Why do boxers tap their head while fighting?

Question

Why do boxers tap their head while fighting?

Answer 1

To make sure they've left their brains at home.  ^..^

Answer 2

I do it as of a way to check myself and make sure my hands are up, because throughout a fight my hands gradually lower so i have to keep reminding myself to keep them up.

Answer 3

To adjust their gloves (I guess).

Answer 4

Do you mean when they tap there forehead with there glove? It's a habit that one develops through sparring and amateur matches. Sometimes the protector that they use for their head tips down and it gets in the way of the boxer's vision. A boxer has to tap it with there glove to put it back in place. They soon develop the habit of tapping it every once in a while during a match so it wont get in the way of there vision. Its a habit that i have developed as well through out my amateur matches.

Answer 5

to tell themselves to do something. Such as keep their hands up or remember to counterpunch, stuff like that.

My honors english teacher told me that a small tap on your forhead actually helps your thinking. I don't know if there is truth to it or not, although.