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How Boxing Works

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Boxers get knocked out all the time, but what really happens when they get hit? Find out in this HowStuffWorks video.

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How Boxing Works (0:30)

Boxers get knocked out all the time, but what really happens when they get hit? Find out in this HowStuffWorks video.

Boxing Deaths (1:34)

Watch this video about preventing boxing deaths on HowStuffWorks. Researchers have created a way to give ringside physicians an objective way to measure when it is time for a boxer to throw in the towel. Learn about the steps being taken to prevent... More »

Hazard Pay: Curt Tries to Stay Alive (4:27)

On Discovery Channel's series, "Hazard Pay," host Curt Doussett tries to stay alive during a couple rounds with a professional ultimate fighting champion.

Hazard Pay: It's Lights Out for Curt (5:12)

On Discovery Channel's series, "Hazard Pay," host Curt Doussett trains to be an ultimate fighter and gets a taste of how dangerous it can be in the ring.

1949: Heavy Weight Championship Boxing (0:54)

Learn more about the 1949 heavyweight championship in this segment.

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TOP Army Boxer: Basic Stance (0:39)

You've got nothing if you can't hold a basic boxing stance. See it demonstrated in this clip from the Military Channel's "T.O.P. Army Boxer."

TOP Army Boxer: Mitt Work (0:35)

Watch mitt work in action in this video from the Military Channel's "T.O.P. Army Boxer."

TOP Army Boxer: Basic Punches (4:02)

There are eight punches in the T.O.P. Army Boxing arsenal. See them all demonstrated in this clip from the Military Channel's "T.O.P. Army Boxer."

TOP Army Boxer: Girl Fight Round 2 (3:06)

Sergeant Cherrie Moyer and Private Britney Teasley are the only two female boxers in the whole competition. Watch round two in this clip from the Military Channel's "T.O.P. Army Boxer."

TOP Army Boxer: Girl Fight Round 3 (3:29)

Sergeant Cherrie Moyer and Private Britney Teasley are the only two female boxers in the whole competition. Watch round three in this clip from the Military Channel's "T.O.P. Army Boxer."

TOP Army Boxer: Girl Fight Round 1 (4:30)

Sergeant Cherrie Moyer and Private Britney Teasley are the only two female boxers in the whole competition. Watch round one in this clip from the Military Channel's "T.O.P. Army Boxer."

TOP Army Boxer: Girl Fight Round 4 (3:41)

Sergeant Cherrie Moyer and Private Britney Teasley are the only two female boxers in the whole competition. Watch round four in this clip from the Military Channel's "T.O.P. Army Boxer."

1949: Heavy Weight Championship Boxing (0:54)

Learn more about the 1949 heavyweight championship in this segment.

Hazard Pay: Curt Tries to Stay Alive (4:27)

On Discovery Channel's series, "Hazard Pay," host Curt Doussett tries to stay alive during a couple rounds with a professional ultimate fighting champion.

Hazard Pay: It's Lights Out for Curt (5:12)

On Discovery Channel's series, "Hazard Pay," host Curt Doussett trains to be an ultimate fighter and gets a taste of how dangerous it can be in the ring.