Junior Lightweight (Noun)
Meaning
Weighs no more than 130 pounds.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The boxer, who weighed in at 125 pounds, was a formidable junior lightweight competitor with a string of wins under his belt.
- In order to move up the rankings, the junior lightweight fighter focused on perfecting her technique and increasing her endurance.
- The relatively low weight limit of 130 pounds made the junior lightweight division attractive to smaller boxers who were agile and quick.
- Prior to gaining weight, the undefeated fighter was a junior lightweight champion with several title defenses to her name.
- Fans eagerly anticipated the upcoming fight between the reigning junior lightweight champion and his top-ranked challenger.