Used for boxing and often hit during fights (5)

I believe the answer is:

chest

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(Other definitions for chest that I've seen before include "Part of body; storage box" , "Bra on it" , "It's enclosed by the ribs" , "Large, sturdy box with a lid" , "Large box; thorax" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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