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Neutral corner
Take this slowly, stay balanced, and ask your coach when something feels unclear.
category
ring
plain english
Either of the two unused corners of the ring. After a knockdown, the standing boxer is sent there so the referee can count without anyone being in the way.
example
The referee points you to a neutral corner after a knockdown.
why it matters
You will hear it in fights and in gym rules. It is not your corner and not theirs — it is a safety space.
related terms
- • Corner
- • Referee
- • Round
difficulty
beginner