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middleweight
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mid·dle·weight  (mdl-wt)
n.
1. A weight division in professional boxing having an upper limit of 160 pounds (72 kilograms), between junior middleweight and super middleweight.
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.
middleweight
Noun
a professional boxer weighing up to 160 pounds (72.5 kg) or an amateur weighing up to 75 kg
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.middleweightmiddleweight - an amateur boxer who weighs no more than 165 pounds
boxer, pugilist - someone who fights with his fists for sport
2.middleweight - a wrestler who weighs 172-192 pounds
grappler, matman, wrestler - combatant who tries to throw opponent to the ground
3.middleweight - a professional boxer who weighs between 155 and 160 pounds
prizefighter, gladiator - a professional boxer
Translations
middleweight [ˈmɪdlweɪt] n (BOXING) → peso medio
middleweight [ˈmɪdlweɪt] n (Boxing) → poids moyen
middleweight [ˈmɪdlweɪt] middle n (Boxing) → Mittelgewicht nt
middleweight [ˈmɪdlweɪt] n (BOXING) → peso medio


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