Amateur Boxing Research Articles

Prevalence and patterns of pre-competition weight loss practices in Chinese Amateur boxers

This study investigated the weight loss (WL) practices of Chinese amateur boxers using the Rapid Weight Loss Questionnaire (RWLQ). A total of 701 (563 males, 138 females) boxers participated in the study and were categorized by sex, age group, and competitive level. Sixty-seven percent of boxers purposefully engaged in WL practices before competition. The average habitual WL was 6.0% (5.8% for juniors and 6.3% for seniors) of body mass (BM), with the average highest WL was 9.5% (9.1% for juniors and 10.1% for seniors) of BM. Most participants (69% for juniors and 84% for seniors) allocated 15+ days for WL before competition. No significant differences in habitual WL%, highest WL%, and rapid weight loss score (RWLS) were found between age groups or competitive levels (all p > 0.05). However, males’ highest WL% and RWLS were significantly higher than females (p < 0.001, p = 0.002, respectively). International boxers began WL later than local boxers (15.5 vs. 14.3 years, p = 0.012). National boxers began WL later than provincial and local boxers (15.6 vs. 14.8 years, p < 0.001; 15.6 vs. 14.3 years, p < 0.001). Increased exercise and training in plastic suits were the most frequently used WL methods. Coaches were identified as the most influential person concerning boxer's WL practices, surpassing doctors or nutritionists. This study found that some WL practices among Chinese boxers differ from those in other sports and countries. Although the prevalence of WL among junior boxers was relatively low, the magnitude of WL was high, warranting more attention in both academic and practical fields.

Effects of variable resistance training within complex training on strength and punch performance in elite amateur boxers.

This study explored the effects of 6 weeks of variable resistance training (VRT) and constant resistance training (CRT) within complex training, on muscle strength and punch performance. Twenty-four elite female boxers from the China National team were divided randomly between an experimental group (VRT) and a control group (CRT). Maximum strength of the upper and lower limbs, countermovement jump (CMJ) performance, and punch performance (single, 10s and 30s continuous) were assessed pre- and post- intervention. VRT and CRT showed significant increases (p < 0.001) in the bench press (ES = 1.79 and 1.07, respectively), squat (ES = 1.77 and 1.10, respectively), and CMJ (ES = 1.13 and 0.75, respectively). The bench press (p < 0.05) and squat (p < 0.05) improved significantly more following VRT compared to CRT. Additionally, single punch performance (speed, force, and power) increased significantly in the experimental group (ES = 1.17-1.79) and in the control group (ES = 0.58-1.32), except for the lead punch force in the control group (p > 0.05, ES = 0.20). 10s continuous punch performance (number, speed, force, and power) increased significantly (both p < 0.05) in the experimental group (ES = 0.52-1.65) and in the control group (ES = 0.32-0.81). 30s continuous punch performance (number, force, and power) increased significantly increased significantly (both p < 0.05). However, no statistically significant differences were found between groups for punch performance. These findings provide evidence that VRT may improve maximum muscle strength in both upper and lower limbs, vertical jump and punch performance in elite amateur boxers.

Nasal injuries in amateur male boxers before and after the 2013 rule change by the International Boxing Association removing the protective headgear

Boxing is a popular combat sport in which participants frequently experience head trauma. The neurological impact of boxing has been widely discussed, but the impact on the bone and soft tissue of the head has been less investigated. For this study, a national emergency department database was used to investigate the impact of a 2013 rule change — removing the requirement for amateurs to wear head protection — on the frequency and type of facial injuries sustained by amateur boxers. Over the study period (2006–2021) there were 11 760 injuries, with 6261 occurring before the change and 5499 occurring after (p < 0.001). The number of contusions, fractures, hematomas, and hemorrhages all significantly decreased after the rule change, while the number of lacerations did not. Additionally, the number of septal deviations increased from 16 to 97 (p < 0.001). According to age-group-specific analysis, injuries decreased in both the 0–17 and 24–29 cohorts, but increased in the 18–23 group. The results suggest that the rule change may have had a protective effect on the risk of craniofacial trauma in amateur boxers, potentially due to increased risk-averse behavior by the boxers, who may feel less protected during sparring because of the lack of head protection.

