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prizefighter

NOUN
pugilist
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"Iron Mike" Tyson, 59, last appeared in the ring in a lopsided loss to YouTuber-turned prizefighter Jake Paul in November 2024 in Texas.

From Barron's Feb. 21, 2026

He resembles a prizefighter doubled over from a gut punch — staggering, grabbing the ropes, looking to the referee for help.

From Salon Dec. 2, 2025

He’s been a prizefighter for 18 years, about a year longer than Aaron Rodgers has been a NFL quarterback.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 30, 2023

Simba was a prizefighter in a Vegas world.

From New York Times Nov. 16, 2022

But before they could all join battle, Ma Costa herself waded in, smacking two of the gyptians aside and confronting Lyra like a prizefighter.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman




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