step-aside money
n.— «The most likely scenario is that Urkal, who is the WBA’s number one welterweight contender, will be paid what is known as “step aside” money, although this has not been confirmed.» —“Hatton fight ‘is for world title’” BBC Sport May 9, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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