Something you wear to protect your hand and the other fighter when you hit them.

A strong hard hat that covers and protects your head.

Hitting your opponent so he/she falls to the ground and can‟t get up again in 10 seconds.

One of the periods of time when the boxers are fighting.

The place where the boxing match takes place.

To hit your opponent.

Where the fighters rest between rounds.

Until 2012 only men have competed in the Olympic boxing programme.

You must win an Olympic boxing medal to become a professional boxer.