How do scoring and judges work in boxing

Boxing scoring system

Boxing matches are scored by three judges sitting ringside. Each judge scores the fight round-by-round, using a 10-point must system. The winner of the round receives 10 points, while the loser receives 9 or fewer points. If the round is a draw, both fighters receive 10 points.

Judges' criteria

The judges score each round based on the following criteria:

Effective aggression: The fighter who is landing more clean punches and controlling the tempo of the fight.
Defense: The fighter who is avoiding their opponent's punches and not getting hit as often.
Ring generalship: The fighter who is controlling the center of the ring and dictating the terms of the fight.
Clean punching: The fighter who is landing more punches with good technique and not fouling.

Knockdowns and knockouts

A knockdown occurs when a fighter is knocked down to the canvas and is unable to get up before the referee counts to 10. A knockout occurs when a fighter is knocked unconscious and is unable to continue fighting.

Split decisions and draws

If two judges score the fight for one fighter and the third judge scores it for the other fighter, the fight is a split decision. If all three judges score the fight for different fighters, the fight is a draw.

What is the scoring system used in boxing?
- Each round is scored by three judges using a 10-point must system.
What criteria do judges use to score fights?
- Effective aggression, defense, ring generalship, and clean punching.
What happens if a fighter is knocked down?
- The referee counts to 10, and if the fighter cannot get up, it is a knockdown.
What happens if a fighter is knocked out?
- The fight is stopped and the fighter who was knocked out loses.
What happens if the judges cannot agree on a winner?
- If two judges score the fight for one fighter and the third judge scores it for the other fighter, the fight is a split decision. If all three judges score the fight for different fighters, the fight is a draw.