Boxing Glossary · general
A specialist in a boxer's corner whose role is to treat cuts, swelling, and injuries between rounds. A skilled cutman can close a cut or reduce swelling enough to allow a bout to continue. They use tools such as adrenaline swabs, petroleum jelly, ice packs, and cotton wool swabs. In professional boxing, having a good cutman can be the difference between winning and a fight being stopped on a cut.
Coaches use this word as practical shorthand. Learn the meaning here, then connect it to the relevant training or class context in the Learn hub.
If the term comes up in class and you are unsure how it applies to you, ask a coach before trying to force it into sparring or pad work.
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