Synonyms of prizefighter

prizefighter

noun

ˈprīz-ˌfī-tər 

as in boxer

one that engages in the sport of fighting with the fists

a prizefighter who is generally acknowledged to be one of the ring's most dangerous men

Synonyms & Similar Words

• boxer
• fighter
• gladiator
• pugilist
• pug
• slugger
• middleweight
• welterweight
• heavyweight
• bantamweight
• featherweight
• palooka
• lightweight
• flyweight
• light heavyweight
• cruiserweight
• stumblebum
• superheavyweight

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of prizefighter

Ford’s Lightning, which has now had two years to edge its way into the world of the electric-buying public, is a prizefighter of a machine, quick-as-lightning, brawny, handsome and worthy. —Josh Max, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024

And with Sunday’s opener against the Tennessee Titans closing in, the Chicago Bears were exhibiting an itch to unleash their competitive eagerness, like a pack of prizefighters bouncing in the tunnel and awaiting the nod to stalk toward the ring. —Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2024

Berry acquired at least a few of her injuries while playing a prizefighter in the 2021 film, Bruised. —Lauren Huff, EW.com, 13 Aug. 2024

Learn Boxing from the Best Impressed by the jabs and hooks of world-class prizefighters? —Anna Kim, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2024