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Boxing. Brutal boxing, without regard to rules or ‘science’. Obsolete.
Boxing without regard to rules. Cf. ruffian, n. 2c.
Boxing slang. An inferior or second-rate boxer.
a form of boxing incorporating elements of karate, in which kicking with bare feet is permitted as well as punching with gloved fists.