What does the cryptic crossword clue "Doctrine of boxer, possibly, with university degree (5)" mean?

The definition is "Doctrine". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DOG (synonym="boxer,") + MA (abbreviation="degree") = DOGMA; definition: "Doctrine" The answer is DOGMA.

Doctrine of boxer, possibly, with university degree (5)

Times Cryptic #28616 | 6 Across | 2023-05-30 flower

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