prizefight

Or prize fight

[prahyz-fahyt]

noun

1. a contest between boxers for a prize, a sum of money, etc.; a professional boxing match.

prizefight

/ ˈpraɪzˌfaɪt /

noun

1. a boxing match for a prize or purse, esp one of the fights popular in the 18th and 19th centuries

Other Word Forms

• prizefighting noun
• prizefighter noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of prizefight¹

First recorded in 1695–1705

Example Sentences

"Watching the video, the officers look more like referees or audience members at a prizefight, not adults charged with the care and supervision of young people," Mr Bonta said at a press conference on Monday.

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The 27-year-old Paul is a YouTube star who has forged a successful prizefighting career mostly by taking on mixed martial artists and journeymen boxers.

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The Royal Parks noted on its website that the hill historically was a place where duels and prizefights were once fought.

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“He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life,” said Muhammad Ali, who absorbed as much punishment as he dished out in his prizefights.

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Mr. Harnick and Mr. Bock got off to a weak start in 1958 with “The Body Beautiful,” set in the world of prizefighting, which closed after a brief run.

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