pugilism
1. [ noun ] (sport,boxing) fighting with the fists
Synonyms: fisticuffs boxing
Related terms: sport contact_sport fight in-fighting professional_boxing sparring rope-a-dope decision punch clinch boxing_ring mouthpiece boxing_equipment count_out sidestep below_the_belt cut hook take_the_count box
Similar spelling:   pugilist
  pugilistic
  Pugliese
  Puglisi