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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

His father took him and his brother Bill to the community boxing ring, where they were swept up in the prizefighting craze of the 1920s.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

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