luv2swim - during plebe year, all males will take boxing. It is for half the semester.
All females will take "Combatives" which is very similar to boxing.
(I don't know the exact difference but I think they learn some different moves in addition to boxing)
Broken noses, broken toes, concussions etc. are not uncommon.
Tyler Elliot, USMA Class of 2012, earned the Most Outstanding Boxer award from the ESPNU announcers for his Technical Knockout in the 195 pound classification.
Boxing is also a Club sports at USMA. The won the Collegiate Nationals this year.