: the art of attack and defense with the fists practiced as a sport
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: an act of enclosing in a box
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: a boxlike enclosure : casing
3
: material used for boxes and casings
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Matt Moret, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
There are millions of boxing fans that will now be able to watch competitive fights with up-and-coming boxers as well as the biggest stars in the sport.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
The 36-year-old boxing veteran was recently caught on camera arguing with restaurant staff over a $2,000 bill.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Like the white flag of surrender or throwing a towel into a boxing ring, crying signals that a person acknowledges defeat and can no longer put up a fight, sparing both sides in a conflict from the costs of further fighting when the outcome is a foregone conclusion.
—Big Think, 23 Sep. 2025
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The streamer has utilized boxing events, such as Canelo-Crawford and the Jake Paul-Mike Tyson fight, promoted by Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions, to expand its foray into live events.
—Matt Moret, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
There are millions of boxing fans that will now be able to watch competitive fights with up-and-coming boxers as well as the biggest stars in the sport.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
The 36-year-old boxing veteran was recently caught on camera arguing with restaurant staff over a $2,000 bill.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Like the white flag of surrender or throwing a towel into a boxing ring, crying signals that a person acknowledges defeat and can no longer put up a fight, sparing both sides in a conflict from the costs of further fighting when the outcome is a foregone conclusion.
—Big Think, 23 Sep. 2025
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“Boxing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boxing. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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: construction of the base of a dental cast by building up the walls of an impression while preserving important landmarks
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