pugilism
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The Boxing Pride gym taught Lozano the basics of pugilism and when she began defeating 16- and 17-year-olds when she was just 11, her trainer realized that “La Traviesa” could do great things.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2024
He will quickly need to figure out how to balance pugilism and physicality with playing well enough to stay on the ice for the Stanley Cup-contending Rangers this season — and beyond.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 12, 2024
Over the last five years there has been a phenomenal rise in 'YouTuber' boxing, with social media influencers taking up the art of pugilism.
From BBC ● Apr. 22, 2023
You can understand why Peterson sees light in the dark world of pugilism.
From Washington Times ● May 25, 2022
I began bombarding the boy with questions concerning pugilism: it seemed so different from the way we fought in the street—it was cleaner.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
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"Simon's Saga," Vocabulary from Episode 31
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Kaffir Boy
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