Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
light-middleweight
noun
/ˈlaɪt ˈmɪd.əl.ˌweɪt/
Definition
A weight category in boxing and other combat sports.
Examples
- He entered the ring as a light-middleweight champion.
- Many aspiring boxers dream of competing in the light-middleweight division.
Meaning
The light-middleweight division is for fighters who weigh no more than a specified limit, typically around 154 pounds (70 kg).
Synonyms
- Super welterweight
- Junior middleweight
