cruiserweight
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of cruiserweight
First recorded in 1915–20; so called by metaphor, since a cruiser is the second heaviest naval ship
Example Sentences
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Having dominated the cruiserweight division, Usyk made his heavyweight debut in 2019 and went on to defeat both Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury twice.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
Elsewhere, former cruiserweight rival Murat Gassiev - beaten by Usyk in their undisputed clash in 2018 - holds the WBA 'regular' title and also sits high in the sanctioning queue.
From BBC ● May 24, 2026
Paul's defeat by Joshua saw the 29-year-old drop out of the WBA's cruiserweight rankings.
From BBC ● May 12, 2026
Zuffa have shown their intent by signing Benn and have also signed IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia.
From BBC ● Feb. 26, 2026
Jake Paul has dropped out of the WBA's cruiserweight rankings after losing his heavyweight bout against Anthony Joshua last month.
From BBC ● Jan. 2, 2026
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