Amateur boxing has, however, been sensitive to medical opinion, and viewers tuning in for a professional-style slugfest might come away disappointed. One thing the amateur and pro versions do share is controversy. Rarely does an Olympic venue produce more outrage than in the boxing arena. Boxing s Olympic history is full of dubious decisions and accusations of favouritism and corruption. Doing that is anything but simple, and different boxers employ different styles and strategies, depending on their own physical and mental make-up.
Some fighters are aggressive, bulling their way forward with flurries of punches.
Some use their speed to quickly land a punch before dancing away from danger. And others are counter-punchers, who patiently wait for their opponent to leave an exploitable opening. The Sydney Games will be light-welterweight Mike Strange's third Olympics. Though it seems basic, the reality is that boxing is a sophisticated trade with subtleties that go unnoticed by most. Brute strength is not always enough, especially at the Olympic level where everyone who qualifies is strong or quick or both.