8
gladiator(tough, opponent, champion, mercenary, militant)
6
hitter
5
batter
5
pugilist(noun, tough, opponent, champion, mercenary)
5
slogger
4
batsman
4
fighter(noun, person)
3
boxer(noun, tough, opponent, champion, mercenary)
2
GI(tough, opponent, champion, mercenary, militant)
2
belligerent(tough, opponent, champion, mercenary, militant)
2
brawler(tough, opponent, champion, mercenary, militant)
2
bruiser(noun, tough, opponent, champion, mercenary)
2
bully(tough, opponent, champion, mercenary, militant)
2
bunter
2
champion(tough, opponent, mercenary, militant, bodyguard)
2
plodder
2
puncher
2
slugged(noun, bully, slug, striker, hitter)
2
tanker(tough, opponent, champion, mercenary, militant)
2
walloper
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