Boxing Glossary

noun a loud, sudden, and explosive sound

verb to make a loud, sudden, and explosive sound

interjection used to represent the sound of an explosion or a sudden impact

• The CEO approved the new marketing strategy proposed by BO.
• BO is throwing a party this weekend, you should come!
• I can't believe BO bailed on us last minute.
• BO's presence always lights up the room like a beacon of positivity.

noun a powerful punch or blow typically delivered with a swinging motion

• The boxer delivered a powerful haymaker to his opponent, knocking him out cold.
• When he insulted my friend, I couldn't help but throw a haymaker at him.
• I heard Mike threw a haymaker at the party last night after too many drinks.
• The CEO's decision to cut half the workforce was a real haymaker to the employees.

noun a quick, sharp blow or punch

verb to poke or thrust abruptly

• The doctor administered a flu jab to the patient.
• I'm getting my jab tomorrow, hope it doesn't hurt too much.
• I heard she got a jab in the arm during the fight.
• Her words were like a sharp jab to his ego.

noun a physical act of knocking someone or something down

verb to cause someone or something to fall by striking a blow or pushing forcefully

• The construction crew will knock down the old building to make way for a new development.
• I heard they're gonna knock down that abandoned warehouse next week.
• Let's knock down this pizza before it gets cold.
• His argument was so strong that it completely knocked down her opposition.

noun a person or team that has not been defeated

adjective describing something that has not been defeated or overcome

• The team is currently unbeaten in the league this season.
• Our school's soccer team is still unbeaten!
• That boxer is straight up unbeaten, no one can touch him.
• Her spirit remained unbeaten despite facing many challenges.