boxer (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈbɒksər/
Definition
A person who competes in the sport of boxing.
Examples
He dreamed of becoming a professional boxer from a young age.
The boxer landed a powerful uppercut in the final round.
Many boxers retire early due to the physical toll of the sport.
How to Use boxer
- boxer for (prepositional phrase)
- To be a boxer who competes in a specific category or division. — "He was a boxer for the lightweight division."
- boxer from (prepositional phrase)
- To be a boxer originating from a particular place or background. — "The boxer from the Philippines won the championship."
- boxer against (prepositional phrase)
- To be a boxer scheduled to fight or who has fought against a specific opponent. — "This boxer against whom he is scheduled to fight has a strong record."
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