boxing

¹ 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 ² 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 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 1705–15; box ² + -ing ¹

Origin of boxing¹

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

Example Sentences

Then, after returning to boxing in 1991, there came a long stretch of “not so much” in the area of acting success.

From Los Angeles Times

Former heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury has announced he will return to boxing in 2026, bringing an end to his latest spell of retirement.

From BBC

The McCullagh family is synonymous with boxing in Belfast and his father and grandfather were both champion amateur boxers.

From BBC

Former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has been discharged from hospital, state officials said Wednesday, after surviving a car accident in Nigeria that killed two of his close friends.

From Barron's

Among the well known names to pay tribute to Cook when he died was boxing promoter Frank Warren, who posted on social media that he was a "true gentleman of our sport".

From BBC