Why doesnt boxing deduct pts from fighters who clinch?

[-Johannes-]

A point should be deducted only when they clinch facing the ropes and they grab onto the ropes to gain a bit more time. those cases where the Ref has to tug on his arm. A boxer should break the clinch at the ref's command.

[Swag Hustla]

They do deduct points if it's done in excess, just like shoving your opponent.

Both are used as defensive tactics, but only when they significantly halt the action is when they get deducted.

[Picazo]

excessive holding? It seems like a touchy subject, some fighters likr to use the clinch as an integral part of there game.

[hugh grant]

I think only if the opponent protests will the ref do anything.
But i wonder if in any other martial art clinching is a used tecnique or is it exclusive to boxing, even though it is nearly grappling isnt it?

[Ryn0]

Didn't some Guy get disqualified for clinching Lennox Lewis too much?

Akinwande!!!

Thank you for reminding me.

[Chuckguy]

If this were the case then the whole HW div would be out and guys like Hopkins, Mosley, Hatton, would never have been

[brick wall]

you have to have a ref like carlos padilla...the ref during the thrilla in manila. he slapped down ali's hands everytime he tried to clinch frazier.

[Sweet Jesus]

Without hugging and slapping, would we even talk about the UK on Boxing Scene?