Crossword Genius

Opportunity with a period of boxing for reversal of fortune (10)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

turnaround

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'reversal of fortune' is the definition.
'turnaround' can be an answer for 'reversal' (synonyms). I'm unsure of the 'of fortune' bit.

'opportunity with a period of boxing' is the wordplay.
I cannot really understand how this works, but
'a' is present in the answer.
'period' could be 'round' (round is a kind of period) and 'round' is found within the answer.
The remaining letters 'turn' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't understand.
This may be the basis of the clue (or it may be nonsense).

'for' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Another definition for turnaround that I've seen is " Unexpected change".)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app