Meaning of the word "light heavyweight" in English
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light heavyweight
US /ˌlaɪt ˈhev.i.weɪt/
UK /ˌlaɪt ˈhev.i.weɪt/
Noun
1.
a weight division in professional boxing and other combat sports, typically between middleweight and cruiserweight, or between middleweight and heavyweight in amateur boxing
Example:
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He moved up to light heavyweight for his next fight.
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The championship title is for the light heavyweight division.
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