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middleweight

/ˈmɪdəlwɛɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does middleweight mean?

noun

A boxer or wrestler who competes in a weight category between light heavyweight and welterweight.

Example

"The middleweight champion won the title by knockout in the fifth round."

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