headgears in competition

[nivek535]

hey guys, quick question.. are headgears MANDATORY for sanctioned men's amateur boxing competitions? (21 yr old)
i've never seen competitions in amateur level without headgears... but now that olympics has taken headgears out of the olympic games, is it possible to compete without?

reason: i'm horrible with a headgear (i guess im horrible without too, but not as bad) and i don't know why.. i just put one on today and i ate more punches than ive ever before :'(

[nivek535]

bump 'cause i forgot to ask my instructor again >_>

[Rockin']

They are fighting without head gears now at the elite levels. I believe that all AIBA bouts are now contested without headgear.

While it's great that headgears prevent bumps and bruises to your face they will also cause the brain to shake even more violently within the skull.
True story................... Rockin'

[nivek535]

They are fighting without head gears now at the elite levels. I believe that all AIBA bouts are now contested without headgear.

While it's great that headgears prevent bumps and bruises to your face they will also cause the brain to shake even more violently within the skull.
True story................... Rockin'

i still see 2014 amateur bouts with headgear... whaat!!!
so does that mean i still have to wear a headgear? (im in BC canada)
i feel very uncomfortable with one..

[Rockin']

i still see 2014 amateur bouts with headgear... whaat!!!
so does that mean i still have to wear a headgear? (im in BC canada)
i feel very uncomfortable with one..

You're fighting local bouts, this only pertains to those boxing internationally (AIBA)............... Rockin'

[Augustane]

If I remember correctly, it's only in certain states. I think you can opt-out of headgear as an open-division fighter with ten or more fights.

[nivek535]

You're fighting local bouts, this only pertains to those boxing internationally (AIBA)............... Rockin'

If I remember correctly, it's only in certain states. I think you can opt-out of headgear as an open-division fighter with ten or more fights.

damn.. thanks any tips on wearing headgear other than simply getting used to it??

[Rockin']

damn.. thanks any tips on wearing headgear other than simply getting used to it??

yes and it'll be critical in your success. When he tries to punch you in your face...... move your face..................... Rockin'

[nivek535]

yes and it'll be critical in your success. When he tries to punch you in your face...... move your face..................... Rockin'

no i want to replicate rios style

[{Pito}]

hey guys, quick question.. are headgears MANDATORY for sanctioned men's amateur boxing competitions? (21 yr old)
i've never seen competitions in amateur level without headgears... but now that olympics has taken headgears out of the olympic games, is it possible to compete without?

reason: i'm horrible with a headgear (i guess im horrible without too, but not as bad) and i don't know why.. i just put one on today and i ate more punches than ive ever before :'(

Honestly.....how would headgear bother you? I can't see it really stifling anyone. Especially the open face headgear but that's because I'm assuming you're sparring. If you've been sparring how are you not used to headgear?