amateur
Example Sentences
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He reached the pinnacle of his sport as an amateur, winning gold at the 1968 Summer Olympics, and then climbed the mountain again as a pro.
But that event was for amateurs, a point on which the International Olympic Committee would not budge.
From Los Angeles Times
The Dubois bout suggested Joshua is in decline, the toil of 33 professional fights after an amateur career eroding his powers.
From BBC
Beyond his 28 wins and four losses as a professional, Joshua had more amateur fights by the age of 21 than Paul has had in his whole career.
This time, he tantalizes us with the milieu of nightclub self-expression and a group of regular amateurs Alex gets comfortable hanging with.
From Los Angeles Times
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