Alonso López, the manager of the boxing discipline at CNAR (National Center for the Development of Sports Talent and High Performance), elucidated that boxing is a combat sport and cultural heritage in Mexico, as it is one of the disciplines that has excelled the most in our nation.

In professional boxing, championship fights are explained as being composed of 12 rounds of 10, eight, six, or four minutes each. In the women’s division, there is a one-minute rest between rounds and each round lasts for two minutes. In the children’s categories, there is a one-minute rest between rounds and each round lasts for two minutes. In the youth categories, there is a three-minute rest between rounds and each round lasts for three minutes. Lastly, in Olympic boxing, there is a three-minute rest between rounds and each fight consists of three rounds.

The two modalities coincide in terms of weight, as the weight divisions that exist in the professional boxing are also present in the Olympic boxing. In Olympic boxing, the hand wrapping is done only with bandages, whereas in professional boxing, special bandages with gauze and a special cushion, as well as different rings to secure the wrist when delivering the impact, are used. What the two modalities have in common is the weight divisions, as the weight divisions that exist in professional boxing are also present in Olympic boxing. In Olympic boxing, the hand wrapping is done only with bandages, whereas in professional boxing, special bandages with gauze and a special cushion, as well as different rings to secure the wrist when delivering the impact, are used.

Boxing techniques and characteristics.

The coach mentioned that there are three types of techniques in boxing, known as the distances:.

Corta: the boxers put on a show in a constant exchange of punches that compels the spectator to remain standing.

Mediana: punches are thrown to measure distances with the opponent.

In boxing, there is a constant exchange of punches between the boxers, with the sole purpose of knowing and observing the movements of their opponent: -Long distance.

López mentioned: “etc. Hook, uppercut, swing, straight, jab are various punches, and there are some combinations among them. The athlete’s performance in the ring can be agile and fast due to their physical characteristics. Depending on each boxer’s style, different techniques are employed.”

“They are instilled with respect for society to avoid problems outside of the ring, since this sport is one of the most dangerous disciplines, but at the same time one of the most beautiful. This is a good age to practice this sport and within this development it is important to make clear the values that exist in boxing. He commented that at CNAR, boys above the age of 13 are supervised.”

Mention knee and waist injuries, as well as sprains and strains in the wrists and ankles, when addressing the topic of injuries that a boxer can suffer.

During the same training or combat, cuts on the face and blows to the head, which could result in the loss of neurons, are the most delicate and significant ones. It is always important to be aware of any movement, which is why it is important to always be attentive.

“Mexico, which stands out, has a rich history of great boxers who have harvested Olympic medals, and there are talented athletes in this discipline who continue to grow the tradition. The high performance coach, El, supports the well-executed and well-worked training that has been the hallmark of Mexico’s boxers.”

Discipline is crucial in order to achieve important things, and there is no doubt that CONADE and CNAR are mentioning the abundant talent in this sport, especially in the new generations.