“The pint-sized pugilist carved a niche in the local professional fight game, a victory which catapulted him into the record books.”

“The pugilist trained tirelessly, preparing for his upcoming boxing match to become the champion.”

“He vaunts his prowess as a pugilist, favours suits with improbably wide pinstripes, and puffs large cigars.”

“This pugilism is never more apparent than when the family is defending its own.”

“Across the Channel English boxing, or pugilism, had of course already been in existence for well over two centuries.”

“In particular, they will embrace his passion for pugilism without embracing his passion for ideas.”

“We were nine USA Olympic Champion pugilists competing in the 1960 Rome Olympic Games.”

“In many cases it was financial necessity that forced great pugilists back, with disastrous consequences.”

“Increased travel by pugilists, pedestrians, rowers, and wrestlers from the 1840s had a direct link with the railways.”