Final answer:
The boxer's resilience described in the statement fits best with a metaphor, suggesting he embodies resilience without a direct comparison or exaggeration.
Step-by-step explanation:
The phrase 'The boxer was resilient - every time he was knocked down he got back up' does not contain a simile, personification, nor hyperbole. None of the choices provided fully match the phrase as it is simply a straightforward statement about the boxer's resilience without any explicit comparison, personification of non-human elements, or exaggeration. However, based on the options and context provided, we can determine that a metaphorical interpretation is closest, as the sentence implies a comparison of the boxer's ability to withstand adversity to resilience itself without using 'like' or 'as.' An example of a true simile using 'like' or 'as' can be seen in Muhammad Ali's famous quote where he declared he would 'float like a butterfly, sting like a bee,' comparing his grace to a butterfly and his impact to a bee's sting.