nyrkkeilyn

Nyrkkeilyn, or boxing in Finnish, is a combat sport in which two opponents wear gloves and compete in a ring, using punches to score points or win by knockout. The sport has both amateur and professional dimensions and is governed by international rules set by boxing associations, with regulation at the national level by Finland's boxing federation. The Finnish federation coordinates clubs, coaching, national championships, and youth development, and it affiliates with international bodies that oversee amateur and professional boxing.

Nyrkkeilyn has a long-standing presence in Finland, with organized clubs across cities and a tradition of national championships and regional tournaments. Finnish boxers have competed in European and world championships and represented Finland in the Olympic Games, contributing to the sport's profile domestically. The sport emphasizes conditioning, technique, defense, footwork, and strategy, and training typically includes sparring, bag work, and strength conditioning.

Matches are conducted in an arena or gym ring with standardized equipment such as gloves, wraps, and mouthguards. Amateur boxing often emphasizes scoring and technique and may differ in rules from professional boxing, but both forms share core elements such as rounds, refereeing, and weight classes. Safety and fair play are central to nyrkkeilyn, leading to coaching standards and health monitoring by the national federation.