cruiserweight

cruiserweight Definition

cruiser·weight (-wāt′)

noun

a boxer between a light heavyweight and a heavyweight, with a maximum weight of 195 pounds (88.45 kg)

cruiserweight Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

champion: He fought on until 2000, finishing up as a cruiserweight world champion, having won his first belt as a welterweight in 1980.
title: Christopher was victorious again this year, claiming the cruiserweight title.

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