What does the cryptic crossword clue "Animated pirate to stand up in support of boxer (7)" mean?

The definition is "Animated pirate". The wordplay uses a deletion. PUG (synonym="PUG") + WASH (synonym="stand up") = PUGWASH; definition: "Animated pirate" The answer is PUGWASH.

Animated pirate to stand up in support of boxer (7)

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