fistic

adjective

fist·ic ˈfi-stik

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

fistic prowess

Example Sentences

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, 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, 29 Apr. 2017

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