middleweight

noun

mid·dle·weight | \ ˈmi-dᵊl-ˌwāt

Definition of middleweight

: one of average weight specifically : a boxer in a weight division having a maximum limit of 160 pounds for professionals and 165 pounds for amateurs — compare light heavyweight, welterweight

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With the Golovkin rematch tabled, Rafael reports that Alvarez's camp instead has extended an offer to the camp of middleweight contender Daniel Jacobs for a Sept. 15 PPV fight in Las Vegas. — Matt Bonesteel, chicagotribune.com, "The Canelo Alvarez-Gennady Golovkin rematch looks to be all but dead," 6 June 2018 Hopkins, a middleweight and light heavyweight boxing champion, engaged his services frequently. — Bonnie L. Cook, Philly.com, "Leon Tabbs, 86, renowned cut man in boxing," 2 July 2018 The two middleweights were supposed to face each other May 5, but that bout was scuttled after Alvarez (49-1-2, 34 KOs) failed a pair of drug tests in February for the performance-enhancing drug clenbuterol. — Rick Maese, chicagotribune.com, "Last-ditch efforts revive Gennady Golovkin-Canelo Alvarez rematch for Sept. 15 in Las Vegas," 14 June 2018 With only five professional fights on her resume, Shields (5-0, 2 KOs) already holds belts in the super middleweight class (168 pounds). — Brandon Folsom, Detroit Free Press, "Flint's Claressa Shields makes changes ahead of June 22 Detroit fight," 9 May 2018 Pacquiao’s rise from flyweight champion to junior-middleweight titleholder has never been matched in the sport. — Santos A. Perez, miamiherald, "Pacquiao taking matters into his own hands for next fight — literally," 8 July 2018 USA TODAY Sports The contentious negotiations have been resolved and there will be a rematch between world middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin and Canelo Alvarez on Sept. 15 in Las Vegas. — Steve Gardner, USA TODAY, "Canelo Alvarez, Gennady Golovkin set for rematch on Sept. 15 in Las Vegas," 13 June 2018 Yoel Romero missed weight by a fifth of a pound and was ineligible to win the UFC middleweight title. — Todd Martin, latimes.com, "MMA rankings: New blood rising in the heavyweight division," 25 June 2018 Saturday’s pay-per-view is headlined by Yoel Romero facing Robert Whittaker for the middleweight championship. — Jay Reddick, OrlandoSentinel.com, "UFC's Michelle Waterson: Putting CM Punk on pay-per-view 'disheartening'," 7 June 2018

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middleweight

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English Language Learners Definition of middleweight

sports : a fighter who is in a class of boxers with an upper weight limit of 160 pounds (72 kilograms) : a boxer who is heavier than a lightweight and lighter than a heavyweight

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