ring·side 
/ˈrɪŋˌsaɪd/ noun
/ˈrɪŋˌsaɪd/ noun [noncount] : the area that is closest to the space used for circus acts, boxing matches, etc. : the seats that are closest to the ring
▪ We were seated at ringside.
▪ We were seated at ringside.
— ringside adjective always used before a noun
▪ We had ringside seats.
▪ We had ringside seats.
— ringside adverb
▪ We sat ringside.
▪ We sat ringside.
