Incapable fighter, in boxing slang Crossword Clue
9 letters · New York Times · Saturday, May 15, 2021 · 12-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, May 15, 2021.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 15, 2021 · 12-Down · 9 letters
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An inferior fighter in the sport of boxing. The insinuation is that an up-and-coming fighter takes on a "tomato can" to burnish his reputation and record.
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