boxing

Example Sentences

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Sports began for me early, after I saw a photo of my dad boxing in the Navy during World War II. I played all sports—football, basketball, baseball, track and swimming.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Joshua said he has improved his "boxing fitness, IQ and defence" through their work together.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The next day, the robotaxis stopped at the barrier one after another, boxing each other in for around two hours.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Is it a man who gets in the boxing ring?

From Salon • May 27, 2026

Didn’t matter how good he got; he never could teach me boxing.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz