catchweight

American

[kach-weyt] / ˈkætʃˌweɪt /

noun

Sports.

the chance or optional weight of a contestant, as contrasted with a weight fixed by agreement or rule.

catchweight British

/ ˈkætʃˌweɪt /

adjective

wrestling of or relating to a contest in which normal weight categories have been waived by agreement

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Etymology

Origin of catchweight

First recorded in 1810–20; catch + weight

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catchweight

The unbeaten, charismatic knockout specialists are in the prime of their careers and competing at a catchweight of 136 pounds.

From Washington Post ● Apr. 21, 2023

Benn’s all-British catchweight bout with Chris Eubank Jr. was canceled in October after Benn returned traces of clomifene in a random test by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association.

From Washington Times ● Apr. 20, 2023

Benn, who insists he is a "clean" fighter, and Eubank Jr were scheduled to meet in the ring at a catchweight of 157lb, 30 years after their fathers Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank Sr fought.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2022

Barnett missed weight for his bout, which was fought at a catchweight.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 11, 2022

The bout will have a catchweight limit as each fight at different weights.

From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2022

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