Definition

Noun: A formal, organized contest between two boxers, typically held in a boxing ring, where participants fight according to the rules of the sport of boxing.

Usage

The term "boxing match" refers specifically to the event or contest itself. It is a structured competition, often consisting of multiple timed rounds, with a referee and judges to enforce rules and determine a winner.

Examples

• The boxing match for the heavyweight championship was watched by millions.
• Tickets for the professional boxing match sold out in minutes.
• He trained for months to prepare for his first professional boxing match.

Advanced Usage

• "to stage a boxing match": To organize and hold a boxing contest.
  • The promoters decided to stage the boxing match in a large outdoor arena.
• "a title boxing match": A boxing contest where a championship belt is at stake.
  • The upcoming fight is a title boxing match for the welterweight crown.

Variants and Related Words

• Bout (n): Another common word for a boxing match or a contest in other combat sports.
  • It was a grueling twelve-round bout.
• Fight (n): A more general term for a physical contest, which can be used synonymously with "boxing match" in context.
  • The main fight of the evening was a spectacular boxing match.

Synonyms

• Prize fight
• Boxing contest
• Pugilistic encounter

Related Phrases

• Undercard match: A preliminary boxing match on the same event before the main event.
  • Several young prospects fought on the undercard matches.
• Main event: The primary and most important boxing match on a fight card.
  • The main event was a historic boxing match between two legends.

Noun

1. a match between boxers; usually held in a boxing ring