Where Action Meets Excitement

Step into Riyadh’s boxing arena—fast hands, sharp minds, and electric crowds meet under the lights for decisive bouts across weight classes. Key info Dates: 7–21 November 2025 competition window; check daily cards for bout times. Venue: Riyadh boxing hall within the ISG venue cluster; final gate details published closer to event day. Format: Preliminary rounds, semifinals, and medal bouts with weigh-ins and medicals per ISSA standards.

Rules

Boxing is a regulated combat sport where two competitors face off in a square ring, using padded gloves to land punches while following weight class guidelines to ensure fair matchups. Matches consist of multiple timed rounds, typically three minutes each, scored by judges who award points based on clean punches. Victory can be achieved through a knockout, technical knockout, or judges' decision, while fouls like hitting below the belt or holding are prohibited.

Fast Facts

FUN Facts

Boxing gloves were introduced in the 19th century for safety reasons, originally meant to protect the fighter's hands rather than the opponent's face.