boxer
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He’ll respond like an underdog boxer delivering a knockout punch.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
Ugandan boxer Aziz Abdul - the grandson of dictator Idi Amin - was disqualified from his fight at the Commonwealth Games after appearing to headbutt his English opponent.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
He was impressed by heavyweight boxer Oleksandr Usyk of Ukraine during an Oval Office meeting last month before the Ultimate Fighting Championship cage match at the White House.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
"Being a woman boxer and an Army athlete, it means a lot to compete on the world stage, prove myself and inspire others through my performances."
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
Moments later, Dana appeared, wearing droopy boxer shorts and a grimy pair of sweat socks.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
"When you watch the previous fights of England their boxers create a lot of fouls," he said.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
The UFC gives about 20% of revenue to fighter pay, while boxers get about 60% of revenue from their events.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 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
He represents some of the world’s top boxers through Mayweather Promotions and owns roughly 75 gyms around the country along with real estate holdings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
And before I have a chance to chicken out, I close my door, shut off the light, peel down to my boxers, and climb under the covers.
From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements
