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boxing ring

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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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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

At licensed bare-knuckle events, fighters go toe-to-toe on surfaces half the size of a professional gloved boxing ring - which means there is nowhere to hide.

From BBC Feb. 20, 2026

It looked like a boxing ring, but I called it the “slippery table,” because the metal floor was built to be as slick as possible.

From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins

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