Check the related link "Rules of Boxing" for some of the rules of boxing.
At the beginning of Boxing's history.
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Marquess of Queensberry
The rules for boxing are determined by the governing body. They set the standards for the ring as well as the other rules for activities.
Yes you can teach yourself boxing as a workout program, but it is probably best to get some teaching from someone that has done it a while. Here are some sites for you to look at en.allexperts.com/q/Boxing-1533/new-boxer.htm
Boxing (pugilism) was codified by the Greeks in the Olympics around 688 BC. Modern boxing rules date to the 18th century, and the Marquess of Queensberry rules (including the first gloves) date to 1867.
Boxing will not teach you self defense per say. It will teach you how to box which could help you in a fight. It would be better however to take a MMA or Jui Jitsu class to learn slef defense.
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The Queensbury rules are generally accepted rules for the sport of boxing. They were written by John Graham Chambers and include wearing gloves and giving a free count of 10 to a man who has fallen.