“Bolo” means machete in the Filipino language. Macario Flores was the first fighter to have reportedly use the punch, but it became more popular and is more commonly associated with Kid Gavilan and Sugar Ray Leonard. Heavyweight Joe Frazier is a classic example of someone who used the “bob and weave” defense to perfection.īody Work: An offensive method of attack that is targeted towards an opponent’s midsection with the intent of wearing him down or knocking the wind out of him/her.īolo Punch: Typically used to distract an opponent, it is a punch that is thrown in a circular motion and is a hook combined with an uppercut.

In other terms, he/she wants you to be aggressive.īell: A type of gong used to signal the start and end of each round.īelow the Belt: A punch that strays low, below the waistband of a boxer’s trunks.īlow-by-Blow: A detailed description used by broadcasters to describe the action as it unfolds in the ring.īob and Weave: Side to side and rolling movements that are used as defense to avoid punches. Amateur Events Near YouĪpron: The section of a boxing ring canvas, on the floor, that extends outside of the ring ropes.īackpedal: To retreat or move backwards, away from an opponent, while still facing him, all in an attempt to avoid an attack.īe First: When your coach tells you to 'be first', he or she is wanting you to throw your punches before your opponent. Typically both fighters are warned to be careful, but no fighter is penalized.Īlphabet Groups: This is a negative term used to describe the numerous sanctioning bodies of boxing the WBC, WBA, WBO, etc.Īmateur Boxing: Competitive boxing matches where neither participant is paid and most fighters are beginning to learn their craft. Browse through our glossary of terms to see how many words and phrases you know and use.Īccidental Butt: It is ruled an accidental butt when two fighter’s heads collide and the referee determines that neither fighter intentionally head-butted the other.

It's full of terminology that is so strong that much of it has become a part of every day lingo.

The sport of boxing has its own, unique language.

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