This complexity highlights the need for a more detailed analysis of the temporal structure in each sport, particularly in those where these pauses and efforts have not been thoroughly studied [4]. Olympic boxing is a clear example of a combat sport where the temporal structure of the bout is partially standardized, yet still presents aspects that require further study. In this discipline, the bout is divided into three rounds of three minutes each, with one-minute regulatory breaks between rounds [7]. These breaks allow athletes to recover energy but also influence the intensity of effort and the distribution of actions during each round. However, as in other combat sports, there are also additional non-regulated pauses that arise from referee interventions or interactions between the boxers. These spontaneous pauses can disrupt the rhythm of the bout and modify the physical demands on the athletes [4]. Therefore, analyzing not only regulatory breaks but also internal micro-pauses is crucial for understanding the complete temporal structure of Olympic boxing. From a regulatory standpoint, Olympic boxing has undergone significant modifications in recent years that have directly impacted the temporal structure of bouts. At the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, the women's categories adopted the three-round, three-minute format previously reserved for men, thus unifying the temporal structure for both genders [7]. Despite these regulations, the bout may end before completing the three rounds, either due to KO, technical KO, disqualification, or one boxer forfeiting, which introduces greater variability in the temporal analysis of effort. From a scientific perspective, several studies have sought to clarify the relationship between effort and pauses in combat sports, with a particular focus on their impact on athletes' performance [8; 9; 10; 11]. However, research on the specific temporal structure of Olympic boxing remains limited. Our previous study [12] focused on specific weight categories, analyzing the flyweight (\(-52\) kg), middleweight (\(-75\) kg), and super-heavyweight (\(+92\) kg) categories. This research revealed significant differences in the distribution of effort and internal micro-pauses across these categories. Nevertheless, the remaining weight categories have not been thoroughly studied, leaving a significant gap in the scientific literature on Olympic boxing. The problem we seek to address with this study is the lack of a detailed and systematic analysis of the temporal structure of Olympic boxing across the remaining weight categories. Without this knowledge, coaches and strength and conditioning professionals lack the necessary tools to tailor training to the specific demands of each category. This may lead to suboptimal planning and inconsistent performance during competitions. Furthermore, the absence of information regarding non-regulatory micro-pauses hinders boxers' preparation for unexpected changes in the rhythm of the bout, a crucial skill for success in this sport. Therefore, the primary objective of this study is to determine the temporal structure of bouts in male Olympic boxing across the featherweight, lightweight, welterweight, light heavyweight, and heavyweight categories. Through this analysis, we aim to identify and quantify both the regulated pauses and the internal micro-pauses, as well as to examine the distribution of effort throughout the rounds. The results will enable coaches and athletes to adjust their training programs more precisely, thereby enhancing performance and optimizing preparation for competition. This knowledge will be essential for the development of more efficient competitive strategies and for a better understanding of the physical and tactical demands of Olympic boxing.