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Definition of
welterweight noun
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
welterweight
noun
noun
NAmE
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ˈwɛltərˌweɪt
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a
boxer
weighing from 140 to 147 pounds (63-67 kg), heavier than a
lightweight
a welterweight champion
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welterweight
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