| If his radical Professional Boxing Act becomes law, it could significantly alter how prizefighting is conducted around the world. |
| The phrase originates from the days of early bare-knuckle boxing or prizefighting bouts, a time long before any rules were produced by the Marquess of Queensberry. |
| In its heyday, boxing was known as prizefighting, a sporting event that is rich in history and culture. |
| The government's task was made more difficult by the fact that wealthy and influential colonists were among the most devoted followers of prizefighting. |
| In short, then, what has happened has been the virtual legalization of prizefighting under cover of the boxing glove. |
| But prizefighting was not, in fact, a major avenue of social mobility. |
