Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
A prizefighter is a professional boxer who competes in matches for money and prizes.
Related terms
Boxing: Boxing is a combat sport where two opponents engage in punches within specific rules and regulations.
Knockout: A knockout occurs when one fighter delivers a blow that incapacitates their opponent and causes them to lose consciousness temporarily.
Concussion: Concussion refers to a mild traumatic brain injury resulting from impact or violent shaking of the head, often seen in sports such as boxing.