neutral corner
Unassigned ring section
In boxing, a neutral corner is one of the two corners not assigned to either fighter.
When a boxer scores a knockdown, the referee directs them to a neutral corner while counting.
The term extends figuratively to any position of nonalignment or impartiality: I'm staying in the neutral corner on this family dispute.
- boxingCombat sport using fists
- boxing ringRoped platform for pugilism
- ringClosed curve shape
- refereeSports rule enforcer
- knockdownBlow causing a fall
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- boxing rulesreferee, knockdown, knockout, TKO, round
- fighting ringsboxing ring, wrestling ring, ring ropes, ring post, turnbuckle
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