welterweight Meaning, Definition & Usage

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

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