Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

light-heavyweight

noun

/ˈlaɪtˈhɛviˌweɪt/

Definition

A category in combat sports, particularly boxing and mixed martial arts, that is above the lightweight category but below the heavyweight category.

Examples

The light-heavyweight champion defended his title successfully last night.
She moved up from the lightweight class to become a formidable light-heavyweight competitor.
In the light-heavyweight division, fighters must weigh between 175 and 200 pounds.

Meaning

The term describes a competitor who weighs more than the lightweight limit but less than the heavyweight limit, allowing fighters to compete against others of similar weight.