Boxing is a combat sport in which two participants, typically wearing protective gloves and other equipment, engage in a contest of strength, speed, and strategy by throwing punches at each other. The sport is governed by a set of rules that dictate how the match is conducted, including the number of rounds, duration of each round, and scoring methods. Matches are held in a defined area known as a ring, and bouts can be won by knockout, technical knockout, or by judges’ decision based on points scored through effective strikes. Boxing has a long history and is practiced both professionally and recreationally across the world, often viewed as a display of athleticism and personal discipline.
The Rio Open features a thrilling Round of 32 match between Joao Fonseca, world-ranked 68th, and Alexandre Muller, ranked 60th, on the clay courts of the Jockey Club Brasileiro. Fonseca,…