Glossary

Saved by the Bell

Slang

When a fighter who is badly hurt or knocked down is rescued by the bell ending the round, giving them the 1-minute rest to recover.

More Slang Terms

Alphabet Soup

Slang for the confusing number of sanctioning bodies (WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, etc.) that each crown their own "world champion."

Brawler

A fighter who relies on aggression, power, and durability rather than technical skill. Brawlers come forward and trade punches at close range.

Chin

Slang for a fighter's ability to absorb punches without being knocked out. "He has a great chin" means the fighter is durable.

Flash Knockdown

A knockdown where the fighter is not badly hurt and rises immediately. Usually caused by being off-balance when hit rather than by concussive force.

Gatekeeper

A skilled fighter who is competitive but not quite at world-class level. They act as a "gate" - if a prospect beats them, they prove they belong at the top level.

Glass Jaw

Slang for a fighter who is easily knocked out or hurt. The opposite of having "a great chin."

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