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Middleweight Definition & Meaning

middleweight
noun
  1. an amateur boxer who weighs no more than 165 pounds
  2. a wrestler who weighs 172-192 pounds
  3. a professional boxer who weighs between 155 and 160 pounds

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Frequently asked questions

What does middleweight mean?
an amateur boxer who weighs no more than 165 pounds a wrestler who weighs 172-192 pounds a professional boxer who weighs between 155 and 160 pounds
What part of speech is middleweight?
Middleweight is a noun.
How many definitions does middleweight have?
Middleweight has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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