Titelduel

Titelduel, also known as a title match or title fight, is a term used in sports, particularly in boxing, to describe a championship bout between two fighters who are both undefeated and hold world titles in the same weight class. The term originates from the French phrase "titre à titre," which translates to "title to title." This type of match is highly anticipated and often considered a significant event in the sport, as it pits the reigning champion against a challenger who has also proven themselves unbeaten.

Titelduels are typically scheduled by the governing bodies of the sport, such as the World Boxing Organization (WBO), World Boxing Council (WBC), International Boxing Federation (IBF), or World Boxing Association (WBA). The fighters involved in a titelduel are often considered the best in their respective weight classes, making the outcome of the bout crucial for determining the sport's hierarchy.

The concept of a titelduel is not limited to boxing; it can also be applied to other combat sports and even to non-combat sports where titles are contested. However, in boxing, the term is most commonly used to describe the highly anticipated matchups between undefeated champions and challengers. The term is often used interchangeably with "title fight" or "championship bout," but it carries a specific connotation of a matchup between two undefeated fighters.