Throw in the Towel

A boxing match or contest between two fighters.

The floor surface of the boxing ring, padded and covered with canvas material. "Hitting the canvas" means being knocked down.

The designated area where a fighter's team works between rounds. Also refers to the team itself ("his corner threw in the towel").

A member of the fighter's corner team responsible for providing water, treating cuts, applying ice, and giving tactical advice between rounds.

A specialist in a fighter's corner responsible for treating cuts and swelling between rounds using adrenaline solution, Vaseline, and cold metal tools.

One of the two corners of the ring not assigned to either fighter. After scoring a knockdown, the standing fighter must retreat to a neutral corner.