boxing shorts

Ring attire below-waist

Boxing shorts are the loose, lightweight trunks worn by boxers during matches, typically made of satin or similar material and reaching mid-thigh.

They have a wide elastic waistband and allow freedom of movement for footwork and punches: He climbed into the ring wearing red boxing shorts with gold trim.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G