Light Flyweight (Noun)
Meaning
An amateur boxer who weighs no more than 106 pounds.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The light-flyweight division is the lightest weight class in amateur boxing, with boxers competing at or below 106 pounds.
- The light-flyweight champion of the world was on hand to watch the amateurs compete in the division.
- After a rigorous training program, she was able to drop down to the light-flyweight class and increase her chances of winning a medal.
- His strategy of focusing on quick jabs and footwork allowed him to outmaneuver his opponents in the light-flyweight division.
- At just 18 years old, she was already a top contender in the light-flyweight class and a strong candidate for the national team.