14
boxer(noun, opponent, champion, combatant, fighter)
14
bruiser(noun, tough, opponent, champion, combatant)
10
battler(noun, combatant, fighter)
10
combatant(noun, combatant, fighter)
9
contestant(noun, tough, opponent, champion, combatant)
9
fighter(noun, person, combatant, boxer)
9
gladiator(noun, tough, opponent, champion, combatant)
7
brawler(noun, tough, opponent, champion, combatant)
7
competitor(noun, combatant, fighter)
6
adversary(noun, combatant, fighter)
6
bully(noun, tough, opponent, champion, combatant)
6
duelist(noun, tough, opponent, champion, combatant)
6
foe(noun, combatant, fighter)
6
jouster(noun, tough, opponent, champion, combatant)
6
mercenary(noun, tough, opponent, champion, combatant)
6
militant(noun, tough, opponent, champion, combatant)
5
antagonist(noun, combatant, fighter)
5
assailant(noun, combatant, fighter)
5
enemy(noun, combatant, fighter)
5
man-at-arms(noun, combatant, fighter)
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