Relative age effect in male and female elite international amateur boxing

ABSTRACT This study aimed to determine whether the Relative Age Effect (RAE) was present in different sexes and age categories in 12 elite-level international amateur boxing competitions. A total of 4813 athletes competing between 2013 and 2022 were analysed. Athletes were split into four quartiles according to their birth date and compared to the expected (equal) birth date distribution using chi-squared goodness of fit. The results revealed greater RAE prevalence in youth compared to the senior group. RAE was more prominent in males compared to females, with the female group showing an inverse RAE trend. Odds ratio (OR) showed an overrepresentation of male boxers born in Q1 compared to Q4 (OR > 1.19-1.33), while senior female boxers presented an inverse trend (OR < 0.95). Odds Ratios for medallists within the youth group were greater than 1.07 (except Q3 × Q4 = 0.93) highlighting an overrepresentation of boxers born earlier in the year. A shift in strategy to reduce the RAE in young boxers whereby coaches focus less on the short-term pursuit of sporting success is encouraged. Organisations and coaches should increase awareness and provide systematic education around RAE, whilst creating equal competitive opportunities for all young boxers to reduce the extent of RAE in boxing.

Anaerobic Performance Profiling in Elite Amateur Boxers.

While anaerobic fitness is highly important for the performance in Olympic (amateur) boxing, the relationship between anaerobic performance metrics is poorly understood, and profiling boxers according to their anaerobic capacity is still a challenge. With the current study in elite amateur boxers, we aimed to compare the metabolic and cardiovascular responses to different maximal tests and the intercorrelations between performance indices (peak and mean power, duration of the test, punching frequency) of several all-out tests and their correlation to physiological response metrics (blood lactate and heart rate, HR). Twelve male Olympic boxers performed a battery of tests, including 30 s Wingate cycling and arm cranking, boxing bag punching, steep uphill treadmill running to exhaustion, and progressive treadmill running VO2max test. Performance indices of different anaerobic tests were not closely correlated except for the duration of uphill running with body weight scaled (relative) peak and mean power produced during Wingate cycling test and absolute mean power of both Wingate tests. The number of punches landed on a bag per 30 s was associated only with relative power achieved during Wingate cycling test. HRpeak but not peak lactate response correlated strongly across exercise tasks. Finally, no correlation between the highly developed aerobic and anaerobic capacity, suggests a complex picture of the adaptation in elite amateur boxers.

Meningkatkan Kekuatan Pukulan Jab: Analisis Latihan Plyometric Untuk Atlet Tinju

The strength of a jab in boxing is a crucial factor influencing match outcomes. The Plyometric training regimen, which combines strength training, plyometrics, and specific boxing techniques, aims to enhance both the power and speed of athletes' jabs. This research seeks to analyze the impact of this training program on improving jab strength and refining boxing technique. The study aims to identify significant changes in jab technique and strength following the implementation of the Plyometric regimen. The research methodology involves a descriptive approach, data collection from relevant sources, and statistical analysis to measure training effectiveness. Previous studies have shown that combining strength and plyometric training can improve punch speed and power. Syarifuddin &amp; Ali, (2017) reported significant improvements in power and accuracy in amateur boxers following similar training programs. Firmansyah, (2019) also confirmed that plyometric training can increase punch strength without reducing speed. Although specific data on the direct effects of Plyometric training are not yet available, this study concludes that training methods combining strength and plyometric elements have the potential to enhance jab strength. This conclusion is based on previous research supporting the benefits of similar training methods. Therefore, Plyometric training could be an effective approach for improving boxing performance when applied consistently. Further research is needed to provide more concrete empirical evidence on the direct effects of Plyometric training on jab strength. Coaches and athletes are advised to consider this training program as part of their routine, with guidance from sports experts to ensure effectiveness and safety. This conclusion provides a strong foundation for further exploration and practical application in the boxing world.

Identification of Injuries in Amateur Boxing Athletes in Gorontalo City: Study for Developing Prevention and Treatment Strategies

Injuries in boxing athletes often occur in the upper extremities of the body, especially the head and face, which can result in concussions, cuts and bruises. This research aims to identify the types of injuries experienced by boxing athletes in Gorontalo City and explore their causes. The method applied is a survey using questionnaires as the main data collection technique. The population of this study consisted of 50 active female boxing athletes from Gorontalo City. The results showed that the most common injuries occurring in boxing were injuries to the head and face (44%), followed by injuries to the wrist (29%), shoulders (29%), knuckles (22%), knees (16%), and ankle (16%). The main factors causing injury include conditions during training or competition (36%) and the time of injury (32%). Based on the results of this research, it can be concluded that the parts of the body most frequently injured are the head and face with a percentage of 44%. These findings emphasize the importance of developing injury prevention and treatment strategies, especially to the head and face, to improve the safety and health of amateur boxing athletes in Gorontalo.

