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An unlucky boxer may get it in the neck (6,5)

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I believe the answer is:

rabbit punch

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This could be a double definition.

'an unlucky boxer' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot understand how one could define the other.

'it in the neck' is the second definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'may get' is the link.

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(Other definitions for rabbit punch that I've seen before include "What causes a pain in the neck" , "Sharp chop to the back of the neck" , "Blow to back of neck" , "It may knock you out" , "hit" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail and The Irish News.
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