Why don’t commentators like saying ‘right hook’?

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  1. Devon

    Devon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    It’s always ‘a right hand’, they have no problem saying ‘left hook’ or any other punch for that matter, whether it be straight right, straight left, right uppercut, left uppercut, but they seem to refuse to say ‘right hook’ and simply call it a right hand.

    Why is this?
     
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    Devon, Oct 2, 2025 at 4:32 AM
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  2. Overhand94

    Overhand94 Active Member Full Member

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    I noticed the same thing too. Rarely, it's described as " rondhouse " but never as a hook.
     
    Overhand94, Oct 2, 2025 at 5:05 AM
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  3. mattdonnellon

    mattdonnellon Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Thrown from an orthodox stance it is more of a cross than a hook.
     
    mattdonnellon, Oct 2, 2025 at 5:37 AM
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  4. GoldenHulk

    GoldenHulk Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think unless it's a southpaw they avoid that term.
     
    GoldenHulk, Oct 2, 2025 at 6:14 AM
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  5. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    My first coach called it a hook when rounded to get behind the guard. He was taught in the Navy in the 60's and trained up and down the West Coast during his career. Not sure if this is a regional thing.
     
    Seamus, Oct 2, 2025 at 6:51 AM
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  6. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

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    That's my policy. I'm in the "you hook with the hand you jab with" camp, and will usually just call it a looping right when coming from an orthodox fighter.
     
    IntentionalButt, Oct 2, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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