Impact of Leg Strength on the Force Produced During a Cross-Punch in Highly Trained Amateur Boxers.

Satkunskiene, D, Bruzas, V, Mantas, M, Snieckus, A, and Kamandulis, S. Impact of leg strength on the force produced during a cross-punch in highly trained amateur boxers leg strength impact on cross-punch force. J Strength Cond Res XX(X): 000-000, 2024-The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of leg strength on force generation during the execution of a cross-punch by highly trained amateur boxers. This study involved 12 male, amateur boxers with a body mass range of 64.5-112.2 kg and a mean of 89.2 ± 17.0 kg. This study used an isokinetic dynamometer to measure the peak torque of the knee extensor and flexor muscles at 60°/s. The force plate was used to collect three-dimensional ground reaction forces (GRF), moments (GRM), and the center of pressure (COP) during a maximal cross-punch. The Kiktest-100 system was used to determine the force of the punch, while the Hykso punch tracker accelerometer measured the maximum fist velocity. This study revealed a positive correlation between knee extensor strength and GRFz, GRFy, and COPy during punch performance. In addition, the GRMz gradient and GRMz impulse during the execution phase have a significant positive effect on cross-punch force. In conclusion, the force of a straight punch in highly trained, amateur boxers is related to a greater angular velocity about the vertical axis during body rotation.

Relationship between visual ability assessment and punch performance in competition in male amateur boxers.

Sport visual ability plays an important role in the performance of elite athletes in competition. However, its relationship with boxers' performance has not been fully understood. This study investigated the relationship between sports visual abilities and in-competition punching performance in 26 highly trained male amateur boxers. Ten visual abilities of the boxers were tested using the Senaptec Sensory Station (Senaptec, Beaverton, OR, United States), including Visual Clarity (VC), Contrast Sensitivity (CS), Depth Perception (DP), Near Far Quickness (NFQ), Target Capture (TC), Perception Span (PS), Multiple Object Tracking (MOT), Eye-Hand Coordination (EHC), Go/No Go (GNG), and Reaction Time (RT). Performance analyses were conducted on national boxing championships conducted by the boxers to analyze their punching accuracy. Correlation and regression analyses showed that punch performance %Hit was very strong correlated with DP, EHC, GNG, and RT, and showed a strong correlation with VC, CS, and PS. %Hit was moderate correlated with MOT, while there was no correlation with NFQ and TC. In addition, RT, EHC, and DP are important visual ability variables for boxers. The results of this study indicate that there is an overall relationship between sports visual ability and boxing performance, but there is also a specific relationship between variables in visual ability and boxing performance, especially faster reaction times, better processing of visual information, and decision-making abilities, and the ability to accurately recognize the distance and position of an opponent and their punches are essential for enhancing boxing performance. Further studies are needed to investigate the relationship between sport visual ability and more comprehensive performance in boxers, and the possibility of enhancing performance through specific visual training.

Does upper body static stretching in warm up effect repeated sprint ability in boxers?

Boxing is a high intensity intermittent sport consisting of multiple 2 or 3 minute rounds. For a boxer to win, they must perform a higher quantity of strikes on their opponent. The mechanics of a punch draws power from the feet and lower body via rotation and ground force generation, however, the action still utilises the upper body predominantly (Beattie &amp; Ruddock. 2022, J Strength Cond Res, 36, 2957-2969). The ability to perform repeated bouts of maximal effort with limited recovery may be indicative of success. Static ‘developmental’ stretches are suggested by England Boxing for use in post-exercise cool-down, although without detailed justification (England Boxing. 2023, Level 1 coaching handbook). Static stretching in warm-up has also been explored in other practices with mixed results (Haddad et al; 2014, J Strength Cond Res, 28, 140-146) and is yet to be researched for boxing. Arm-cranking has previously been used as a sport-specific measurement for upper body power output in amateur boxers. (Venckunas et al; 2022, J Strength Cond Res, 36, 717-722). The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of static stretching in warm-up on upper-body repeated maximal effort arm crank ability in boxers. It is hypothesised that a static stretching intervention in warm-up will improve boxers' repeated maximal effort ability. For this repeated-measures design, a sample of male “development” level boxers (England Boxing. 2023, England Boxing Development Championship) will be recruited. Following institutional ethical approval, participants will partake in 2 sessions where they will perform 7 repetitions of 6s arm-crank maximal-effort sprints separated by 13 s recovery. This time duration simulates the activity:recovery ratio and intensity of a boxing bout (Davis et al., 2017, J Strength Cond Res). Peak power (W) will be measured in each sprint, with fatigue index (FI%) and decrement score calculated to assess participant fatigue over the 7 maximal efforts. There will be a light 1-minute sport-specific warm-up (Shadowboxing) before the first session, then a week later the participants repeat the warm up but with an additional stretching intervention. The static stretches include 2 repetitions of 30 s upper-body focussed static stretches until mild discomfort (upper limbs and shoulders, back and chest) (Liguori et al., 2021, ACSM’s guidelines for exercise testing and prescription). Peak power, FI% and decrement score will be compared Pre-Post stretching intervention using paired samples t-test and Cohen’s d effect size using SPSS.

