1
: a person who engages in the sport of boxing
2
: any of a German breed of compact medium-sized dogs with a short usually fawn or brindled coat
: a member of a Chinese secret society that in 1900 attempted by violence to drive foreigners out of China and to force Chinese converts to renounce Christianity
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Noun (1)
that boxer is quite famous for being the youngest heavyweight champion ever
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Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
The streamer says 108 million people worldwide watched social media star turned boxer Paul beat the 58-year-old former heavyweight champion.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
His lone loss is a split decision to boxer Tommy Fury, the half-brother of heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, in 2023.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
This week, two boxers that represent a divergent generation of fight fans, will meet in the ring.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Nov. 2024
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The undercard:Arizona boxer Abel Ramos ready for his title shot on Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul card
Reach the reporter at dina.kaur@arizonarepublic.com.
—Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
The streamer says 108 million people worldwide watched social media star turned boxer Paul beat the 58-year-old former heavyweight champion.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
His lone loss is a split decision to boxer Tommy Fury, the half-brother of heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, in 2023.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
This week, two boxers that represent a divergent generation of fight fans, will meet in the ring.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Nov. 2024
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“Boxer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boxer. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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boxer
1 of 2 noun
box·er
ˈbäk-sər 
: one that engages in the sport of boxing
boxer
2 of 2 noun
: any of a German breed of medium-sized dogs with a smooth coat and a short square face
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