professional boxing

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Noun

professional boxing - boxing for money

sport - the occupation of athletes who compete for pay

boxing, pugilism, fisticuffs - fighting with the fists

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The club president at the Salisbury Amateur Boxing Club, who recently made the decision for the establishment to make the long overdue move forward to opening its doors to professional boxing, is also a national and regional registrar at the Amateur Boxing Association of England.

Dedication to boxing earns award for Alan

ISLAMABAD -- President Pakistan Professional Boxing Federation, Abdul Rasheed Baloch Wednesday said the future of professional boxing was very bright in the country and we wanted to promote the talented boxers.

Future of pro boxing very bright in Pakistan: Baloch

Boxing trainer Dave Coldwell added: "BBC and professional boxing don't really mix so it shouldn't be a surprise.

World champ Joshua is KO'd... by 50/1 Mo

Ireland's McGregor will make his professional boxing debut at Las Vegas' T-Mobile Arena in the early hours of tomorrow when he faces the undefeated Mayweather in the 40-year-old's final fight.

Even I could defeat McGregor: Floyd snr

The Irishman on Saturday makes his professional boxing debut when he faces Mayweather at Las Vegas' T-Mobile Arena.

Floyd a lifelong target - Conor; BOXING

Commenting about professional boxing in China, "If I win this bout against Vijender, who is the hero of India, I will go back to my country with pride.

Zulpikar trains in Mumbai for first time ahead of 'Battleground Asia'

Manny Pacquiao was right when he said in the Senate that GAB couldn't handle all sports and his bill creating a separate agency overseeing professional boxing is a must.

Did GAB drop the ball lately?

GB performance director Rob McCracken said: "Nicola is currently having a look at all her options and what is available to her, and that includes professional boxing.

Golden girl Adams considers going pro

I'm really pleased to make the transition to professional boxing," Maphosa said.

Maphosa set to be TV star in boxing ring

There is still Tokyo and acting which I'd love to pursue, but the professional boxing world would be a big challenge.

Adams weighs up pro offers; NEWS FILE SPORT AROUND THE WORLD BOXING

When the star boxer was in Karachi in early June ahead of a professional boxing event, he was asked about the latest AIBA decision and his chances of representing Pakistan at the Olympics, Amir Khan said, "I will look into it.

Amir not to pursue Pakistan representation

VIJENDER Singh will aim to maintain his winning streak in professional boxing when he faces Frenchman Matiouze Royer in his fifth professional bout in London at the end of this month.