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Boxing

Terms of or relating to a sport in which two opponents engage in hand to hand combat within a defined boundary. A referee manages the match in order to ensure rules are not broken and to declare a winner if a player is not knocked unconscious.

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weight class

Sports; Boxing

Fighters fight in different weight classes. There are many different weight classes, please see our separate section on weight classes.

World Boxing Association (WBF)

Sports; Boxing

One of the governing bodies of boxing. (The reason there are Unification Fights are because there are different governing bodies in boxing)

IBF / USBA

Sports; Boxing

International Boxing Federation / United States Boxing Association.

in fighting

Sports; Boxing

Just means the boxing is taking place at very close range.

International Veteran Boxers Association

Sports; Boxing

This is an organization made up of veteran boxers and others who have been involved with the sport of boxing.

jab

Sports; Boxing

A straight quick punch thrown with the lead hand. It can be used in a number of ways

manager

Sports; Boxing

See trainer

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