pugilism

Example Sentences

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Edwards started boxing aged nine, following his older brother Charlie into the gym, and pugilism quickly consumed his life.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 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

You can understand why Peterson sees light in the dark world of pugilism.

From Washington Times • May 25, 2022

His demeanor is light-years from the bring-it-on pugilism of Bannon.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2021

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