gumshield

British

/ ˈɡʌmˌʃiːld /

noun

Also called: mouthpiece. a plate or strip of soft waxy substance used by boxers to protect the teeth and gums

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As chants of "There's only one Dave Allen" rang around the venue, the home fighter had to bite down on his gumshield early on and take thudding blows from Makhmudov.

From BBC

The Prevent Biometrics gumshield was chosen for roll-out as World Rugby said it was the only manufacturer to meet its specifications.

From BBC

The Charlotte Hornets' Miles Bridges said he was "aiming for the guy that was screaming at me" after accidentally hitting a young fan with a gumshield he threw into the stands.

From BBC

But Joshua ducked and weaved under the incoming blows, cracking a smile at the bell, which Pulev returned with a flash of his white gumshield.

From The Guardian

Ruiz admitted that part of his tactics have involved enraging Joshua by calling him a quitter for spitting out his gumshield in their first fight.

From The Guardian

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