bantamweight

(-wāt′)

noun

a boxer between a flyweight and a junior featherweight, with a maximum weight of 118 pounds (53.53 kg)

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noun

A weight division in professional boxing having an upper limit of 118 pounds (53.1 kilograms), between junior bantamweight and junior flyweight.
A boxer competing in this weight division.
A similar weight division in other sports, such as weightlifting.
A contestant in this weight division.

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