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boxer

[bok-ser] / ˈbɒk sər /
NOUN
person who fights as a sport
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This is an underdog story worthy of Rocky, the boxer portrayed by Sylvester Stallone in the film franchise.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

Their boxer, Gus, was nestled in his usual spot at the foot of their bed when a glass door shattered in their sunroom.

From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026

Trump Jr. shared the stage with Kremlev, the boxer Manny Pacquiao and Muhammad Ali’s daughter Rasheda.

From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026

Canadian boxer George Chuvalo, a five-time national heavyweight champion, has died at the age of 89.

From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026

“It turns out that you own one-hundred-percent interest in a heavyweight boxer who lives nearby.”

From "Lawn Boy" by Gary Paulsen

One of the most gifted boxers Northern Ireland has produced, Close was born in 1969 and turned professional in 1988 after a decorated amateur career.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

Dylan and other boxers tell BBC Newsbeat they blame a lack of safe activities and opportunities for young people in the area.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

Among the regular participants are active-duty firefighters, lifeguards, professional boxers, National Guard personnel, yoga teachers and locals just looking for a fun way to get their cardio in.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026

The 26th president, Teddy Roosevelt, regularly invited professional boxers, military aides and guests to the executive mansion to spar, at least until he suffered a detached retina.

From Salon ● Jun. 19, 2026

My boxers were not suited for providing structural integrity while I was running around, and I wished I had thought to bring some compression shorts or something.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram




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