Equipment
Ring
The ring is an elevated square construction measuring 6.10 x 6.10m at a height of 1.22m, which is enclosed by four rows of ropes and covered by a special flooring. Two corners, one blue and one red, correspond to the ‘position’ taken by each of the contestants, who wear clothing equivalent to their corner.
Uniform
The colour of the boxing corner corresponding to the athlete is akin to his clothing and boxing gloves, which must confirm with the regulations of and be recognized by the AIBA. The gloves must be made of leather, weigh about 284g and have a clear white stripe, which helps in distinguishing the blows. Protective bandages are placed on the hands and wrists, followed by the placement of the gloves. This is a procedure which is officially supervised at all organised matches so as to avoid injuries due to unsuitable glove material or the illegal use of other objects inside them.
The head guards, which must be the same colour as the gloves used area compulsory part of clothing and equipment, provide additional protection to the athlete, as is the groin protector and gum shield.