Prizefight (Verb)
Meaning
Box for a prize or money.
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The two fighters agreed to prizefight for the heavyweight championship title and the cash purse.
- Young boxers frequently prizefight in small clubs to make a name for themselves.
- Jack Dempsey was known for his ruthless tactics when he would prizefight in the early 20th century.
- Veteran boxers often retire from competing, but will occasionally prizefight for a big payday.
- He trained hard and was ready to prizefight for the coveted prize of one million dollars.