Editing Boxing ring (section)

==Terminology==
The name "ring" is a relic from when contests were fought in a roughly drawn circle on the ground. The name ring continued with the [[London Prize Ring Rules]] in 1743, which specified a small circle in the centre of the fight area where the boxers met at the start of each round. The first square ring was introduced by the Pugilistic Society in 1838. That ring was specified as {{convert|24|ft|m}} square and bound by two ropes. For these and other reasons, the boxing ring is commonly referred to as the "squared circle". The term "ringside seat" dates as far back as the 1860s.<ref>Christine Ammer ''Southpaws & Sunday Punches and Other Sporting Expressions'' - 1993 1618422618 "The term "ringside seat" dates as far back as the 1860s. During the course of the century, however, it began to be used quite generally for a good view (literal or figurative) of any event, not necessarily an athletic one."</ref>