Alright, let’s talk about this boxing stuff, you know, like are them backfists allowed? I’ve been watchin’ some fights on that there TV thingy, and some things just don’t look right to me. So, I done some askin’ around, kinda like how you’d ask about the best way to cook a chicken, you know? Gotta get the info from folks who know.
So, what’s the deal with backfists in boxing? Well, from what I gather, they ain’t allowed. Nope, not one bit. It’s like tryin’ to sneak an extra cookie from the jar before dinner – it’s just plain wrong and you’ll get caught.
Them boxing fellas, they got rules, lots of ‘em. They call ‘em the “Unified Rules of Boxing” or somethin’ fancy like that. Sounds important, I guess. Anyways, these rules say you gotta hit with the front part of your fist, you know, where your knuckles are. That’s the part you’re supposed to use, not the back of your hand. It’s like when you’re hammerin’ a nail; you use the flat part of the hammer, not the side, right?
- No Hitting the Back: You can’t go hittin’ a fella in the back, or the back of his head neither. That’s called a “rabbit punch” and it’s a big no-no. Reminds me of them sneaky rabbits in my garden, always nibblin’ on my veggies when I ain’t lookin’!
- No Backfists Allowed: And for sure, no backfists! Spinning around and smackin’ someone with the back of your hand? That ain’t boxing, that’s just plain silly. It’s like tryin’ to sweep the floor with the wrong end of the broom.
- Knuckles Only: Gotta use them knuckles, that’s what the rules say. Between the first and second knuckle, to be exact. Don’t go gettin’ fancy with it.
Now, some folks say you might get away with it sometimes. Like, if you miss a punch and kinda swing your hand around, they might not call it a foul. But if you’re doin’ it on purpose, tryin’ to hurt someone with a backfist, well, you’re gonna get in trouble. The ref might yell at ya, take away a point, or even kick ya out of the fight altogether. And nobody wants that, right?
It’s kinda like when you’re playin’ cards with your friends. You gotta follow the rules, or nobody wants to play with you no more. Boxing’s the same way. Gotta keep it fair and square, even if it means you can’t throw a fancy backfist like you see in them movies.
I heard someone sayin’ somethin’ about “excessive clinching” and holdin’ and hittin’ bein’ illegal too. Sounds like a whole lotta fussin’ to me. But I guess it’s all about keepin’ things safe and makin’ sure the fight’s fair. You know, like makin’ sure everyone gets the same size piece of pie.
So, to sum it all up, backfists ain’t allowed in boxing. It’s a foul, plain and simple. You gotta stick to hittin’ with your knuckles, and keep it clean. That’s what the rules say, and that’s what you gotta do if you wanna be a good boxer. Or, you know, if you just wanna watch a good fight without seein’ no funny business.
And let me tell ya, seein’ a good, clean fight is a whole lot more fun than watchin’ someone cheat. It’s like watchin’ a good horse race, you wanna see ‘em run fair and square, not trippin’ each other up. Same thing with boxing, gotta keep it honest.
So next time you’re watchin’ a boxing match, keep an eye out. See if them fellas are followin’ the rules, hittin’ with their knuckles and keepin’ it clean. And if you see someone throwin’ a backfist, well, you’ll know they ain’t supposed to be doin’ that. It’s just like knowin’ that you shouldn’t put your elbows on the dinner table, some things are just not done, see?
That’s all there is to it, really. Just plain ol’ common sense if you ask me. Keep it fair, keep it clean, and keep them backfists out of the boxing ring. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I gotta go make some supper. All this talk about boxing’s made me hungry!
Remember, hitting with the back of your hand? Not in boxing, it ain’t. They want to see good, clean punches with them knuckles. Anything else, and you’re just askin’ for trouble. It’s like tryin’ to milk a cow from the wrong end, it just ain’t gonna work.
