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It seems "pound for pound" is a term used in combat sports, correct? Then is she saying "let's see who is the strongest" in this context?

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Rebecca

Correct! "Pound for pound" is a ranking system used in combat sports like boxing, wrestling, and mixed martial arts. It's a way to measure who the better fighter in a match is, adjusted for their weight (weight class). Ex: In the boxing world, Sugar Ray Robinson is the undisputed champion, pound for pound. Ex: Although the fighter was too small for the heavyweight class, adjusted for pound for pound, he was at the top.

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