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Fine fight in part of pitch (7,3)

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I believe the answer is:

penalty box

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'part of pitch' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'fine fight' is the wordplay.
'fine' becomes 'penalty' (I've seen this in another clue).
'fight' becomes 'box' (boxing is a kind of fighting).
'penalty'+'box'='PENALTY BOX'

'in' is the link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for penalty box that I've seen before include "Spot container" , "area spotted?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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