Associations to the word «Bantamweight»

Wiktionary

BANTAMWEIGHT, noun. A weight in boxing and other sports, intermediate between flyweight and featherweight. In boxing it ranges from 112 to 118 pounds (51 to 54 kg).
BANTAMWEIGHT, noun. A boxer or other competitor of this weight

Dictionary definition

BANTAMWEIGHT, noun. Weighs 115-126 pounds.
BANTAMWEIGHT, noun. An amateur boxer who weighs no more than 119 pounds.

Wise words

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