Types of Punches
Defense
Boxers
Boxing terms
Random facts
100
a quick, basic punch used to set up other shots
What is a jab?
100
a defensive mood where you avoid the opponents punch by slightly moving your head to the side away from the punch.
What is a slip?
100

boxer and Senator of the Philippines.

Who is Manny Pacquiao?

100

a term used to describe a boxing match

What is bout?

100

What is the actual name for the sport of boxing?

Pugilism

200

one of the most powerful punches in boxing because it comes from the side angle and often catches the opponent off guard

What is a hook punch?

200
a defensive move where the opponents punches are deflected by leaning one's body in or using hands to take away impact of the punch.
What is blocking?
200
two-time world heavyweight champion and an olympic gold medalist.
Who George Foreman?
200
slang for a left-handed fighter or someone who is left hand dominant
What is southpaw?
200

What is the average weight of boxing gloves used in practice?

12oz, 14oz, and 16oz

300

punches thrown to hit the opponents under their chin. 

What is an uppercut?

300
side to side and rolling movements that are used as defense to avoid punches
What is bob-and-weave
300
His last opponent was Connor McGregor which made him 50-0 in his boxing career.
Who is Floyd Mayweather?
300
when two of the three judges score the bout for one fighter and on judge scores it for the other.
What is a split decision
300

How many rounds are in a professional boxing match?

12 rounds

400
This is any punch that is thrown in return or comes back as a response to an offensive move.
What is a counterpunch?
400
a defensive move where a fighter leans away from or pulls back from to avoid being hit.
What is a pull?
400
youngest boxer to win a heavyweight title at 20 years old.
What is Mike Tyson?
400
when all three judges agree and score the bout for one fighter.
What is a unanimous decision?
400

What is the heavyweight boxing weight limit? (min)

 175 lbs

500
this is any series of punches thrown in succession, one right after the other, with no break in between.
What is a combination?
500
A term used to describe when two fighters grab onto or hold each other to prevent an exchange or to slow the action
What is a clinch?
500
"Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee."
What is Muhammad Ali's famous quote?
500

it signifies the amount of time each round has.

What does the bell signify in a boxing match?

500

Who does Rocky fight in the first Rocky movie?

Apollo Creed