boxing / pugilism
nounmasculinetécnico/puʒiˈliʒmɨ/low
pu·gi·lis·mo
Definition
A combat sport in which two opponents, using special gloves, exchange blows with their fists according to specific rules; boxing.
Pugilism has ancient roots, dating back to Greece.
He studied the techniques of classical pugilism.
Common collocations
practice boxingboxing championhistory of boxing
Etymology
Do latim 'pugil, -ilis' (lutador de punhos) + '-ismo'.