Boxing: U.S. Boxing Team Starts Fast … Fades Just as Quickly

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U.S. Boxing Team Starts Fast … Fades Just as Quickly Aug 3rd 2012, 12:48 The 2012 Olympics started off very well for the U.S. men's boxing team ... but has taken a significant turn for the worse. The nine member men's team began with four consecutive victories as Terrell Gausha, Joseph Diaz Jr., Errol Spence and Jose Ramirez all advanced out of the round of 32. Since then, however, the U.S men have lost seven straight bouts. The losing streak leaves only Spence at welterweight and flyweight Rau'Shee Warren, who has yet to have his first bout, still in contention for a medal. Both Spence and Warren are in action later today. Check out complete, update boxing results from the 2012 London Olympics.

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Boxing: Most Popular Articles: Biggest Controversies

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Biggest Controversies Aug 3rd 2012, 11:11 Boxing's scoring system is subjective by nature. Throw in some incompetence, not to mention corruption, and the stage is set for controversy. Here are a few examples (in chronological order): 1. London, 1908: Australia's Reginald "Snowy" Baker, who won Silver at middleweight, was the only non-British boxer to win a medal. Baker, believing that the referee was not impartial, protested his loss in the finals to John Douglas. Sour grapes? Hardly. The referee was Douglas' father! 2. Amsterdam, 1928: Controversial decisions led to brawls among spectators watching the fights. One such brawl came after a disputed decision went against American flyweight Hyman Miller in the first-round. The U.S. boxing team considered withdrawing from the Games but was talked out of it by Douglas MacArthur, who was - at that time - President of the U.S. Olympic Committee. 3. Berlin, 1936: Lightweight Thomas Hamilton-Brown of South Africa, after losing a first-round split decision, went on an eating binge. No big deal, right? Wrong! It was discovered that one of the judges had reversed his scores and Brown was actually the winner ... but he was unable to make weight for his next bout and was disqualified! 4. Los Angeles, 1984 At the 1984 Games, Evander Holyfield represented the United States in the light heavyweight division. In the second round of his semi-final match with Kevin Barry, Holyfield was disqualified. Referee Gligorije Novicic called for a "break", which instructs the fighters to stop punching. Holyfield, apparently, did not hear the call and threw a punch which dropped Barry to the canvas. When Barry was unable to continue, Holyfield was disqualified. A disappointed Holyfield was awarded the bronze medal. How bad was this decision? Bad enough that the referee later apologized for being out of position when he made the "break" call. Bad enough that Gold medalist Anton Josipovic of Yugoslavia pulled Holyfield to the top of the podium to join him during the medal ceremony. 5. Seoul, 1988 Roy Jones Jr. was a very successful amateur boxer, compiling a record of 121-13. At the 1988 Games, he represented the United States in the light middleweight division. Jones won every round in dominant fashion to reach the finals. The final was no different as Jones outlanded his South Korean opponent Park Si-Hun 86-32. Unfortunately, the judges were either pressured, coerced or bribed to favor the local fighter and awarded Park an indefensible 3- 2 decision. One judge admitted the decision was a mistake and all three judges ended up being suspended. How bad was this decision? Park reportedly congratulated Jones after the bout and admitted that the decision was wrong. The decision was bad enough that, despite winning only a Silver Medal, Jones was awarded the Val Barker Trophy as Games' most outstanding and stylistic boxer. The IOC - despite investigating and concluding that three of the judges were wined and dined by Korean officials - allowed the decision to stand. Return to Olympic Boxing

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Boxing: What's Hot Now: 2012 Olympic Boxing Schedule - Women

