pugilist

• This was placed high upon the wall of a public house kept by a retired Irish pugilist, Jack Langan. —  The Life Story of an Old Rebel
• After bearing it awhile, Hawthorne singled out the one among us who had the reputation of being the best pugilist, and in a few words quietly told him that he would not permit the rallying to go farther. —  The Life and Genius of Nathaniel Hawthorne
• At the following Kingston Assizes the victorious pugilist was indicted for manslaughter. —  The Reminiscences Of Sir Henry Hawkins
• But before the close of the session this pugilist, who so well understood practical politics, was appointed clerk of the Circuit Court and county recorder. [ —  Abraham Lincoln
• Mr. Payne (my publisher) told me about the 'pugilist,' and said he had heard it in the clubs that I was a match for Sayers, — as I conclude my sporting namesake is.” —  My Life as an Author

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