boxing match
Pugilists' scheduled contest
A boxing match is a formal contest between two fighters who punch each other according to established rules—typically in a ring, wearing gloves, with rounds separated by rest periods.
The term distinguishes organized bouts from street fights or sparring: The boxing match went the full twelve rounds.
Figuratively, any heated confrontation: The debate turned into a boxing match.
- jabQuick, straight blow
- uppercutAscending boxing strike
- clinchSettle beyond doubt
- cutmanCombat sport wound treater
- Mike TysonFormer heavyweight boxing champion
mouthguard · split decision · rounds · hook · knockout · throw in the towel · go the distance · cornerman · referee · Muhammad Ali · weight class · tale of the tape · coach · ring girl · boxer · gloves · judge · arena
- action filmschase scene, car chase, explosion, stunt, shootout
- athletic competitionsmarathon, triathlon, decathlon, pentathlon, heptathlon
- broadcaststelecast, newscast, news broadcast, live broadcast, simulcast
- fightsfight, brawl, scuffle, scrap, tussle
- one-on-one activitiestutoring, interview, coaching, counseling, mentoring
- fight cardsmain event, undercard, prelims, fight card, opener
boxing matchstreet brawl
Public physical altercation
street fight · barroom brawl · bar fight · riot · mob violence
boxing matchpeace negotiation
Dialogue to end conflict
handshake · embrace · truce · reconciliation · diplomatic summit
boxing matchchess match
Competitive game between strategists
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