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What is the noun for prizefight?

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prize

That which is taken from another; something captured; a thing seized by force, stratagem, or superior power.
(military, nautical) Anything captured by a belligerent using the rights of war; especially, property captured at sea in virtue of the rights of war, as a vessel.
An honour or reward striven for in a competitive contest; anything offered to be competed for, or as an inducement to, or reward of, effort.
That which may be won by chance, as in a lottery.
Anything worth striving for; a valuable possession held or in prospect.
A contest for a reward; competition.
A lever; a pry; also, the hold of a lever. Also spelled prise.
Synonyms:

award, reward, accolade, honor, honour, premium, medal, distinction, decoration, trophy, jackpot, plume, winnings, bays, title, windfall, laurels, kudo, crown, cup, palm, pot, guerdon, laurel, bonanza, meed, garland, championship, stakes, plate, shield, payoff, haul, prey, sweepstake, acquirement, acquisition, blue ribbon, gold star, first place, feather in cap, door prize, badge, ribbon, wreath, order, gong, kitty, laurel wreath, emblem … more

Examples:

“Rob Messel would claim the coveted prize of being the world's best, and most outstanding, air guitar player.”

“For any mental health researcher, finding the cause of schizophrenia would be the ultimate prize.”

“Evansville had several very good pitchers that year, but Gladding knew who the prize of the bunch was.”

prizer

One who estimates or sets the value of a thing; an appraiser.
(obsolete) One who contends for a prize; a prizefighter; a challenger.
Examples:

“However, ianother bull, Prizer, originally listed sixth, subsequently emerged at 281 out of the 680 listed sires.”

“Trinity Real Estate was represented by Prizer and Charles Laginestra while PepsiCo was represented by Gerry Miovski and Sam King of CBRE, Inc.”

“Lt Col Terry Prizer, ASF Flight Commander, and TSgt Deniece McCormick-Daniels assisted the effort to ensure guidelines were met.”

prizefight

A professional boxing match, in which two boxers compete for a prize (usually money).
Synonyms:

tie, contest, fixture, game, match, bout, event, meeting, trial, fight, test, derby, duel, final, friendly, replay, clash, playdown, rematch, split, tourney, play-off, test match, local derby, quarter-final, semi-final, competition, tournament, meet, matchup, heat, sweepstakes, round, sweep-stake, head-to-head, race, championship, encounter, battle, struggle, sport, playoff, scrimmage, engagement, ball game, face-off, one on one, gala, challenge, pageant … more

Examples:

“He grasped his hands together and shook them above his head as if in a title prizefight.”

“Like hitting the slot machine right and watching coins come spilling out, a major prizefight is similar in that regard.”

“The physical toll of a prizefight is often not apparent immediately following the contest.”

prizemoney

Money offered as a prize in a competitive event.
Examples:

“No wonder some of us still have trouble fully buying in to the prizemoney doom-and-gloom scenario.”

prizegiving

A ceremony where a prize is awarded.
Examples:

“The party after the prizegiving was by common consent the best bash of the Fringe.”

prizing

(philosophy) The act or state of prizing something, valuing it highly.
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prizewinner

A person or thing that wins a prize.
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Examples:

“My absolute favourite children's book of this year was a runner-up prizewinner in the Scottish Arts Council Book Awards.”

“The name commemorates Glen Seaborg, the eminent American nuclear physicist and Nobel prizewinner.”

“As a Nobel prizewinner, he has access to international platforms where he can speak out against such atrocities.”

prizeman

The (male) winner of a prize
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Examples:

“Further examinations saw him become first Smith's prizeman and he was elected a fellow of Peterhouse.”

“He graduated in 1850 as second wrangler and Smith's prizeman.”

“He studied at Queens' College, Cambridge and was coached privately by William Hopkins, graduating in 1834 as senior wrangler and first Smith's prizeman.”

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