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Why does a boxer always move along the direction of the punch of the opponent?

When the boxer gets hit, the impact of the force of the punch is reduced if the time of impact is increased. That’s why the boxer always move along the direction of the punch of the opponent, to reduce the impact and thus reduce the chances of injury.


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