rte 47

[porkchop]

1d. Where pummelled pugilists end up? (2 3 5 )
17d. Not much to pay for a shortened sentance! (3 6 )

[boxtops]

1 on the floor?

[novalis]

on the ropes

[JoolsTwo]

1d On the floor - On the Ropes?

[cupid04]

low tariff

[porkchop]

thank you, i think FLOOR fits.

[flicrat]

On the ropes might be better as it is a definite boxing phrase.They are on the canvas if knocked down aren't they, not on the floor.