ex-pose

[ik-spohz]

verb (used with object), exposed, exposing.

1. to lay open to danger, attack, harm, etc.:
"to expose soldiers to gunfire; to expose one's character to attack."

2. to lay open to something specified:
"to expose oneself to the influence of bad companions."

3. to uncover or bare to the air, cold, etc.:
"to expose one's head to the rain."

4. to present to view; exhibit; display:
"The storekeeper exposed his wares."

5. to make known, disclose, or reveal (intentions, secrets, etc.).

6. to reveal or unmask (a crime, fraud, impostor, etc.):
"to expose a swindler."

7. to hold up to public reprehension or ridicule (fault, folly, a foolish act or person, etc.).



To reveal or unmask a fraud or impostor. In the true sense of the word, a fighter is not exposed merely 'cause he loses, as Bean said. It's basically when a fighter is unmasked as not being as great as was previously thought, or as his record would indicate.

To me, the classic way of exposing a fighter is when the fighter has a bloated record, filled with non-competitive or low-quality opponents. Which is why W-L records are so overrated sometimes. You can fight 40 bums (yes... I'll use that word too) in your own hometown.... beat them all.... and be exposed when you finally fight someone good.