kickboxers , muay thai fighters and cagefighters are at greater risk of a punch or knee or kick in the groin but wear small guards that can hardly be noticed. boxers wear enormous leather wrap wound guards that make them look michelin men below the waist. why?
2007-03-06 02:15:12 · 4 answers · asked by hound 1 in Sports ➔ Boxing
Hound ~
In boxing there's more of a continuous body attack than in MMA. Trust me, the extra padding is needed and helps.
Thanks for the question Hound.
2007-03-06 02:51:04 · answer #1 · answered by Santana D 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Boxers don't need to kick, so they can sacrifice flexibility for safety. MMA-type fighters need the range of motion, so they sacrifice a bit of protection..
2007-03-06 10:24:26 · answer #2 · answered by msmith7811 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
IN BOXING THERE IS MORE OF A CHANCE OF A LOW BLOW.
2007-03-06 14:56:31 · answer #3 · answered by smitty 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you know the obvious answer
2007-03-06 10:37:56 · answer #4 · answered by jim06744 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