CHANGES IN THE RULES OF BOXING COMPETITIONS AND THEIR IMPACT ON SPORTS ACTIVITIES

Abstract

In recent years, numerous changes have been observed in the rules of boxing competitions. In amateur boxing, the ban on using a helmet only for male boxers was accompanied by numerous injuries. Due to the fact that the evaluation of boxers was carried out according to the general round, the competition ended with numerous unequal results of the judges. Obtaining results with reference to the subjective decisions of boxing judges manifests itself in a wide range of problems. Although modern technical means are widely used in many sports for a more accurate and objective assessment of results, this fact is still not reflected in boxing