Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
super-featherweight
noun
/ˌsuː.pərˈfɛð.ər.weɪt/
Definition
A weight division in professional boxing for fighters who weigh more than 130 pounds but not more than 135 pounds.
Examples
- After a long training camp, she was ready to step into the ring as the super-featherweight champion.
- The super-featherweight bout brought excitement to the audience with its fast-paced action.
- He moved up from the lightweight division to challenge for the super-featherweight title.
Meaning
The super-featherweight category is filled with boxers who compete at a weight limit that allows for a balance between speed and power.
Synonyms
- junior lightweight
- 130-pound division
