Answers To Your Important Questions
About The Safety Of Amateur Boxing

What is the Difference Between Amateur Boxing and Professional Boxing?

• Amateur boxing provides a safe, fun environment in which boxers can train and compete.
• Boxers are required to have mouthpieces as well as special safety gear when sparring.
• The safety gear is designed to absorb impacts rather than transfer them, keeping the boxer safe.
• The physical condition of boxers is evaluated before and after each bout through physicals as well as by referees during bouts.
• Amateur boxing referees exercise more control in the ring than professional boxing, and constantly evaluate boxers throughout each bout.

How Does Amateur Boxing Compare With Other Sports?

• Amateur boxing ranks as the safest sport among contact sports such as football and wrestling.
• And according to a National Safety Council accident report, amateur boxing ranked 23rd on its list of injuries, below hockey, gymnastics and skating.

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