boxing

¹

[ bok-sing ]

noun

1. the material used to make boxes or casings.
2. a boxlike enclosure; casing.
3. an act or instance of putting into or furnishing with a box.

boxing

²

[ bok-sing ]

noun

1. the act, technique, or profession of fighting with the fists, with or without boxing gloves.

boxing

/ ˈbɒksɪŋ /

noun

1. 1. the act, art, or profession of fighting with the fists, esp the modern sport practised under Queensberry rules
   2. ( as modifier )

      a boxing enthusiast

Word History and Origins

Origin of boxing¹

First recorded in 1510–20; box ¹ + -ing ¹

Origin of boxing²

First recorded in 1705–15; box ² + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Then, unexpectedly, he agreed to talk to us at the boxing gym in Puerto Rico that he co-owns with his brother.

From BBC

She used boxing terminology to describe her professional partnership with Jenkins on the film.

From Los Angeles Times

On Friday, Netflix streamed boxing for the first time with a live fight between heavyweight legend Mike Tyson and YouTuber Jake Paul.

From BBC

Despite the huge audiences, Netflix’s first ever sanctioned boxing event was a less than ideal viewing experience as consumers went to social media to complain about losing the feed and buffering.

From Los Angeles Times

It was the streaming giant's first foray into live boxing and was free for subscribers, but a number of viewers took to social media to complain about tech glitches.

From BBC