10: Boxing terms in vernacular

A weekly boxing list compiled by Michael Rosenthal. This week: 10 words or phrases associated with boxing that are also used in other contexts. I have only 10 here; there are many more. How many can you think of? Email me at RingTVeditor@yahoo.com.

1. Not pulling punches: Telling it like it is
2. Knock out: An attractive or impressive person or thing
3. Punchy: Dazed or confused
4. Boxers: Boxer shorts
5. Below the belt: Not fair
6. Down for the count: Hopeless
7. On the ropes: In trouble
8. Throw in the towel: Giving up
9. Count out: Not possible
10. Infighting: Disagreements within a group

Michael Rosenthal can be reached at RingTVeditor@yahoo.com

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