prizefighter
/ˈpraɪzˌfaɪtər/
noun
- A boxer who fights for money, especially in the early days of professional boxing.
- The prizefighter entered the ring with confidence, knowing a big payday awaited.
- He admired the old prizefighters for their toughness and endurance.
- Many prizefighters of the past had to fight dozens of rounds without modern gloves.