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prizefighter

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of prizefighter

one that engages in the sport of fighting with the fists

  • a prizefighter who is generally acknowledged to be one of the ringʼs most dangerous men
Synonyms of prizefighter

boxer, fighter, gladiator, pug, pugilist
Words Related to prizefighter

palooka, slugger, stumblebum

bantamweight, cruiserweight, featherweight, flyweight, heavyweight, light heavyweight, lightweight, middleweight, superheavyweight, welterweight

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