Boxing, History, Rules, Weight Divisions, Notable Fighters, & Facts
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Boxing is a sport involving attack and defense with the fists, usually with the use of padded gloves. A boxer wins a match either by outscoring the opponent or by rendering the opponent incapable of continuing the match. Bouts range from 3 to 12 rounds, each round normally lasting three minutes.
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Boxing, History, Rules, Weight Divisions, Notable Fighters, & Facts
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Boxing, History, Rules, Weight Divisions, Notable Fighters, & Facts
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