John Peckinpaugh dreaded playing basketball in a boxing helmet in front of a hostile crowd, so imagine his surprise last week when Xavier students largely ignored his clumsy headgear. "They were ...

Background Boxing headgear has previously been mandatory at the Olympic Games but was removed from men's competition in 2016, citing evidence that it increases concussion risk. Objective To describe ...

Although Antonio Vargas still thinks about the cut that nearly ended his Olympic dream, his unprotected head will be clear when he steps into the ring in Rio de Janeiro. Vargas grew up sparring and ...

Sydney Sweeney gave fans a knockout Instagram update on Saturday, November 8, giving everyone a behind-the-scenes look at her ...

Claressa Shields wants to see Sydney Sweeney test herself in the ring. The actress recently turned heads by noting her interest in a potential boxing match afte ...

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Yes or no? The debate over brain protection has resurfaced as a means of preventing irreversible damage and death among fighters caused by heavy blows. Following the latest alarms, technology, ...

It seems almost counterintuitive, another idea dreamed up by the people who have been trying to kill amateur boxing for years. Eliminate headgear, which has been protecting amateur fighters for three ...

Background To date, only one study reported the impact attenuation of protective taekwondo headgear. Although Olympic boxing has discontinued the use of headgear, similarities in designs are thought ...

Competitors shall box in light boots or shoes (without spikes or heels), socks, shorts (not to exceed knee length), and a vest covering the chest and back. The boxers shall wear either a red or blue ...

Although Antonio Vargas still thinks about the cut that nearly ended his Olympic dream, his unprotected head will be clear when he steps into the ring in Rio de Janeiro. Vargas grew up sparring and ...