Middleweight

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪdəlˌweɪt/

Definitions of middleweight

noun a weight classification in certain sports, especially boxing, between that of a welterweight and a super middleweight

Example Sentences

A1 A middleweight boxer fights in a weight class between lightweight and heavyweight.

A2 The middleweight champion defended his title successfully for the third time.

B1 She decided to compete as a middleweight in the upcoming tournament.

B2 The middleweight division is known for its competitive and skilled fighters.

C1 The middleweight category in boxing is one of the most popular and prestigious divisions.

C2 His impressive record as a middleweight earned him a spot in the Boxing Hall of Fame.

Examples of middleweight in a Sentence

formal The middleweight boxer won the championship title.

informal I heard that middleweight fighter is really tough.

slang That middleweight dude packs a serious punch.

figurative In the business world, he's considered a middleweight player.

Grammatical Forms of middleweight

• past tense: middleweighted
• plural: middleweights
• comparative: more middleweight
• superlative: most middleweight
• present tense: middleweights
• future tense: will middleweight
• perfect tense: have middleweighted
• continuous tense: is middleweighting
• singular: middleweight
• positive degree: middleweight
• infinitive: to middleweight
• gerund: middleweighting
• participle: middleweighted

Origin and Evolution of middleweight

First Known Use: 1889 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'middleweight' originated in the sport of boxing to categorize fighters who fall between the weight classes of welterweight and light heavyweight.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'middleweight' has become a standard term in boxing to describe fighters within a specific weight range, typically between 154 to 160 pounds. The term has also been adopted in other sports and industries to denote a middle range or level of competition or product.