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Lesson 2 - Boxing Equipments
Lesson 2 - Boxing Equipments
EQUIPMENTS
FIELD OF PLAY (FOP)
BOXING RING
For the total height of the poles, distance between the ropes,
and the width of the rope strips, a margin of 2 cm is accepted.
Platform and Corner Pads
The platform must be safely constructed, levelled
and free from any obstructing projection. It must be
fitted with four (4) corner posts with four (4) corner
pads in order to prevent injury to the Boxers. The
corner pads must be arranged facing towards the
Technical Delegate as follows:
1. In the near left side corner – red
2. In the far-left side corner – white
3. In the far-right side corner – blue
4. In the near right side corner – white.
Surface of the Ring Floor
• In all AOB
Competitions,
except Elite
Competitions, a
Boxer must wear a
red or a blue
headguard, as per
the respective
Boxer’s corner.
BANDAGES AND HANDWRAPS
Use of Bandages
1. In AOB Competitions, except for Elite Competitions,
Velcro bandages must be used.
2. The bandages are distributed at the equipment table by
the Equipment Manager.
3. The bandages of each Boxer must be checked and marked
by the Equipment Manager at the equipment check table
4. Bandages must not be longer than 4.5 m (14.76 feet), and
not shorter than 2.5 m (8.2 feet). Bandages must be 5.7 cm
(2 ¼ inches) wide
5. Bandages must be made of stretchy cotton material with
a Velcro closure.
6. The use of any substance on the bandages is prohibited.
Handwrapping
ATHLETE COMPETITION UNIFORM
Vests, shorts/skirts, and robes
1. Men and Boy Boxers have to wear a vest and shorts.
2. Women and Girl Boxers have to wear a vest and either shorts or a skirt
3. The length of the shorts must not be shorter than mid-thigh, cannot cover
the knee and must not be worn above the belt line.
4. The vest and shorts/skirt can be in the Boxer’s respective national colours
or in red or blue colour according to the Boxer’s respective corner
allocation.
5. Elite Boxers may wear a robe over his/her uniform on the way to the ring,
and the robe can be in the Boxer’s respective national colours or in red or
blue colour according to the Boxer’s respective corner allocation.
6. For the avoidance of doubt, if the uniform and/or robe is in red or blue
colour, a solid red or blue colour has to be used and must be one of the
following:1. Red: Pantone 185, 199 or 485 2. Blue: Pantone 286, 293 or 661
7. A Boxer is not be allowed to have tape, in any form, on his/her uniform
8. The belt line must be clearly identified by a contrasting colour to the
shorts/skirt and vest and must be 6-10cm wide.
UNIFORM DIAGRAMME
SHORTS
Footwear and socks
• A Boxer must box in
boxing appropriate
footwear, such as shoes or
light boots (without spikes
or heels).
• A Boxer may wear socks,
but they must not be
higher than the knee
Gumshield
1. A Boxer must wear a
gumshield during every
Bout.
2. No red or partially red-
coloured gumshield may
be worn.
3. A Boxer should never use
a borrowed gumshield.
4. The gumshield has to fit
exactly and comfortably
Cup and Breast protectors
• Men and Boy Boxers
must wear a cup
protector during a Bout
and may additionally
wear a jock-strap.
• The cup protector must
not cover any part of the
target area.
• The cup protector must
have no metal parts
except if there is a
fastening at the back of
the Boxer.
HEAVY BAG
SPEED BALL
DOUBLE END SPEED BALL
Boxing Fight Speed Ball
SKIPPING ROPE