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2012 Olympic Boxing Schedule - Women Aug 3rd 2012, 11:01 2012 Men's Olympic Boxing Schedule All bouts will be held at the ExCeL London (Exhibition Centre London) All start times EST Sunday, August 5 Women's Fly (51 kg): Round of 16, 8:30 a.m. Women's Light (60 kg): Round of 16, 9:30 a.m. Women's Middle (75 kg): Round of 16, 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 6 Women's Fly (51 kg): Quarterfinals, 8:30 a.m. Women's Light (60 kg): Quarterfinals, 9:30 a.m. Women's Middle (75 kg): Quarterfinals, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 8 Women's Fly (51 kg): Semifinals, 8:30 a.m. Women's Light (60 kg): Semifinals, 9 a.m. Women's Middle (75 kg): Semifinals, 9:30 a.m. Friday, August 10 Women's Fly (51 kg): Finals, 11:30 a.m. Women's Light (60 kg): Finals, 11:45 a.m. Women's Middle (75 kg): Finals, 12:15 p.m. Everything You Want to Know About Olympic Boxing 2012 U.S. Olympic Boxing Team 2012 Olympic Boxing Schedule 2012 Olympic Boxing Results Past Olympic Boxing Gold Medal Winners

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Boxing: Most Popular Articles: Amateur Boxing Rules

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Amateur Boxing Rules Aug 2nd 2012, 11:11 (6) No contest. A bout may be terminated by the referee inside the scheduled distance owing to a material happening outside the responsibility of the boxers, or the control of the referee, such as the ring becoming damaged, the failure of the lighting supply, exceptional weather conditions, etc. In such circumstances the bout shall be declared “no contest” and in the case of championships, the jury shall decide the necessary further action. (7) Win by walkover. Where the boxer presents themselves in the ring fully attired for boxing and the opponent fails to appear after the opponent’s name has been called out by the public address system, the bell sounded and a maximum period of two minutes has elapsed, the referee shall declare the first boxer to be the winner by a walkover. The referee shall first inform the judges to mark their score cards accordingly, collect them and then summon the boxer to the center of the ring. After the decision is announced, the referee raises the boxer’s hand as the winner. (a) For medical eliminations determined by a medical doctor and administrative eliminations, such as a boxer not having his USA Boxing passbook, not having the properly filled out entry forms, parents approval for minors, etc, the winning boxer may enter the ring for the announcement of the verdict but shall not be required to be in proper boxing attire. The official in charge or tournament administrator should endeavor to inform the affected boxer as soon as possible. (8) A draw (AIBA dual matches only). Two clubs or two nations in a friendly dual match may agree to a draw decision when the majority of the judges scored the competition equally. Likewise, an accidental injury in the first round may result in a draw in dual matches. Article VII, Section 107.9 -- Score Cards (1) Scorecards from each competition will be submitted to the LBC’s designated officer within 10 days following the event and will be kept on file for one year. (2) Scores can be obtained from the Chief of Officials after the session, with judges’ names confidential. Source: Official USA Boxing Rulebook See also: Olympic Boxing Rules.

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Boxing: What's Hot Now: Olympic Boxing Medal Predictions - 2012

