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Boxing Referee Commands
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Knockdown!
This is called when a boxer has been knocked off their feet or touches the mat with any part of the body other than the feet following a legal blow.
Walk it off!
A direction given to a boxer who has received a low blow and has up to five minutes to recover.
No punching!
The referee instructs the boxers to cease throwing punches, typically during a clinch or if punches are being thrown after a command to break.
Time!
Used to stop the fight temporarily, typically for a timeout due to equipment issues, medical evaluation, or other interruptions not related to the regular round timing.
Stop!
This is a command used to halt the action in the ring immediately for various reasons, such as an illegal move or to check a potential injury.
Break!
This indicates the fighters should stop punching and step back cleanly before resuming boxing.
Let go!
Commanded when a boxer holds the opponent, the referee will call this to make them release their hold.
Eight count!
Given after a knockdown, the referee counts to eight and the boxer must show they can continue.
Watch your head!
A warning when the referee notices that headbutts may be occurring or are likely to occur.
Protect yourself at all times!
A reminder to boxers that they must maintain their defense throughout the match, regardless of the situation.
Look at me!
Directed towards a boxer after a pause in action, usually to assess their condition or readiness to continue.
Go to your corner!
Instructing a boxer to return to their designated corner, often after a knockdown or prior to the start of a round.
Box!
This command is used to signal the fighters to begin the engagement or resume fighting after a pause.
Don't hold!
Instruction given to a boxer who is holding their opponent to stop this action and box fairly.
Keep your punches up!
Warning to a boxer who is throwing punches dangerously low or at risk of committing a low-blow foul.
Fight out!
Telling boxers to work their way out of a clinch or close-quarters situation without the referee having to break them up.
Listen to my commands!
A stern reminder for boxers to pay attention to the referee's instructions throughout the fight.
Keep it clean!
A directive to remind boxers to avoid illegal moves and maintain sportsmanship.
Watch the elbows!
Warning for a boxer to be careful not to use their elbows offensively or defensively in an illegal manner.
Hands up!
Command usually given to a boxer who consistently drops their hands, leaving themselves vulnerable.
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