kidney punches
Banned body shots
Kidney punches are blows directed at the lower back, targeting the kidneys.
In boxing, they're illegal because the kidneys are vulnerable organs unprotected by ribs.
The term extends to any underhanded or low attack: The campaign ad was a kidney punch—totally below the belt.
- blowsStrikes or expels air
- body shotStrike to the midsection
- painfulCausing hurt or ache
- boxingCombat sport using fists
- prize fightProfessional boxing match
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