Boxing at the Commonwealth Games is where mental grit meets physical power — a head-to-head test of speed, skill and stamina.

Fast footwork. Fierce jabs. Tactical thinking.
This isn’t just brute force — it’s a calculated contest, where athletes read every movement and wait for the perfect moment to strike.

Bouts are fought over three rounds, each lasting three minutes, with a one-minute breather between.

Five judges score the action. Win the round? You get 10 points. The boxer with the highest score takes the match — unless, of course, someone delivers a knockout blow.

A Mainstay Since Day One
Boxing has been part of the Commonwealth Games since the very first edition in 1930 — and it’s never missed a year since. Women’s boxing joined the ring at Glasgow 2014.

A Very Particular Set of Skills
Before taking on Hollywood, Liam Neeson took on Northern Ireland’s best — and won. He was an amateur champ three times over, notching up 30 wins in his 40 fights.