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
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Charles Jourdain had an uber-successful debut in the men's bantamweight division.
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Brian Mazique, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Despite being 38 years old, Aldo still looks like one of the top bantamweights in the world.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
In her debut, Rousey fought Liz Carmouche for the women’s bantamweight title in the fight that started the division.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024
Sixteen fighters, including former UFC bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley, earned contracts in the first season.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Brian Mazique, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Despite being 38 years old, Aldo still looks like one of the top bantamweights in the world.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
In her debut, Rousey fought Liz Carmouche for the women’s bantamweight title in the fight that started the division.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024
Sixteen fighters, including former UFC bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley, earned contracts in the first season.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Bantamweight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bantamweight. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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bantamweight
noun
ban·tam·weight
-ˌwāt
: a boxer in a weight division having an upper limit of about 118 pounds
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