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cruiserweight
[kroo-zer-weyt]
noun
a light-heavyweight boxer.
cruiserweight
/ ˈːəˌɱɪ /
noun
boxing another term (esp Brit) for light heavyweight
Word History and Origins
Origin of cruiserweight1
Example Sentences
Now at 39, Chávez will face Youtuber turned boxer Jake Paul in a cruiserweight contest scheduled for June 28 at the Honda Center in Anaheim.
Unbeaten in 23 pro fights, Usyk is an Olympic gold medallist and former undisputed cruiserweight champion.
The Ukrainian, who was also undisputed champion at cruiserweight, has suggested he will retire after two more fights.
Usyk was undisputed champion at cruiserweight before stepping up to heavyweight and achieving the same feat.
The two-weight undisputed champion has teased a move back down to cruiserweight, but that seems more a personal desire rather than something which makes the most financial sense.
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