boxing

Example Sentences

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If Saturday delivers the most astonishing upset boxing has ever seen, the history books will have Jason Statham to thank.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Now I understand that boxing is more of an art.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Most of that effort so far has been concentrated in sports, including National Football League games on Christmas, boxing and mixed martial arts, and World Wrestling Entertainment’s “Raw.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Verhoeven is a huge underdog and victory over Usyk would rank among the biggest shocks in boxing history, arguably surpassing Buster Douglas' stunning win over Mike Tyson in Tokyo in 1990.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

While you and Coby play blackjack, you notice The Twins taunting some poor kid, jabbing the air with their red boxing gloves.

From "Booked" by Kwame Alexander