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boxer

[bok-ser] / ˈbɒk sər /
NOUN
person who fights as a sport
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The Ukrainian boxer and Olympic gold medalist has had full custody of their daughter since 2018.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

"Today the issue is survival," added the mayor, a towering former world heavyweight champion boxer who has served as Kyiv mayor since 2014.

From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026

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

The signatories include boxer Tyrone McKenna and former European champion athlete Ciara Mageean.

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

Her legs are sticking out of her sheets, and I can see the plaid boxer shorts she wears for pajamas.

From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon

Dylan and other boxers tell BBC Newsbeat they blame a lack of safe activities and opportunities for young people in the area.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 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

"We do not know what happened to Noah's shorts and boxers," he said.

From BBC ● Jun. 25, 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

Like two boxers who had just finished a match that ended in a draw, both knowing they’d fought a classic bout.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia




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