Boxing Unboxed

Does A Shorter Boxer Have Any Advantages?

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 the…

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 orthodox…

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 way…

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 have…

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 title…