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boxer

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of boxer

one that engages in the sport of fighting with the fists
  • that boxer is quite famous for being the youngest heavyweight champion ever
Synonyms of boxer

fighter, gladiator, prizefighter, pug, pugilist
Words Related to boxer

palooka, slugger, stumblebum

bantamweight, cruiserweight, featherweight, flyweight, heavyweight, light heavyweight, lightweight, middleweight, superheavyweight, welterweight

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