welterweight
noun
wel·ter·weight
ˈwel-tər-ˌwāt 
: a boxer in a weight division having a maximum limit of 147 pounds compare lightweight, middleweight
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Ricky Hatton, a former boxing world champion in the light-welterweight and welterweight divisions, has died.
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025
In any case, Crawford destroyed him within four rounds to solidify his spot as one of the premier welterweights in the world.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Gastelum has missed weight on several occasions in the past, both at welterweight and middleweight.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
To play ‘90s super welterweight fighter Christy Martin, the Washington native bulked up big time, gaining approximately 30 pounds.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2025
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025
In any case, Crawford destroyed him within four rounds to solidify his spot as one of the premier welterweights in the world.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Gastelum has missed weight on several occasions in the past, both at welterweight and middleweight.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
To play ‘90s super welterweight fighter Christy Martin, the Washington native bulked up big time, gaining approximately 30 pounds.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2025
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“Welterweight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/welterweight. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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welterweight
noun
wel·ter·weight
ˈwel-tər-ˌwāt
: a boxer in a weight division having an upper limit of 147 pounds
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