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boxing

[bok-sing] / ˈbɒk sɪŋ /


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Throughout the attack, Muehl kept his arms up in a performative boxing stance and at one point referred to himself as Max Holloway, an Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter, the department said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

The magazine said Macron's vacation routine also included boxing and running.

From Barron's Aug. 14, 2026

Meanwhile, in Dubai, Kinahan set up a boxing stable called MTK Global, and appeared at public martial arts events.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 9, 2026

"In boxing, people are so quick to write someone off," he added.

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

I got one of the boys to fashion little miniature boxing gloves out of dried plantain leaves sewn together, which turned out very realistic, and had them dangling down from all the lights and fans.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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