flyweight

noun

fly·​weight ˈflī-ˌwāt How to pronounce flyweight (audio)
: a boxer in a weight division having a maximum limit of 112 pounds compare bantamweight

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The 12-episode season, which will feature men's flyweights and welterweights, will drop every Tuesday on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes, starting on May 27 at 10pm ET/7pm PT. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025 Cejudo is the No. 7 fighter in the official UFC flyweight rankings, while Song checks in at No. 8 ahead of the UFC Seattle card. Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025 In women’s flyweight, the persistent Miranda Maverick pushed her way back into the Top 15 with a unanimous decision win over Jamey-Lyn Horth. Brian Mazique, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024 That hasn't stopped his name from coming up, as current UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja called out Johnson following his win against former Rizin champion Kai Asakura. James Brizuela, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for flyweight 

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1911, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of flyweight was in 1911

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“Flyweight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flyweight. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

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flyweight

noun
fly·​weight -ˌwāt How to pronounce flyweight (audio)
: a boxer in a weight division having an upper limit of 112 pounds

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