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undercard

American  
[uhn-der-kahrd] / ˈʌn dərˌkɑrd /

noun

  1. an event or group of events preceding and supporting a featured event.

    the undercard of tonight's boxing match.


Etymology

Origin of undercard

First recorded in 1945–50

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The bout has landed on the undercard of Anthony Joshua's ring return against Kristian Prenga in Jeddah.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

A six-fight undercard, including a heavyweight interim title bout between Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane, will precede the main event.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 11, 2026

Details of the undercard have not been confirmed, but Hearn said "every Irish fighter, current and retired" have asked to be on the card.

From BBC Jun. 5, 2026

With Frazer Clarke and Jeamie 'TKV' Tshikeva both picking up losses on the Fury undercard in entertaining fights, there are plenty of options for British heavyweights.

From BBC Apr. 12, 2026

By the time he heard the rhythmic, rising chant of Joe Hernandez’s voice as he called the undercard races, Smith had begun contemplating scratching the horse once again.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

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