super middleweight

noun

1. a boxer weighing up to 168 pounds (75.6 kilograms), between middleweight and light heavyweight.

Example Sentences

Paul called out Mexican super middleweight Canelo Álvarez, asking for a match that is extremely unlikely to happen given the boxers' relative stature in the sport.

From Salon

In 2023, he moved up to super middleweight against the tricky Sergiy Derevyanchenko to earn a close unanimous decision.

From Los Angeles Times

“You’re going to see action inside the ring, that’s the most important thing,” Munguia said ahead of the contest, during which Álvarez will risk his four super middleweight belts.

From Los Angeles Times

Benavidez is widely recognized as the world’s best super middleweight after Canelo Alvarez.

From Seattle Times

Immediately after his win he called for a match against Alvarez to unify the super middleweight title.

From Seattle Times