BOXING GLOSSARY: V, W, X, Y, Z

A boxing glossary of terms and phrases through V, W, X, Y, Z – just part of our huge Boxing FAQ.

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Boxing Glossary: V

Venue

The place a boxing event is held; for example, the MGM Grand Arena, Las Vegas.

Verdict

Or result, outcome; for example, the verdict of the bout was a Unanimous Decision for Fighter A.

Veteran

Refers to a fighter with a wealth of experience as an Amateur and or Professional, who is said to ‘know his way round the ring’. Veterans are usually very confident in their abilities given their experience, and are masters of fundamentals.

Volume Puncher

A puncher who throws a lot of leather.

 

Boxing Glossary: W

Waived Off

An act performed by the referee to save a fighter from further punishment he deems unnecessary; the referee will typically step in and wave his hands above the fighter’s head, leading to a Technical Knockout (TKO).

Walking Down (an opponent)

A confident fighter who has worked out his opponent may begin to press forward, stay on the front foot, and start to throw more frequently with harder shots. Boxers such as Kell Brook and Adrien Broner are good at finishing (knocking out) their opponents through this strategy.

Walkout Bout

Though subject to opinion, a fight card’s first or early bouts are often referred to as ‘walkout bouts’; this is usually because the featured boxers are unknown, possibly novices, are considered boring to watch, and quite simply aren’t the main attraction the majority of the crowd are eager to see.

Walkover

A fighter possessing a ‘journeyman record’ may be considered a ‘walkover’ when stepping in the ring with a highly capable opponent.

Warning

Or caution; issued by a referee to a fighter who has committed an infringement of the rules such as a low blow.

Washed Up

Or shop-worn; refers to a former champion or decent fighter who has deteriorated and no longer performs at the same level.

WBA

World Boxing Association; a sanctioning body which awards title belts during professional championship fights.

WBC

World Boxing Council; a sanctioning body which awards title belts during professional championship fights.

WBO

World Boxing Organization; a sanctioning body which awards title belts during professional championship fights.

Weigh-In

An event – often in front of press and fans in mainstream bouts – where fighters are weighed on scales typically 24 hours before a scheduled fight. The fighters must not exceed the maximum weight for their division; i.e. in a Welterweight bout, neither man can exceed 147lbs/67kg.

Weight Classes

Or divisions; boxing currently has 17 weight classes. They exist to ensure fights are both competitive and as fair as possible for both fighters.

Welterweight

A weight division whereby fighters must not exceed 147lbs/67kg on the scales.

Wind

Or tank; refers to a fighter’s stamina.

Windmilling

A term to describe a novice fighter who lacks technique and finesse, or perhaps a professional fighter who is desperately trying to land a knockout blow in the final round. Deontay Wilder, despite being a more than capable boxer, ‘windmilled’ a buzzed Bermane Stiverne in the 2nd round.

Win on Points

Usually refers to a Unanimous, Split, or Majority Decision, but can refer to the Technical variety; you can find a list of decision outcome meanings in our Boxing Results Guide.

Whiskers

Or beard; refers to a fighter’s punch resistance. A boxing fan may say: “John Smith seemed unfazed by that big shot – he has a good set of whiskers on him.”

White Collar Boxing

Refers to boxers – often of the general public who want a taste of the sport in their spare time – who are neither registered as Amateurs or Professionals. They compete in contests that usually carry no prize money; white collar boxing is typically taken up as a past time by fitness or boxing enthusiasts. White collar boxing continues to grow, with companies setting up that offer people (with no combat history) a chance to train and compete in a bout.

White Corner

Or Neutral Corner; following a knockdown, the attacking fighter will be asked to go to the furthest ‘white corner’ while the referee reads the felled fighter a ten-count.

Work Rate

Refers to how many punches a fighter throws during a round or fight; the rate may be high or low depending on the style or strategy implemented.

 

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