light heavyweight

noun

: a boxer in a weight division having a maximum limit of 175 pounds for professionals and 178 pounds for amateurs compare heavyweight, middleweight

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There are also rumors the UFC could look to add a new main event featuring Alex Pereira defending his light heavyweight title against Magomed Ankalaev. Brian Mazique, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 This fight marked his return after a three-year hiatus and his debut in the heavyweight division, adding to his legacy as a record-holding light heavyweight champion with 14 title defenses. Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024 Before those bouts occur, a possible title eliminator goes down in the light heavyweight division between Magomed Ankalaev and Aleksandar Rakic. Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024 Artur Beterbiev defeats Dmitry Bivol via majority decision (116-112, 115-113, 114-114) to win the undisputed light heavyweight championship. Brian Mazique, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for light heavyweight 

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of light heavyweight was in 1887

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“Light heavyweight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/light%20heavyweight. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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light heavyweight

noun
: a boxer in a weight division having an upper limit of about 175 pounds

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