How to Follow Boxing: A Simple Guide
New to boxing? Learn how fight nights work, what the belts mean, and where to watch live, all in plain English.
Boxing basics in two minutes
Boxing is one of the oldest sports in the world. Two fighters meet in the ring and the bout runs in rounds, usually three minutes each. A fighter can win by knockout, when the other fighter cannot continue, or by decision, when judges score the rounds and the boxer with more points wins. That is the whole idea in one paragraph.
Unlike football, boxing has no league table. Fighters move up rankings by winning bouts, and the biggest events are called fight nights. Each fight night has several bouts, and the last and biggest one is called the main event. Title fights are the ones where a championship belt is on the line, and they are the nights that draw the biggest crowds.
To follow boxing well, learn the rhythm of fight nights. Big cards usually happen on weekend evenings. Undercard bouts start first and the main event comes late, sometimes after midnight in your time zone. The Fawa News agenda lists fight nights with times in your local zone, so you always know when the main event starts.
How to watch boxing live on Fawa News
- Open the agenda. Go to /agenda/ to see coming fight nights.
- Pick the event. Check the start time, shown in your local time zone. Remember the main event comes last.
- Open the event page. When our licensed stream feed carries that fight night, the live player loads right on the page.
- No player? The event page still shows the schedule, so you know exactly when to come back.
Tip: Main events often start late. Check the agenda on fight night itself for the most up to date timing.
Belts, weight classes and fight nights
Boxers fight in weight classes, so fighters only face opponents near their own size. The heavyweight class is the one with no upper limit, and its title fights are the most famous. Below it sit classes like middleweight, welterweight and lightweight, each with its own champions.
Championship belts are handed out by sanctioning bodies, and a fighter can hold more than one at a time. When two champions from different bodies meet, it is called a unification fight, and those are among the biggest nights in the sport. You do not need to memorize any of this to enjoy boxing. Just know that a title on the line means a bigger night.
Boxing FAQ
Where can I watch boxing live?
Open the Fawa News agenda, find the boxing event you want, and open its event page. If our licensed stream feed carries that fight night, the live player appears there.
How does boxing scoring work?
Judges score each round, usually ten points to the round winner. If there is no knockout, the boxer with the most points wins the decision.
What is a title fight?
A title fight is a bout where a championship belt is on the line. The winner becomes, or stays, champion of that title.
What is the main event?
The main event is the last and biggest bout of a fight night. It starts after the undercard bouts, often late in the evening.
When do big fight nights happen?
Big cards usually happen on weekend evenings. Check the agenda on the day itself, since main event times can shift.