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Hand Wraps

hand wraps

What Is The Definition Of Hand Wraps In Boxing & MMA?What Are Hand Wraps In Boxing & MMA? Definition & Meaning | SportsLingo

1.  This refers to the strips of cloth worn by boxers on their hands, under their gloves, to help protect their hand, wrist and knuckles from the force of punching. During a competition, boxers will switch from using cotton wraps on their hands to gauze and medical tape.

Examples Of How Hand Wraps Is Used In Commentary

1. The fighter shows up early to get his hand wraps strapped on and inspected by the referees before his bout.

1. After the fight, Jones rips his hand wraps off with his teeth.

Sport The Term Is Used

1. Boxing

Also Known As

1. Wrist wraps

Also Seen As

1. Handwraps

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