Alright, let’s talk about boxing. You know, I’ve always been fascinated by the sport, but there was one thing that always confused me: how do they actually score these fights? So, I decided to find out.
First, I hit up the internet to get a basic understanding. I learned that boxing uses something called the “10-point must system.” Sounds complicated, right? But it’s actually pretty straightforward.
- Basically, at the end of each round, the judges have to give the winner of that round 10 points.
- The other boxer, the one who didn’t do as well, gets 9 points or less.
So, most rounds end up being scored 10-9. But here’s where it gets interesting. If a boxer gets knocked down or the ref has to give them a standing count that means they’re in trouble, they lose an extra point.
I dug a little deeper and found out that judges can technically score a round 10-10, or even 10-8 without a knockdown, but they’re not supposed to do it often. It’s like a tie, and in boxing, they want a clear winner.
Then I started watching some fights with this new knowledge in mind. It was like seeing the sport in a whole new light! I could follow along with the scoring, understand why one boxer was ahead, and even make my own little predictions.
It’s not just about who’s throwing more punches. I realized there’s a whole lot more the judges are looking at, like who’s controlling the fight, who’s landing the cleaner shots, and who’s defending better.
So, yeah, that’s my little journey into the world of boxing scoring. It’s not as mysterious as I thought, but it definitely adds another layer of excitement to the fights. Now, when I watch a match, I feel like I’m in on the secret, and it’s way more fun!
It is worth mentioning that the above mentioned is the scoring system adopted by the majority of the world, while the scoring system adopted by each organization is not completely the same, which may need to be analyzed in detail.
Anyway, this was a great little experiment for me and it definitely got me more into the sport. It’s just so cool to finally understand.
