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The Contender
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Question | Answer |
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Crown | the title representing the champion |
Round | periods of competition in a match |
Purse | sum of money offered as a prize |
Shadowboxing | boxers spar with an imaginary opponent |
Knockout | a blow that fells and immobilizes an opponent |
Sparring | a scientific method of boxing without hitting seriously |
Champions | one who does battle (verb) for another's rights or honor |
Heavyweight | a boxer weighing over 175 pounds |
Welterweight | a boxer weighing more than 135 pounds but not over 145 pounds |
Mouth Piece | a piece of equipment to protect the teeth |
Head guard | a piece of equipment used to cover and protect the head |
Title match | competitor challenges the current champion to win the championship |
Hook | a blow delivered with the arm bent at the elbow |
Pivot | to move or turn as if on a specified point |
Uppercut | a short, swinging blow directed upward |
Bout | a boxing match |
Jab | a short straight punch |