boxers

Example Sentences

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The brawl has been likened to two heavyweight boxers heading into the ring.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

When Taylor hangs up her gloves, she will do so as one of the greatest boxers of all time and, perhaps, as the greatest athlete Ireland has ever produced.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

He called on the international community to support the boxers and help them travel abroad to train, "to strengthen their confidence and offer them psychological support".

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

The singer thenducks beneath the sparring fists of boxers Xander Zayas and Emiliano Vargas.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

I felt exhausted again, so I sat on the edge of the bed in nothing but clean boxers and looked at my clothes all ragged and torn.

From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds