boxer
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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
Japanese fighter Naoya Inoue said Tete was a "wonderful boxer".
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
Then he said: “Do you know those two horrible boxer dogs who belong to the couple who live upstairs?”
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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
Northern Ireland boxers Jon McConnell and Kaci Rock progressed through initial auditions for the show, but then had to drop out to focus on their sport as the Games drew closer.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
A heavyweight, he won successive Asian Games gold medals in 1966 and 1970 and was among those who established the famed Bhiwani Boxing Club, which would later produce boxers including Olympic medallist Vijender Singh.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 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
The boxing club working out in the gym, maybe, doing calisthenics or the other stuff boxers did.
From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier
