"fight IQ" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: fight IQs [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} fight IQ (plural fight IQs)
  1. A combat sports athlete's ability to adjust their movements during a bout in order to exploit momentary defensive openings or overall technical weaknesses found in an opponent's moveset. Categories (topical): Boxing, Martial arts, Sports Hyponyms: counterpunch, ringcraft

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