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boxing ring

American  

noun

  • boxing rings
    plural
  1. an enclosed area for a boxing match, usually marked off in the form of a square by posts and ropes, and having a padded floor.


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But the boxing ring was once a very particular crucible of individual achievement and, as a result, the Louis-Schmeling wars came to reflect international relations and high-stakes propaganda.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026

Is it a man who gets in the boxing ring?

From Salon ● May 27, 2026

The Beverly Hills mansion features a wide range of custom amenities, including an indoor sports complex, complete with basketball and pickleball courts, a fully equipped gym, a boxing ring, a sports lounge, and a bar.

From MarketWatch ● May 20, 2026

For three seasons, Jimmy, a therapist grieving the loss of his wife, has used unconventional methods —think taking someone with aggression issues to a boxing ring — to get through to his patients.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2026

Vonetta whipped free and dodged to her left, then right, like a fighter in the boxing ring, taunting and teasing Fern.

From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia

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