Also means
to punch
Usage Note
boxen means to practise or compete in boxing. Er boxt seit zehn Jahren is natural. Informally it also means to punch something: jemanden boxen (give someone a punch). The sport noun is Boxen (n), the fighter is Boxer or Boxerin.
Examples
"Er boxt seit seiner Jugend und hat bereits mehrere Meistertitel gewonnen."
Natural Translation
He has been boxing since his youth and has already won several championship titles.
Literal Translation
He boxes since his youth and has already several championship-titles won.
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