Rabbit Punch

 

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A rabbit punch is a blow delivered to the back of the head or to the base of the skull, notorious for its potential to cause severe and irreversible injuries, including spinal cord injury or even instant death.

Rabbit punches are illegal across all major combat sports, including boxing, MMA  and other combat sports that involve striking due to the significant risk they pose to the spinal cord and brain stem. Such strikes can lead to catastrophic injuries, including paralysis, severe brain damage, or death, due to the vulnerability of the back of the head and neck area. 

Lin Yu-Ting Incident (2024 Summer Olympics). On 8 August 2024, during the women's featherweight semifinal at the Paris Olympics, Taiwanese boxer  was involved in a controversy for allegedly using a rabbit punch against Turkish opponent.

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