cruiserweight
Americannoun
noun
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Etymology
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."
From BBC
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 WBC confirmed Fury will now be ranked in their cruiserweight top 40, a controversial move by the sanctioning body which Bunce says "makes no sense at all".
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In a move which irked many in boxing, including Frampton, the WBC governing body announced the winner will receive a cruiserweight ranking with the organisation.
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