tale of the tape
Pre-bout boxer stats
Tale of the tape refers to the statistical comparison of two boxers before a fight—height, weight, reach, record—originally read from a measuring tape.
The phrase now applies to any side-by-side comparison of competitors or rivals: Let's look at the tale of the tape for these two smartphones.
- boxingCombat sport using fists
- fightingEngaging in physical conflict
- reachExtend to touch
- statisticsCollected numerical information
- comparisonAssessment of similarities
weigh-ins · height · age · contender · measurement · record · side-by-side · athleticism · competition · scoring systems · training · heavyweight · strategy · bout · fight night · fight card · middleweight · championship
measurable vs. intangible
tale of the tapeheart
Circulatory system's pump
intangibles · team chemistry · will to win · mental toughness · fighting spirit