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| arena |
An arena is a special area where certain sports events take place. A boxing match, for example, takes place in an arena. Some types of performances, like circuses, also take place in an arena. [1/2 definitions] |
| bout |
a match or fight between two people in wrestling or boxing. [1/2 definitions] |
| boxing2 |
Boxing is the sport of fighting with the fists. |
| fight |
a boxing match. [1/5 definitions] |
| fighter |
A fighter is someone who fights with their fists in the sport of boxing. "Fighter" is another word for "boxer." [1/2 definitions] |
| glove |
a large padded mitt worn by a boxer; boxing glove. [1/3 definitions] |
| referee |
In sports, a referee is a person who makes sure that players are correctly following the rules of the game. Football, basketball, boxing, wrestling, and ice hockey are some sports that use a referee. |
| spectator |
A spectator is someone who watches something that is happening, especially something like a game, a race, a parade, a boxing match, or other sports event. |
| trunk |
(plural) a pair of short pants worn in sports such as track, men's swimming, and boxing. [1/6 definitions] |
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