Boxing

Boxing

Terms of or relating to a sport in which two opponents engage in hand to hand combat within a defined boundary. A referee manages the match in order to ensure rules are not broken and to declare a winner if a player is not knocked unconscious.

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straight punch

Sports; Boxing

This is a punch that is thrown straight out in front of the boxer. Jabs are short straight punches. A straight punch is usually aimed at the head of the opponent. They can also be used to keep an ...

sucker punch

Sports; Boxing

When someone hits someone when they are not looking or not ready to fight. Usually does not happen in boxing but good to know anyway.

swinging bag

Sports; Boxing

This is a bag that is on a type spring stand so the back moves back and forth as it is struck so the boxer can practice hitting a moving target and also practice is aim and speed.

tape

Sports; Boxing

Fighters use tape, which is really a bandage, wrapped around their hands to help protect the hands. The knuckles can't be wrapped it is against the rules.

toe-to-toe

Sports; Boxing

The fighters who are standing right in front of each other slugging it out are said to be going Toe-to-Toe.

trainer

Sports; Boxing

The person who trains and instructs the boxer. He is also in his boxer's corner during the fight, giving guidance, advice and motivation between rounds.