REMATCH Definition & Meaning

rematch

[ verb ree-mach, ree-mach; noun ree-mach ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

to match again; duplicate:
an attempt to rematch a shade of green paint.
to schedule a second match for or between:
to rematch the winners in each soccer league.

noun

a second match between teams, challengers, etc.; return match.

rematch

noun

sport a second or return match between contestants

verb

tr to match (two contestants) again

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of rematch¹

First recorded in 1855–60; re- + match ²

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They will contest a rematch – this time for all four world titles – at Wembley Stadium on 19 July.

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But is a rematch the best move for the fighters and British boxing?

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The boxers signed a two-fight deal and, after putting on such a show, could contest a rematch later this year.

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Usyk is keen to fight for the undisputed title once more before he retires after he was forced to vacate the IBF belt before his rematch with Tyson Fury last December.

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Those two losses came against Ukraine's Usyk, who ended Fury's 15-year unbeaten streak as a professional in their first contest last May before winning the December rematch.

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