Comparison of Reaction Times for Three Forms of Punches among Amateur Boxing Athletes of the Thailand National Team

Comparison of Reaction Times for Three Forms of Punches among Amateur Boxing Athletes of the Thailand National Team

Remaking Gender in the American Boxing Film: Masculinity and Femininity in Raging Bull and Million Dollar Baby

Remaking Gender in the American Boxing Film: Masculinity and Femininity in Raging Bull and Million Dollar Baby

A comparative analysis of the physical fitness profile of Korean women's national amateur boxers by weight category.

The purpose of this study was to examine the differences in specific physical fitness of the national amateur women's boxer. The Korean women's national amateur boxers were classified into the lightweight category (LWC, n=21) and middleweight category (MWC, n=13), and body composition (percentage body fat and body mass index) and specific physical fitness (maximal muscle strength, anaerobic power, isokinetic muscle strength, cardiopulmonary endurance) were measured. The Mann-Whitney U-test was conducted to determine the differences in the body composition and specific physical fitness in women's boxers. The percentage body fat (P=0.004) and body mass index (P<0.001) were significantly higher in the LWC compared to MWC. In addition, LWC showed significantly higher isokinetic muscle strength (P<0.001), upper anaerobic mean power (P=0.002), maximal muscle strength (P=0.003), and maximal heart rate at anaerobic threshold (P=0.029), maximal oxygen consumption (P<0.001) and the 20-m shuttle-run exercise (P=0.004) compared to MWC. In conclusion, the body fat percentage and body mass index levels among body composition were significantly higher in the MWC than in the LWC, and the constant muscle strength, maximum muscle strength, and cardiopulmonary endurance levels were significantly higher in the LWC than in the MWC. The results of this study are expected to provide useful data for planning future strategies for efficient and scientific training programs for each weight category.

A Case Study of Indonesian Amateur Boxing Athletes: Is There an Influence of Organizational Culture and Quality of Service on Performance through Achievement Motivation as a Mediator?

This study aims to analyze the relationship of organizational culture and service quality to the performance of amateur boxing athletes in Indonesia through achievement motivation as a mediator variable. This correlational quantitative approach used Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with the help of Smart-PLS. The sample was 100 amateur boxers aged 22.5±2.0 years with 6.1±0.8 years of training experience. The validity test of the Fornell-Lacker Criterion result shows a construct value greater than other constructs (&gt;0.7). Meanwhile, the reliability test of all items in the variable showed the results of composite reliability (&gt;0.7) and Cronbach Alpha (&gt;0.7). The R square value on the performance of amateur boxing athletes is 0.764 or 76.4%, while the R square on achievement motivation is 0.570 or 57%. The SRMR value or Standardized Root Mean Square 0.077 &lt; 0.10 or 0.077 &lt; 0.08, then the model fits with the data. Then the hypothesis results, organizational culture on performance P-Values 0.000, service quality on the performance of P-Values 0.006, organizational culture on performance through achievement motivation of P-Values 0.003, service quality on performance through achievement motivation of P-Values 0.023, meaning that the four hypotheses are acceptable. The combination of organizational culture and service quality must be united, especially in achievement sports because the study of achievement sports is always associated with the ability of athletes, psychology or the ability of coaches without reporting the influence of other variables. Future research studies need to use mixed methods, considering that organizational culture and service quality variables have broad aspects, and of course, the organizational culture of each country is different Keywords: Organizational Culture, Service Quality, Achievement Motivation, Boxing Performance.

Clinical evaluation of ophthalmic findings in active, amateur, adult, competitive male boxers in India.

