Womens Boxing is set for the Olympics

[znaak]

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AIBA welcomes women to world of Olympic boxing


AIBA, the International Boxing Association, is proud and honored to welcome women into the world of Olympic boxing following today's historic decision by the International Olympic Committee to include women's boxing from the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

The announcement in Berlin by IOC President Dr Jacques Rogge means that boxing is no longer the only Olympic sport practiced solely by men. For the thousands of women boxers who train so hard and compete in national, continental and international competition, their dream of one day competing on the biggest stage of all can now become a reality.

The inclusion of women in the Olympic Games has been a key goal for AIBA President Dr. Ching-Kuo Wu ever since he was elected in 2006. Supported by a dynamic AIBA Women's Commission, Dr Wu has worked tirelessly towards this momentous day.

"Women's Olympic boxing is a vote for the future," said Dr Wu. "AIBA accepted women's boxing into its program as long ago as 1994 and I am thrilled and delighted that, at long last, women can claim their rightful place alongside men on the Olympic boxing program."

Women will compete at three weights in London - flyweight (48 - 51kg), lightweight (56 - 60kg) and middleweight (69 - 75kg) - with 12 boxers taking part at each weight. In order for the total number of boxers to remain at 286 there will be one less weight category in the men's competition, meaning that there will be 10 weights for men.

"The addition of women's boxing means that we finally have a truly universal Olympic Games," Dr Wu continued. "Nevertheless, we will strive to ensure a very successful first Olympic Games for women in London in order that the number of women participating at future Olympic Games may increase."

Dr Rogge said: "I can only rejoice about the decision to include women's boxing in the Olympic Games. (Women's boxing) is a great addition since boxing was the only summer Olympic sport without a female discipline. Women's boxing has progressed a lot in the last five years and it is time to include them."

Dr Wu went on to reveal his plans for the future of women's boxing. "I already have plans to support all national federations who want to develop women's boxing," he said. "AIBA will offer long-term support to talented young boxers, particularly those from emerging nations, and it will create more competitions for women, at both international and continental levels."

But it is not only the boxers that AIBA will help: the development of women referees and judges, women coaches and women leaders in management roles both within AIBA and in the general administration of boxing are equally important medium and long-term goals.

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What do you think of this? The fact that they are cutting down on the entries for men is complete shit. Damn.

[Kolya]

Who cares, they're cutting out the 106lbs weight class. One of the smallest weight classes out there.

[znaak]

But does that mean there's lesser entries at the other weights? :huh

[SchweitzerMan]

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What do you think of this? The fact that they are cutting down on the entries for men is complete shit. Damn.

I don't know why they're cutting down the entries for men.

But I'm glad that the top female amateurs finally get a chance to shine. The person who taught me how to box is in Toronto today to do a press conference about the announcement. Chances are she's going to London in 2012

[znaak]

"Too many medals" they say. Bullshit.

[SchweitzerMan]

Too many medals? Fuck off, what bullshit

[znaak]

I know. I heard that was the reason for cutting out the 71kgs and going to 64-69-75.

[Kolya]

I know. I heard that was the reason for cutting out the 71kgs and going to 64-69-75.


Which is fuckin' shite; because for the longest time, even now, I could be a pretty natural 71kg.

[znaak]

Well, that's just how it is. Maybe you should sit in the Olympic comitee.

[Kolya]

Well, that's just how it is. Maybe you should sit in the Olympic comitee.


Maybe I should. But I don't think they could handle how real I am. :lol:

[avk47]

Load of crap! I mean, look at the number of medals rowing and swimming have. Fucking one arm-tied behind the back, rotating butterfly while on your back relay.

I'm happy womens boxing is included in the olympics because there are some great fighters who should have the chance to shine on that level, but I hate the fact that it comes at the cost of mens entries - considering in general mens boxing is more attractive to spectators and will always be more prestigious. Its bad enough that in stronger regions you have top class guys not getting in, and then wild cards with under ten bouts coming in through other regions. On the other hand, I think the new AIBA seeding system for these world championships is a great idea.

[Kolya]

Load of crap! I mean, look at the number of medals rowing and swimming have. Fucking one arm-tied behind the back, rotating butterfly while on your back relay.

I'm happy womens boxing is included in the olympics because there are some great fighters who should have the chance to shine on that level, but I hate the fact that it comes at the cost of mens entries - considering in general mens boxing is more attractive to spectators and will always be more prestigious. Its bad enough that in stronger regions you have top class guys not getting in, and then wild cards with under ten bouts coming in through other regions. On the other hand, I think the new AIBA seeding system for these world championships is a great idea.


:rofl:rofl:rofl:rofl:rofl No shit to that bold.

[bobalachko]

Ireland 99% garanteed gold now.job on

[Wiirdo]

Ireland 99% garanteed gold now.job on

Agreed. Katie Taylor is a medal lock.

[amy]

Shut up you whiners! So one men's weight gets cut, big deal. How many guys weigh 106 pounds anyway?
The females are getting 3 classes, how is that equal? The big bitch for the men was that there had to be 11 classes because anything less was unsafe. So how is it safe to have gals who walk around in the 120s boxing girls who are under 106 pounds? Because that is what is going to happen.

