Guardian Cryptic #28738

2022-04-22

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Across

5a

Annoying large one, entering place for fight (6)

6a

Turn to corner to fix things (3-3)

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9a

Fury's leader at the end: previously put on ass (6)

10a

They're put down on canvas? Beat one that's run out of craft in the main? (8)

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11a

Fully fit (4)

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12a

Frame of other picture shot round island (6,4)

13a

Ungracefully fleshy: admit being out of shape (3-8)

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18a

Present a fight around that time (10)

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21a

Governor-general against boxing legend (4)

22a

Training part that's boring (5,3)

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23a

Some adventure now needed for glory (6)

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24a

Hard men punching to weaken part of the torso (6)

25a

Father and I with close acquaintance (6)

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Down

1d

Whips bloke boxing one with conviction (8)

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2d

Open up one with sharp blow (6)

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3d

Allow to get into round: it could be for the better (8)

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4d

Perhaps a cockney chicken: we hear one shouting (6)

5d

Round Three over, finally getting the bell (6)

7d

Flamboyant jumper worn by short male (6)

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8d

Clobber in ring? One packing punches around top of ribs (5,6)

14d

Fury's beginning to swell after punch that's light (8)

15d

Plant left one at the close to seal a victory (8)

16d

Long right jabs this close to heavyweight (6)

17d

Damaged and knocked out when caught? (6)

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19d

I can't wait for rumble that's taking place (4,2)

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20d

Ripped: topless professional fighter in ring (6)

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