If it’s boxing info you’re after – then look no further! Our stacked FAQ is filled with everything and anything boxing.
Here you can explore a whole range of knowledge on the sport of boxing, such as the Rules and Weight Divisions of the game, plus boxing for competition and general information.
You can also easily find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions we receive from Boxing Base visitors.
If you have any suggestions or a question of your own which is not covered, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our boxing staff writers.
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Boxing FAQ
Boxing Schedule / TV & Streaming
Where Can I Find an Up to Date Worldwide Boxing Schedule?
Right here on Boxing Base – our Boxing Schedule is updated daily to keep you informed on every upcoming bout no matter its location or profile.
We don’t just list fights – we also give details such as the number of rounds scheduled, the title/s on the line, and also where you can catch the televised/streamed action.
Where Can I Find a TV Schedule for Upcoming Bouts?
On our Boxing Schedule page – televised fights are highlighted clearly in red.
Where Can I Watch/Stream Boxing on TV/Online?
In quite a number of different places on regular TV networks, plus online streaming apps for various devices, such as smartphones and tablets.
Note that most mainstream networks require a subscription and may only provide certain fights via pay per view (PPV).
Notable networks/apps include:
- DAZN
- ESPN & ESPN+
- Peacock
- Sky Sports (Main Event, Action, Arena, etc)
- TNT Sports
- Showtime
- Amazon Prime
- Netflix
- Channel 5
- ProBox TV
- Triller
- & PPV.com
Boxing Rankings & Weight Divisions
Where Can I Find a List of Boxing’s Best / Pound for Pound Fighters?
You can find our very own list compiled carefully between our staff writers on our Pound for Pound (P4P) Rankings page.
Where Can I Find a List of Boxing World Rankings?
Simply head on over to our World Boxing Rankings which are organized by weight class and top 10 contenders.
Where Can I Find a List of Women’s World Rankings?
We now provide Women’s Rankings for the world’s best female boxers, including both Pound for Pound and by individual weight class.
What Criteria Does Boxing Base Use to Determine Boxer Rankings?
Good question. Since boxing matches don’t take place within a league format, how can one determine who the world’s greatest boxers are?
No one can say for sure, so like many other publications, the Boxing Base team regularly discusses boxer performance to best place each combatant in our rankings. We also consult with a number of respected analysts outside of Boxing Base.
First and foremost, a boxer’s ranking is based on their achievements in the ring. So, how many fights they win, their performance, and the level of opposition faced.
Boxers can be dropped from their respective division’s top 10 spot if they test positive for a banned substance, retire, or do not schedule a bout in said weight class within 18 months.
There are other criteria in place, but the above is generally what we go by. The Boxing Base team meet up regularly to discuss the scene of each division and compile rankings.
If you still have questions regarding our Boxer Rankings, contact us via our Contact Page.
Why Doesn’t Boxing Base Rankings Consider All Sanctioning Body Titles?
The short answer is to simplify boxing’s ‘alphabet soup’ of titles in an effort to make Boxing Base’s statistics, Rankings, News, etc, easier for our visitors to digest.
It is not our intention to discredit any boxer’s achievements. (A more detailed explanation can be found on our Boxer Rankings Title Policy page)
Boxing Basics
Where Can I Find a List of Boxing Result Meanings Explained?
Boxing results and their associated acronyms (such as TKO, UD, SD, MD, etc) can be a little confusing, so you’re not the first to ask.
That’s why we’ve written up a comprehensive, simple explanation for every kind of outcome in our Boxing Results Explained section. Be sure to check it out.
Where Can I Find a List of Boxing Weight Divisions with Conversions?
Right here on Boxing Base. Head on over to our Boxing Weight Divisions section to see a complete list, with all divisions sorted into Kilos, Pounds and Stones – simply find your desired scale.
Where Can I Find a List of Boxing Rules / Queensberry Rules?
In our Boxing Rules area – every rule of the modern era fight game is covered in our complete guide.
Where Can I Find an A-Z Boxing Glossary of Terms & Phrases?
In our complete, bursting Boxing Glossary section where we’ve carefully compiled a huge list of everything to do with the sport. (In fact, we challenge you to find something not covered!)
Why Are There So Many Different Titles & Champions in Boxing?
