corner man

• Persona que asiste a un boxeador durante un combate, dándole consejos, atendiendo sus lesiones y animándolo entre asaltos. En un sentido más amplio, también se usa para referirse a un asesor de confianza o un partidario en una situación competitiva.

A person who assists a boxer during a match, providing advice, medical attention, and encouragement between rounds. Also used more broadly to refer to a trusted advisor or supporter in a competitive situation.

1. Boxing assistantB2formal

   A member of a boxer's support team who provides advice, medical aid, and encouragement between rounds.

   asistente de esquina

   • The corner man quickly stopped the bleeding from the boxer's cut.
   • A good corner man knows exactly when to throw in the towel.
   • He trained for years to become a professional corner man.

2. Street associateC1slangamerican

   A person who hangs around on street corners, often involved in informal or illicit activities.

   Pandillero de esquina

   • The corner man kept watch while the deal went down.
   • He was known as the corner man in that neighborhood.
   • The police questioned the corner man about the incident.