welterweight

• Nom désignant une catégorie de poids en boxe, lutte ou en compétitions hippiques, généralement pour un poids compris entre 63,5 et 67 kg (ou un poids handicap défini), intermédiaire entre le poids moyen et le poids léger.

A noun referring to a weight class in boxing, wrestling, or horse racing, typically indicating a specific weight range for competitors or a handicap weight.

1. Horse racing handicapC1formalbritishsport

   A weight of 28 pounds sometimes imposed as a handicap in a horse race, such as a steeplechase.

   Poids welter (handicap hippique)

   • The horse carried a welterweight in the steeplechase.
   • Welterweight handicaps are common in certain racing events.
   • The jockey struggled with the extra welterweight.

2. Amateur boxing weight classB2formalsport

   An amateur boxer who weighs no more than 148 pounds.

   Poids welters (boxe amateur)

   • He competed as a welterweight in the amateur boxing tournament.
   • The welterweight division requires strict weight management.
   • She trained hard to qualify as a welterweight boxer.

3. Wrestling weight classB2formalsport

   A wrestler who weighs between 154 and 172 pounds.

   Poids welters (lutte)

   • The welterweight wrestler dominated the match.
   • He moved up to the welterweight class after gaining muscle.
   • Welterweight wrestlers are known for their agility and strength.

4. Professional boxing weight classB2formalsport

   A professional boxer who weighs between 141 and 147 pounds.

   Poids welters (boxe)

   • The welterweight champion defended his title successfully.
   • Professional welterweight boxers must maintain a strict diet.
   • The fight between two welterweights was highly anticipated.