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?”
Category Archives: The Body
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 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?”
Are Liver Punches Allowed?
It’s a legal punch, and can take the breath away from the boxer who takes it. It’s not the easiest punch to land, but a good liver shot, or many, will be very effective at weakening an opponent. The liver is the largest internal organ, located in the right side of abdomen and although mostContinue reading “Are Liver Punches Allowed?”
What Is A Rabbit Punch?
A punch to the back of the head or base of the skull from behind. It is an illegal punch in boxing, due to the danger it poses to the receiving boxer. It can cause severe injury, and even death. Why are rabbit punches so dangerous? The area at the base of the skull isContinue reading “What Is A Rabbit Punch?”
The Basics Of Boxing – The Boxer
Professional boxers compete with each other in fights that are organised by promoters and managers. Each fighter is pitted against someone of similar weight, and the weights are divided into categories called divisions. Matches are mostly fought in rounds of 3 minutes, with a break of 1 minute between rounds. The number of total roundsContinue reading “The Basics Of Boxing – The Boxer”
When The Mouthpiece Comes Out
When a fighter’s mouthpiece has come out, it would be safe to assume the action should be immediately stopped to prevent serious damage to an unprotected boxer. But obviously this would be open to abuse from a fighter who wanted a break, they could intentionally spit the guard out. So the rules are made toContinue reading “When The Mouthpiece Comes Out”
Can Boxers Have Beards?
The people who set the rules for Boxing are the Governing Bodies. As there is more than one, rules differ. The rules on beards and facial hair are therefore different. You could say it’s a hairy subject. In professional boxing, beards are generally allowed so long as neither camp objects. If they do, the fighterContinue reading “Can Boxers Have Beards?”
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