Sport that combines football and sparring? Crossword Clue

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SPARRING (noun)
1. making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer
2. an argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage
FOOTBALL (noun)
1. any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other’s goal
2. the inflated oblong ball used in playing American football

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