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cruiserweights
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a professional boxer who weighs between 169 and 175 pounds
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a weight class in boxing or wrestling for competitors who weigh between 85 and 90.7 kg
Cruiserweight is a weight class in combat sports like boxing and mixed martial arts for athletes who weigh within a specific range. In boxing, cruiserweight competitors typically weigh no more than 90.7 kilograms or 200 pounds, with a minimum weight of around 85 kilograms or 187 pounds. In MMA, the weight limit may vary depending on the organization, but it is generally within the same range. Cruiserweight fighters often combine speed and power, allowing them to use both quick strikes and strong techniques effectively.
- She feels stronger and faster at the cruiserweight class.
- The upcoming fight will feature two top cruiserweight contenders.
- The new cruiserweight rules have increased the weight limit to 91 kg.
- He had to lose 5 kg to qualify for the cruiserweight bout.
- The boxer moved up to the cruiserweight division after winning the light heavyweight title.