About or about ( one word ) means near or approximately--
It's about a mile from here.
You have about three feet of space left behind the car.
About may also mean, informally, concerning, or having to do with--
What's the movie about?
He doesn't like to talk about politics.
A bout ( two words ) means one ( a ) "bout", meaning a physical contest, such as a boxing match--
He is scheduled for a bout with the champion.
He lost a bout with that boxer last year.
A bout may also mean a session or spell, as of illness--
He is recovering from a bout of the flu.
He was thin and weak after a bout with cancer.
Now that you know that, you can say--
"Here is a sports article about a bout in Madison Square Garden."
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