[MrSmall]

Women's boxing is terrible.

[RDJ]

Shut up you whiners! So one men's weight gets cut, big deal. How many guys weigh 106 pounds anyway?
The females are getting 3 classes, how is that equal? The big bitch for the men was that there had to be 11 classes because anything less was unsafe. So how is it safe to have gals who walk around in the 120s boxing girls who are under 106 pounds? Because that is what is going to happen.

Ameeeeeeeeeeee :happy

I agree with you by the way, who cares about the men 106 class, and who cares about the number of medals.

[amy]

Women's boxing is terrible.
Says the guy who hasn't boxed.

[RDJ]

Been fighting lately Amy?

[BoxinGKinG1993]

cant wait to see katie taylor bring home gold from london

[RightHooker]

Good news.

[amy]

Been fighting lately Amy?

No. I blew it at Nationals and decided to take the summer off. Winters are hard here and there's only a couple of months of decent weather. (and we didn't even really get that this summer) I wanted to actually enjoy it rather than diet and be in the gym all summer. Back at it now after a two month boxing layoff. I still did a lot of strength and conditioning though. I have 3 bouts lined up in September and October so I'm getting ready for those.

[RDJ]

Good to hear you finally took some rest. I'm hoping for a bout in September as well, but it's not certain yet. Shame I got injured in April, I hoped to fight more this year.

[amy]

What was your injury?

[RDJ]

What was your injury?

The ankle.

[The Predator]

I was interviewed on the radio about this.
I train women and I think this is great! The only thing I don´t like is that we didn´t get all weightclasses, they could have skipped some of the watersports instead.
Don´t know who said that women boxing is terrible. but clearly, he doesn´t know what he´s talking about.
Female boxing forever!.
The predator

[amy]

I was interviewed on the radio about this.
I train women and I think this is great! The only thing I don´t like is that we didn´t get all weightclasses, they could have skipped some of the watersports instead.
Don´t know who said that women boxing is terrible. but clearly, he doesn´t know what he´s talking about.
Female boxing forever!.
The predator

:happy

['Ben']

Personally I think that there are to many weight divisions in boxing (amatuer and pro) so don't mind if womens boxing has taken away one of the mens weight classes.... not the most popular opinion but what do I care?

[znaak]

No, your opinion is absolutely shit.

['Ben']

They actually need to lose (in my opinion:D) about five or six weight classes in boxing in general.... mainly in the lower weight classes.

[znaak]

You haven't thought anything about the safety of the boxers?

['Ben']

I have.... but you seem to dismiss the discipline of boxers. If people want safety they should get rid of the headgaurds.... from the amatuers obviously. Blocks vision, restricts head movement and causes over heating of the hottest part of the body..... your head!

The should also add a super heavyweight division in the pro ranks.... while at the same time getting rid of these pointless super flyweight, bantumweight nothing divisions!

[znaak]

I agree with the headguards, but not the weight classes.

[Kolya]

I have.... but you seem to dismiss the discipline of boxers. If people want safety they should get rid of the headgaurds.... from the amatuers obviously. Blocks vision, restricts head movement and causes over heating of the hottest part of the body..... your head!

The should also add a super heavyweight division in the pro ranks.... while at the same time getting rid of these pointless super flyweight, bantumweight nothing divisions!


You have fun fighting in an advancing tournament 5 days in a week without headgear. Tell me how long it takes before people start getting cut to shit or cauliflower ears.

[amy]

Ben obviously has not boxed. Only back for a couple of posts and I'm reminded why I left this forum.

[curly]

I have.... but you seem to dismiss the discipline of boxers. If people want safety they should get rid of the headgaurds.... from the amatuers obviously. Blocks vision, restricts head movement and causes over heating of the hottest part of the body..... your head!

The should also add a super heavyweight division in the pro ranks.... while at the same time getting rid of these pointless super flyweight, bantumweight nothing divisions!
Sounds like your wearing a welding mask, not a headguard

[RDJ]

Ben obviously has not boxed. Only back for a couple of posts and I'm reminded why I left this forum.

Not sure what you are referring to, but there are plenty of well informed posters here as well.

['Ben']

Ben obviously has not boxed. Only back for a couple of posts and I'm reminded why I left this forum.


I actually box right now. I don't know if you are referring to my view on headgaurds or there being to many weight classes in the lower weights and unrealistic weights in the higher ones..... but forums are for other peoples opinions too.

['Ben']

Sounds like your wearing a welding mask, not a headguard

I'm sorry but headgaurds may take away some force from in coming shots but from my own experience, I wouldn't be getting hit with many of them shots in the first place if I wasn't wearing any headgear. It's mainly hooks that are the problem to see coming.

I'm not the only one who thinks this either.

[Kolya]

I'm sorry but headgaurds may take away some force from in coming shots but from my own experience, I wouldn't be getting hit with many of them shots in the first place if I wasn't wearing any headgear. It's mainly hooks that are the problem to see coming.

I'm not the only one who thinks this either.


Then your peripheral vision is shit.

[amy]

Not sure what you are referring to, but there are plenty of well informed posters here as well.
There are? :huh


;)