FAO PunchDrunk, regarding new am boxing rules.

[BrooklynBomber]

I just talked to my mate from mother Russia regarding am boxing and he told me that after the olympic games in china the amateur boxing rules will be changed. There will be no more helmets and the gloves would be of a different format, where it will be easier to make a fist(like in pros).


How much of this is true?

Edit: Oh, yeah the time format will be 3 by 3

[D.I.E.S.E.L]

I just talked to my mate from mother Russia regarding am boxing and he told me that after the olympic games in china the amateur boxing rules will be changed. There will be no more helmets and the gloves would be of a different format, where it will be easier to make a fist(like in pros).


How much of this is true?

Edit: Oh, yeah the time format will be 3 by 3

What does FAO stand for ?

[yidish pugilist]

I like the no helmets rule

[BrooklynBomber]

What does FAO stand for ?

For Attention Of

[D.I.E.S.E.L]

For Attention Of

lol oh, i was about to say For attention only. Close enough

[kenny91]

Is that an International move or just in Russia?

do ya'll think this is wise at all ? i dont. i think no helmets is for the better experienced and stronger (pros).

[Count Patron]

Is that an International move or just in Russia?

do ya'll think this is wise at all ? i dont. i think no helmets is for the better experienced and stronger (pros).

I agree. Amateur boxing is about points and technique, NOT KOs and damage... if you aren't getting paid you shouldn't be exposed to excessive brain trauma.

[kenny91]

I agree. Amateur boxing is about points and technique, NOT KOs and damage... if you aren't getting paid you shouldn't be exposed to excessive brain trauma.

Exactly my point i wanna read more into in and try and find an article on the matter... wanna see if (A) its for real & (B) whether its an international move or just Russia/China.

Be back in a bit.

[kenny91]

well i tried searching Askjeeves and google and even tried the AIBA website but nope - nothing ...

[BrooklynBomber]

Is that an International move or just in Russia?

do ya'll think this is wise at all ? i dont. i think no helmets is for the better experienced and stronger (pros).

Not even sure, I talked to my mate and that's just what he said.

BTW, am boxing used to be without the helmets and with small gloves up until the 80s I think.