Prizefight
noun
A boxing match in which competitors fight for a prize money.
The competitors trained hard for the prizefight that could change their lives.
Often appears as...
- professional prizefight
- win a prizefight
noun
A boxing match in which competitors fight for a prize money.
The competitors trained hard for the prizefight that could change their lives.
Often appears as...
- professional prizefight
- win a prizefight
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Sports Context
The term 'prizefight' specifically refers to boxing, so use it in sports contexts where boxing is discussed.
After years of smaller matches, he finally got his shot at a major prizefight.
Pro Tip 2/3Monetary Reward
'Prizefight' emphasizes the prize money aspect, so it's best used when the financial reward is relevant to the discussion.
She entered the prizefight hoping the winnings would support her family.
Pro Tip 3/3Competitive Nature
This term often implies a high-stakes, competitive event, usually of professional or official status.
The prizefight drew crowds eager to see the championship contested.
Pro Tip 1/3Sports Context
The term 'prizefight' specifically refers to boxing, so use it in sports contexts where boxing is discussed.
After years of smaller matches, he finally got his shot at a major prizefight.
Pro Tip 2/3Monetary Reward
'Prizefight' emphasizes the prize money aspect, so it's best used when the financial reward is relevant to the discussion.
She entered the prizefight hoping the winnings would support her family.
Pro Tip 3/3Competitive Nature
This term often implies a high-stakes, competitive event, usually of professional or official status.
The prizefight drew crowds eager to see the championship contested.
Pro Tip 1/3Sports Context
The term 'prizefight' specifically refers to boxing, so use it in sports contexts where boxing is discussed.
After years of smaller matches, he finally got his shot at a major prizefight.
Pro Tip 2/3Monetary Reward
'Prizefight' emphasizes the prize money aspect, so it's best used when the financial reward is relevant to the discussion.
She entered the prizefight hoping the winnings would support her family.
Pro Tip 3/3Competitive Nature
This term often implies a high-stakes, competitive event, usually of professional or official status.
The prizefight drew crowds eager to see the championship contested.
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Quote examples
Albert Brooks
American Actor
The first act is writing, the second act is filming, the third act is releasing. If you have to partake in the third act, it hurts the first act of the next one. It's like a prizefight. You get punched.
Quote examples
Bruce Paltrow
American Producer
It's a prizefight. Get off the stool, take your beating, go back to your corner, rest, and take a beating again. Believe in your own talent. Marry well.
Quote examples
Thomas Hauser
American Author
Yankee Stadium played host to the most important prizefight ever when Joe Louis knocked out Max Schmeling in 1938.
Quote examples
Albert Brooks
American Actor
The first act is writing, the second act is filming, the third act is releasing. If you have to partake in the third act, it hurts the first act of the next one. It's like a prizefight. You get punched.
Quote examples
Bruce Paltrow
American Producer
It's a prizefight. Get off the stool, take your beating, go back to your corner, rest, and take a beating again. Believe in your own talent. Marry well.
Quote examples
Thomas Hauser
American Author
Yankee Stadium played host to the most important prizefight ever when Joe Louis knocked out Max Schmeling in 1938.
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