Welterweight Definition

welterweight
noun
  1. a weight of 28 pounds; sometimes imposed as a handicap in a horse race (such as a steeplechase)
  2. an amateur boxer who weighs no more than 148 pounds
  3. a wrestler who weighs 154-172 pounds
  4. a professional boxer who weighs between 141 and 147 pounds

"Welterweight" in song lyrics

See how welterweight is used in real songs:

  • "kostya tszyu should fight hatton again at welterweight"
    AOL — AOL
  • "Iglesias gets gold for Cuba in light welterweight"
    IBN Live — IBN Live

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