. . "Boxer shorts (also known as loose boxers or as simply boxers) are a type of undergarment typically worn by men. The term has been used in English since 1944 for all-around-elastic shorts, so named after the shorts worn by boxers, for whom unhindered leg movement (\"footwork\") is very important.Boxers come in a variety of styles and design and provide greater freedom than other male undergarments."@en .