boxing
n. uncountable A2 Elementary US //ˈbɑksɪŋ// UK //bˈɒksɪŋ// box·ing
n. a sport where two people wearing large, soft gloves hit each other. They follow strict rules and usually fight in a square area called a ring.
n. the sport or practice of fighting with the fists, especially with padded gloves in a roped square ring according to specific rules. Often referred to as the 'sweet science' in journalistic contexts.
He goes to the gym every evening to practice boxing.
Professional boxing matches are divided into rounds, with short breaks in between for the athletes to recover.
While critics argue that boxing is inherently dangerous, proponents suggest that the discipline and physical conditioning required for the sport offer significant benefits to young athletes.
From box (“to punch”) + -ing.
From box + -ing.