Sports Definitions

Pulling a punch

Sport: Boxing

Used in sparring and when a boxer might feel compassion for his opponent. The act of pulling a punch softens the blow received and is illegal.

Browse Our Popular Sports

  1. American Football
  2. Baseball
  3. Basketball
  4. Cricket
  5. Fencing
  6. Figure Skating
  7. Fishing
  8. Golf
  9. Horse Racing
  10. Ice Hockey
  11. Judo
  12. Skiing
  13. Soccer
  14. Swimming
  15. Tennis