Middleweight

/ˈmɪdlweɪt/
noun

A boxer who weighs between 154 and 160 pounds, their weight class is considered middleweight.

The middleweight boxer won the championship.
Visual representation of "middleweight" - A boxer who weighs between 154 and 160 pounds, their weight class is considered middleweight.

Often appears as...

  • middleweight champion
  • middleweight division

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adjective

Something or someone that is average in weight or degree compared to others.

He is considered a middleweight contender in the political debate.
Visual representation of "middleweight" - Something or someone that is average in weight or degree compared to others.

Often appears as...

  • middleweight contender
  • middleweight player
noun

A boxer who weighs between 154 and 160 pounds, their weight class is considered middleweight.

The middleweight boxer won the championship.
Visual representation of "middleweight" - A boxer who weighs between 154 and 160 pounds, their weight class is considered middleweight.

Often appears as...

  • middleweight champion
  • middleweight division

Usage tips

Sport

adjective

Something or someone that is average in weight or degree compared to others.

He is considered a middleweight contender in the political debate.
Visual representation of "middleweight" - Something or someone that is average in weight or degree compared to others.

Often appears as...

  • middleweight contender
  • middleweight player
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Sport Specific

Used mainly in boxing, but also refers to similar categories in other combat sports.

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She trained hard to compete in the middleweight judo competition.
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Weight Range

Understand the precise weight range that qualifies a boxer as a middleweight.

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After losing weight, the fighter moved down to the middleweight class.
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Cultural Significance

In some cultures, being called a middleweight has connotations of strength without excess bulk.

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He has a middleweight physique akin to a professional athlete.
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Sport Specific

Used mainly in boxing, but also refers to similar categories in other combat sports.

Illustration for Sport Specific
She trained hard to compete in the middleweight judo competition.
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Weight Range

Understand the precise weight range that qualifies a boxer as a middleweight.

Illustration for Weight Range
After losing weight, the fighter moved down to the middleweight class.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cultural Significance

In some cultures, being called a middleweight has connotations of strength without excess bulk.

Illustration for Cultural Significance
He has a middleweight physique akin to a professional athlete.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Sport Specific

Used mainly in boxing, but also refers to similar categories in other combat sports.

Illustration for Sport Specific
She trained hard to compete in the middleweight judo competition.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Weight Range

Understand the precise weight range that qualifies a boxer as a middleweight.

Illustration for Weight Range
After losing weight, the fighter moved down to the middleweight class.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cultural Significance

In some cultures, being called a middleweight has connotations of strength without excess bulk.

Illustration for Cultural Significance
He has a middleweight physique akin to a professional athlete.
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Quote examples

Marvin Hagler

American Athlete

You know looking back on it now I used the fight and after the fight as motivation, to make sure I was going to be the best middleweight in the world for a long time.
Portrait of Marvin Hagler

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Joe Calzaghe

Welsh Athlete

I want to prove that I'm not just the best super middleweight in the world but the best pound-for-pound.
Portrait of Joe Calzaghe

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Derek Brunson

American Athlete

Everybody at middleweight has been working hard to be a champion.
Portrait of Derek Brunson

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Jermall Charlo

American Boxer

I want to prove I'm the best junior middleweight in the world.
Portrait of Jermall Charlo

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Jermell Charlo

American Boxer

I want to be a superstar in the junior middleweight division.
Portrait of Jermell Charlo

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Chris Weidman

American Athlete

Winning the middleweight title was an amazing feeling.
Portrait of Chris Weidman

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James DeGale

British Boxer

I will take on any super middleweight in the world.
Portrait of James DeGale

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Rocky Fielding

British Boxer

I've been at super middleweight for a long time.
Portrait of Rocky Fielding

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Lyoto Machida

Brazilian Athlete

I want to be the middleweight champion.
Portrait of Lyoto Machida

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Tyron Woodley

American Athlete

I want to fight at middleweight.
Portrait of Tyron Woodley

Quote examples

Marvin Hagler

American Athlete

You know looking back on it now I used the fight and after the fight as motivation, to make sure I was going to be the best middleweight in the world for a long time.
Portrait of Marvin Hagler

Quote examples

Joe Calzaghe

Welsh Athlete

I want to prove that I'm not just the best super middleweight in the world but the best pound-for-pound.
Portrait of Joe Calzaghe

Quote examples

Derek Brunson

American Athlete

Everybody at middleweight has been working hard to be a champion.
Portrait of Derek Brunson

Quote examples

Jermall Charlo

American Boxer

I want to prove I'm the best junior middleweight in the world.
Portrait of Jermall Charlo

Quote examples

Jermell Charlo

American Boxer

I want to be a superstar in the junior middleweight division.
Portrait of Jermell Charlo

Quote examples

Chris Weidman

American Athlete

Winning the middleweight title was an amazing feeling.
Portrait of Chris Weidman

Quote examples

James DeGale

British Boxer

I will take on any super middleweight in the world.
Portrait of James DeGale

Quote examples

Rocky Fielding

British Boxer

I've been at super middleweight for a long time.
Portrait of Rocky Fielding

Quote examples

Lyoto Machida

Brazilian Athlete

I want to be the middleweight champion.
Portrait of Lyoto Machida

Quote examples

Tyron Woodley

American Athlete

I want to fight at middleweight.
Portrait of Tyron Woodley
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