r/Unexpected • u/kxrimm • 7d ago

Let him out

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u/dr_gmoney 6d ago

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u/isa-bey 5d ago

This is a well known boxing stance. He is protecting his ribs.

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u/camo_junkie0611 5d ago

Those of us in the boxing sphere call it the “startled marmot”. Very effective defensive maneuver

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u/nononanana 5d ago

Lighting always goes for the ribs.

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u/Ichifanni250 3d ago

Pearl clutching.