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The rules make a boxing headgear compulsory for all actual matches. This boxing headgear is specially designed and is termed a "competitive headgear." It is lighter in weight than the boxing headgear used in training, but affords the same amount of protection to the eyes and ears. It ... includes extra padding at the base of the skull as protection for a boxer on the rare occasions when his head hits the canvas as he falls. It has been definitely ascertained that many injuries incurred in the professional field have not resulted from a blow, but rather from falling to an improperly-padded ring floor. The competitive boxing headgear with its ample padding is another precaution to avoid possible injuries of this nature.
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(JULY 16) Oxnard's Daniel Cervantes was victorious in his professional boxing debut, winning by unanimous decision over Stanley Mendoza in four rounds on Thursday night at Chumash Casino in Santa Ynez. The 138-pound Cervantes, 18, was originally scheduled to fight Aido Marino in a super lightweight bout...Copyrighted story on Ventura County
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Headgear, required in amateur boxing and used by professionals when sparring, protects against cuts, scrapes, and swelling. It does not protect very well against concussions, since it does not sufficiently protect the brain from the jarring that occurs when the head is struck with great force. Also, most boxers aim for the chin on opponents, and the chin is usually not padded. Thus, a power punch or even a well-placed jab to the chin can inflict serious damage, even when headgear is worn.
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(JULY 11) Professional boxing in Cape Town is dying a slow death. Three years ago the Mother City boasted several South African champions. Now it has none. ...Copyrighted Story on Sunday Times South Africa
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This section describes the boxing rules that are followed in the United States and in international and Olympic Games competitions. The boxing rules differ somewhat between amateur and professional boxing. The chief differences are noted in the discussion.
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