boxmel wrote:Inter esting. I know there is solid proof that wearing headguards have reduced the instance of head injuries - will be interesting to see what the AIBA Medical Commission says on this one. The total time on 4-2 minutes rounds and 3-3 minutes rounds are the same - 11 minutes. So I don't really understand the rationale. Just have to wait and see.
I've read somewhere that headgear, while it prevents cuts, doesn't actually stop the brain from getting rattled around when you take a punch-I think the design of amateur gloves has more of an effect on it than the headgear (or so I seem to recall reading). I think the whole 4x2 thing is because it's a better work/rest ratio. With 3x3 you have 9 minutes of work, and...2 of rest? With the 4x2, you get 8 of work, and 3 of rest.
I have read the same type of thing about headgear. Preventing cuts and swelling from headbutts is a big one though. I think they are looking at the future of the sport too. Without headgear, the fans can see the boxer's face and a lot of fans like it. We'll have to wait and see what happens.
