Boxing

A boxing match typically consists of 12 rounds, with a minute is typically spent between each round with the fighters receiving advice, attention and rest from their coach and staff.

Rules
In general, boxers are prohibited from hitting below the belt, holding, tripping, pushing, biting, spitting or wrestling. If a "clinch" – a defensive move in which a boxer wraps his or her opponents arms and holds on to create a pause – is broken by the referee, each fighter must take a full step back before punching again When a boxer is knocked down, the other boxer must immediately cease fighting and move to the nearest neutral corner of the ring until the referee has either ruled a knockout or called for the fight to continue.

Styles
In boxing, no two fighters' styles are identical. A boxer's style evolves as he or she applies what they learn in practice, and performs in such a way as to suit him or herself.

A classic "boxer" or stylist (also known as an "out-fighter") seeks to maintain distance between himself and his opponent, fighting with faster, longer range punches, most notably the jab, and gradually wearing his opponent down.

A boxer-puncher is a well-rounded boxer who is able to fight at close range with a combination of technique and power, often with the ability to knock opponents out with a combination and in some instances a single shot.

A brawler is a fighter who generally lacks finesse and footwork in the ring, but makes up for it through sheer punching power.

In-fighters/swarmers (sometimes called "pressure fighters") attempt to stay close to an opponent, throwing intense flurries and combinations of hooks and uppercuts. A successful in-fighter often needs a good "chin" because swarming usually involves being hit with many jabs before they can maneuver inside where they are more effective.

Counter Punchers are slippery in the pocket defensive style fighters. They use there ultimate defense of head movement and contant blocks to counter there opponent.

Techniques
There are four basic punches in boxing: the jab, straight right/left hand, hook and uppercut. These different punch types can be thrown in rapid succession to form combinations or "combos". The most common is the jab and cross combination, nicknamed the "one-two combo". There are several basic maneuvers a boxer can use in order to evade or block punches, slipping rotates the body slightly so that an incoming punch passes harmlessly next to the head. Bobbing moves the head laterally and beneath an incoming punch.Parrying or blocking uses the boxer's shoulder, hands or arms as defensive tools to protect against incoming attacks.