headguard
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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In a world that did not always see a future for female boxers, she tucked her hair into a headguard and lived a lie for months.
From BBC ● Apr. 5, 2026
But there was plenty of needle when a wide-eyed Serrano removed the headguard and stared into a smirking Taylor's eyes, before they both departed the stage without a handshake or even a nod of acknowledgement.
From BBC ● Apr. 10, 2025
"The conclusion was that concussions dropped to almost zero without the headguard," said Wu, adding that the research included data compiled from more than 30,000 bouts.
From Reuters ● Nov. 12, 2014
"I thought that was only six," Chisora says, ripping off his headguard and gloves, and unwrapping his bandaged hands.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 13, 2012
But it was hot in the gym, always hot in the gym, the leather headguard squeezing his temples, the metal protective cup pinching his thighs.
From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte
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