A clinch is a position in boxing in which a mutual hand-to-hand grab is made between opponents. With every passing round there are more and more wedges. This can be explained by the accumulated fatigue of the boxers, and they literally hang on each other to get a few moments to rest.
In almost every fight boxers go into a clinch, “tying” each other’s hands together to eliminate attempted strikes.
There are two ways to enter a clinch:
- The opponent’s hands are locked between the boxer’s torso and arms.
- The boxer puts his arm around his opponent with his arms pressed against his body.
If the boxers begin to go into a frequent clinch, the referee in the ring reprimands both boxers, or the competitor who does not allow his opponent to box in this way. History knows of cases where excessive clinching has led to the automatic disqualification of a boxer.
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Example
On September 11, 2010, Wladimir Klitschko defended his IBF world title against Samuel Peter of Nigeria. In the second part of the fight, Peter began to use the clinch more and more, trying to recover. This did not help him, and in the 10th round, Klitschko was able to send his opponent into a deep knockout.
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