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Boxing is fighting with gloved fists,
almost entirely a male sport. The sport
dates from the 18th century, when fights
were fought with bare knuckles and untimed
rounds. Each round ended with a knockdown.
Fighting with gloves became the accepted
form in the latter part of the 19th century.
Competitions take place in a roped ring
that measure 4.3-6.1m (14-20ft) square.
All rounds last three minutes, with amateur
bouts lasting three rounds, and professional
championship bouts lasting 12. Boxers are
classified according to weight and may not
fight in a division lighter than their own.
Subject by: John Denver