: the art of attack and defense with the fists practiced as a sport
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: an act of enclosing in a box
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: a boxlike enclosure : casing
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: material used for boxes and casings
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Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 9 May 2024
In his debut as a writer-director, actor Cook turns on a young boxing prodigy (rising Australian actor Parker Little) forced to come to terms with his sexuality, while battling between fulfilling his father’s dream and becoming his own man.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 8 May 2024
But Gallego isn't counting on historical trends and is focused on connecting with Latino voters in ways that resonate with his own upbringing — like gathering with cousins and relatives for boxing matches on a Saturday evening.
—Ben Giles, NPR, 8 May 2024
The investment group also includes four-time golf champion Rory McIlroy and Olympic boxing gold medalist Anthony Joshua.
Kelce and Mahomes, 28, who brought his wife Brittany Mahomes along for the race weekend, seemed to have a blast during their trip to Miami.
—Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
The home where Louisville native Muhammad Ali retired — following his lengthy and successful boxing career — is currently up for auction through Concierge Auctions until May 15.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 7 May 2024
Menotti was a political activist and an affiliate member of the Argentine Communist Party, a boxing fan and an admirer of the works of Latin American writers Mario Benedetti, Gabriel García Márquez, Jorge Luis Borges, Mario Sábato and Joan Manuel Serrat, among others.
—Débora Rey, Fortune, 6 May 2024
Jet-setters in Thailand can cruise on a yacht like Bond did in The Man With the Golden Gun (1974) or take a Muay Thai class inspired by the boxing night in the movie.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 May 2024
My knee slams into the boxing pad my coach, Win, is holding up.
—Abby Ellin, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2024
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In 2017, Christy Martin remarried, to former boxing rival Lisa Holewyne.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 9 May 2024
In his debut as a writer-director, actor Cook turns on a young boxing prodigy (rising Australian actor Parker Little) forced to come to terms with his sexuality, while battling between fulfilling his father’s dream and becoming his own man.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 8 May 2024
But Gallego isn't counting on historical trends and is focused on connecting with Latino voters in ways that resonate with his own upbringing — like gathering with cousins and relatives for boxing matches on a Saturday evening.
—Ben Giles, NPR, 8 May 2024
The investment group also includes four-time golf champion Rory McIlroy and Olympic boxing gold medalist Anthony Joshua.
Kelce and Mahomes, 28, who brought his wife Brittany Mahomes along for the race weekend, seemed to have a blast during their trip to Miami.
—Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
The home where Louisville native Muhammad Ali retired — following his lengthy and successful boxing career — is currently up for auction through Concierge Auctions until May 15.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 7 May 2024
Menotti was a political activist and an affiliate member of the Argentine Communist Party, a boxing fan and an admirer of the works of Latin American writers Mario Benedetti, Gabriel García Márquez, Jorge Luis Borges, Mario Sábato and Joan Manuel Serrat, among others.
—Débora Rey, Fortune, 6 May 2024
Jet-setters in Thailand can cruise on a yacht like Bond did in The Man With the Golden Gun (1974) or take a Muay Thai class inspired by the boxing night in the movie.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 May 2024
My knee slams into the boxing pad my coach, Win, is holding up.
—Abby Ellin, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2024
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