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cruiserweight

American

[kroo-zer-weyt] / ˈkru zərˌweɪt /

noun

British.

a light-heavyweight boxer.

cruiserweight British

/ ˈkruːzəˌweɪt /

noun

boxing another term (esp Brit) for light heavyweight

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Etymology

Origin of cruiserweight

First recorded in 1915–20; so called by metaphor, since a cruiser is the second heaviest naval ship

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The Olympic gold medalist became undisputed champion at cruiserweight before moving up to heavyweight, where he outpointed Fury to become boxing's first undisputed champion in 25 years.

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"He's improved a lot, but he's not a world-class fighter. He's maybe top 60 at cruiserweight. He trains properly and spars hard, but this is just different."

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But after feeling unwell the cruiserweight was admitted to hospital in Auckland for surgery on April 17.

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Former cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew visited Joshua to discuss the Briton's second straight loss to Oleksandr Usyk in August, his new team, new surroundings and to explore what trainer James can add to his game.

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The cruiserweight champion remains on good terms with McGuigan and alludes to their separation being more circumstantial than a choice he wanted to make.

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