Boxing Glossary · Equipment
The square roped-off area where boxing bouts take place. Despite the name, a boxing ring is actually square, typically measuring between 16 and 24 feet per side. It is bounded by ropes on all four sides and elevated on a platform. The ring is the centrepiece of any boxing gym or event venue.
Coaches use this word as practical shorthand. Learn the meaning here, then connect it to the relevant training or class context in the Learn hub.
If the term comes up in class and you are unsure how it applies to you, ask a coach before trying to force it into sparring or pad work.
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