Boxing Weight Classes

noun a small variety of domestic fowl, especially a small breed of chicken

adjective small, diminutive

• The bantam breed of chickens is known for their small size and feisty personalities.
• I saw a cute bantam chicken strutting around the farm yesterday.
• That guy may be small like a bantam, but he sure packs a punch.
• Her bantam stature belied her fierce determination and strong leadership skills.

noun a weight classification in boxing and other sports for athletes below a specified weight limit

• The new material used in the construction of the aircraft made it extremely featherweight.
• This jacket is so light, it's like wearing a featherweight on your back.
• I love how this phone is featherweight, it's so easy to carry around.
• Her arguments in the debate were so strong, they felt like featherweight punches.

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

• The middleweight boxer won the championship title.
• I heard that middleweight fighter is really tough.
• That middleweight dude packs a serious punch.
• In the business world, he's considered a middleweight player.

noun a weight division in professional boxing and other combat sports, intermediate between lightweight and middleweight

• The welterweight boxer won the championship title after a grueling match.
• I heard that the welterweight fighter is training hard for his upcoming bout.
• That welterweight dude packs a serious punch in the ring.
• In the business world, he was considered a welterweight among the heavyweight CEOs.