prizefighting
Example Sentences
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In prizefighting terms, few blame him for fighting Paul for incredible money, but there is more to it.
From BBC ● Dec. 19, 2025
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.
From New York Times ● Jun. 23, 2023
He has performed on the pro-wrestling stage and brought some of those over-the-top acts into prizefighting.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 19, 2020
In 2017, the state finally decided that it bore no real resemblance to prizefighting and legalized it under a “theatrical wrestling school” license created for the purpose.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 11, 2019
I’m new to the prizefighting game, but there was something about the look in his eye that worried me.
From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen
