American variety of bull terrier historically bred for dog fighting (3,4)

I believe the answer is:

pit bull

(Other definitions for pit bull that I've seen before include "Fierce terrier breed" , "Breed originally developed for dogfighting" , "Kind of terrier" , "Large breed of terrier" , "Type of dog noted for ferocity" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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