Local belt taken by boxer perhaps (4)

I believe the answer is:

hook

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'local belt' is the definition.
'hook' can be an answer for 'belt' (thesaurus). I am not certain of the 'local' bit.

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

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(Other definitions for hook that I've seen before include "Bag" , "Peter Pan 1ac" , "Curved hanger; punch" , "Attacking shot" , "Punch; fish catcher" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times.

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