Below is a list of boxing phrases and terminology commonly used in the sport.
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Kidney Punch -
A blow to the lower back which is illegal in boxing due to the damage it causes to ones kidneys.
Kissed the Canvas -
When a boxer is knocked down face first on to the canvas. In the old days they would say "His face was in the resin of the canvas".
Knockdown -
When a boxer get hits and touches the floor with any part of the his body other than his feet, is being held up by the ropes, or is hanging on, through, or over the ropes and cannot protect himself or fall to the floor.
Knockdown Eight Count -
In the case of a knockdown, the eight count is mandatory. The referee can stop the count and the fight at any point they decides the downed boxers safety is at risk. A downed boxer is allowed a ten count in which to get up unassisted. If the boxer gets up before the count of ten is reached and goes back down immediately without being struck by the opponent. the referee resumes the count where he left off.
Knockoffs -
Knockoffs are boxing matches where a heavily favored fighter gets defeated.
Knockout (KO) -
A boxer loses by way knockout or KO when he or she is unable to get up unassisted after being floored by the count of ten.
KTFO -
A brutal knockout, "Knocked the Fuck Out".