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13 schools use the "Boxing" mascot.
Most common states: Ohio (13)
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When it comes to school mascots, you might expect to see animals like lions or eagles, but some schools opt for something a bit more unique, like the Boxer. This mascot isn't about a dog or a boxer in the ring; instead, it's often tied to a historical and cultural symbol. At Pacific University, for example, the Boxer is a 60-pound bronze statue that's part-dog, part-dragon, brought back from China in 1898. It's a symbol of good luck and school spirit, and its history involves some pretty intense "Boxer Tosses" between campus groups before it was outlawed due to its violent nature🛡️. This mascot is tough-sounding and definitely inanimate, but it carries a rich history and a lot of pride for the students. It's not just Pacific University; other schools also use the Boxer mascot, often paying homage to local boxing histories or unique cultural symbols. So, the next time you hear someone cheering "Go Boxers!" you know there's a cool story behind it🏆.
Hear how the Boxing fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 13 programs flying the Boxing banner across Ohio. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Blair Brooks
Ohio Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Ohio. With 13 schools per million residents, the Boxing is part of daily conversations here.”
Blair Lopez
Ohio Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Boxing delivers the perfect concept energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Kai Nguyen
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
13 schools in our database use the Boxing mascot across 1 state.
The Boxing shows up most in Ohio (13). Oh also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Boxing as a Concept mascot. Programs note that it is representing an inanimate object and known for its tough tone.
Other programs adopt the Boxing most often (13 schools).