welterweight
/ˈwɛltərˌweɪt/
noun
- A weight class in boxing and other combat sports, between lightweight and middleweight, with a maximum weight of 147 pounds (about 66.7 kg) for professional boxing.
- She moved up from lightweight to welterweight to face tougher opponents.
- The champion defended his welterweight title in a thrilling match last night.
- Many famous boxers, like Sugar Ray Leonard, fought as welterweights.
- A person or animal that competes in the welterweight class.
- He is one of the top welterweights in the world right now.
- The welterweight trained hard to make weight before the fight.
- The young welterweight hopes to win a gold medal at the Olympics.
adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of the welterweight class or its competitors.
- She won the welterweight championship belt in her third professional bout.
- The welterweight division is known for its fast and technical fighters.
- The gym offers a welterweight sparring session every Thursday.