nyrkkeilyä

Nyrkkeilyä is the Finnish word for boxing. It refers to the combat sport where two people, usually distinguished by weight classes, fight each other for a predetermined amount of time in an exchange of outstanding blows with their fists. The participants wear protective gloves. In amateur boxing, the contest is strictly regulated, and points are awarded for clean, legal blows. In professional boxing, the stakes are higher, and bouts can end by knockout or by judges' decision.

The sport has a long history, with roots in ancient Greece and Rome. Modern boxing evolved in England in the 17th and 18th centuries. It was introduced to the Olympic Games in 1904. Nyrkkeilyä encompasses various disciplines, including amateur, professional, and Olympic boxing, each with its own rules and governing bodies. Training for nyrkkeilyä involves rigorous physical conditioning, including cardiovascular exercises, strength training, and practicing various punching techniques and defensive maneuvers. The aim is to improve speed, power, endurance, and strategic thinking.