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BOXING
BOXING
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Generalities
Combat sport
characterized by the
confrontation in the
mutual improvement of
two competitors.
In this discipline
sports victory
achieved through
application of a
set of actions
technical-tactics
determined by a
precise —levelTSiCac
official regulations. Savannah
DIVISION WEIGHT IN Kg/Ib.
Flyweight Up to 48/105.82
Bantamweight From 48.1/106.04 to 51/112.44
Featherweight From 51.1 / 112.66 to 54 / 119.05
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also, a 60 second break and between them.
Table 1.2 divisions sanctioned by the International Women's Amateur Boxing Association.
Biomechanics
1. Defenses with the upper extremities: These are the movements executed with the hands
and forearms, with the aim of nullifying the offensive actions (attacks) of the opponent,
through stops or deflections.
2. Defenses with the trunk: These are the
movements that are executed with the
trunk with the objective of nullifying the
offensive actions (attacks) of the
opponent, through flexions, twists and
circumductions.
3. Defenses with the lower extremities :
These are the movements executed with
the legs, with the aim of nullifying the
offensive actions (attacks) of the
opponent, through steps and turns.
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Epidemiology
at the waist
coxofemoral:
On the trunk: straight
abdominal,
hitting arm:
triceps, brachialis
collects (action of
Hikite): biceps
Table 2. Most common injuries according to Bledsoe et al (2005)
Injuries Percentages
Shock 3.2%
Bruise/burn
Pectoral Fascia - Pectoral 17.2%
Dislocation 3.8%
Anterior and middle deltoid
Fractures 6.7%
Lacerations 48.6%
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Damage to internal organs 2.8%
Sprains 10.4%
Others 7.3%
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