headguard

British

/ ˈhɛdˌɡɑːd /

noun

a padded helmet worn to protect the head in contact sports such as rugby and boxing

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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

Serrano even wore a headguard to the face-off, a nod to her accusation Taylor kept deliberately headbutting her in their last fight.

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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