flyweight

noun

fly·weight | \ ˈflī-ˌwāt

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Definition of flyweight

: a boxer in a weight division having a maximum limit of 112 pounds — compare bantamweight

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The injury dampens an otherwise triumphant first half of the year for Cejudo, who became the fourth simultaneous two-division champ in UFC history by adding the bantamweight belt to his flyweight holding. — Steven Marrocco, azcentral, "MMA: UFC champion Henry Cejudo undergoes shoulder surgery, out for rest of year," 20 June 2019 Jessica Eye’s title bid against flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko is an underdog story. — Phil Thompson, chicagotribune.com, "5 things to know about UFC 238, including '100 percent' chance of it returning to Chicago next year," 7 June 2019 Cejudo’s Flyweight title is also significant, as a victory may mean that UFC drops the entire flyweight division to instead focus on the bantamweights. — Justin Barrasso, SI.com, "UFC 238 Live Blog: Tony Ferguson vs. 'Cowboy' Donald Cerrone Highlights, Analysis," 8 June 2019 Fuchs defeated Irismar Cardozo of Venezuela with a unanimous 5-0 decision on Tuesday in the women's flyweight division. — Reid Laymance, Houston Chronicle, "Houston boxer Ginny Fuchs reaches championship match at Pan American Games," 31 July 2019 Also on the card are a co-main event between Valentina Shevchenko (16-3) and Jessica Eye (14-6) in a women’s flyweight bout as well as a lightweight fight between Tony Ferguson (24-3) and Donald Cerrone (36-11). — Todd Martin, latimes.com, "UFC 238 live updates: Henry Cejudo vs. Marlon Moraes," 8 June 2019 Cejudo is an Olympic gold medalist, the UFC flyweight champion and knocked out former bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw last time out. — Todd Martin, latimes.com, "UFC 238 live updates: Henry Cejudo vs. Marlon Moraes," 8 June 2019 In the ring, Harry chatted with Adams, who won an Olympic boxing title in 2012 and was also an Olympic gold flyweight medalist in 2016. — Simon Perry, PEOPLE.com, "Prince Harry in the Boxing Ring! Royal Dad Launches Sports Campaign: 'This Is Going to Save Lives'," 12 June 2019 This wasn’t like falling to Arizona State last year, when the Huskies’ flyweight non-conference schedule allowed no margin for error. — Matt Calkins, The Seattle Times, "Despite taking a stinging one-two punch, Huskies’ hopes haven’t hit the canvas," 3 Sep. 2018

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