Boxing Glossary · Competition
The official inside the boxing ring who enforces the rules during a bout. The referee separates fighters in a clinch, administers counts after knockdowns, warns or deducts points for fouls, and can stop the fight at any time to protect a boxer's safety. The referee's word is final inside the ring.
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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