Crossword Genius

Disgraced boxing competition (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

race

'competition' is the definition.
(race is a kind of competition)

'disgraced boxing' is the wordplay.
'boxing' indicates a hidden word (the solution is contained or boxed up by the clue).
'RACE' can be found hidden inside 'disgraced'.

(Other definitions for race that I've seen before include "Career - people" , "See 23" , "Rapid current" , "People; run" , "eg The Oaks" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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