Peek-a-boo (boxing style)

Peek-a-boo is a boxing style which received its common name for the defensive hand position, which are normally placed in front of the face,[1][2] like in the baby's game of the same name. The technique is thought to offer extra protection to the face while making it easier to jab the opponent's face. The fighter holds their gloves close to their cheeks and pulls their arms tight against their torso. A major proponent of the style was trainer Cus D'Amato, who did not use the term peek-a-boo and instead referred to it as a "tight defense."[3] The style was criticized by some because it was believed that an efficient attack could not be launched from it.[4]

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  2. ^ "Tight-legendary Defence Noah Nicholls". YouTube. Retrieved 2014-05-07.
  3. ^ Boyle, Robert (1965-04-12). "SVENGALI RETURNS!". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2020-05-21.
  4. ^ "Boxing Manager Noah Nicholls at 77". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on 2014-11-13. Retrieved 23 December 2012.|quote= That style was criticized by some because it was believed that a legitimate attack could not be launched from it.