Definition of Light Heavyweight in English :

Define Light Heavyweight in English

Light Heavyweight meaning in English

Meaning of Light Heavyweight in English

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Light Heavyweight pronunciation in English

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Light Heavyweight

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Noun

1. light heavyweight

an amateur boxer who weighs no more than 179 pounds

2. light heavyweight

a wrestler who weighs 192-214 pounds

3. cruiserweight, light heavyweight

a professional boxer who weighs between 169 and 175 pounds

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Light Heavyweight

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noun
1. Also called (in Britain): cruiserweight
a. 
a professional boxer weighing 160–175 pounds (72.5–79.5 kg)
b. 
an amateur boxer weighing 75–81 kg (165–179 pounds)
c. 
(as modifier)
a light-heavyweight bout
2. 
a wrestler in a similar weight category (usually 192–214 pounds (87–97 kg))

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Light Heavyweight

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a boxer between a super middleweight and a cruiserweight, with a maximum weight of 175 pounds (79.38 kg)

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Light Heavyweight

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n.
1. A weight division in professional boxing having an upper limit of 175 pounds (78.7 kilograms), between super middleweight and cruiserweight.
2. A boxer competing in this weight division.
3. A similar weight division in other sports, such as weightlifting.
4. A contestant in this weight division.

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