What does the cryptic crossword clue "Level-headed about boxer's spasmodic twitching (9)" mean?

The definition is "Level-headed". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RE (abbreviation="about") + ALI (synonym="boxer's") + S (first_letter="spasmodic") + TIC (synonym="twitching") = REALISTIC; definition: "Level-headed" The answer is REALISTIC.

Level-headed about boxer's spasmodic twitching (9)

Times Cryptic #28699 | 8 Across | 2023-09-04 flower

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