#usa boxing

[theanticool]

If Americans boxing fans ever want to see an American HW champion again, colleges need to start handing out scholarships for amateur boxing.

[justinssportscorner]

Right-wing media’s backlash against a trans-inclusive USA Boxing policy has fueled a proposed federal ban on trans athletics

Alyssa Tirrell at MMFA:

In late December, USA Boxing released a new set of guidelines for the inclusion of trans competitors, and right-wing media responded by criticizing the regulations, relying on anti-trans tropes and misinformation in their coverage. GOP members of Congress have since introduced twin legislation that promises to ban all trans competitors from the Olympic and amateur levels in any sport, citing the new regulations as a motivating concern and repeating the anti-trans framing popularized by right-wing media's backlash.  

While the USA Boxing guidelines are a departure from a trend of sports organizations banning trans participation, the requirements are considered stringent. Athletes under the age of 18 must compete “as their birth gender,” and adult competitors are required to obtain genital surgery and regular hormone testing, both in the four years preceding competition and throughout any competitive period. Nevertheless, right-wing media are attacking the rules, which USA Boxing says build on the consensus of several medical groups and international athletic federations.  On January 3, Fox News' America's Newsroom co-host Dana Perino referred to the eligibility requirements for trans female boxers as “nonsense.” Hosts and guests repeatedly referred to trans women as “men” or “guys,” and co-host Bill Hemmer quoted former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines' claim that “it will take a woman getting killed before these misogynistic fools wake up.”   Fox’s Outnumbered also said a woman could die because of the new rules, arguing that the regulations would lead to “one-punch killings.” Co-host Harris Faulkner cited Gaines' campaign against the inclusion of trans swimmers, misgendering Gaines' former competitor Lia Thomas in the process and expanding the panel's criticism to trans inclusion in noncontact athletic competitions as well. 

Despite such concerns over safety, coverage disregarded USA Boxing's medical citations, which include the recommendations of Boston Children’s Hospital Sports Medicine and Harvard Medical School Teaching Hospital. Instead, for instance, The Ingraham Angle platformed the perspective of UFC fighter Colby Covington, who argued that “it doesn't matter what their hormone levels or pronouns are,” because “when they dig up their bones in 200 years, their bones won't leave pronouns.” (Actually, archeologists are capable of imputing that a skeleton may have belonged to a transgender person after more than 200 years.) [...] USA Boxing responded to backlash by restating that it is in compliance with federal law. The following day, U.S. Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL) and Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) introduced twin legislation in both the House and the Senate that would “prohibit any governing body recognized by the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) from allowing men to participate in any athletic event intended for females.” 

A joint press release cited the USA Boxing guidelines and repeated right-wing media's anti-trans framing. Tuberville's statement claimed that “men should not be competing in women’s sports at any level—and especially not in a sport like boxing. Whether in little league or the Olympics, it’s unsafe, it’s unfair, and it’s just plain wrong. This bill will ensure that the Olympics are fair to American women who train their whole lives to represent our country on the world stage.”   The press release also cited the support of a number of anti-trans organizations, including the Alliance Defending Freedom, the Independent Women's Forum, and the Independent Council on Women’s Sports and quoted several anti-trans figures, including American Principles Project President Terry Schilling and — yet again — Riley Gaines. 

Right-wing media pundits, led by anti-trans grifter Riley Gaines, is leading the backlash against USA Boxing's trans-inclusive policy.

[gwydionmisha]

USA Boxing issues strict rules on trans inclusion, but conservatives still complain

The organization will require genital surgery and monitoring of testosterone levels.

[drag-tween]

USA Boxing slammed for new transgender policy that allows biological men to compete against women

The governing body of the sport in the United States, is being slammed for its “pathetic and disgusting” new transgender policy that allows biological men to compete against biological women

For some reason, this News Corp. outlet printed reaction from former Trump lawyer (and also a Fani Willis indictee in Atlanta) Jenna Ellis, and anti-Squad congresswoman and district jumper Lauren Boebert. Additionally, the NYP used a photo of trans MAN boxer Patricio Manuel (still 3-0, all against cis men), as an example of a man who wants to transition just to fight cis women.

[stopthewoke]

[zehenaseeb]

ROLE OF HEAVY BAGS

 Heavy bags are primarily used to give boxers a target on which to train their striking methods. Fighters can improve their power, speed, precision, and endurance by repeatedly punching, kicking, elbowing, or kneeing a bag. Fighters can increase their agility and balance by using heavy bags to develop their footwork and mobility. Heavy punching bags play an essential role in martial arts and combat sports training. Here are some of the benefits of using heavy punching bags:

·         Develop Power and Strength: Heavy bags offer resistance, enabling fighters to improve the strength and force of their strikes. A fighter's punches and kicks can become stronger by repeatedly using the good technique on a heavy bag.

·         Improve Technique: Fighters can improve their punching, kicking, elbowing, and kneeing techniques by practicing them on heavy bags, which act as targets. Fighting athletes can improve their timing and precision by using heavy bags.

·         Increase Cardiovascular Endurance: Using heavy bags while exercising is a great approach to increasing cardiovascular endurance. High-intensity interval training (HIIT), which can enhance cardiovascular fitness and boost general stamina, can be done by fighters using heavy bags.

 ·         Reduce Stress and Improve Mood: It can be really calming to hit a heavy bag. Kicking and punching the bag will help you let out pent-up irritation and energy, which can enhance your mood and lower your stress levels.

 ·         Build Confidence: Training with heavy bags on a regular basis might help boxers become more self-assured. Heavy bag training can push fighters beyond their physical limits, enabling them to get over mental obstacles and feel a sense of accomplishment.

[theanticool]

USA Boxing leaves International Boxing Association after 77 years

USA Boxing is ending membership in the International Boxing Association as it hopes to keep boxing on the Olympic program.

The weird ripple effects of war I guess. They’ll be holding their own version of the world championships this June/July.

[theanticool]

USA Boxing to skip world championships - OlympicTalk | NBC Sports

USA Boxing will not send boxers to this year's men's and women's world championships, citing "the ongoing failures" of the IBA.

WOW! Completely missed this. I know a bunch of women were really looking forward to the 2023 championships next month.