tomato can
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(slang, boxing, derogatory) An inferior fighter in the sport of boxing. The insinuation is that an up-and-coming fighter takes on a "tomato can" to burnish his reputation and record.
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(slang, sports) By extension, an opponent who presents little challenge.
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(slang, boxing) A boxer who takes a dive, or loses a fight on purpose.