Cryptic crossword clue
First person cuts battered lip and gums boxing 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word PUGILISM

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The straight part
We know that "boxing" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case boxing = pugilism.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does PUGILISM mean?

PUGILISM noun
  1. Fighting with fists.

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