How could Boxing be improved????

[actionfan]

Under 18 and Novice the scoring should remain the same. Open division,No headgear and 10 pt must scoring.TAKE away a point for knockdown. That will be easier to score and make fights more exciting!!

[Jalex]

Can somebody explain to me exactly how the scoring works?
does a knockdown count for points?

[boxmel]

Can somebody explain to me exactly how the scoring works?
does a knockdown count for points?

The criteria for a scoring blow is that the white knuckle surface of the glove must land in the scoring area while not fouling and must have the weight of the shoulder behind it. Each scoring blow is one point and knockdowns count one point as long as it was a scoring blow that caused it. The scoring area is the top of the head, down the sides and stops at the belt line (imaginary line from hip to hip through the belly button). You can't count a point if the boxer is also committing a foul, i.e., holding and hitting, slapping, ducking his head. Blows on the arms or behind the head and back do not count.

Hope this helps.

[Jalex]

it does, but in my mind im trying to fully understand how the judging is done?
as i get more involved in the sport, i like to know, what to prepare the kids for.

[boxmel]

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it does, but in my mind im trying to fully understand how the judging is done?

We sit at ringside and count each scoring blow. It's that simple. DO teach your boxers to stay off the ropes and out of the corners as both places present a problem as judges can't always see a punch land as their vision is blocked. The best place for your boxer is in the middle of the ring, moving so all judges have the chance to see him/her.

[Slythex]

Remember that there are usually 5 judges, with two sitting at one side.
Therefore, if possible, you want to make sure that your boxer's punches can be seen from that side. Or, if the opponent is scoring a lot, the reverse of that is to try and have the opponent's punches obscured from that side. Granted, to really do this well requires a fair amount of ring generalship, and I'd say it's probably not a beginner tactic.

The other big thing I'd add is that slaps don't count. If the punch makes this loud sound when hitting, it's a slap. Typically this happens in wide looping punches where the boxer doesn't turn the fist over to connect with the knuckles. They look impressive, sound impressive, but don't score. I suspect this might be the single biggest reason fans and coaches don't agree with a decision.