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boxing

/ˈbɒksɪŋ/noun

A combat sport in which two fighters wearing padded gloves hit each other's head and upper body, winning by points or by knocking the opponent out.

Example sentence

  • He took up boxing at the local gym to stay in shape.

Boxing Day, the December 26 holiday, has nothing to do with the sport; the name comes from gift boxes.

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