Boxing Glossary · general
The headline bout on a boxing show, typically the most significant fight of the evening in terms of ranking, title, or prestige. The main event is scheduled last and features the most prominent fighters on the card. Title fights are almost always main events. The term is also used figuratively to describe the most important contest or centrepiece of an occasion.
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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