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Engage in pugilism (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

box

'engage in pugilism' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for box that I've seen before include "Tackle defender" , "Spar; tree" , "Punch" , "Christmas present" , "Wooden case" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror and the Evening Standard.
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