Cooled off like an overheated boxer? (6)

I believe the answer is:

panted

(Other definitions for panted that I've seen before include "Breathed heavily after exertion" , "Gasped, puffed" , "Breathed heavily as after exercise" , "Breathed noisily" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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