featherweight
noun
feath·er·weight
ˈfe-t͟hər-ˌwāt 
1
: one that is very light in weight
especially
: a boxer in a weight division having a maximum limit of 126 pounds for professionals and 125 pounds for amateurs compare bantamweight, lightweight
featherweight
adjective
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Just a year after the company's first foray into motocross bikes, Ducati has unveiled the Desmo250 MX, a fire-breathing featherweight built to dominate tracks with possibly the highest revving engine in its class.
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Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
26 June 2026
In his first two title defenses, Makhachev faced then-UFC featherweight champ Alexander Volkanovski.
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Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
James Powel Brazilian featherweight Diego Lopes won the opening bout of the card by knockout in the second round.
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Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
After defending her World Boxing Organization and World Boxing Association featherweight titles with a unanimous decision over Reina Tellez in January, Serrano (49-4-1) defeated Cheyenne Hanson on May 30 in El Paso, Texas, tying the record for most knockouts (32) in the history of women’s boxing.
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Scott Allen,
Time,
9 June 2026
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Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
26 June 2026
In his first two title defenses, Makhachev faced then-UFC featherweight champ Alexander Volkanovski.
—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
James Powel Brazilian featherweight Diego Lopes won the opening bout of the card by knockout in the second round.
—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
After defending her World Boxing Organization and World Boxing Association featherweight titles with a unanimous decision over Reina Tellez in January, Serrano (49-4-1) defeated Cheyenne Hanson on May 30 in El Paso, Texas, tying the record for most knockouts (32) in the history of women’s boxing.
—
Scott Allen,
Time,
9 June 2026
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featherweight
noun
feath·er·weight
-ˌwāt
1
: a very light weight
2
: one that weighs little
especially
: a boxer in a weight division having an upper limit of about 126 pounds
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