2012–13 World Series of Boxing explained

The 2012–13 World Series of Boxing was the third edition of the World Series of Boxing since its establishment in 2010 and runs from November 2012 to May 2013. The event was organized by the International Boxing Association (AIBA). The twelve teams, divided into two groups of six, contain a majority of boxers from the country in which they are based along with a smaller number of overseas boxers. The Team final bouts were hosted in Astana, Kazakhstan.

One interesting fact about the 2012-13 World Series of Boxing is that it was the first season to feature a knockout stage, with the top four teams from each group advancing to the quarterfinals. Additionally, the British Lionhearts finished the regular season with a perfect record of 10 wins out of 10 matches, becoming the first team in World Series of Boxing history to achieve this feat. Another noteworthy point is that the Cuba Domadores won the team championship, defeating the defending champions, the Dynamo Moscow, 6-4 in the final.

Competition format

Each team competes in home and fixtures against the others in their group. The top four teams from each group will qualify for the knock-out stages. The quarter and semi-finals will also take place on a home and away basis but the final will be held at a neutral venue over two days. Each fixture consists of five fights (five rounds of three minutes) at the following weights:

The points are attributed as follows:

Champion Astana Arlans.

Group standings

Group A

TeamMatchesBouts
Mexico Guerreros6220108200
Azerbaijan Baku Fires6220108200
Russia4211107300
Hussars Poland3211104600
Algeria Desert Hawks0202102801
Argentina Condors0202101900

Group B

TeamMatchesBouts
British Lionhearts6220108200
Astana Arlans Kazakhstan6220108200
German Eagles4211105500
Dolce & Gabbana Italia Thunder3211104600
Ukraine Otamans2202104600
USA Knockouts-1202101901

Draft

A 118 fighters enters the International boxers draft[1] with just 27 being picked by the teams.[2]

TeamBoxerDivision
Argentina Condors91+
Hussars Poland54
United States54
Germany Eagles54
India Fighters73
Mexico Guerreros91+
Kazakhstan Astana Arlans91+
Azerbaijan Baku Fires85
Milano Thunder91+
Hussars Poland85
United States91+
Germany Eagles54
India Fighters91+
Mexico Guerreros91+
Kazakhstan Astana Arlans54
Azerbaijan Baku Fires73
Germany Eagles85
India Fighters85
Mexico Guerreros73
Kazakhstan Astana Arlans85
Milano Thunder85
United States85
India Fighters91+
Mexico Guerreros73
Kazakhstan Astana Arlans85
Kazakhstan Astana Arlans61
Mexico Guerreros73

Notes and References

  1. http://www.worldseriesboxing.com/news/news/2012/09/list-of-boxers-entering-the-20122013-wsb-draft.aspx
  2. Web site: 2012/2013 Draft brings another 27 top-class boxers to the league - World Series of Boxing . November 8, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121019021602/http://www.worldseriesboxing.com/news/news/2012/09/20122013-draft-brings-another-27-top-class-boxers-to-the-league.aspx . October 19, 2012 .