What is better to learn for self defence and Fitness, Boxing or Karate?

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What is better to learn for self defence and Fitness, Boxing or Karate? Can you plz say why one is better than the other and not just is.
 
Boxing is better than fitness. Martial Arts are better than boxing. I take Martial arts and I feel I can defend myself.
 
short answer: karate.

Boxing is a sport; they follow strict rules and guidelines for what they can and cannot do in a fight.
Karate is a martial art, developed to be effective in battle and self defense. It will teach you many moves that boxing will not, including:
kicks
grappling
lethal techniques
weapons

it's also a better full body workout.
 
fitness = stay in shape boxing = competition and karate =elf defense its what it is based off of
 
Boxing is better for fitness by a long shot. For self defense it is also great, if you've ever been hit by a boxer bare-knuckled you would know why. Pretty much 1 punch will dispatch an enemy. It is the king of stand up fighting and onl lacks ground game but a good boxer won't get taken down. but for self defense all you really need to know is the 4 basic boxing punches, some Judo throws, a little wrestling, and some dirty fighting like headbutting, elbows, groin kicks and punches, eye gouging, ear slaps, throat punches, kidney punches, etc. A boxer can end a fight with 1 punch, but getting hit in the balls, headbutted or having your eyes gouged out is even worse.
 
boxing 2 weapons-karate as many weapons as you know how to use.boxing is better for fitness karate is better for self defence.
 
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