His nickname comes from an alias used by his father in the boxing circle.

Except for de la Hoya, the other 11 fighters are largely unknown outside boxing circles, and their relative anonymity may produce low ratings.

The rest of the round was a blur of sticking and moving, better known in boxing circles as survival.

I'm known in boxing circles, I'm not a secret.

When Welsh returned to Britain, he was still an unknown, even in boxing circles.

The state is attempting to make an impact in national boxing circles.

But in boxing circles he is considered a force, partly because his undefeated record includes 30 knockouts in 34 fights.

In the process she became well known around Detroit's boxing circles but met with sexism along the way.

They are barely unknown outside of boxing circles, fighting in a 118-pound division that rarely gets any attention.

His profile in America has now extended far beyond boxing circles.