I got you--didn't you feel it? (Amateur Boxing)

Member Name: jeffsumm

Product:	Amateur Boxing
Date:	17/09/00 (55 review reads)
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Advantages: fights always go the distance

Disadvantages: not really enough violence for a so-called blood sport

Amateur boxing is as different from professional boxing as two sports that aim to concuss an opponent can be. The first difference you will notice is that the amateurs wear a padded headgear designed to protect the athlete from head shots. And I thought you were supposed to be trying to knock the other guy out...

The next difference that jumps out at you is the glove design. The gloves for amateurs are more padded, again to reduce injury, and the knuckle area is white. In order for a boxer to score he must hit the opponent with the white part of the glove.

Since knockouts are very infrequent (and not expected) because of all the padding and safety gear, more attention is paid to scoring. If professional boxing is an all-out hack and slash swordfight, amateur boxing is a bit of light fencing.

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