Sports - Boxing

a Thai martial art that combines boxing with stand-up striking and clinching techniques

Muay Thai, Thailand boxing

a combat sport that combines elements of boxing and kicking techniques

kickboxing, Thai boxing

a French form of kickboxing that incorporates both punches and kicks

savate

a dynamic style of kickboxing emphasizing diverse striking techniques, originating in Japan and known for high-level competitions

K-1, k-1

a quick, straight punch thrown with the lead hand to create distance

mabilis na suntok, tuwid na suntok

(boxing) straight punch thrown with the rear hand, usually aimed straight at the opponent's head or body

cross, cross punch

(boxing) a powerful punch thrown with a bent arm aimed at connecting with the side or front of an opponent's head or body

sihip, sipa

(boxing) a powerful punch thrown from below, aimed upward toward the opponent's chin or body

uppercut, punch mula sa ilalim

(boxing) a strike aimed at the opponent's torso area, typically the ribs or abdomen

punch sa katawan, hagupit sa katawan

(Muay Thai) a powerful strike where the fighter pivots on one foot while swinging the other leg horizontally to hit the opponent with the shin or foot

pabilog na sipa, roundhouse kick

a defensive technique in boxing to dodge punches and set up counterattacks

pag-iwas at pag-alog, bobbing at weaving

to obstruct or hinder the progress or action of an opponent, typically in sports or competitive activities

harangin, hadlangan

the strategic shifting or dodging of the head in boxing to avoid incoming strikes from an opponent

galaw ng ulo, paglipat ng ulo

a punching technique where a boxer throws a hook while moving backward or sideways to counter an opponent's attack

check hook, counter hook

a striking technique in kickboxing targeting an opponent's thigh or lower leg

mababang sipa, mababang kiskis

the situation where the referee ends the fight early due to one boxer's inability to continue safely

pahinto, pagsususpinde

a situation where one fighter delivers a punch or series of punches that disable their opponent of fighting in that match, leading to an immediate victory

knockout, nocaute

a powerful strike that makes an opponent unconscious or unable to continue the fight, resulting in an immediate victory for the delivering boxer

punch na knockout, punch na nagpapawalang-bisa

a situation that occurs when a referee stops a fight because one fighter is unable to continue due to injury

teknikal na knockout, teknikal na paghinto

a situation where two of the three judges score the bout in favor of one boxer, while the third judge scores it in favor of the other boxer

naghati na desisyon, nahating desisyon

a training exercise where a boxer practices their technique, footwork, and movement without an opponent, often visualizing an imaginary opponent or scenarios

shadowboxing, boksing sa anino

a controlled practice session where boxers simulate a real fight, focusing on technique, timing, and strategy without aiming to knock out their opponent

sparring, controladong sesyon

the long-distance running or jogging done by boxers to build stamina and endurance

long-distance running, pagsasanay sa tibay

a defensive style where the boxer holds their gloves close to their cheeks to protect their face while maintaining mobility

peekaboo style, peekaboo guard

a left-handed fighting position where the boxer's right hand and right foot are forward

posisyon ng kaliwang kamay, posisyon sa southpaw

a stance where a boxer's left hand and left foot are forward, with the right hand and right foot positioned behind

ortodoks na posisyon, orthodox na katayuan

the preliminary boxing matches that precede the main event

preliminaryong laban, undercard

the standard regulations for modern boxing matches

mga patakaran ng Queensberry

a professional boxing match where boxers compete for a cash prize

propesyonal na laban sa boksing, laban sa gantimpala

a push kick used in Muay Thai and other martial arts to create distance or disrupt an opponent's balance

teep kick, pagsipa ng push

(boxing) quick maneuver to separate from an opponent, typically from a clinch, aimed at gaining advantage or creating space

paghiwalay, paghihiwalay

defensive tactic where a boxer responds to an opponent's attack by immediately delivering a punch of their own

counterpunch, katumbas na suntok

an event where individuals compete in the sport of boxing

laban, boxing match