gladiator β (in ancient Rome) a person, often a slave or captive, who was armed with a sword or other weapon and compelled to fight to the death in a public arena against another person or a wild animal, for the entertainment of the spectators.
heavy β of great weight; hard to lift or carry: a heavy load.
pugilist β a person who fights with the fists; a boxer, usually a professional.
rival β a person who is competing for the same object or goal as another, or who tries to equal or outdo another; competitor.
scrapper β a fighter or aggressive competitor, especially one always ready or eager for a fight, argument, or contest: the best lightweight scrapper in boxing; a rugged political scrapper.
slugger β a person who strikes hard, especially a boxer noted for the ability to deliver hard punches.
wildcat β any of several North American felines of the genus Lynx. Compare lynx.
punching bag β an inflated or stuffed bag, usually suspended, punched with the fists as an exercise.
serviceperson β a person who is a member of the armed forces of a country.