Boxing Dictionary (Continued)

I began my boxing dictionary yesterday, but today, I will add a few more, including the second half of the alphabet.

Punch Drunk

When a boxer acts like they are drunk, but in fact has a neurological disorder due to too many hits to the head

Round

One of multiple, which make up a bout or a match

Southpaw

A left-handed boxer

http://www.expertboxing.com/boxing-strategy/counter-punching/3-basic-counters-for-southpaws-against-orthodox-boxers

Technical Knockout (TKO)

When one fighter is knocked out OR the referee deems one fighter unable to continue to fight due to injuries

http://www.cnn.com/2012/12/09/us/pacquiao-marquez-fourth-fight/

Weight Classes

There are seventeen weight classes for boxers; these divide boxers up so that they are evenly matched

Weigh-In

When boxers are weighed to make sure they fit in the correct weight class