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Interesting Engineering ^ | July 16, 2025 | Mrigakshi Dixit

[SunkenCiv]

So, why do boxers use a square space to fight, but call it a ring? 😜

[Sirius Lee]

So, why do boxers use a square space to fight, but call it a ring?

Because it's the last thing the winner hears. The loser, not so much, even tho' his bell has been rung.

[SunkenCiv]

😆

[HandyDandy]

Does a bull fight in a ring, or wear one in his nose?

[HandyDandy]

https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/throw-your-hat-into-the-ring.html

I did find this, while searching “hat in the ring”

“ The ring in question here is a boxing ring. These, of course used to be circular spaces in a crowd of onlookers, rather than the square, roped ‘rings’ of contemporary pugilism. Any Jack the lad who fancied his chances in a bout would throw in his hat – presumably this was a more reliable way of putting oneself forward than just shouting over the hubbub of the crowd.”

[Jet Jaguar]

I learn so much. Thanks!