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junior lightweight

American

noun

a boxer weighing up to 130 pounds (58.5 kilograms), between featherweight and lightweight.

junior lightweight British

noun

1. a professional boxer weighing 126–130 pounds (57–59 kg)
2. ( as modifier )
  
  a junior-lightweight bout

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The 34-year-old is a former champion in three separate weight classes – featherweight, junior lightweight and lightweight.

From Fox News

Posthumous inductees announced Tuesday include junior lightweight champion Tod Morgan in the Old Timer category and ring announcer Chuck Hull in the Non-Participant category.

From Seattle Times

Shakur Stevenson stepped up in weight class and jabbed his way to a second world title early Sunday, beating Jamel Herring by technical knockout in the 10th round of their junior lightweight championship fight.

From Fox News

He also won the WBA junior lightweight title from Santa Cruz.

From Fox News

Boxer Mikaela Mayer tested positive for the coronavirus and will miss her scheduled junior lightweight bout on Tuesday against Helen Joseph.

From Reuters

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