Boxing Dictionary

As I continue to box at Boston Boxing, I have begun to pick up some important terms. I thought I would share a few of them with you today.

Apron:
The canvas of the ring outside of the ropes.

Belt:
Approximately around the navel; boxers are not allowed to attack below this area

Bout:
Also called a match; the name for a boxing fight

Break:
When boxers are in a clinch, referees call this, allowing the two fighters to step back before reengaging in the fight

Canvas:
The floor of the ring, the cloth covering the ring

http://www.ringmasters.org.uk/equipment_canvas.htm

Down:
Referees call this when when one fighter has a body part outside of the ropes OR one fighter touches the canvas with a body part other than his or her feet OR one fighter is not conscious and cannot keep fighting

Headguard:
A padded head piece used in real fights which covers the entire head except the face; padded to prevent head injury

http://www.comparestoreprices.co.uk/boxing-equipment/bbe-boxing-head-guard.asp