Punch-out (boxing slang)

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A punch-out is professional boxing slang for a boxer who boasts and taunts the opponent but can not win. It also refers to a training exercise, in which the boxer throws repeating jab and straight punches until told to stop.

In the film Rocky II, Paulie instructs Rocky to "Blow this punch-out!" in response to Apollo Creed's taunting at a press conference.

Nintendo made a video game series called Punch-Out!!.

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