1
centre
1
champion(noun, tough, opponent, mercenary, militant)
1
coach
1
cricketer
1
cruiserweight
1
defensive lineman
1
disputant(tough, champion, mercenary, militant, bodyguard)
1
end
1
fancy(noun, combatant)
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fisticuffer
1
footballer
1
fullback
1
games-player
1
gamester
1
guard
1
heavy(tough, opponent, champion, mercenary, militant)
1
infielder
1
jock
1
jumper
1
karate expert
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