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What is Boxing?

Boxing is a combat sport in which two participants, usually wearing protective gloves and other protective equipment such as hand wraps and mouthguards, throw punches at each other within a roped-off area called a boxing ring. The objective is to score points by landing punches cleanly on the opponent's body or head or to win by knockout (KO), where the opponent is unable to continue fighting after being knocked down.

Boxing matches are typically divided into a set number of rounds, each lasting three minutes, with one-minute rest intervals between rounds. Points are awarded by judges based on the number of clean punches landed, defense, ring control, and overall performance. The sport is governed by various rules and regulations to ensure the safety of the participants.

Boxing has a rich history and has been practiced in various forms since ancient times. It is also known for producing some of the most famous and celebrated athletes in the world, such as Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, and Floyd Mayweather Jr. The sport is divided into different weight classes to ensure fair competition, and it is contested at both amateur and professional levels.

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Visualization is basically the process of making a movie in your mind. You want to see yourself in many different situations, using your martial arts skills or your de-escalation skills to walk away from specific conflicts victoriously. The key to successful visualization is that you always see yourself being victorious. You don’t want to visualize yourself screwing up or making mistakes. Visualizing yourself losing or messing up, is like practicing your martial arts skills incorrectly, over and over again.
Bohdi Sanders

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