featherweight

• Nom désignant une catégorie de poids en boxe, généralement pour les boxeurs amateurs ne dépassant pas 126 livres, les boxeurs professionnels pesant entre 123 et 126 livres, ou une fourchette plus large de 126 à 139 livres.

A noun referring to a weight class in boxing, typically for amateur boxers weighing no more than 126 pounds, professional boxers weighing between 123 and 126 pounds, or a broader range of 126 to 139 pounds.

1. Amateur boxing weight classB2formalsport

   An amateur boxer weighing no more than 126 pounds (approximately 57 kilograms).

   Poids plume (boxe amateur)

   • The featherweight champion defended his title last night.
   • He moved up from bantamweight to featherweight.
   • Featherweight boxers must maintain strict weight limits.

2. Professional boxing weight classB2formalsport

   A professional boxer weighing between 123 and 126 pounds (approximately 56 to 57 kilograms).

   Poids plume (boxe anglaise)

   • The featherweight division is highly competitive this year.
   • She is training to compete as a featherweight.
   • Featherweight fighters often have great speed and agility.

3. Alternative weight rangeB2formalsport

   A boxer weighing between 126 and 139 pounds (approximately 57 to 63 kilograms).

   Poids plume (boxe, alternative)

   • Some organizations define featherweight as up to 139 pounds.
   • He competes in the featherweight class at 130 pounds.
   • The featherweight limit varies slightly between boxing associations.