Boxing/glass jaw vs iron jaw
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My question is what exactly does "glass jaw" mean in boxing? How does that cause a knockout?
The glass jaw is a term used when a fighter is perceived to not be able to take a punch and is knockout easier. Allot of this is heredity, just not having as much cushion around the brain. You can help this condition somewhat by developing the neck muscles so that it absorbs the shock more. Also rolling with the punch helps. Another term heard is a fighter is not a good catcher. Same thing here, means they cannot take a good punch. By the way there have been some tremendous fighters that did not exactly have a good chin. Also the more you get knocked out the easier it becomes to get knocked out.
Hope this helps.
Joe
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