fistic

fist·ic | \ ˈfi-stik

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Definition of fistic

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

Examples of fistic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on 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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“Fistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fistic. Accessed 20 Oct. 2020.

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