Study the 20 vocabulary terms below. Then continue to the activities.
- Agility
- Bell
- Canvas
- Champion
- Corner
- Defense
- Footwork
- Gloves
- Hook
- Jab
- Knockout
- Punch
- Referee
- Ring
- Round
- Sparring
- Stance
- Title
- Trainer
- Uppercut
Noun (thing)
The ability to move quickly and easily.
Agility is a key attribute for a successful boxer.
Noun (thing)
The sound that signals the start and end of a round.
The bell rang, signaling the end of the first round.
Noun (thing)
The floor of the ring.
The boxer fell to the canvas after taking a hard punch.
Noun (thing)
The best boxer in a weight division.
The boxer became the new champion after winning the title fight.
Noun (thing)
A boxer's designated area.
The boxer went back to his corner to receive instructions.
Noun (thing)
Protecting oneself from punches.
Good defense is just as important as a strong offense in boxing.
Noun (thing)
The way a boxer moves around the ring.
Excellent footwork allows a boxer to control the distance and angle of attack.
Noun (thing)
Padded coverings for the hands.
Boxers wear gloves to protect their hands and their opponent.
Noun (thing)
A curved punch thrown from the side.
The boxer landed a powerful hook to the body.
Noun (thing)
A quick, straight punch.
The boxer used a jab to keep his opponent at a distance.
Noun (thing)
When a boxer is unable to continue fighting.
The boxer won the fight by a knockout in the tenth round.
Noun (thing)
A striking blow with the fist.
The boxer delivered a powerful punch to his opponent's face.
Noun (thing)
The person who enforces the rules.
The referee stopped the fight to protect the injured boxer.
Noun (thing)
The square area where boxers fight.
The boxers entered the ring to begin the match.
Noun (thing)
A period of fighting in a boxing match.
The fight went the distance, lasting all twelve rounds.
Noun (thing)
Practice fighting.
The boxers spent hours sparring to prepare for the fight.
Noun (thing)
The way a boxer stands.
A proper stance is crucial for balance and power.
Noun (thing)
A championship.
The boxer is fighting for the world title.
Noun (thing)
The person who coaches a boxer.
The trainer gave the boxer important advice between rounds.
Noun (thing)
An upward punch.
The boxer surprised his opponent with a strong uppercut.