As a historian, she devoted years to studying pugilistics, tracing the sport’s evolution from bare-knuckle bouts to modern boxing.

The pugilists entered the ring under roaring applause.

The aging pugilist surprised everyone by stepping back into the ring to train a new generation.

His pugilistic stance intimidated his opponents before the first bell.

The lawyer spoke pugilistically, attacking each point with relentless force.

Researchers studying retired fighters have documented cases of dementia pugilistica that progressively impair memory and judgment.