In the following passage, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the is below the passage, our options are given in columns lettered A to D. Choose the word that is most suitable to fill the numbered gaps in the passage.
Jim had his first -71- in professional boxing when he was seventeen and that match has remained indelible in his memory. Before the match, he had gone for a weigh-in along with other boxers. On the D-day, he came into the -72– amidst loud cheers from the spectators after he had ten called by the -73 -. He was wearing customized trunks and – 74- to prevent damage to his hands.
Jim and his – 75- – moved round throwing punches at each other. Jim threw a right -76-, left himself open and got cut by a strong counter punch. After this attack from his rival, Jim raised his arms and held his -77– in front of his face to protect himself by -78 – the punches as they came.
During the second –79-, Jim delivered a sucker punch which got his opponent in the ribs lading to loss of consciousness. Consequently, Jim won the game by – 80-
-79-
- turn
- leg
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round
- lap
The correct answer is: C
Explanation
In the context of boxing, a 'round' refers to a period of fighting in the ring. Boxing matches are typically divided into several rounds. The other options 'lap', 'leg', and 'turn' do not accurately describe periods of a boxing match.