Junior Featherweight (Noun)
Meaning
Weighs no more than 122 pounds.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The junior featherweight champion's fighting style was quick and agile, which made him nearly unbeatable in the ring.
- According to the official regulations, the boxer must weigh no more than 122 pounds to qualify for the junior featherweight category.
- Winning the junior featherweight title at such a young age made her an overnight sensation in the boxing world.
- Junior featherweight is considered a key stepping stone for many aspiring professional boxers on their path to heavier divisions.
- Fernandez defeated Rodriguez to retain her junior featherweight title, despite giving away five years to her challenger.