amateur boxer
Recreational ring fighter
An amateur boxer competes without pay, typically under organizations like USA Boxing or the International Boxing Association, which govern Olympic-style competition.
Amateur bouts are shorter than professional fights and historically required headgear.
The term distinguishes from professional boxers, who fight for purses: He had a successful career as an amateur boxer before turning pro.
- noviceInexperienced newcomer to field
- sparringPractice combat training
- glovesHand coverings with fingers
- ringClosed curve shape
- jabQuick, straight blow
throwing punches · hook · uppercut · gym · trainer · bout · fight night · heavyweight · lightweight · speed bag · heavy bag · footwork · knockout · corner · mouthguard · sweaty · bruised · hungry
- boxingjab, uppercut, hook, punch, knockout
- combat athleteswrestler, fighter, judoka, knockout artist
- fighterswrestler, Muhammad Ali, fighter, Mike Tyson, brawlers
- boxer typesslugger, brawler, knockout artist
- semi-prosminor leaguer, minor leaguers, development league, practice squad
amateur boxerprizefighter
Professional ring combatant
title holder · boxing champion · contender · seasoned veteran
amateur, amateurish, amateurism, amateurishly, boxer, boxers, boxing, boxed