Anyways, you now know what it means to be on the ropes in the boxing ring. Metaphorically speaking, that is, when anyone outside the game of boxing is said to be on the ropes, they’ve put themselves in a similarly disadvantaged, defenseless, helpless and often hopeless position.
Here are two media examples, first from inside the ring, second outside:
1. Cotto, who was caught for quick knockdowns in both the third and fourth rounds as things quickly began to turn Pacquiao’s way, was being watched closely by Bayless as early as the eighth round.
“Cotto was taking quite a bit of punishment,” Bayless said. “He was still landing jabs, but they weren’t doing anything. And Pacquiao was just relentless.”
When Bayless stepped in and smothered Cotto in a protective bear hug, Pacquiao had him on the ropes and was pounding away. Lighting was flashing from the left, right and center.
There had been discussion as early as the eighth round in Cotto’s corner about whether it was time to stop. Cotto said he told his young trainer, Joe Santiago, that he wanted to carry on. Pride, more than common sense, prevailed.
“I tried to do as much as I can for the fans,” Cotto said.
After the fight, Cotto headed for the hospital for tests. He said he was fine, but wanted to be checked “because my health comes first.”
- As Pacquiao throws, Cotto goes with flow, Los Angeles Times, November 15, 2009.
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