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super heavyweight

/ˈsuːpər ˈhɛviweɪt/

Tradução: Categoria de peso em esportes de contato como boxe, luta livre e artes marciais mistas, geralmente para atletas que excedem o limite dos pesos-pesados, frequentemente cerca de 118 kg ou mais, dependendo da organização.

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/ˈsuːpər ˈhɛviweɪt/B1formalsport
  • ptCategoria de peso em esportes de contato como boxe, luta livre e artes marciais mistas, geralmente para atletas que excedem o limite dos pesos-pesados, frequentemente cerca de 118 kg ou mais, dependendo da organização.

A weight class in combat sports such as boxing, wrestling, and mixed martial arts, typically for athletes exceeding the heavyweight limit, often around 260 pounds (118 kg) or more, depending on the organization.

  1. Boxing weight classB2formal

    The heaviest weight division in professional boxing, typically for fighters weighing over 200 pounds (91 kg).

    ptPeso superpesado

    • He won the world title in the super heavyweight division.
    • The super heavyweight champion defended his belt last night.
    • Many super heavyweight boxers have incredible knockout power.
  2. Weightlifting categoryB2formal

    The highest weight class in Olympic weightlifting, for athletes above a certain body weight (e.g., over 109 kg for men).

    ptPeso superpesado

    • The super heavyweight lifter broke the world record in the clean and jerk.
    • He competes in the super heavyweight category for weightlifting.
    • Super heavyweight athletes often have immense strength.