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Plural
stoppages
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the act of stopping something
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the situation where the referee ends the fight early due to one boxer's inability to continue safely
A stoppage is a term used in combat sports to describe the end of a fight before the scheduled time due to certain conditions. This can happen for reasons such as one fighter being unable to continue due to injury, a knockout, or the referee determining that one fighter is no longer able to defend themselves properly. A stoppage can also occur if a fighter violates the rules or if the fight becomes unsafe. In some cases, the fight is stopped by the referee, while in others, the decision may be made by the medical team or officials.
- The fight ended in a stoppage in the third round.
- The referee called for a stoppage after the heavy blow.
- The doctor advised a stoppage after examining the fighter.
- A stoppage saved him from further punishment.
- The trainer requested a stoppage seeing his fighter in trouble.