Boxing Glossary · Equipment
Protective padded equipment worn around the head and ears during sparring and amateur competition. A headguard reduces the risk of cuts and absorbs some impact from punches. Amateur boxing competitions require headguards at certain levels. They are not worn in professional boxing bouts.
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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