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bout

noun as in period of time in which something occurs

noun as in competitive fight

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French opponent Ciryl Gane accidentally poked the Briton in both eyes while attempting a punch late in the first round of their bout in Abu Dhabi on 25 October.

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The two-time world champion returns on 19 December in a contest against YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - a bout that does little for his title ambitions but a great deal for his bank balance.

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For TKV, meanwhile, it is the biggest victory of his career in his 11th bout.

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The bout was originally set for 25 October but was postponed after TKV sustained a rib injury.

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But when she stepped through the ropes for her first amateur bout, adrenaline surging, she could feel the eyes on her.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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