prizefighting
nounUK /ˈpraɪzˌfaɪtɪŋ/
US /ˈpraɪzˌfaɪtɪŋ/
Prizefighting is when two people fight each other for money.
In the old days, prizefighting drew big crowds to watch bare-knuckle matches.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The sport or business of boxing for a prize or purse.
He made his living in prizefighting before retiring to train young boxers.
3. A single boxing match fought for a monetary prize.
The prizefighting that night lasted twelve rounds.
4. Any contest fought for a reward or wager.
The two rivals treated the debate like prizefighting.