fists and are limited by other rules. The boxers fight in a boxing ring, which is bordered by special rubbery ropes. Box can be either amateur, where the fighters have helmets and wear undershirts, and professional with the boxers stripped to the waist and with no helmets. This sport is practiced by both men and women who are further divided into weight categories.

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