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A. AMATEUR

The status of a boxer who has never competed for money or earned money through athletic skill.

B. BREAK

To come out of a clinch without punching, on order of the referee.

C. COUNTER-FIGHTER

A boxer who usually waits for his opponent to lead before delivering his own punch.

D. DECISION

The official verdict at the end of a bout which designates the winner.

E. EXCITEMENT

The thrill of watching a keen contest.

F. FOUL

Any act by a boxer contrary to the rules.

G. GENEROUS

The public’s perception of any corporation, which supports community, based sports programs.

H. HOOK

A punch delivered from the side with the elbow hooked.

I. INFIGHTING

Fighting at close range.

J. JAB

A straight punch delivered to either the head or body.

K. KIDNEY PUNCH

An illegal blow to the back over the kidneys.

L. LOWER WEIGHT CLASSES

Represents the lighter weights classification of those boxers who fall between 105 to 139 pounds, namely Light-fly, Bantam, Feather, Light or Light-welter.

M. MOUTHPIECE

A plastic or rubber held between the mouth to protect them.

N. NATURAL

Suggests certain inherent qualities or abilities, which make an athlete, seem highly likely to succeed.

O. OFFICIALS

Those persons appointed to regulate our sport.

P. PARRY

To ward off an opponent’s fist or arm with an open glove.

Q. QUICK

Stresses the swiftness and speed of a boxer’s movements or reflexes.

R. ROUNDHOUSE

A punch delivered with the full swing of the arm.

S. SPAR

To make offensive or defensive gestures without touching the opponent.

T. TECHNICAL KNOCK OUT

A verdict given when a boxer is no longer able to defend himself, quits voluntarily, or is seriously injured.

U. UPPERCUT

A blow that involves a distinct upward motion.

V. VALUE

A good return on a sponsorship investment.

W. WEAVING

Moving the body from side to side to confuse an opponent and to avoid giving him a fix target for blows

X.

An unknown quantity or number of persons with goodwill for boxing.

Y. YOUTH

The ultimate beneficiaries of the Amateur Boxing Association of Barbados new development program.

Z. ZEAL

The favour with which the Amateur Boxing Association of Barbados promotes values, morals, and ethics among its members.

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