Chessboxing. Two
things that sound wrong in the same sentence, let along the same word. But yes, these two disciplines have been
brought together to form what is, I have recently learned, the most incredible
hybrid sport you could ever imagine.
The rules are, there are no rules. That’s a lie.
There’s tons. But in essence, the
state of play is thus: two people battle
it out for one round of chess (usually for four minutes) at the end of which
the board is swiftly removed and both contenders slug it out in for a round of
boxing (three minutes). Rinse and repeat for 11 rounds, or until someone
gets knocked out or achieves check mate.
