Being taller than your opponent has many advantages but there are some aspects of boxing that play into the hands of the shorter boxer, if they can be exploited. First off, the fighting style might be hard to adjust to, in particular with timing counter punches, as well as the distances and angle of theContinue reading “Does A Shorter Boxer Have Any Advantages?”
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What Is The Worst Type Of Cut?
Cuts and bleeding are common in boxing, and can be caused by punches or by accidental or deliberate fouls. The most common situation to cause a cut is from a clash of heads. This happens a lot due to the way boxers move, during clinches and especially when a southpaw is up against an orthodoxContinue reading “What Is The Worst Type Of Cut?”
Do Boxers Drink Water Between Rounds?
Immediately before and during a fight, boxers are often seen taking water, and spitting it out into a bucket. They may be thirsty, especially in the later rounds of a fight, but the reason they rarely swallow it is due to how it feels to be punched to the body with water on the wayContinue reading “Do Boxers Drink Water Between Rounds?”
What Is A Top Prospect?
A prospect is a promising fighter, often young, who is rising through the ranks with the intention of one day being a contender for a title. When they reach the higher levels and have an impressive win to loss ratio, they are often referred to as a top prospect. At this time they may haveContinue reading “What Is A Top Prospect?”
What Is A Gatekeeper?
The informal name applied to the status of a boxer who is well skilled, high ranking and who would provide a test for another fighter who aims to become a contender. They are higher status than a journeyman, so the prestige of beating one is greater, but they are not currently themselves a likely titleContinue reading “What Is A Gatekeeper?”
What Is Heart In Boxing?
Watch the video above to give your eyes a break and your ears a treat. In the context of boxing ‘heart’ is more about mentality than the body. Although the physical conditioning of boxers is vital, it is a determination, conviction and drive to perform that fans and commentators mean when discussing the ‘heart’ ofContinue reading “What Is Heart In Boxing?”
Why Is It Called A Ring?
In the past, boxers would fight in a circular area, sometimes with a rope around the edge, resembling a ring. The name has stuck ever since, even when the standard shape for a fighting zone became square. As boxing evolved and rules began to be standardised, ropes around the sides of the ring were introduced,Continue reading “Why Is It Called A Ring?”
What Is A Contender?
A high level boxer who is considered to be worthy of a title shot, or likely to get one soon. Due to the politics of boxing and the alphabet soup of titles, there is a lot of negotiation and involvement when setting up fights, but the contenders are the top ranking fighters with realistic hopesContinue reading “What Is A Contender?”
How Many Rounds In a Bout?
The number of rounds varies and is predetermined by the management and promoter. It is normally between 4 and 12 rounds in professional boxing, and is based on the age and experience of the boxers, and whether or not it is a title fight. A young or generally inexperienced professional boxer will typically start theirContinue reading “How Many Rounds In a Bout?”
What Is A Tune-Up Fight?
A professional boxer may choose to take a fight to keep their boxing skills sharp, to avoid ‘ring rust’ or to add to their win or knockout tally. They do this by fighting opponents with seemingly lesser skills, and where it is considered to be a relatively easy win for them. They may choose toContinue reading “What Is A Tune-Up Fight?”
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