Example Sentences

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The 35-year-old American produced a dominant performance at the Montreal Casino, outboxing the hometown favourite over 10 rounds.

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2025

The bad blood in the ring started when Mayweather got under Gotti’s skin by outboxing the younger opponent.

From Washington Times • Jun. 13, 2023

Floyd Mayweather Jr. might have boxed himself into a corner by outboxing Marcos Maidana in their rematch Saturday night.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 15, 2014

For six rounds thereafter, crouching to keep his left shoulder between his chin and Schmeling's right hand, Hamas amazed the crowd by outboxing and outpunching the onetime champion.

From Time Magazine Archive