cruiserweight
noun
cruis·er·weight
ˈkrü-zər-ˌwāt 
: a boxer in a weight division having a maximum limit of 190 pounds
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In the co-main event, undefeated cruiserweight Robin Safar (19-0, 13 KOs) will be fighting for the WBC Silver cruiserweight title against Argentine fighter Yamil Peralta (18-1-1, 10 KOs) in a 12-round bout.
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Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 22 May 2026
Former cruiserweight and light heavyweight champ Bellew is a British fighter who has forged a successful career as a pundit since retiring.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 5 May 2026
For Ramirez, at 34 with a first stoppage loss now on his record, an honest reset is in order — whether that means another cruiserweight run or a quieter rebuild.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 3 May 2026
The matchup marks a major escalation in competition for Paul (12-1, seven KOs), who turned professional in 2020 and entered the WBA’s cruiserweight rankings at No. 14 in July.
—Darnell Mayberry, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
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Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 22 May 2026
Former cruiserweight and light heavyweight champ Bellew is a British fighter who has forged a successful career as a pundit since retiring.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 5 May 2026
For Ramirez, at 34 with a first stoppage loss now on his record, an honest reset is in order — whether that means another cruiserweight run or a quieter rebuild.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 3 May 2026
The matchup marks a major escalation in competition for Paul (12-1, seven KOs), who turned professional in 2020 and entered the WBA’s cruiserweight rankings at No. 14 in July.
—Darnell Mayberry, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
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“Cruiserweight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cruiserweight. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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