Synonyms of boxers

boxers

noun

plural of boxer

as in gladiators

one that engages in the sport of fighting with the fists

that boxer is quite famous for being the youngest heavyweight champion ever

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gladiators
• fighters
• pugilists
• prizefighters
• pugs
• heavyweights
• welterweights
• middleweights
• sluggers
• bantamweights
• palookas
• featherweights
• lightweights
• flyweights
• stumblebums
• light heavyweights
• cruiserweights
• superheavyweights

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of boxers

In April 2022, Serrano and Taylor became the first female boxers to headline the legendary New York venue, and, thanks to the involvement of Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), the first to earn over $1m each. — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Among the regular participants are active-duty firefighters, lifeguards, professional boxers, National Guard personnel, yoga teachers and locals just looking for a fun way to get their cardio in. — Jenna Belhumeur, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

View gallery - 3 images As the second World Humanoid Robot Games got under way on August 21 at Beijing’s National Speed Skating Oval, most of the interest has been on the machine sprinters and boxers. — New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2026

As a teenager and young adult, Tae-ha had a bright future as one of South Korea’s best young boxers. — Kayti Burt, Time, 7 Aug. 2026

Next up, Average Joes versus NFL players, NHL players and pro boxers! — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026

The sweatshirt-fabric robes modeled on boxers' cover-ups are a nice change up from the typical hotel offerings. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

The opening minutes were relatively evenly matched as both teams felt each other out like boxers at the start of a major bout. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

Also seen on the runway was the unisex Ugg x Willy Chavarria Guard Boot was styled with layered silk boxers and an oversized bomber jacket and the Ugg x Willy Chavarria Hotel Slipper with both models sporting that same layered look on top, mesh or long shorts on bottom, and tall white calf socks. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 27 June 2026