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Olympic Boxing Medal Predictions - 2012 Aug 2nd 2012, 11:01 Men's 49 kg / 108 pounds Gold: Zou Shiming, China Medal Contenders: David Ayrapetyan, Russia; Paddy Barnes, Ireland; Jong Hoon Shin, South Korea Men's 52 kg / 114 pounds Gold: Misha Aloyan, Russia Medal Contenders: Elvin Mamishzade, Azerbaijan; Andrew Selby, Great Britain; Rau'shee Warren, U.S. Men's 56 kg (123 pounds) Gold: Lazaro Alvarez, Cuba Medal Contenders: Luke Campbell, Great Britain; John Joe Nevin, Ireland; Anvar Yunusov, Tajikstan Men's 60 kg (132 pounds) Gold: Vasyl Lomachenko, Ukraine Medal Contenders: Yasniel Toledo, Cuba; Domenico Valentino, Italy; Gani Zhailauov, Kazakhstan Men's 64 kg (141 pounds) Gold: Everton Lopes, Brazil Medal Contenders: Denys Berinchyk, Ukraine; Roniel Iglesias, Cuba; Thomas Stalker, Great Britain Men's 69 kg (152 pounds) Gold: Taras Shelestyuk, Ukraine Medal Contenders: Serik Sapiyev, Kazakhstan; Myke Ribeiro de Carvalho, Brazil; Andrey Zamkovoy, Russia Men's 75 kg (165 pounds) Gold: Evhen Khytrov, Ukraine Medal Contenders: Abbos Atoev, Uzbekistan; Ryota Murata, Japan; Darren O'Neill, Ireland Men's 81 kg (178 pounds) Gold: Julio César La Cruz, Cuba Medal Contenders: Oleksandr Gvozdyk, Ukraine; Damien Hooper, Australia; Egor Mekhontsev, Russia; Adilbek Niyazymbetov, Kazakhstan Men's 91 kg (201 pounds) Gold: Oleksandr Usyk, Ukraine Medal Contenders: Artur Berterbiev, Russia; Teymur Mammadov, Azerbaijan; Tervel Pulev, Bulgaria; Clemente Russo, Italy; Wang Xuanxuan, China Men's 91+ kg (more than 201 pounds) Gold: Magomedrasul Majidov, Azerbaijan Medal Contenders: Roberto Cammarelle, Italy; Anthony Joshua, Great Britain; Magomed Omarov, Russia; Erislandy Savon, Cuba Women's 51 kg (112 pounds) Gold: Nicola Adams, Great Britain Medal Contenders: Ren Cancan, China; Marlen Esperanza, U.S.; Mery Kom, India; Karolina Michalczuk, Poland Women's 60 kg (132 pounds) Gold: Katie Taylor, Ireland Medal Contenders: Dong Cheng, China; Natasha Jonas, Great Britain; Sofya Ochigava, Russia; Queen Underwood, U.S. Women's 75 kg (165 pounds) Gold: Savannah Marshall, Great Britain Medal Contenders: Claressa Shields, U.S.; Mary Spencer, Canada; Nadezda Torlopova, Russia; Elena Vystropova, Azerbaijan Everything You Want to Know About Olympic Boxing 2012 U.S. Olympic Boxing Team 2012 Olympic Boxing Schedule 2012 Olympic Boxing Results Past Olympic Boxing Gold Medal Winners

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Boxing: What's Hot Now: Amateur Boxing Rules

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Amateur Boxing Rules Aug 2nd 2012, 11:01 (6) No contest. A bout may be terminated by the referee inside the scheduled distance owing to a material happening outside the responsibility of the boxers, or the control of the referee, such as the ring becoming damaged, the failure of the lighting supply, exceptional weather conditions, etc. In such circumstances the bout shall be declared “no contest” and in the case of championships, the jury shall decide the necessary further action. (7) Win by walkover. Where the boxer presents themselves in the ring fully attired for boxing and the opponent fails to appear after the opponent’s name has been called out by the public address system, the bell sounded and a maximum period of two minutes has elapsed, the referee shall declare the first boxer to be the winner by a walkover. The referee shall first inform the judges to mark their score cards accordingly, collect them and then summon the boxer to the center of the ring. After the decision is announced, the referee raises the boxer’s hand as the winner. (a) For medical eliminations determined by a medical doctor and administrative eliminations, such as a boxer not having his USA Boxing passbook, not having the properly filled out entry forms, parents approval for minors, etc, the winning boxer may enter the ring for the announcement of the verdict but shall not be required to be in proper boxing attire. The official in charge or tournament administrator should endeavor to inform the affected boxer as soon as possible. (8) A draw (AIBA dual matches only). Two clubs or two nations in a friendly dual match may agree to a draw decision when the majority of the judges scored the competition equally. Likewise, an accidental injury in the first round may result in a draw in dual matches. Article VII, Section 107.9 -- Score Cards (1) Scorecards from each competition will be submitted to the LBC’s designated officer within 10 days following the event and will be kept on file for one year. (2) Scores can be obtained from the Chief of Officials after the session, with judges’ names confidential. Source: Official USA Boxing Rulebook See also: Olympic Boxing Rules.

