an event in which two boxers fight against each other, now typically consisting of a scheduled number of two- or three-minute rounds (round, n.1 36a).

Originally Pugilism. The action of ‘setting to’ (to set to 6b at set, v.1 phrasal verbs 2); hence, a bout or round; a pugilistic encounter or…

a fist fight; a boxing match, esp. one conducted without gloves.

With of. The action or an act of showing something off (to show off 3a at show, v. phrasal verbs 1); a display or exhibition of something.

Boxing. A sustained exchange of blows. Also: a separate bout.

A boxing contest; hence, loosely, a fight, a set-to, esp. with the fists; also, a tussle, struggle; a disturbance, row.

slang. A fist fight; (hence) a boxing match. Also more generally: a fight, a scrap.

A boxing-match; a display of boxing; a motion of sparring.

Anglo-Irish. A spell or turn; a bout; a contest. Cf. turn, n. 3. rare.

A pugilistic fight. Also, a quarrel. Scottish.

Chiefly colloquial. Originally: a prizefight, boxing match, or the like. Later more generally: a contest, a competition; a fight; an argument.

A struggle, scrimmage, tussle; a boxing-match. Also gen., a contest.

Boxing. The organization or staging of a contest; a contest staged.