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boxing

/ˈbɒksɪŋ/
Meanings
  • noun

    A combat sport in which two people wear protective gloves and fight each other by throwing punches.

    - "Boxing is a popular sport that requires strength, agility, and strategy."
    - "Muhammad Ali is considered one of the greatest boxers of all time."
    - "The boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor generated record-breaking revenue."
  • verb

    To engage in the combat sport of boxing.

    - "I used to box in high school."
    - "He decided to box instead of playing football."
    - "She started boxing classes to get in shape."
Antonyms

unbox , uncase , unpack , unbox , uncase , unpack , unboxing
Synonyms

box up , case , embox , encase , pack , pack up , package , fisticuffs , pugilism , sparring , box up , case , embox , encase , pack , pack up , package
Rhymes
Words rhyming with boxing
boxes , proses , closes , poses , robes
Variants
List of all variants of boxing that leads to same result
boxing , boxings , box , boxed , boxes , Boxing Day , Boxing Days , boxing glove , boxing gloves , box in , boxed in , boxes in , boxing in
Etymology
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Boxing is believed to have originated in ancient Greece around 688 BC. The word 'boxing' comes from the Old English word 'boxen' which means 'to strike' or 'to cuff'.

Trivia
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  1. The first recorded boxing match took place in ancient Egypt around 3000 BC.

  2. Boxing was an Olympic sport as early as 688 BC.

  3. The heaviest weight class in professional boxing is the heavyweight division, with a weight limit of 200 pounds (90.7 kilograms).

  4. The first boxing gloves were made of animal skins filled with hay or straw.

  5. The term 'punch-drunk' was coined to describe the disorientation and confusion experienced by boxers after taking too many punches to the head.

Related Concepts
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  1. Muay Thai: A martial art and combat sport from Thailand that also involves striking and grappling techniques, often referred to as 'the art of eight limbs' because it makes use of fists, elbows, knees, and shins.

  2. Mixed Martial Arts (MMA): A full-contact combat sport that allows striking and grappling, both standing and on the ground, using techniques from various combat sports and martial arts.

Culture
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Boxing has a rich cultural history, particularly in Western civilization. It has been depicted in art, literature, and music. The sport has also been used as a metaphor for life, representing perseverance, determination, and the will to overcome adversity.

How to Memorize "boxing"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine two boxers in the ring, each wearing protective gloves and ready to throw punches.
    - Visualize the referee signaling the start of the match.
    - Imagine the intense focus and determination on the faces of the boxers as they exchange blows.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'boxing' with the image of a boxing ring.
    - Think of famous boxers like Muhammad Ali or Mike Tyson.
    - Associate the sound of the bell signaling the start of a round.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the acronym B-O-X-I-N-G: Balance, Outreach, X-factor (agility), Inside, Guard, and Nimbleness.
    - Use the phrase 'Boxing is a contact sport where two people punch each other in a ring' to remember the definition.
    - Create a mental image of a boxer's stance and movements.

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