Boxing/Power
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Question
Hello Melanie,
When scoring a bout do you judge power at all or is it simply the target area has been struck.
Thank you for your time, Robert
In amateur boxing, a legal scoring blow is one that lands with the white knuckle surface of the glove, with the weight of the shoulder behind it (no pitty-pats), in the scoring area. Every legal punch counts as one point. Power, ring generalship and aggression are not criteria for amateur boxing.
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Melanie Ley
Expertise
I can answer all questions related to amateur boxing except those having to do with the actual physical training. I am not a coach. 8-) 21 years as an amateur boxing official; certified computer scoring technician; have worked on many tournament administration staffs; have coordinated a major national invitational tournament; have served as secretary, treasurer and Junior Olympic Chairman at the local level.
Experience
21 years as an amateur boxing official; certified computer scoring technician; have worked on many tournament administration staffs; have coordinated a major national invitational tournament; have served as secretary, treasurer and Junior Olympic Chairman at the local level.
Organizations
USA Boxing, Inc.
Education/Credentials
High school graduate; some college.
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