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The Contender
Chapter book/ Novel
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |