boxing

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Sports began for me early, after I saw a photo of my dad boxing in the Navy during World War II. I played all sports—football, basketball, baseball, track and swimming.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

It's also known as the hometown of Manny Pacquiao, the world boxing champion who later became a politician.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The next day, the robotaxis stopped at the barrier one after another, boxing each other in for around two hours.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Is it a man who gets in the boxing ring?

From Salon • May 27, 2026

From two to four o'clock they were back in class, and afterward, they went to the gymnasium or sports field, where they practiced gymnastics, football, boxing, discus and hand-grenade throwing, and wrestling.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple