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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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The sprawling home features two kitchens, a sun-drenched atrium, a library, two private offices, and a large fitness room—reflecting the athlete’s life both inside and outside the boxing ring.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 21, 2026

Is it a man who gets in the boxing ring?

From Salon ● May 27, 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

Despite hitting the peak in taekwondo, Jones has quickly grasped the full scale of the task that lies ahead in the boxing ring.

From BBC ● Mar. 4, 2026

Chairs were arranged in neat rows around three sides of a portable boxing ring.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison

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