Boxing: English Vocabulary List

a Thai martial art that combines boxing with stand-up striking and clinching techniques

"Muay Thai uses elbows and knees."

"Muay Thai fighters used fists elbows knees and shins earning it the nickname art of eight limbs."

a combat sport that combines elements of boxing and kicking techniques

"Kickboxing allows punches and kicks."

"Kickboxing allowed punches and kicks above the waist but typically did not include knees or elbows."

a French form of kickboxing that incorporates both punches and kicks

"Savate uses kicks with shoes."

"Savate was a French kickboxing style where fighters wore shoes and used kicking techniques."

a dynamic style of kickboxing emphasizing diverse striking techniques, originating in Japan and known for high-level competitions

"K-1 is a kickboxing promotion."

"K one was a kickboxing promotion known for its heavyweight tournaments and stand up fighting rules."

a quick, straight punch thrown with the lead hand to create distance

"The jab sets up the cross."

"The boxer used his jab to measure distance and set up his powerful right hand."

(boxing) a powerful punch thrown from below, aimed upward toward the opponent's chin or body

"The uppercut lands under the chin."

"The fighter landed a devastating uppercut that lifted his opponent's head and buckled his knees."

(boxing) a strike aimed at the opponent's torso area, typically the ribs or abdomen

"The body punch winds the opponent."

"The boxer weakened his opponent with repeated body punches before targeting the head."

(Muay Thai) a powerful strike where the fighter pivots on one foot while swinging the other leg horizontally to hit the opponent with the shin or foot

"The roundhouse kick hits the thigh."

"The fighter threw a roundhouse kick to the thigh that buckled his opponent's leg."

a defensive technique in boxing to dodge punches and set up counterattacks

"Bob and weave slips the punches."

"The boxer used bob and weave head movement to slip punches and counterattack."

the strategic shifting or dodging of the head in boxing to avoid incoming strikes from an opponent

"Head movement avoids the jab."

"The fighter's head movement made him difficult to hit cleanly and frustrated his opponent's offense."

a punching technique where a boxer throws a hook while moving backward or sideways to counter an opponent's attack

"The check hook counters an advancing opponent."

"The check hook is a counter punch that turns a charging opponent's momentum against him."

a striking technique in kickboxing targeting an opponent's thigh or lower leg

"The low kick damages the leg."

"The low kick damages the thigh and can make the opponent unable to stand or walk properly."

the situation where the referee ends the fight early due to one boxer's inability to continue safely

"The doctor calls a stoppage due to bleeding."

"The doctor calls a stoppage due to bleeding and the fighter cannot continue the match."

a situation that occurs when a referee stops a fight because one fighter is unable to continue due to injury

"The referee stops the fight for a technical knockout."

"The referee stops the fight for a technical knockout when the fighter cannot intelligently defend himself."

a situation where two of the three judges score the bout in favor of one boxer, while the third judge scores it in favor of the other boxer

"The split decision goes to the challenger."

"The split decision goes to the challenger and two judges score for him while one scores for the champion."

a training exercise where a boxer practices their technique, footwork, and movement without an opponent, often visualizing an imaginary opponent or scenarios

"Shadowboxing warms up the fighter."

"Shadowboxing warms up the fighter and helps him practice movement and combinations without a partner."

a controlled practice session where boxers simulate a real fight, focusing on technique, timing, and strategy without aiming to knock out their opponent

"Sparring partners wear protective gear."

"Sparring partners wear protective gear and practice fighting techniques in a controlled safe environment."

a left-handed fighting position where the boxer's right hand and right foot are forward

"The southpaw stance has the right foot forward."

"The southpaw stance has the right foot forward and the boxer's power hand is the left hand."

a stance where a boxer's left hand and left foot are forward, with the right hand and right foot positioned behind

"The orthodox stance has the left foot forward."

"The orthodox stance has the left foot forward and the boxer's power hand is the right hand."

the preliminary boxing matches that precede the main event

"The undercard fights fill the early slots."

"The undercard fights fill the early slots before the main event and feature up and coming boxers."

the standard regulations for modern boxing matches

"Queensberry rules govern modern boxing."

"Queensberry rules govern modern boxing and require gloves three minute rounds and a ten second count."

a professional boxing match where boxers compete for a cash prize

"The prizefight sells out the arena."

"The prizefight sells out the arena and both fighters earn a percentage of the ticket sales revenue."

a push kick used in Muay Thai and other martial arts to create distance or disrupt an opponent's balance

"The teep kick creates distance."

"A Muay Thai fighter uses the teep kick to push their opponent away and maintain balance."

a defensive tactic where a boxer responds to an opponent's attack by immediately delivering a punch of their own

"The counterpunch lands after slipping a jab."

"The counterpunch lands after slipping a jab and catches the opponent off balance."