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

The 27-year-old Paul is a YouTube star who has forged a successful prizefighting career mostly by taking on mixed martial artists and journeymen boxers.

From Seattle Times • May 31, 2024

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

And no matter how much anyone makes: Ignorance remains prizefighting most heralded currency.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2023

Outside of the prizefighting ring, violence made Mr. Levy ill.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole