flyweight

Noun

Meaning

an amateur boxer who weighs no more than 112 pounds

weighs no more than 115 pounds

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

pugilist pug fighter boxer feeder mayfly bantamweight bruiser weight lightweight imbalance counterweight heavyweight middleweight featherweight
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Antonyms

pal

Hypernyms

pugilist boxer grappler wrestler matman

Phrases with the word

mini flyweight

Examples

The next election will be a flyweight versus a heavyweight. However much the right hon. Gentleman (David Cameron) may dance around the ring beforehand, at some point, he will come within the reach of a big clunking fist. Gordon Brown

A graduate of the Dana White Contender Series, Paiva dropped his first two UFC flyweight fights, but an overhand right forced the stoppage at the 4:42 mark. Source: Internet

The ESPN pay-per-view show’s co-main event features women’s flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko (19-3) against Brazilian challenger Jennifer Maia (18-6-1) at the UFC Apex gym on the promotion’s hometown campus. Source: Internet

Current Caribbean and Guyana Flyweight Champion Dexter Marques will prepare to lock horns with Dionis Martinez and will use this bout to further prepare for his upcoming Commonwealth Title shot in March. Source: Internet

Every aspect of the flyweight champion's game is impressive, but it should be noted this nod to Johnson's speed applies to more than the traditional definition. Source: Internet

For WBC super flyweight champion Srisaket Sor Rungvisai, the hardships came early in life. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

flytrap plant flyunder flyway flyweight pattern flywheel flywheel mass