fisticuffs

Synonyms:

fistfight, slugfest

Types:

punch-up

a fistfight

Type of:

combat, fight, fighting, scrap

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

Synonyms:

boxing, pugilism

Types:

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professional boxing

boxing for money

in-fighting

boxing at close quarters

fight

a boxing or wrestling match

rope-a-dope

a boxing tactic: pretending to be trapped against the ropes while your opponent wears himself out throwing punches

spar, sparring

making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer

Type of:

contact sport

a sport that necessarily involves body contact between opposing players