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Gold digger ultimately in boxer? (5)

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I believe the answer is:

first

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This clue could be a double definition.

'gold digger' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's an association between them I don't understand?

'ultimately in boxer?' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't understand how they can define each other.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for first that I've seen before include "Before all else" , "Method used in elections" , "Cardinal" , "Rifts of supreme sort" , "Primary" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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