welterweight

/wˈɛltɝweɪt/

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Noun
a weight of 28 pounds; sometimes imposed as a handicap in a horse race (such as a steeplechase)
Noun
an amateur boxer who weighs no more than 148 pounds
Noun
a wrestler who weighs 154-172 pounds
Noun
a professional boxer who weighs between 141 and 147 pounds