Cross (boxing)
In boxing, a straight or cross (also commonly called or a rear hand punch) are punches usually thrown with the dominant hand and are power punches like the uppercut and hook. Compubox, a computerized punch scoring system, counts the straight and cross as power punches.
Cross for the stop in Burmese boxing | |
| Also known as | France: Direct (bras arrière)
Japan: Gyaku zuki Thailand: Mat Trong Kwa (หมัด ตรง ขวา) Bulgaria: Прав удар |
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| Focus | Striking |
The Straight/Cross remains one of the most common methods of knockout across combat sports including boxing, kickboxing, and MMA.
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