prize fight

NOUN

boxing match

Synonyms

WEAK

bout duel fight fight game fistic sport fisticuffs haymaker match prizefighting pugilism slugfest

Example Sentences

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The audience surrounds the playing area as though witnessing a prize fight or highly athletic dance piece.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 23, 2024

The flurry of a finish started off more like a prize fight, each team taking its turn landing blows in a game of wild swings.

From Washington Times • Mar. 24, 2023

Much of the night was akin to a prize fight with the challenger Kraken trying to knock off the heavyweight champion Bruins, who entered on-pace for an NHL record 133-point season.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 23, 2023

Frightened Americans didn’t want to watch a prize fight — they wanted reassurance.

From Washington Post • Sep. 29, 2022

Jonesy and Tyler are patting me on the back like I won a prize fight.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell