Ring will be needed if there's a prize with it (5)

I believe the answer is:

fight

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'ring' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both human attributes as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for fight that I've seen before include "Spar" , "Contend" , "Come to blows" , "(Take part in) battle" , "Conflict" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.

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