Background: In the popular fighting sport of boxing, opponents strike each other above the belt line in the face, chest, and belly. The physical parts most exposed are therefore the nose and eyes. In amateur boxing, fights go only three rounds - three minutes for men and one minute for women - with a one-minute break in between. They wear gloves, but the head protection used in the men's game has been removed by AIBA due to the high likelihood of concussion when using head protection. Because chronic ocular changes may take longer than the expected short-term effects, this study included at least 3 years of competitive sports participation. Study design and setting: Institutional-based cross-sectional study. Materials and methods: To evaluate ophthalmic outcomes, 200 eyes of 100 active amateur, adult, and competitive male boxers were studied. Results: Of the 100 boxers, 51 had ophthalmic changes in at least one eye, and 49 had normal eyes. The average age of boxers was 24.98 years. The average duration of boxing training was 7.04 years. Healed eyelid scars, subconjunctival hemorrhages, conjunctival papillae, traumatic mydriasis, posterior synechiae, angulation abnormalities, traumatic cataracts, lens subluxation, increased intraocular pressure, and peripapillary atrophy were observed on the ocular side. None of these could be attributed to boxing. Conclusion: Boxing-related eye injuries are common in India and the most common vision-threatening eye abnormalities include traumatic cataracts, lens subluxation, and angle abnormalities. Surprisingly, no macular lesions were found on physical examination and OCT. Additional studies with a larger number of boxers will be needed to evaluate and prevent clinical symptoms. All boxers should have a complete eye exam regularly. Abbreviations: AIBA = Association Internationale de Boxe Amateur, OCT = Optical Coherence Tomography.

Post-Activation Performance Enhancement of Punch Force and Neuromuscular Performance in Amateur Boxing: Toward a More Individualized and "Real-World" Approach.

Finlay, MJ, Greig, M, Bridge, CA, and Page, RM. Post-activation performance enhancement of punch force and neuromuscular performance in amateur boxing: Toward a more individualized and "real-world" approach. J Strength Cond Res 38(6): 1063-1071, 2024-Previous research on post-activation performance enhancement has been applied in several sporting settings, although this is lacking in a boxing setting. This study explored the effectiveness of 2 upper-body conditioning activities in improving punch-specific performance during an amateur boxing-simulated bout. On 3 separate occasions, 10 male senior elite amateur boxers performed the following conditioning activities before a boxing-specific simulation protocol: isometric (ISO) punch, elastic resistance (ER) punch, and a control trial. Boxers performed maximal punches against a vertically mounted force plate, and countermovement jumps (CMJ) at baseline, before round 1, after each round, and 4 minutes after the simulation. Both conditioning activities, but not the control trial, produced small worthwhile increases (effect size ≥ 0.20; equal to or greater than the smallest worthwhile change) in punch force, although worthwhile increases in rate of force development were limited to the cross during the ISO trial. No group-based improvements in CMJ performance were observed. Individual analysis revealed that 6 boxers improved punch-specific performance to the greatest extent in the ISO trial; in contrast, only 1 boxer did so in the ER trial. Three boxers exhibited similar performance increases across trials. In conclusion, both conditioning activities may be applied to an amateur boxer's warm-up to acutely enhance punch-specific performance. The ISO conditioning activity seems most effective; however, the interindividual variability suggests a need for protocols to be individualized to each athlete. The conditioning activities in the present study may be applied to sparring, competitive bouts, or to other combat sports.

The kinematic analysis of the straight punch in two ways for amateur boxing players in Jordan

This study aimed to identify some kinematic variables (distance between the feet, arm movement, punch speed, punch time, punch distance, ankle angle, knee angle, elbow angle, shoulder angle, pelvis angle) for the straight punch between two methods. The first method: performing a straight punch with the right hand towards the target without changing the distance between the feet and being on a straight line. The second method: performing a straight punch with the right hand towards the target without changing the distance between the feet, and the left foot is ahead of the right foot. A total of 8 amateur boxers in Jordan who were photographed using an iPhone camera at a frequency of 60 frames per second, participated in this study. The researchers downloaded videos on a computer (LAPTOP), which contains the Kinovea software (Kinovea. Setup.0.8.15.), and determined the best attempts for each player by watching the videos. Then, the researchers analyzed the attempts through the kinetic analysis program (Kinovea. Setup.0.8.15.) and extracted the study variables. The shorter the muscle contraction time of the straight punch, the greater the kinetic momentum and speed of the punch in both styles, and the greater the knee angle, the greater the punch and speed of the punch in both styles. Also, momentum and punch speed were better in the second method. We recommend a climatic and other clinical study of the straight stroke. We also recommend to use the second method in the straight punch.

Disentangling the dynamic interplay between muscle damage and energetics in male boxers during a short training block.

