: 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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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 28 July 2025
Then, in 2021, Askren fought Jake Paul in a boxing match, and he was knocked out in the first round.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2025
Then in June, Lindsey, top defensive end Anthony Smith and new backup QB Emmit Morehead flew to Southern California to watch Jake Paul beat Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., in a boxing match.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 23 July 2025
The streamer has had major success with the Mike Tyson-Jake Paul boxing match, Chris Rock’s live comedy special and the Christmas Day NFL doubleheader.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 23 July 2025
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As of now, Claressa Shields and Laila Ali have not confirmed a boxing match.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 28 July 2025
Then, in 2021, Askren fought Jake Paul in a boxing match, and he was knocked out in the first round.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2025
Then in June, Lindsey, top defensive end Anthony Smith and new backup QB Emmit Morehead flew to Southern California to watch Jake Paul beat Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., in a boxing match.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 23 July 2025
The streamer has had major success with the Mike Tyson-Jake Paul boxing match, Chris Rock’s live comedy special and the Christmas Day NFL doubleheader.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 23 July 2025
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“Boxing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boxing. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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: construction of the base of a dental cast by building up the walls of an impression while preserving important landmarks
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