Cryptic crossword clue
Would a single blow put him out of the ring? 13

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word FEATHERWEIGHT

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does FEATHERWEIGHT mean?

FEATHERWEIGHT noun
  1. A weight class in many combat sports; e.g. in professional boxing of a maximum of 126 pounds or 57.2 kilograms.
  2. A sportsman who fights in this division.
  3. The lightest weight that may be carried by a racehorse.

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