B1nounsport
US/ˈbɑːk.sɪŋ/
UK/ˈbɒk.sɪŋ/
a sport in which two people fight by hitting each other with their fists, wearing thick gloves
In context
He started boxing at fourteen and won his first title at eighteen.
The boxing match was shown live on television last night.
She goes to a boxing gym three times a week to stay fit.
Words that go with boxing
noun + noun
- boxing matchThousands of fans came to the boxing match.
- boxing gymHe trains at a small boxing gym downtown.
- boxing ringThe two fighters climbed into the boxing ring.
- boxing championShe became the world boxing champion in 2020.
- boxing glovesHe bought a new pair of boxing gloves.
verb + noun
- take up boxingI decided to take up boxing to lose weight.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I play boxing.Correct: I do boxing.