Answer: sparringpartner

AnswerCrossword Clue
SPARRINGPARTNERTitle bout help
SPARRINGPARTNEROne's mate in amicable wrangling.
SPARRINGPARTNERPunching bag of a sort
SPARRINGPARTNERRowing mate
SPARRINGPARTNERPuncher
SPARRINGPARTNERTraining camp figure
SPARRINGPARTNEROne engaged in friendly contention