boxing

¹ American  

[bok-sing] / ˈbɒk sɪŋ /

noun

1. the material used to make boxes or casings.

2. a boxlike enclosure; casing.

3. an act or instance of putting into or furnishing with a box.

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boxing ² American  

[bok-sing] / ˈbɒk sɪŋ /

noun

1. the act, technique, or profession of fighting with the fists, with or without boxing gloves.

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boxing British  

/ ˈbɒksɪŋ /

noun

1. 1. the act, art, or profession of fighting with the fists, esp the modern sport practised under Queensberry rules

   2. ( as modifier )

      a boxing enthusiast

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Etymology

Origin of boxing¹

First recorded in 1510–20; box ¹ + -ing ¹

Origin of boxing²

First recorded in 1705–15; box ² + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Even in this current era of boxing, where hype and profit can outweigh logic, this sits high on the "how did we get here?" list.

From BBC

I, and many other young fans, had little interest in boxing, Mike Tyson or, really, any sort of blood sport.

From The Wall Street Journal

White has ridiculed Hearn for saying he was heartbroken by Benn's exit, claiming he feels he has come into boxing and is "beating up babies".

From BBC

Taylor has been boxing for more of her life than she hasn't, taking up the sport aged 12 and making her amateur debut in 2001.

From BBC

It is not one that boxing fans have been clamouring for.

From BBC