Definition

Noun: 1. A weight class in professional boxing: A boxer who competes in the junior welterweight division. The maximum allowable weight for this class is 140 pounds (approximately 63.5 kilograms). It is positioned between the lightweight and welterweight divisions. 2. A boxer in this weight class: An individual fighter whose weight qualifies them for the junior welterweight division.

Usage

• The term is used to specify a competitive category in the sport of boxing.
• It is often used attributively (as a noun modifier) before nouns like "champion," "title," "division," or "boxer."

Examples

• As a weight class:
  • He won the world championship in the junior welterweight division.
  • The fight will be contested at the junior welterweight limit of 140 pounds.
• Referring to a boxer:
  • The reigning junior welterweight is known for his powerful punches.
  • Two top junior welterweights will face each other in the main event.

Advanced Usage

• "Super lightweight": This is a synonym for "junior welterweight," used by some boxing sanctioning bodies. The terms are interchangeable.
  • The WBA lists the champion in the super lightweight (also called junior welterweight) category.

Variants and Related Words

• Welterweight (noun): The weight class immediately above junior welterweight, with a maximum limit of 147 pounds.
• Lightweight (noun): The weight class immediately below junior welterweight, with a maximum limit of 135 pounds.

Synonyms

• Super lightweight (noun): An alternative name for the same weight class.

Noun

1. weighs no more than 140 pounds