I don't like boxers - they're too loose and I'm always paranoid that everyone can see the outline of my junk down my thigh. I'd prefer to wear briefs as they keep everything organized and tight, however I don't wear them for the simple reason that the material is generally too loose and they have the child/pensioner stigma. I wear compression brief-shorts with elasticated material because they keep everything compact and tidy and are good for contact sports too (for some reason they limit the effect of being accidentally kneed/kicked in the balls).