Glossary

Feint

Technique

A fake punch, step, or movement designed to provoke a reaction from the opponent, revealing their defensive habits and creating openings.

Related Technique
Feinting

Faking a punch, movement, or level change to provoke a reaction from the opponent, revealing their defensive habits and creating openings for real attacks. Feinting is the intellectual core of boxing — it transforms the sport from a test of reflexes into a strategic chess match where the smartest fighter wins. Elite feinters control the fight without throwing a single real punch.

More Technique Terms

Angle

A position off the center line of the opponent, created through footwork. Fighting at angles makes you harder to hit and opens up new lines of attack.

Backpedal

Moving straight backward. Generally considered bad footwork because it surrenders ring position and can lead to being trapped against the ropes.

Bob and Weave

A defensive head movement technique where the fighter ducks under punches in a U-shaped motion, shifting weight laterally to avoid hooks.

Body Shot

Any punch targeted at the torso, including the ribs, liver, and solar plexus. Body shots accumulate damage and slow down opponents over rounds.

Catch

Using the open glove to absorb an incoming punch, neutralizing its impact while maintaining guard position.

Check Hook

A lead hook thrown while simultaneously pivoting away from an advancing opponent. Uses the opponent's forward momentum against them.

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