The main aim of this study was to systematically evaluate studies regarding heart rate and blood lactate concentration during an amateur boxing match. Amateur boxing is characterised by intermittent high-intensity attacks between short periods of active and passive rest which results in a high activity tempo. Reported blood lactate values of 9 ± 1 mmol/L signify that both the aerobic and anaerobic threshold, i.e. maximal lactate steady state, have been passed already in the first round. With every following round, blood lactate values increase. For all weight categories the highest lactate values were recorded at the end of the third round. The highest value was reported in the -64 kg category and amounts to 17.0 ± 2.3 mmol/L, while the lowest values were reported in the lowest (-48 kg, 11.4 ± 1.5 mmol/L) and the heaviest (-91 kg, 11.6 ± 2.9 mmol/L) categories among those measured. Based on the results of the presented studies, for most categories mean lactate value reported at the end of the third round is 12 - 14 mmol/L. Lower lactate values were reported in 3 x 2 min matches. Heart rate has the same rising patterns across rounds as lactates do. The majority of an amateur boxing match is fought at the intensity level of more than 90 % of athlete's maximal heart rate, while peak values can reach 95 %. High quality aerobic system is essential for quicker recovery between bouts of activity as well as an emphasis on maximal lactate steady state training.