headguard

headguard

(ˈhɛdˌɡɑːd)
n
1. (General Sporting Terms) a padded helmet worn to protect the head in contact sports such as rugby and boxing
2. (Clothing & Fashion) a padded helmet worn to protect the head in contact sports such as rugby and boxing
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Translations

headguard

[ˈhedgɑːd] N → casco m protector ; (on face) → protector m facial
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And it was also confirmed on Wednesday that Aitchison, who many current paid fighters have tipped to be a success without the vest and headguard, has inked with VIP Boxing's head honcho Wood and will make his bow in the pro ranks in the new season.
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It's all there: the headguard, the distinctive running style, the courage in defence.
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Dickinson has frequented Belfast more times than a Stena Line ferry, having boxed in the city three times following the ditching of the headguard and vest.
Dickinson: British boxing is flying; Formby heavyweight determined to be part of the scene
Manchester City's Brazilian keeper wore a headguard in training yesterday - similar to the model that still protects Arsenal's Petr Cech (far right).
ON ME ED: CECH OUT MY NEW LOOK; City keeper ready to play; BRAVE ED BID TO HEAD BACK
"I have never fought without a headguard. No-one told me.
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At least when I'm boxing I'm in the zone and have my headguard on.
Low profile can help Savannah hit the heights
I boxed there as an amateur in 2008 but to go out there with smaller gloves and no headguard, it's a different proposition.
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Had he decided to pursue his boxing career as an amateur, he would at least have the protection of a headguard. Choosing to fight as a professional denies him this.
Flintoff's fight club
Bizarrely, Flintoff was the one who sounded more 'punch drunk' even though he's been training without a headguard for only a short time before making his debut ring appearance last night after we'd gone to press.
Rear view mirror
"Ismail was fighting at the lightest he's been as a boxer, with smaller gloves and without a headguard, so it was a big change," said Aston.
Anwar catches the eye with solid debut victory
A leather headguard worn by middleweight boxer Randolph Turpin is the latest addition to the collection at the Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum.
HERO BOXER'S HEADGUARD ON DISPLAY