What are the actual rules for clinching in pro boxing? Most of what I've been able to look up is vague. My best understanding is it's not technically allowed, but is frequently
Why do boxers clinch and often stay that way until the referee parts them? Are they resting, or is it risky to be the first one to break the clinch? - Quora
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