Should they deduct points for running/not engaging?

[Drunk Punch]

Should they deduct points for running/not engaging?

No, because a lot of people call that being slick, elusive.

[boxer2k5]

Yes or no? I personally think so. We are always seeing in-fighting being scuppered these days, so why not the same treatment for fighters at the other end of the spectrum? It's like, who's right and who's wrong, the guy trying to hug or the guy trying to run away from engaging in a fight?

whats running to you? worst thread ever. when you train and you box and you come up with a style and you actually fight and compete then you can say what they could do or not do.


but ontopic they should warn and take away points if someone is not punching at all and is jsut avoiding being hit then yes. but if your talking about guys who box and jabbing and using the full ring then no

[dans]

There is a thing called a scorecard in boxing. If you're running away, judges should take note. Sometimes, a fighter needs to recover or survive though, so his punishment would be losing the round. No ref's point deduction is necessary.

[ILLuminato]

dirrell didnt really "run" in the abraham fight

yes he did

[White Briton]

I think they should deduct points from fighters who constantly turn away and duck, only showing the back of their head for their opponent. Its only fair that if rabbit punching is illegal, purposely pushing your opponent to break that rule should also be illegal.

Yes, another good idea.

[dans]

There is a major distinction between holding and running. Holding involves physical contact. You don't see taunting being penalized do you? How about a when a fighter goes into a defensive shell?

[La Zorrita]

dat is what u call slick style son