Boxin

Boxin is a mole-like enemy who appears in both Kirby & The Amazing Mirror and Kirby: Squeak Squad. It yields the Fighter ability when inhaled.

Physical Appearance
Boxin wears a pair of red boxing gloves on its stubby arms. It has mustard-yellow skin, a brown nose, small black eyes, and a pale yellow snout. Like Kirby, it has two round feet, both of which lack legs and toes.

Behavior
Boxin hops back and forth continuously in true fighter fashion. The enemy has three attacks: it can throw small punches that have a very short range, and can use these punches to move toward Kirby; throw a more powerful punch which has a longer range, but is slower; and leap into the air, unleashing a powerful uppercut. The enemy is fairly predictable as to when it will attack, so it is quite easy to defeat. Boxin, however, has fast reflexes with his punch attack. His uppercut move also has long range, making it more harsh for Kirby to avoid. Having two or more of these enemies on screen is dangerous as they will constantly try to attack Kirby with their uppercut attack. It is often found in a group of two or three, and generally stays in one area.

Etymology
Boxin's name is likely derived from the colloquialism of the word "boxing," "boxin'." This refers to Boxin's habit of punching with boxing gloves.

Its Japanese name, デッシー (Desshī), is derived from the Japanese for word disciple, でし/弟子 (deshi). According to the Shogakukan guide for Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, Boxin is considered a disciple of Box Boxer.