boxing victory declared when one of the boxer gives up before the match is over (Boxing); sports contest that is canceled at some point after the match has begun
1. to cause (a boxer) to leave the ring before the match is over, cause (a boxer) to give up the fight before the match is over. 2. to cancel (a contest) (at some point after it has begun). 3. (for a boxer) to leave the ring before the match is over, give up the fight before the match is over