A major sports federation has mandated banning headgear in amateur boxing competition in an effort to reduce concussions and head trauma, a decision that is thought to be a first in the sports world.

The International Boxing Association has announced that it is banning headgear in amateur boxing competitions in an effort to reduce concussions, The Wall Street Journal reported. Beginning June 1 ...

Boxing officials defended a decision to stop using headgear for male competitors at the Commonwealth Games, saying there had been no concussions at the competition up to Saturday's medal rounds.

Although Antonio Vargas still thinks about the cut that nearly ended his Olympic dream, his unprotected head will be clear when he steps into the ring in Rio de ...

In this photo taken on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, Derae Crane and Cam Awesome, left, compete in the U.S. Olympic Boxing Trials in Reno, Nev. Facial cuts have become a problem for many Olympic boxing ...

The Venum Elite Boxing Headgear brings superior protection with its multi-layered foam construction. Designed for both comfort and performance, it’s crafted from high-quality Japanese PU ...

As his son's trainer, Cresencio Ramos Sr.'s job is to make sure Cresencio Jr. is prepared for every bout. As his father, his duty is to protect his son. But at the recent USA Boxing National ...

A video from the Boxing Hall of Fame Las Vegas on YouTube shows a 17-year-old Tyson sparring undefeated contender Jimmy Clark without any headgear. Despite his tender years, 'Iron Mike' was still ...

Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury both believe Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul will only benefit boxing. 'Iron Mike' is back in the ring on July 20 when he faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul at the Dallas ...

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson recently revealed Ramon Dekkers to be his ... 'Iron Mike' and co-host Sebastian Joseph-Day sat down with Joe Rogan to ... (Muay Thai headgear). Ad.

Background To date, only one study reported the impact attenuation of protective taekwondo headgear. Although Olympic boxing has discontinued the use of headgear, similarities in designs are thought ...