Thesaurus results for CRUISERWEIGHT

cruiserweight

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Definition of cruiserweight

as in middleweight

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Recent Examples of cruiserweight Three championships changed hands with the crowning of new AAA Latin American, cruiserweight and world tag team champions. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026 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. — 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 Rey Mysterio remains one of the most beloved and influential wrestlers of his generation, proving that cruiserweights and luchadors could be main event level talent. — Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for cruiserweight

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Noun

Lopez, a former sparring partner, seeks to become a three-division champion, moving up to 147 lbs following a loss at junior middleweight, and is adopting a less braggadocious pre-fight stance.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Even though the press material calls it a middleweight, my motorcycle brain refuses to do the same.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 May 2026

Definition of middleweight

Noun

Sulaiman added that Benn kept him informed of his decision to take on Eubank at a higher weight, but requested throughout that time that the WBC keep him at welterweight.

— Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
British boxer Conor Benn will challenge WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia Saturday night in Las Vegas, and in his corner for his shot at the title will be Off-White.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of welterweight

Noun

In front of adoring fans in Shanghai, the UFC veteran and perennial contender in the UFC bantamweight division scored a shocking upset win over Umar Nurmagomedov in the main event on Saturday.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Tete held the World Boxing Federation flyweight title from 2007 to 2008 and the World Boxing Organization bantamweight title in 2017 and 2019.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of bantamweight

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His title defense begins Wednesday against Bear 164, Bucky, one of the river's emerging heavyweights.

— Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Referee Frank Trigg immediately stopped the fight, giving Sharaf his first UFC victory and a finish tied for the third-fastest knockout in UFC heavyweight history.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of heavyweight

Noun

During his initial run with the promotion, Horiguchi was 7-1 with his only loss being an April 2015 submission setback to then-flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson at UFC 186.

— Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
That’s not to forget the only women’s fight of the evening as flyweights Maycee Barber and Karine Silva face off, with the former hoping to extend a six-win streak after more than 18 months out following serious health problems.

— Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2025

Definition of flyweight

Noun

Ki picked the 145-pound featherweight class because of its relative depth, and Chou said getting 32 fighters into a bracket requires a deeper pool, perhaps 50 fighters, to have alternates.

— Oskar Garcia, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Pilla defeated Angel Colon in a 145-pound featherweight bout by way of a second-round TKO.

— Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of featherweight

Noun

Clinically proven to improve skin density, hydration, and elasticity, this lightweight yet potent serum is designed to target visible signs of aging.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
The terry cloth also hits that sweet spot between lightweight and substantial, which is especially ideal for transitional weather.

— Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of lightweight

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