In a horse race or other sporting contest, esp. a wrestling or boxing match: (originally) an unrestricted weight; (in later use also) an agreed…

A public contest between prizefighters; a boxing match fought for prize money, esp. (in earlier use) an unlicensed one.

Sport (originally U.S.). The action of defending or attempting to retain a title or championship by a reigning champion or title-holder. Also: a…

Sport. A trial or contest used to select the best competitors for a more important event; a preliminary round. Also: a boxing match staged before…

Originally U.S. Boxing. With prefixed numeral. A match planned to have the specified number of rounds. Also in extended use.

(in boxing and other combat sports) a match in which the winner takes the title and becomes the reigning champion.

(in boxing or other combat sports) a match held to decide the championship; = title fight n.

Sport. A game, match, etc., the loser of which is eliminated from the tournament or competition; (Boxing) a match in which the winner earns the…

spec. Boxing. A match between boxers of a particular weight.

a hard-hitting contest, spec. in boxing and baseball.

The list of lower-profile contests on the same bill as the main fight at an event, typically taking place earlier in the evening; these contests…

(Each of) a series of boxing matches fought to decide a championship, competition, etc.; (also) a preliminary series of fights to decide which…