Amateur boxing in Denmark

Abstract

A survey of all amateur boxing matches in Denmark was made during a 3 year period. Data was gathered on means by which bouts were ended by the referee or attending physician, such as knock outs or blows to the head. A total of 5272 matches were fought: 3240 were senior matches (over age 19) and 2032 were junior matches (ages 17 to 19). Prophylactic interven tion—unlimited length of hand bandage, voluntary use of boxing helmets, and heavier gloves for boxers > 149 pounds-did not affect the frequency of matches being stopped because of knock outs or blows to the head.