What does RTD mean in boxing?

A corner retirement or corner stoppage – abbreviated "RTD (Retired)" by BoxRec – are terms used in boxing to describe a fight that ends when, during any rest period between rounds, a boxer refuses to continue or their corner pulls them out, thereby forcing the referee to call an end to the fight.

Is a TKO or KO better?

1. A knockout or KO is a win wherein the opponent is unable to get up before the referee counts to ten while a technical knockout or TKO is a win wherein the fight is stopped because the opponent is unable to go on.

What does RTD mean on BoxRec?

From BoxRec. RTD is an abbreviated term for retired. It indicates that the referee stopped the bout during the minute rest period between rounds. He may have done so on his own, per the ringside doctor's judgment, or when a fighter indicated during the rest period that he did not want to continue on to the next round.

What is KO TKO and DQ in boxing?

For full Term's and Conditions, refer to the Sportsbet Rules Terms and Conditions page. KO - Knockout. TKO - Technical Knockout. DQ - Disqualification. UD - Unanimous Decision.

What is a TD loss in boxing?

A technical decision is a term used in boxing when a fight has to be stopped because of a headbutt.

What does SD mean in boxing?

A split decision (SD) is a winning criterion in boxing, most commonly in full-contact combat sports, in which two of the three judges score one particular competitor as the winner, while the third judge scores for the other competitor.

What is MD and SD in boxing?

SD. Two judges have scored in favour of one boxer and the other judge has scored in favour of the other. Majority Decision. MD. Two judges have scored in favour of one boxer and the other judge has scored in favour of a draw.

What does NC mean in boxing?

No contest (abbreviated "NC") is a technical term used in some combat sports to describe a fight that ends for reasons outside the fighters' hands, without a winner or loser.

What is an exo in boxing?

An exhibition fight is a contact sports non-profit event, usually a boxing fight in which participants fight, normally for three rounds.

What does UD mean in boxing?

A unanimous decision (UD) is a winning criterion in several full-contact combat sports, such as boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, mixed martial arts and other sports involving striking and submission in which all three judges agree on which fighter won the match.

What does RTD stand for?

An RTD (Resistance Temperature Detector) is a sensor whose resistance changes as its temperature changes. The resistance increases as the temperature of the sensor increases.

Is RTD same as TKO?

In contrast, a technical knockout (TKO) may only be declared by the referee or ringside doctor, at any stage of the fight including rest periods. In either case, an RTD still counts as a type of knockout, and is displayed as a stoppage result on a boxer's win–loss record.

Can a boxer forfeit?

A fighter may forfeit a bout with a sign to the referee or by not resuming the fight after the one minute break. In this case the opponent is declared winner. If the coach of a fighter throws a towel on the ring (signifying giving up), the opponent is declared winner.

What is a DQ in MMA?

A disqualification (abbreviated DQ) is a term used when a bout is stopped short of knockout or judges' decision because, intentionally, one or both contestants have repeatedly or flagrantly fouled an opponent or violated other rules.

Who has the most KOs in boxing history?

Having the most knockouts in boxing history is definitely something to brag about. Billy Bird holds the record for the most knockouts with a whopping 138 wins by KO. He fought 356 times in his career, something unheard of nowadays.

Is a tap out a TKO?

Submission from strikes: A fighter can actually tap out while being punched. In UFC, this is considered a TKO, while in other MMA promotions, it's a submission.

What is a MD in boxing?

A majority decision (MD) is a winning criterion in several full-contact combat sports, such as boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, mixed martial arts and others sports involving striking.

What does the T in TKO mean?

Definition of technical knockout

: the termination of a boxing match when a boxer is unable or is declared by the referee to be unable (as because of injuries) to continue the fight. — called also TKO.

What is bob and weave?

to move quickly up and down and from side to side, usually in order to avoid hitting or being hit by something: He went on a run through midfield, bobbing and weaving around defenders.

What does CNC stand for in UFC?

Share. A no-contest decision in UFC can seem fairly confusing if you don't know how things can play out. It basically means when neither of the fighters can be declared the winner which may sound initially unfair. Like many rules in sport, it makes sense but only once you know the basics.

What does IC mean in UFC?

Interim championship fights are booked by the UFC mainly because the current title holder of the division has failed to defend it for several reasons (injury, contract dispute, personal reason, etc.).

Do fighters get paid for a no contest?

UFC fighters get paid for no contest. They only get their show money as when No Contest occurs, there is no winner to get a win bonus money. UFC has every fighter as an independent contractor whereby every fighter has a 'show money' which is the money that the fighter earns for making weight and fighting.

What does RSF mean in boxing?

Referee stopped fight, in boxing.

What are the 5 boxing belts?

There are 17 weight classes in professional boxing, and five major recognised belts for each of the divisions: The WBA (World Boxing Association), WBC (World Boxing Council), IBF (International Boxing Federation), WBO (World Boxing Organization) and The Ring.

Do boxers get a new belt every fight?

Do Fighters Keep Their Belts? Yes. Boxers who become champion of their weight division get to keep their belt for good. Even once they eventually relinquish their title as champion, they keep it, because a new belt is made for the new champion.