flyweight

noun

fly·​weight ˈflī-ˌwāt How to pronounce flyweight (audio)
: a boxer in a weight division having a maximum limit of 112 pounds compare bantamweight

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In that contest, former UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno faces recent UFC title challenger Steve Erceg. Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025 So far, the bantamweight, women's flyweight, welterweight, and featherweight rosters have been fully revealed. Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025 Cejudo is the No. 7 fighter in the official UFC flyweight rankings, while Song checks in at No. 8 ahead of the UFC Seattle card. Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025 The 12-episode season, which will feature men's flyweights and welterweights, will drop every Tuesday on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes, starting on May 27 at 10pm ET/7pm PT. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for flyweight

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First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of flyweight was in 1911

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“Flyweight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flyweight. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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flyweight

noun
fly·​weight -ˌwāt How to pronounce flyweight (audio)
: a boxer in a weight division having an upper limit of 112 pounds

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