Disqualification
Disqualification is a Muay Thai rules term. Removal from the bout for serious or repeated fouls, giving the opponent the win. It is also written DQ. Related terms: Fouls and Referee. It is one of 40 rules terms in the Muay Thai Atlas glossary, each with sources. Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between transliteration systems.
Meaning
- Disqualification
- Removal from the bout for serious or repeated fouls, giving the opponent the win.
| Term | Disqualification |
|---|---|
| Also written | DQ |
| Category | Rules |
Sources: muaythai.sport ↗ · wbcmuaythai.com ↗
Questions about Disqualification
What does Disqualification mean in Muay Thai?
Removal from the bout for serious or repeated fouls, giving the opponent the win.
What are other spellings of Disqualification?
It is also written DQ. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Disqualification?
Related terms: Fouls and Referee.
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