pugilists From WikiWord, the free dictionary English Contents DefinitionsRelated wordsReferences DefinitionsnounOne who fights with his fists; especially a professional prize fighter; a boxer. Related wordsSynonymsboxerboxersboxingprizefightersgrapplersweltersfighterslightweightsbantamweightmiddleweightwelterweightbrawlerslight heavyweightfeatherweightflyweightwrestlers References Wiktionary — pugilists Wikipedia — pugilists