A PhD dissertation was defended at the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, University of Baghdad, by the student Ali Shuhub Hamad, titled:
“An Exploratory Study of the Most Significant Physiological and Biochemical Responses in the Blood During Boxing Bouts.”
The examination committee included:
•Prof. Wasan Hanoon Ali – Chair
•Prof. Huda Badawi Shbeeb – Member
•Asst. Prof. Samah Noor Al-Deen Issa – Member
•Asst. Prof. Fareeq Faeq Jasem – Member
•Asst. Prof. Abduljaleel Jabbar Nasser – Member
•Prof. Ahmed Farhan Ali – Member & Supervisor
•Asst. Prof. Elaf Rabee Abbas – Member & Supervisor
This study is significant in its scientific and methodological attempt to identify the key physiological and biochemical responses during competitive boxing rounds. It utilized statistical analyses and precise measurements of variables such as:
•Heart rate (HR-Bpm)
•Diastolic blood pressure (DIA)
•Systolic blood pressure (SYS)
•Respiratory frequency (RF)
•Key biochemical markers including cortisol, testosterone, and triiodothyronine (T3) levels.
The researcher concluded that young boxers need to maintain optimal heart rate levels and further develop their cardiovascular and respiratory systems in line with their training age and competitive requirements. The findings also showed significant differences in hormone concentrations across different rounds, underlining the physical stress of the sport.
The study aimed to assess the impact of maximum physical exertion on these variables and to compare physiological and biochemical responses between rest periods and active rounds.
This research contributes to SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being and SDG 4: Quality Education, by enhancing scientific understanding of performance-related stress in sports and improving athlete training programs based on physiological evidence.
