Amateur boxing association british

I was nearly crying in the car, they have taken everything away. Unfortunately, Aiba has not substantively responded to our requests for rule clarification and we now must decide how best to take things forward. Hoare, and secretary, Mr. No real rationale or justification has been given by Aiba as to why this artificial distinction is warranted or indeed necessary. I do empathise with the coaches, I think they have a very strong argument. From a health point of view, it delivers multiple fitness benefits and has a proven track record of engaging previously inactive children in physical activity and can play an important role in combatting the growing threat of childhood obesity.

It is important to note that American boxers usuallly compete at one Olympic tournament and then turn professional, Cuban boxers are not permitted to turn pro by their government and have an opportunity to collect multiple medals. At times the Board has to react to events, especially when a boxer is seriously injured in the ring. Everyone admires the qualities required to enter a boxing ring. This ruling was in place at the Summer Olympics. In Open Championships and Internationals, males will box 3 x 3 minute rounds and females 4 x 2 minute rounds. Boxing coaching can be undertaken purely on a recreational basis, through skills development programmes leading to awards of proficiency, County and National levels, either as an end in themselves or as a preparation and competition.

The Board has no statutory status and deals only with the professional side of the sport in the United Kingdom. Featherweight 9 stone , Lightweight 10 stone , Middleweight 11 stone, 4 pounds and Heavyweight no limit. Boxing has a vital contribution to make in the education of young people and boxing should be provided by every school. This check will not take the place of the routine examinations that are already required by the Regulations. This includes the licensing, training and appointments of both Referees and Timekeepers.