cruiserweight

[ kroo-zer-weyt ]

noun

, British.

1. a light-heavyweight boxer.

cruiserweight

/ ˈkruːzəˌweɪt /

noun

1. boxing another term (esp Brit) for light heavyweight

Word History and Origins

Origin of cruiserweight¹

First recorded in 1915–20; so called by metaphor, since a cruiser is the second heaviest naval ship

Example Sentences

Billam-Smith emptied his gas tank in the final minute, but it was not to be as Ramirez became the first Mexican to unify world titles at cruiserweight.

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Bellew, a former world champion at cruiserweight, said the public are to blame for the explosion of Paul's boxing career.

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BBC Sport caught up with former cruiserweight champion Bellew as he was ushered out by a few men dressed in black.

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An Olympic gold medallist and former undisputed cruiserweight champion, Usyk - unbeaten in 22 professional fights - is one of the most decorated athletes in the history of boxing.

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Massey took the Parker opportunity when it emerged and then upset the odds earlier this year when he beat fellow Englishman Isaac Chamberlain by unanimous decision to pick up the Commonwealth and European cruiserweight titles.

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