Middleweight
(noun)
A boxer or wrestler who weighs between 160 and 180 pounds.
Origin:
Middle + weight, refers to the person who weight around 160-180 pounds.
Examples:
- He is a middleweight boxer and he is well-known for his powerful punches.
- The middleweight champion was a tough opponent, with a strong record of previous fights.
- He trained hard to become a middleweight boxer, and he finally got his chance to fight for the championship.
- The middleweight division is one of the most competitive in boxing, with many talented fighters.
- In mixed martial arts, the middleweight division is for fighters who weigh between 185-205 pounds.