Pugilistic (figurative in quot.).

Of or pertaining to fists, or their use in boxing.

Of, relating to, or engaging in a prizefight or prizefights; characteristic or suggestive of a prizefighter.

= fistic, adj.

Of, relating to, or characteristic of pugilists or pugilism; (in extended use) aggressive, competitive.

= pugilistic, adj.

Pertaining to or concerned with the fists or their use in boxing; pugilistic.

A ring or enclosed space used for prizefighting; a boxing ring. Also in extended use: the practice or sport of prizefighting; prizefighting or…

Given to or characterized by boxing or fighting; (chiefly figurative) aggressive, belligerent.