Boxing is a combat sport linked to muscle damage (e.g., soreness, rising creatine kinase [CK]) and energetic biomarkers (e.g., urea, glucose). These factors have not, however, been examined dynamically in terms of day-to-day, lagged and reciprocal effects during normal training. This study investigated the dynamic interplay between muscle damage and energetics in male boxers during a short training block. Thirteen amateur boxers were monitored over 16 consecutive days during early-season training. The participants were assessed each morning for plasma CK, urea, glucose, and creatinine (days 1 and 16 only) concentrations, before self-reporting muscle soreness (1-10 scale). Within-person contemporaneous (lag-0) and temporal (lag-1) networks were estimated using multilevel vector autoregression. Muscle soreness, CK, urea, and glucose presented different trajectories with training, but with some heterogeneity reflecting within-person variances (47% to 78%). The contemporaneous network yielded a significant positive edge (or correlation) between CK and soreness (r = 0.44), along with negative CK-glucose and glucose-urea edges. More significant edges emerged in the temporal network, with soreness linked to CK (r = 0.19), glucose (r = -0.28) and urea (r = 0.22), whilst the CK-glucose edge sign switched. In summary, daily fluctuations in muscle damage and energetic activity, which presented in a normal physiological range, were highly variable among boxers during early-season training. Within-person networks indicated some interrelatedness between CK, soreness, urea, and glucose, although the nature and presence of these relationships were contingent on temporal ordering. These inconsistences reflect the pleiotropy of energetic biomarkers in training and recovery.

Traumatic brain injuries caused by knockout in Japanese amateur boxers: A questionnaire-based survey.

The aim of the present study is to conduct a trauma and disability survey in amateur boxers and show the actual conditions of injuries based on the current situations. We have obtained 663 valid responses from male and female boxers. In the questionnaire survey who was carried out on a Web questionnaire form. The questions involve that Face Sheet (gender, height, weight, athletic experience, etc.) and prepared 10 questions about trauma and impairment, 7 questions with concussion or damage on head. and, set 11 self-evaluations, which the boxers assessed their boxing skills. The subjects include amateur boxers who are all high school students (15 years old) and retired boxers. We had analyzed relation between the skills and the injuries. And, main outcome was that make a measure to setting whether or not questionnaires have been knockout (KO) as a variable, we applied a method of multiple logistic regression analysis. Moreover, as for the group who got KO in the past, we have also applied multiple regression analysis by using stepwise regression to factors affecting numbers of symptoms. The number of hits they experienced was smaller in international tournament matches, and the odds rate for KO was 0.669. And, KO experience group was compared with non-KO experience group, and the factors influencing the number of severity symptoms were examined. As a result, 2 factors were selected what "Seriousness in practice" and "Fighting spirit in games". It might be possible that the relation between the experience of being KO and self-assessment of boxing performance.

A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Investigating Head Trauma in Boxing.

Although physical trauma has been reported in boxing since its inception, boxing still appeals to athletes and spectators. This systematic review and meta-analysis assess both acute and chronic neurological and neuropsychological effects that boxing has on the brain. Further assessments in terms of comparisons of the concussion ratio in boxing to other combat sports, as well as the efficiency of wearing headguards, are also performed. This systematic review and meta-analysis used the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. The outcomes incorporated included physical chronic abnormalities of the brain, neuropsychiatric, and neurological disorders sustained in amateur or professional boxing, in addition to the safety benefits of boxing headguards. Odds ratios, descriptive statistics, and inferential statistics are also reported. From the 84 articles reviewed, the 35 included articles suggested that boxers have a significantly elevated risk of sustaining a concussion compared with other combat sports (risk ratio [RR]: 0.253 vs RR: 0.065, P < 0.001). From the 631 amateur and professional boxers analyzed, 147 (23.30%) had cavum septum pellucidum, whereas 125 of 411 amateur and professional boxers (30.41%) presented with some form of brain atrophy. Dementia or amnesia was observed in 46 of 71 boxers (61.79%), 36 of 70 (51.43%) had various forms and severities of cognitive disorders, and 57 of 109 (52.29%) displayed abnormal computed tomography or electroencephalogram scan results. Utilization of headguards significantly increased the risk for stoppages in amateur bouts, compared with boxers not wearing a headguard (OR: 1.75 vs 0.53, P < 0.050). Boxing is a hazardous sport that has the potential to have fatal and negative life-changing results. Because of the limited reliable data regarding the efficiency of boxing headguards, future research should focus on the overall significance that headguards may have for reducing head trauma.