diff --git a/Tactical/Boxing.cpp b/Tactical/Boxing.cpp
index 336fcfca..fae6f58e 100644
--- a/Tactical/Boxing.cpp
+++ b/Tactical/Boxing.cpp
@@ -66,6 +66,8 @@ void ExitBoxing( void )
 						}
 						// put guy under AI control temporarily
 						pSoldier->uiStatusFlags |= SOLDIER_PCUNDERAICONTROL;
+						//SB: this flag don't allow merc leave the ring
+						pSoldier->uiStatusFlags &= ~SOLDIER_ENGAGEDINACTION;
 					}
 					else
 					{