Key rules include: - No hitting below the belt - No holding or wrestling - No strikes to the back of the head or spine - A fighter cannot be struck while down
Referees enforce these rules, and violations can result in point deductions or disqualification.
Techniques and Skills
Successful boxing requires mastery of several techniques:
Stances The two primary stances are orthodox (left foot forward, right-handed) and southpaw (right foot forward, left-handed). Each stance offers different advantages in offense and defense.