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boxing

[bok-sing] / ˈbɒk sɪŋ /


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Conor Benn says WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia is "good for boxing" but believes the American is a "liability".

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

"I think Garcia's good for the sport of boxing, I think he's a character and he's entertaining, but he's also a liability," Benn told BBC Sport.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

“Right now, we’re seeing these competitions like robot boxing and robot olympics, and we’re watching them stumble over and crash into things,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Orie worked for years to become part of Team GB and secure a regular income from boxing.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

“Did you go a few rounds in a boxing ring?”

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina