prize ring

• Ein quadratischer oder runder, meist mit Seilen umzäunter Ring, in dem Boxkämpfe ausgetragen werden; bezeichnet auch den Boxsport bzw. das professionelle Boxen selbst.

A square or circular area, typically enclosed by ropes, where boxing matches are held; also refers to the sport of professional boxing itself.

1. Boxing arenaB2formal

   A square or circular area, typically raised, where professional boxing matches take place.

   Boxring

   • The champion stepped into the prize ring to a roaring crowd.
   • The prize ring was set up in the center of the stadium.
   • He had never lost a fight inside the prize ring.

2. Professional boxing worldC1informal

   The world or profession of competitive boxing, especially as a business or sport.

   Welt des Profiboxens

   • He spent his entire career in the prize ring.
   • The prize ring has produced many legendary athletes.
   • She wrote a book about the history of the prize ring.