combat sport A combat sport, or fighting sport, is a contact sport that usually involves one-on-one combat. In many combat sports, a contestant wins by scoring more points than the opponent, submitting the opponent with a hold, disabling the opponent (''knock ...

s, a cornerman, or second, is a coach or trainer assisting a fighter during a bout. The cornerman is forbidden to instruct and must remain outside the combat area during the round. In the break, they are permitted to enter the ring and minister to their fighter. The cornerman may perform

cutman A cutman is a person responsible for preventing and treating physical damage to a fighter during the breaks between rounds of a Contact sport#Full-contact, full contact match such as a boxing, kickboxing or a mixed martial arts bout. Cutmen typic ...

duties such as applying ice or

adrenaline Adrenaline, also known as epinephrine, is a hormone and medication which is involved in regulating visceral functions (e.g., respiration). It appears as a white microcrystalline granule. Adrenaline is normally produced by the adrenal glands a ...

to reduce swelling and stop bleeding. The cornerman may also be responsible for throwing in the towel when necessary.

Notable cornermen

* Ray Arcel * Teddy Atlas * George Benton * Ignacio Beristáin * Chuck Bodak, a boxing cutman and trainer who worked with over 50 World Champions including

Muhammad Ali Muhammad Ali (; born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.; January 17, 1942 – June 3, 2016) was an American professional boxer and social activist. A global cultural icon, widely known by the nickname "The Greatest", he is often regarded as the gr ...

, Rocky Marciano, Tommy Hearns, Julio César Chávez, Evander Holyfield, and Oscar De La Hoya. * Drew Bundini Brown, an assistant trainer and cornerman of

. * Gil Clancy * Cus D'Amato * Angelo Dundee, an American boxing trainer and cornerman best known for his work with

(1960–1981). * Lou Duva * Eddie Futch * Robert Garcia * Buddy McGirt * Eddie Mustafa Muhammad * Freddie Roach * Kevin Rooney * Abel Sanchez * Ronnie Shields * Emanuel Steward

References

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