boxing

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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

He also spent a few years in the boxing ring, including bouts with fellow YouTuber-turned-boxer Logan Paul and Love Island star Tommy Fury.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

On paper, Joshua should dispatch Prenga comfortably - yet heavyweight boxing has a habit of producing the unexpected.

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

I broke up Grandma and Joey’s boxing lesson.

From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen