welterweight

• Substantivo que designa uma categoria de peso no boxe, na luta livre ou em corridas de cavalos, geralmente indicando uma faixa específica de peso para os participantes ou um peso de handicap.

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.

   Peso adicional

   • 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.

   Peso meio-médio

   • 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.

   Peso meio-médio

   • 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.

   Peso meio-médio

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