Bantamweight
noun
A weight class in combat sports, such as boxing and mixed martial arts, for fighters who are above the minimum but below a specific weight limit, usually between 115 pounds to 118 pounds.
The bantamweight boxer trained hard to stay within his weight limit for the championship.
Often appears as...
- bantamweight division
- bantamweight champion
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Sport
adjective
Referring to a bantamweight class of fighters in sport.
The bantamweight champion has defended his title many times.
Often appears as...
- bantamweight fighter
- bantamweight tournament
Usage tips
Sport
noun
A weight class in combat sports, such as boxing and mixed martial arts, for fighters who are above the minimum but below a specific weight limit, usually between 115 pounds to 118 pounds.
The bantamweight boxer trained hard to stay within his weight limit for the championship.
Often appears as...
- bantamweight division
- bantamweight champion
Usage tips
Sport
adjective
Referring to a bantamweight class of fighters in sport.
The bantamweight champion has defended his title many times.
Often appears as...
- bantamweight fighter
- bantamweight tournament
Usage tips
Sport
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Sport Specific
Used mainly in sports, not in casual conversations unless discussing sports.
She's interested in the bantamweight competition next month.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Featherweight
'Bantamweight' and 'Featherweight' are different classes, don't confuse them.
He moved from bantamweight to featherweight last year.
Pro Tip 3/3Precision Matters
In sports, weight categories are precise. 'Bantamweight' refers to an exact range.
The fighter had to lose 2 pounds to remain in the bantamweight class.
Pro Tip 1/3Sport Specific
Used mainly in sports, not in casual conversations unless discussing sports.
She's interested in the bantamweight competition next month.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Featherweight
'Bantamweight' and 'Featherweight' are different classes, don't confuse them.
He moved from bantamweight to featherweight last year.
Pro Tip 3/3Precision Matters
In sports, weight categories are precise. 'Bantamweight' refers to an exact range.
The fighter had to lose 2 pounds to remain in the bantamweight class.
Pro Tip 1/3Sport Specific
Used mainly in sports, not in casual conversations unless discussing sports.
She's interested in the bantamweight competition next month.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Featherweight
'Bantamweight' and 'Featherweight' are different classes, don't confuse them.
He moved from bantamweight to featherweight last year.
Pro Tip 3/3Precision Matters
In sports, weight categories are precise. 'Bantamweight' refers to an exact range.
The fighter had to lose 2 pounds to remain in the bantamweight class.
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Quote examples
Patricio Freire
Brazilian Mixed Martial Artist
I think Jose Aldo is a great fighter, has a great history, no one can deny that, but many people think I should go to bantamweight because I'm too small, and instead I went to 155 to fight someone who came as a top contender in the UFC. I was beating Ben Henderson before getting injured. Aldo won't fight at 155 because he doesn't want to.
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Tyron Woodley
American Athlete
I don't believe in ring rust. I used to believe in ring rust, but I talked to my buddy Dominic Cruz, who's a bantamweight, and he basically said it's a mindset. What you do in between in your time off determines how you're going to look when you come in there.
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Dominick Cruz
American Athlete
I'm still the best bantamweight in the world in my mind, yes. If I had any doubt that I was the best in the world then I shouldn't be competing. If you don't think you're going to be the best, what's the point?
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Jessica Andrade
Brazilian Mixed Martial Artist
When I entered the UFC, there was only the bantamweight division. I had some good fights there, and then I decided to go to the strawweight division, where I became a champion.
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T.J. Dillashaw
American Mixed Martial Artist
I've got a split decision loss to Dominick Cruz and that changed everything, a fight that I thought I won. That changed everything, but I am the best bantamweight in the world.
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Tyron Woodley
American Athlete
People don't realize how sick Amanda Nunes is. She beats some of the UFC bantamweight males in the gym.
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Raphael Assuncao
Brazilian Athlete
My only loss at bantamweight is to TJ Dillashaw and I also have a win over him.
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Jessica Andrade
Brazilian Mixed Martial Artist
Joanna is a nice person. She helped me a lot before my fights at bantamweight.
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Raphael Assuncao
Brazilian Athlete
Competing at bantamweight has only made me that much more professional.
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T.J. Dillashaw
American Mixed Martial Artist
I believe I'm the best of all-time at bantamweight.
Quote examples
Patricio Freire
Brazilian Mixed Martial Artist
I think Jose Aldo is a great fighter, has a great history, no one can deny that, but many people think I should go to bantamweight because I'm too small, and instead I went to 155 to fight someone who came as a top contender in the UFC. I was beating Ben Henderson before getting injured. Aldo won't fight at 155 because he doesn't want to.
Quote examples
Tyron Woodley
American Athlete
I don't believe in ring rust. I used to believe in ring rust, but I talked to my buddy Dominic Cruz, who's a bantamweight, and he basically said it's a mindset. What you do in between in your time off determines how you're going to look when you come in there.
Quote examples
Dominick Cruz
American Athlete
I'm still the best bantamweight in the world in my mind, yes. If I had any doubt that I was the best in the world then I shouldn't be competing. If you don't think you're going to be the best, what's the point?
Quote examples
Jessica Andrade
Brazilian Mixed Martial Artist
When I entered the UFC, there was only the bantamweight division. I had some good fights there, and then I decided to go to the strawweight division, where I became a champion.
Quote examples
T.J. Dillashaw
American Mixed Martial Artist
I've got a split decision loss to Dominick Cruz and that changed everything, a fight that I thought I won. That changed everything, but I am the best bantamweight in the world.
Quote examples
Tyron Woodley
American Athlete
People don't realize how sick Amanda Nunes is. She beats some of the UFC bantamweight males in the gym.
Quote examples
Raphael Assuncao
Brazilian Athlete
My only loss at bantamweight is to TJ Dillashaw and I also have a win over him.
Quote examples
Jessica Andrade
Brazilian Mixed Martial Artist
Joanna is a nice person. She helped me a lot before my fights at bantamweight.
Quote examples
Raphael Assuncao
Brazilian Athlete
Competing at bantamweight has only made me that much more professional.
Quote examples
T.J. Dillashaw
American Mixed Martial Artist
I believe I'm the best of all-time at bantamweight.
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