boxer
noun
a person who fights as a sport, usually with gloved fists, according to set rules; prize-fighter; pugilist.
boxers
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pluralof boxer.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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One of the most gifted boxers Northern Ireland has produced, Close was born in 1969 and turned professional in 1988 after a decorated amateur career.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
Among the regular participants are active-duty firefighters, lifeguards, professional boxers, National Guard personnel, yoga teachers and locals just looking for a fun way to get their cardio in.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
The team manager for the Ugandan Commonwealth Games team has told BBC Scotland News he has no idea why four boxers with the team have vanished.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
The 26th president, Teddy Roosevelt, regularly invited professional boxers, military aides and guests to the executive mansion to spar, at least until he suffered a detached retina.
From Salon ● Jun. 19, 2026
On the walls there are posters of boxers.
From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds
