cruiserweight

Thân thiện

A cruiserweight boxer trains in the ring.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A professional boxer who competes in a specific weight class: A "cruiserweight" is a boxer whose weight falls within a defined range, typically between 169 and 175 pounds (approximately 76.7 to 79.4 kilograms). This weight class is heavier than light heavyweight but lighter than heavyweight.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The champion defended his title against a formidable cruiserweight.
  • He moved up from light heavyweight to become a successful cruiserweight.

Advanced Usage

• "Cruiserweight division": Refers to the specific competitive category in professional boxing for fighters within this weight range.
  • The cruiserweight division has produced some of the most exciting matches in recent years.

Variants and Related Words

• Light heavyweight (n): The weight class immediately below cruiserweight.
• Heavyweight (n): The weight class immediately above cruiserweight.

Synonyms

• Junior heavyweight: An alternative, though less common, name for the same weight class in boxing.

Related Phrases

• To fight at cruiserweight: To compete professionally in the cruiserweight division.
  • After years at light heavyweight, he decided to fight at cruiserweight.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a professional boxer who weighs between 169 and 175 pounds

Từ đồng nghĩa

• light heavyweight