Boxing Glossary · Equipment
A protective cup worn inside the shorts to guard against accidental low blows during sparring and competition. Also called a box or athletic cup. Groin guards are mandatory equipment for male boxers in sparring and competition. Low blows are illegal in boxing and can result in a warning or point deduction if deliberate.
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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