ALL I NEED IS A SUMMARY AND EXTRA FACTS NOT LISTED IN THE ARTICLE. 100 POINTS TO WHOEVER DOES A GOOD JOB. Boxing has always been seen as a dangerous sport due to the fact that it involves two people hitting each other . There are so many injuries that boxers have sustained while fighting in the ring, from head injuries to body damage. It is known that since 1980 there have been more than 200 amateur boxers and professional boxers that have died due to ring or training injuries. Several medical associations have called for the sport to be banned and in countries like Iceland, North Korea and Norway, professional boxing is banned. This is because they feel that the main aim of the sport is to inflict harm on their opponent which they believe is not right for a civilized society.

However, rules and regulations have been implemented into the sport in order to make the sport civilized and fair while maintaining the key objective of the game which is to “knockout” the opponent and not get hit. These rules and regulations have been introduced to protect boxers like you from severe injuries and make the sport less dangerous, there is boxing equipment that boxers have to wear to ensure safety.

Boxing gloves are the most fundamental piece of equipment that boxers wear during a boxing match. They are worn to protect your hands and wrists as well as the head and body of your opponent. The boxing gloves come in different variations and sizes. Hand wraps are worn before the gloves are put on to help stabilize the fist area against injuries.
Loosely fitted boxing shorts are an essential uniform for a boxer in a ring, these help make quick movements easier and determines whether you win or lose a fight. According to your preferences you can have the trunks high to decrease the amount of torso your opponent can hit since hitting below the waist band is illegal in boxing.

Other additional equipment that you have to wear are mouth pieces, protective caps, head gear and soft soled shoes. Mouthpieces protect your mouth and teeth as well as reduce the impact of blows to the head. A groin guard protects the groin area from injuries caused by low punches and there are chest protectors for women. Approved head guards are used by amateur boxers to protect from soft tissue damage from blows to the head. But you have to be aware that head gear does not protect you from hard punches, so ensure you don’t take the punches, defend yourself!

Boxing boots are essential for footwork mobility as they provide lightweight support that won’t weigh you down with non stick rubber for better movement on the mat. You can get high to low top boots that will provide ankle support.

One more important thing before you enter a boxing match is that you should be well prepared physically and mentally because lack of preparation can lead to defeat as well as serious injury. Boxing is anaerobic sport, you have to be able to fight with intensity round after round with little oxygen. To be the best or successful in this sport, you must train hard. There are no shortcuts! The only way to prepare for this sport is to train in a manner which mimics the demand that you will face in the ring. So the next time you have a boxing match lined up, get the right gear and be prepared.