Slap boxing is a form of boxing that is similar to the regular boxing but the fighters use their hands with the fingers open to slap the opponent. This leads to a form of fighting that causes discomfort but does not necessarily lead to the kind of harm that a punch does.
The history of slap boxing is not very clear, but it is believed to have originated from the early forms of boxing, which may date back to the Sumerians. The sport probably developed even more when boxing gloves were incorporated into the sport, making it a type of modified boxing where the fighters do not wear gloves or protective gear.
Slap boxing is usually done without any formality in areas such as gyms, garages or any other area that can accommodate the activity.
While it is not an officially recognized sport, slapboxing is quite popular. Its strategies and movements are like regular boxing but there are some differences because of the difference between slapping and punching.
Slap boxing is also used in training by athletic boxers and martial artists as part of their training regimen. It can also be a fun activity for keeping fit or even for weight loss. It is often played casually, and there are no set rules; however, rules may differ depending on the group of people.
Slap boxing is considered a “ghetto game” and it is used as a way of greeting or showing affection to one another, especially among children, men, and boys. In such instances, the goal is not victory but to show dominance and unity by landing a slap. The practitioners are usually more coordinated and agile than the non-practitioners.
In this respect, slapboxing can be quite useful as a form of self-defense. It educates the practitioners on how to maneuver, protect themselves, and launch an attack. Although slaps are not as damaging as punches, they can be very painful and can momentarily daze an opponent.
Slap boxing has become popular and famous personalities have incorporated it in their works. Eminem, Jay-Z, and Brother Ali are some of the rappers who have used slapboxing in their songs, which shows that it is popular and well-known in different societies.