Blow in the ring (3)

I believe the answer is:

jab

(Other definitions for jab that I've seen before include "Poke roughly or inject" , "Short straight punch" , "Prod" , "Inoculation" , "A short stiff punch" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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