Boxing

What is the legal target area in boxing?

Head and torso

How many rounds are typical in professional championship boxing?

12

Which punch is typically used to measure distance and set up combinations?

Jab

What is the purpose of bobbing and weaving?

Avoid punches and create angles

Which stance is used by right-handed boxers?

Orthodox

When can a referee stop a fight?

When a boxer cannot defend themselves safely

What does the term “southpaw” mean?

Left-handed stance

How should a boxer breathe during punches?

Exhale sharply during the punch

It is legal to hit an opponent in the back of the head.

False

Footwork is as important as punching in boxing.

True

A combination is a sequence of three or more punches.

True

Crossing your legs while pivoting can cause you to lose balance.

True

Clinching is always illegal in boxing

False

A boxer should keep their hands up at all times.

True

Name three defensive techniques used in boxing.

1. Slipping

2. Bobbing and weaving

3. Blocking

Explain the difference between a hook and an uppercut.

A hook is a punch thrown in a horizontal arc to the side of the opponent, usually targeting the head or body, while an uppercut is a vertical punch that rises from below, aimed at the opponent’s chin or torso.

Describe how to pivot without losing balance.

Keep your feet planted, bend your knees slightly, rotate on the balls of your feet, and move your hips and shoulders together while maintaining your center of gravity.

What is the purpose of feints in boxing?

To trick or mislead the opponent, create openings, and set up attacks.

Explain the concept of “controlling the center of the ring.”

It means occupying the middle of the ring to limit the opponent’s movement, dictate the pace, and have better angles for offense and defense.

You are in the ring and your opponent throws a fast jab. Describe your defensive response and any counter you could use.

Slip or parry the jab to avoid it, then immediately counter with a straight right (or cross) or a quick combination to the open target.

During a fight, you notice your opponent favors their right side. How would you adjust your attack strategy?

Attack the weaker side, circle away from their strong right, and bait the right hand to counter it.

Explain why maintaining proper distance is crucial for both offense and defense in boxing.

Proper distance lets you land punches effectively while staying out of your opponent’s range, improving defense and control of the fight.