Prizefighter: meaning, definitions and examples

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prizefighter

[ ˈpraɪzˌfaɪ.tər ]

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boxing

A prizefighter is a professional boxer who competes for money and titles.

Synonyms

fighter, professional boxer, pugilist

Examples of usage

He started his career as a prizefighter in small local tournaments.
The young prizefighter quickly rose to fame with his impressive knockouts.

Translations

Translations of the word "prizefighter" in other languages:

🇵🇹 boxeador profissional

🇮🇳 पेशेवर मुक्केबाज

🇩🇪 Preisboxer

🇮🇩 petinju profesional

🇺🇦 професійний боксер

🇵🇱 zawodowy bokser

🇯🇵 プロボクサー

🇫🇷 boxeur professionnel

🇪🇸 boxeador profesional

🇹🇷 profesyonel boksör

🇰🇷 프로 복서

🇸🇦 ملاكم محترف

🇨🇿 profesionální boxer

🇸🇰 profesionálny boxer

🇨🇳 职业拳击手

🇸🇮 poklicni boksar

🇮🇸 atvinnuboxari

🇰🇿 кәсіби боксшы

🇬🇪 პროფესიონალი მოკრივე

🇦🇿 peşəkar boksçu

🇲🇽 boxeador profesional

Word origin

The term 'prizefighter' originated in the 18th century when boxing became a sport with monetary rewards for the winners. Prizefighters would compete for prizes or money, hence the name. Over the years, the term has become synonymous with professional boxers who fight for titles and financial rewards.

See also: overprize, prized, prizefighting, prizing.