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light heavyweight
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light heavyweight
n.
1. A weight division in professional boxing having an upper limit of 175 pounds (78.7 kilograms), between super middleweight and cruiserweight.
2. A boxer competing in this weight division.
3. A similar weight division in other sports, such as weightlifting.
4. A contestant in this weight division.
light heavyweight
n
1. (Individual Sports & Recreations / Boxing) Also called (in Britain) cruiserweight
a.  a professional boxer weighing 160-175 pounds (72.5-79.5 kg)
b.  an amateur boxer weighing 75-81 kg (165-179 pounds)
c.  (as modifier) a light-heavyweight bout
2. (Individual Sports & Recreations / Wrestling) a wrestler in a similar weight category (usually 192-214 pounds (87-97 kg))
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Noun1.light heavyweight - an amateur boxer who weighs no more than 179 pounds
boxer, pugilist - someone who fights with his fists for sport
2.light heavyweight - a wrestler who weighs 192-214 pounds
grappler, matman, wrestler - combatant who tries to throw opponent to the ground
3.light heavyweight - a professional boxer who weighs between 169 and 175 pounds
cruiserweight
prizefighter, gladiator - a professional boxer
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