| No other amateur sport takes more precautions in regard to safety than amateur boxing. Canada was the first country to make wearing of headguard mandatory in amateur boxing. Canada was first to develop and implement safety standards for all amateur boxers. Canadian amateur boxers have a Competitors Record and Medical Passport, which must be presented at each competition. Each boxer must be examined and certified fit by a qualified physician to compete before they ever enter into a ring during a competition. This also applies to any boxer who wishes to spar within his or her own boxing clubs. A qualified physician must be present during a competition and will have the final say in stopping a bout if he or she feels the athlete is not fit to continue or injured. All competitors must wear AIBA (International Boxing Association) approved safety equipment, which includes headgear, groin protectors and gloves. All equipment is inspected prior to entering the ring. Every possible precaution is taken to keep amateur boxing safe. |
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