Boxing ten count as a referee counts over a knocked-down fighter while his opponent waits in the neutral corner.

Why Does Ten Seconds Feel So Long When a Boxer Is Down?

Ten seconds is almost nothing until a boxer hits the canvas. We explore the psychology of the boxing ten count, why experienced fighters use every available second and what referees are really watching during a knockdown.

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