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It is generally believed that since most fights - - long before boxing became sport and even today - - attracted a "ring" (i.e., circle) of spectators, the name "ring" was simply carried over into professional boxing. So, technically speaking, the shape of the venue has nothing to do with the fact that it is called a "ring".
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