What is the difference between boxing, martial arts, combat sports, and "fighting"?

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their purpose and the techniques used
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boxing is a specific type of combat sport focused on punches; martial arts includes a variety of combat techniques and philosophies; combat sports is an umbrella term for organized fighting sports; and fighting is the broadest term that refers to any physical conflict.
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