What is the goal in boxing?

win and make as much guap as possible while taking the least amount of punishment possible.

Quote: Originally Posted by CLCR What is the true goal of modern boxing? A decision or knockout? Im not talking about an individual goal, ones goal might be to win by severely injuring the opponent, but that might not be the goal of the sport in general. Is a knockout considered a side effect, like an obstacle to the usual 12 round fight? Is this sentence correct? The fight is planned for 12 rounds, but in the process, the fighter sometimes falls as a result of blows and cannot get up, so the referee must stop the fight after counting to ten. It is called prize fighting. Make money,be entertaining, and win the world championship of the world, same as always. Its actually called "boxing". Posted from Boxingscene.com App for Android

To win and get paid.

I understand that the goal is to win and to make money no doubt, but as for the rules of boxing, there is one goal like it is in football/soccer for example, there the goal is to score more goals than your opponent. What about in boxing? As far as i see it, the goal is to outbox your opponent, so you get more points that eventually win you the fight. A knockout is merely a side effect if a fighter cannot finish the fight, or the predicted number of rounds. If a boxer cannot finish the predicted number of rounds, if he is knocked out or incapable to continue(same thing actually), the fight is over early than predicted. A knockout can be sort of a solution. In boxing, the fighter might not always finish the predicted number of rounds, due to the nature of the sport, so the fight is over early and the fighter than got knocked out loses because he has been outboxed. Of curse some boxers are taking advantage of this rule, especially the "big" boxers, because they can finish the fight early and more entertaining to the fans. But as for boxing the knockout is merely a side effect, in which a boxer is too outboxed to continue and complete the predicted number of rounds. Is my assumption correct?

Same as any sport, to win championships.

What is the true goal of modern boxing? A decision or knockout? Im not talking about an individual goal, ones goal might be to win by severely injuring the opponent, but that might not be the goal of the sport in general. Is a knockout considered a side effect, like an obstacle to the usual 12 round fight? Is this sentence correct? The fight is planned for 12 rounds, but in the process, the fighter sometimes falls as a result of blows and cannot get up, so the referee must stop the fight after counting to ten. Disregarding the subjectivity of the sport, the goal is to win at whatever the cost for the sake of a prize (purse) which in turn puts you in a better position to get more prestigious and lucrative fights which will hopefully add to your legacy in a positive manner. These goals are usually seen as a two step process: becoming a champion, and then becoming an ATG.

Win by knockout.

What is the true goal of modern boxing? A decision or knockout? Im not talking about an individual goal, ones goal might be to win by severely injuring the opponent, but that might not be the goal of the sport in general. Is a knockout considered a side effect, like an obstacle to the usual 12 round fight? Is this sentence correct? The fight is planned for 12 rounds, but in the process, the fighter sometimes falls as a result of blows and cannot get up, so the referee must stop the fight after counting to ten. "What is the goal in boxing?" This question is too philosophical for one of the oldest 'sports'...

To earn as much money as possible while minimizing the risks to your health

What is the true goal of modern boxing? A decision or knockout? Im not talking about an individual goal, ones goal might be to win by severely injuring the opponent, but that might not be the goal of the sport in general. Is a knockout considered a side effect, like an obstacle to the usual 12 round fight? Is this sentence correct? The fight is planned for 12 rounds, but in the process, the fighter sometimes falls as a result of blows and cannot get up, so the referee must stop the fight after counting to ten. It is called prize fighting. Make money,be entertaining, and win the world championship of the world, same as always.:boxing::boxing::boxing:

To stay undefeated without fighting the best in order to make successful living. Sad but increasingly true

Win and make money

To win the fight. Exactly. To win any way you can (without being disqualified).

What is the true goal of modern boxing? A decision or knockout? Im not talking about an individual goal, ones goal might be to win by severely injuring the opponent, but that might not be the goal of the sport in general. Is a knockout considered a side effect, like an obstacle to the usual 12 round fight? Is this sentence correct? The fight is planned for 12 rounds, but in the process, the fighter sometimes falls as a result of blows and cannot get up, so the referee must stop the fight after counting to ten. To win the fight.

make a sh#Tload of money.

To stay undefeated without fighting the best in order to make successful living.