Prizefight: meaning, definitions and examples
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prizefight
[ ˈpraɪzfaɪt ]
boxing match
A prizefight is a boxing match where the participants compete for a monetary reward, or prize money. These fights are often highly publicized events, attracting significant attention from fans and media. Prizefighting has a long history, dating back to the 18th century, when it was first organized more formally.
Synonyms
boxing bout, boxing match, fight
Examples of usage
- The championship prizefight drew thousands of spectators.
- He trained rigorously for the upcoming prizefight.
- The prizefight was broadcasted live on television.
- Many boxers dream of participating in a major prizefight.
Translations
Translations of the word "prizefight" in other languages:
🇵🇹 luta de prêmio
🇮🇳 पुरस्कार लड़ाई
🇩🇪 Preisboxen
🇮🇩 pertarungan hadiah
🇺🇦 призовий бій
🇵🇱 walka o nagrodę
🇯🇵 賞金試合
🇫🇷 combat de prix
🇪🇸 pelea de premio
🇹🇷 ödül dövüşü
🇰🇷 상금 싸움
🇸🇦 مباراة جائزة
🇨🇿 zápas o cenu
🇸🇰 zápas o cenu
🇨🇳 奖金赛
🇸🇮 borba za nagrado
🇮🇸 verðlaunabardaga
🇰🇿 сыйлық жекпе-жек
🇬🇪 პრიზის ბრძოლა
🇦🇿 mükafat döyüşü
🇲🇽 pelea de premio
Etymology
The term 'prizefight' originated in the early 18th century, deriving from the practice of boxing matches where fighters competed for monetary rewards. The word itself is a compound of 'prize,' meaning a reward or award won in a competition, and 'fight,' which refers to a physical altercation between individuals. During this period, boxing began to move from unregulated brawls to more organized events, influenced by the establishment of rules and regulations set forth by figures like James Figg, who is often regarded as the first boxing champion and opened a boxing academy in London. This shift led to increased public interest in boxing as a sport and the emergence of prizefighting as a popular entertainment form. The term has since evolved to signify not only the act of competing in a boxing ring but also the significant cultural impact and media attention surrounding high-stakes boxing events.