Modern Development:
Today’s boxing match consists of three-minute rounds, a total
of up to 12 rounds. A minute is spent between each round with the fighters in
their assigned corners receiving advice and any medical attention required from
their coach and staff. The fight is controlled by a referee who works within
the ring to judge and control the fighters, rule on their ability to fight
safely, count knocked-down fighters, and rule on fouls. Up to three judges are
usually present at the ringside to score the fight and assign points to the
boxers, based on punches that connect, on defensive moves, knockdowns, and
other methods. Because of the open-ended style of boxing, judging many fights
have controversial results, in which one or both fighters believe they have been
"robbed" or unfairly denied a victory.
Each
fighter has an assigned corner of the ring. Boxers are prohibited from hitting
below the belt, holding, tripping, pushing, biting, or spitting. The boxer's
shorts are raised so the opponent is not allowed to hit the groin area. Failure
to abide by the rules typically results with the boxer being disqualified. They
also are prohibited from kicking, head-butting, or hitting with any part of the
arm other than the knuckles of a closed fist. They are prohibited as well from
hitting the back, back of the neck or the kidneys.
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