You won’t be the first or last person to ask that question – perhaps ever. Championship status is confusing! Which is why we’ve written up a World Boxing Champion Status Explained page to clear it up once and for all.
Who are the Promoters of Boxing?
There are many boxing promoters active in the sport today, from the small and local to the mainstream and historical. Marquee shows and their broadcasts typically revolve around the latter, which include:
- Golden Boy Promotions (Oscar De La Hoya)
- Top Rank (Bob Arum)
- Matchroom Boxing (Eddie Hearn)
- Queensbury Promotions (Frank Farren)
- Wasserman Boxing (Kalle Saureland)
- Premier Boxing Champions (Al Haymon)
- Boxxer (Ben Shalom)
- Ringstar Sports (Richard Schaefer)
- DiBella Entertainment (Lou DiBella)
- Main Events (Kathy Duva)
- Don King Productions (Don King)
Boxing News, Analysis & Results
Where Can I Find Worldwide Boxing News, Features & Analysis?
On our Boxing News page, which is updated several times per day. In addition to pre and post fight analysis, we also offer Live Round by Round Updates during fights – be sure to check them out if you can’t catch a televised/streamed fight.
Note: Boxing Base is not currently posting recent boxing news and results, but plans to resume doing so in the near future. You can, however, see Past Boxing News by simply using the search bar.
Where Can I Find Recent & Past Worldwide Boxing Results?
Our Boxing Results page. We don’t just state the winner/loser of a fight, we offer everything you could wish to know, such as the number of knockdowns, fouls or significant incidents, plus official scorecards (even if the fight ended within the distance).
Note: Boxing Base isn’t currently posting recent boxing results (but plans to in the near future). You can, however, still see Past Boxing Results in our archive. For recent results, you can visit resources such as BoxRec.
Can I Receive Boxing Base News Updates via Social Media?
Yes. Simply head on over to our Facebook and Twitter pages – be sure to Like and Follow to get regular boxing news updates.
I’m Going to Miss a Fight – Does Boxing Base Provide Round by Round Updates?
We feel your pain – luckily we can provide the next best thing. Boxing Base provides live coverage (Round by Round Updates) on our website’s News Section and Twitter page.
We usually stick to mainstream bouts – though not always – and provide coverage of undercard action in addition to the event’s headliner. Keep an eye on our News section and Twitter page for upcoming live coverage alerts.
Note: Boxing Base is not currently posting round by round updates, but plans to resume doing so in the near future.
What is the ‘Boxing Base Mailbag’?
Boxing Base is always keen to hear from our readers on just about any boxing-related subject. If you have a question or opinion and would like to hear our answer/response, please fire away via our Contact Page.
The best will feature in a post we like to call the ‘Boxing Base Mailbag’, alongside other readers who got in touch. If you’d rather not feature in our Mailbag and be contacted directly, it’s not a problem.
Note: Boxing Base is not currently posting recent its Mailbag feature, but plans to resume doing so in the near future.
How Can I Find Out About Boxing History & Past Legends?
Right here on Boxing Base. This is currently a work in progress by our boxing writers, but is scheduled to appear in the very near future.
Our team looks forward to exploring the roots of boxing, the golden eras, and most importantly, helping Boxing Base visitors relive classic fights.
Boxing Competition & Fitness
Where Can I Find Information on Boxing for Competition?
Right here on Boxing Base – this section is scheduled to arrive very soon.
Where Can I Find Information on Boxing for Fitness?
Right here on Boxing Base – this section is scheduled to arrive very soon.
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I’m Considering Advertising on Boxing Base – How Do I Get in Touch?
Thanks for considering us. Simply send us an email via our Contact Page, or alternatively, through Facebook or Twitter.
Other Questions
My Question Hasn’t Been Answered – How Can I Find Out?
Sorry you came up short in our Boxing FAQ! Please get in touch with our staff writers and include your question. We will be happy to provide an answer or point you in the right direction.
I’ve Spotted a Mistake – How Can I Notify Someone?
Our writers churn out a lot of material and sometimes an error may unfortunately find its way into our material. Completely unintentional, of course.
Our designers and developers may also overlook a technical problem from time to time. Whatever you’ve spotted, we’d very much appreciate you sharing it with the boxing staff team.
How Can I Contact Boxing Base?
Whatever your query or concern, you can contact a member of the team via our Contact page. We check and aim to reply to emails promptly.
