Answer: sparred

AnswerCrossword Clue
SPARREDShadowboxed.
sparred(of a gamecock) Fight with the feet or spurs
sparredSPAR, to box (to put in a container)
sparredMake the motions of boxing without landing heavy blows, as a form of training
sparredEngage in argument, typically of a kind that is prolonged or repeated but not violent
SPARREDTraded verbal barbs
SPARREDBoxed a bit
SPARREDEngaged in a war of the words
SPARREDTraded harsh words
SPARREDWorked with the champ
SPARREDQuarreled
SPARREDEngaged in repartee
SPARREDHad a wordy wrangle
SPARREDShadowboxed
SPARREDBoxed while training
SPARREDBoxed
SPARREDBoxed.
SPARREDFought
SPARREDBandied words
SPARREDPracticed some punches
SPARREDTrained with a pug
SPARREDWent a few rounds
SPARREDPracticed judo, say
SPARREDTrained with gloves
SPARREDPracticed in the ring
SPARREDBickered
SPARREDExchanged words
SPARREDWent back and forth
SPARREDPracticed karate