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boxer

[bok-ser] / ˈbɒk sər /
NOUN
person who fights as a sport
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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

Canadian boxer George Chuvalo, a five-time national heavyweight champion, has died at the age of 89.

From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026

Panettiere and the boxer were in an on-and-off relationship from 2009 to 2018 and were engaged in 2013.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026

It’s not like boxer shorts come with pockets.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson

"I'm hoping the promoters understand that not only will you get 100,000 people watching this bout live, you'll get millions watching it across the globe, where both boxers are cheered on by their loyal fans."

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026

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

Closer to home, she credits senior Indian boxers Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain and Pooja Rani, not just for their medals but for the encouragement they offer younger athletes.

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

I was folding up my boxers when Mom hollered that Mamou and Babou were on Skype.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram




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