fistic

adjective fist·ic \ ˈfi-stik \

Definition of fistic

: of or relating to boxing or to fighting with the fists

fistic prowess

Recent Examples of fistic from the Web

His style is more along the lines of Floyd Mayweather Jr. — avoid contact, make the opponent look bad and win on points — which, to fans who thrive on continuous action and massive fistic exchanges, does not sit well.

— bob velin, USA TODAY, "Lomachenko vs. Rigondeaux: Historic fight with great expectations," 8 Dec. 2017
Joshua has both the fistic force and the personality, a breath of fresh air for both the sport and its cadre of big men.

— martin rogers, USA TODAY, "Anthony Joshua gives heavyweights a dose of past glory," 29 Apr. 2017

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