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Boxing: What's Hot Now: Amateur Boxing Rules

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Amateur Boxing Rules Aug 1st 2012, 11:01 Article VII, Section 107.8 -- Method of Scoring (1) A judge is advised to fixate in between the two boxers; do not develop a tendency to study or follow just one of the boxers. (2) Never rely on past performance, reputations or titles earned by a particular boxer. (3) Amateur boxing is scored on a point system, not on a round basis. (4) The winner is decided on the majority of judges, i.e., 5-0, 4-1 or 3-2. (5) Amateur boxing is scored on a legal scoring blow system not on a round basis. (6) Decisions. (a) Types of decisions. (1) Win on points. At the end of a contest the boxer who has been awarded the decision by a majority of the judges shall be declared the winner. (a) If both boxers are injured or down simultaneously and cannot continue the contest, the judges shall record the points gained by each boxer up to its termination, and the boxer who was leading on points up to the actual end of the contest shall be declared the winner. (b) AIDS Stoppage Rule: If both boxers are bleeding or where one boxer is bleeding and the opponent has an open cut or abrasion, the referee may stop the bout and take the boxers to the doctor to be examined. If the bout is stopped the boxer ahead on points shall be the winner. (2) Win by retirement. If a boxer retires voluntarily owing to injury or other causes, or if a boxer fails to resume boxing immediately after the rest between rounds, the opponent shall be declared the winner. If a boxer retires during the rest between rounds, the referee will immediately notify the jury and the judges of the retirement and the other boxer is declared the winner. (3) Win by referee stopping contest (RSC). (a) Outclassed. RSC is a term used to stop a bout when a boxer is outclassed or unfit to continue. (1) If a boxer, in the opinion of the referee, is being outclassed or is receiving unnecessary and excessive blows, the bout shall be stopped and the opponent declared the winner. (b) Outscored. RSC-OS is only used with the Computer Scoring System and stops a bout when a boxer is outscored as follows: (1) If one boxer has a 20-point advantage (for Open and Under 19/Junior men), or a 15-point advantage (for Women and Junior Olympics/Cadets) over their opponent, the bout must be stopped except in the last round, and the boxer with the advantage is declared the winner. (c) Injury: (1) If a boxer, in the opinion of the referee, is unfit to continue because of injury or other physical reasons, the bout shall be stopped and the opponent declared the winner. The right to make this decision rests with the referee, who may consult the doctor. Having consulted the doctor, the referee must follow the doctor’s advice. (2) When a referee calls a doctor into the ring to examine a boxer only these two officials should be present. Coaches should not be allowed into the ring or on the apron. (3) The ringside physician has the right to request the bout be suspended if the physician thinks, for medical reasons, the bout should not be allowed to continue. (d) Compulsory Count Limits. When a male boxer has three compulsory counts in the same round or four counts during the same bout, the match must be stopped. When a female boxer has two compulsory counts in the same round or three counts during the same bout, the match must be stopped. A count issued for a harm foul is not included in this number. (4) RSC(H). If a boxer is down due to head blows, and fails to box within eight to 10 seconds, whichever is applicable, the opponent shall be declared the winner by RSC(H). For more information on awarding RSC(H), see section 107.1. (5) Win by disqualification. If a boxer is disqualified, the opponent shall be declared the winner. A boxer is automatically disqualified for not making weight or for committing three warnings in a bout. If both boxers are disqualified, the decision shall be announced accordingly. A disqualified boxer is eliminated from the tournament and shall not be entitled to any prize, medal, trophy, honorable award or grading, relating to any stage of the competition in which the boxer has been disqualified.

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