featherweight

• Substantivo que designa uma categoria de peso no boxe, geralmente para boxeadores amadores com até 126 libras, boxeadores profissionais entre 123 e 126 libras, ou uma faixa mais ampla de 126 a 139 libras.

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).

   Peso pena (boxe amador)

   • 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).

   Peso pena

   • 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).

   Peso pena

   • 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.