bantamweight

noun

ban·tam·weight ˈban-təm-ˌwāt

: a boxer in a weight division having a maximum limit of 118 pounds for professionals and 119 pounds for amateurs compare featherweight, flyweight

Examples of bantamweight in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

However, fighters like bantamweight champion Patchy Mix and Corey Anderson remain in limbo. —

Brian Mazique, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024 The three-time world champion in the super bantamweight division starred in a fierce trio of fights against Rafael Márquez, brother of Juan Manuel Márquez. —

Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024 Israel Vazquez, a three-time super bantamweight boxing world champion, has died from cancer at age 46. —

David Matthews, New York Daily News, 3 Dec. 2024 If there is a PFL bantamweight global season, look for Taleb to take part. —

Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bantamweight