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Recent Examples of cruiserweight
Hopefully, this is the last big-money distraction from what should be Paul’s proving ground as a cruiserweight, light heavyweight or even heavyweight pro.
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Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Paul has been fighting at cruiserweight (175-200 lbs), and is ranked 14th in that division by the WBA.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 20 Aug. 2025
Paul's win on Saturday resulted in him getting ranked for the first time, coming in at No. 14 in the WBA cruiserweight rankings.
—Scott Thompson , Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2025
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
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Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Paul has been fighting at cruiserweight (175-200 lbs), and is ranked 14th in that division by the WBA.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 20 Aug. 2025
Paul's win on Saturday resulted in him getting ranked for the first time, coming in at No. 14 in the WBA cruiserweight rankings.
—Scott Thompson , Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cruiserweight
Noun
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The Big 12 is a league of middleweights and fine margins.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
29 Nov. 2025
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Ortiz is the interim WBC junior middleweight (154-pound) champion.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
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Injuries derailed that plan, and he's seemingly taken a backseat as the welterweight division moves on.—
Fernando Quiles Jr,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Nov. 2025
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Makhachev headlined the welterweight title bout against Jack Della Maddalena.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
16 Nov. 2025
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Roufus coached several champion fighters, including former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis, his brother and former Bellator bantamweight champion Sergio Pettis, and former UFC welterweight world champion Tyron Woodley.—
Cleo Krejci,
jsonline.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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This card also features a bantamweight championship bout as Merab Dvalishvili defends his belt against Cory Sandhagen in a classic clash of styles.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Oct. 2025
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The congratulatory messages from the two ex-presidents, who are among the Democratic Party’s most popular national figures, appear to be a signal mainstream Democratic heavyweights are warming up to Mamdani as the party continues to regroup following staggering losses nationally in 2024.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
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In the first episode of Season 3, Tommy is working to unite the city's biggest drug heavyweights to solidify his own network alongside his partner, Diamond.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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The two flyweights went to war in an effort to capture this season’s Ultimate Fighter crown.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Park previously had a fight scheduled on Aug. 9 against ex-world title challenger and No. 10 flyweight Steve Erceg.—
Aaron Tolentino,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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All this is mixed into a featherweight, watery serum that offers a refreshingly cool sensation when applied, instantly soothing where it’s placed.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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In July 2023, Inoue moved up to junior featherweight, claiming the WBC and WBO belts in his first fight in his new weight division.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Despite its lightweight feel, the crew neckline and long sleeves provide cozy warmth, especially when buttoned up over a tank top or T-shirt.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Crafted from impact-resistant polycarbonate, this suitcase weighs 7 pounds, which is the most lightweight that Arlo Skye offers.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
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While Prochazka looks to earn another title opportunity, Carlos Ulberg has emerged as a potential contender in the light heavyweight division.—
Fernando Quiles Jr,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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On October 19, Borralho gave the DWCS another shot, this time at light heavyweight.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Cruiserweight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cruiserweight. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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