junior welterweight
Americannoun
noun
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Because Garcia weighed in three pounds over the 140-pound limit, however, the WBC junior welterweight title did not change hands.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2024
“So when it comes to Josh Taylor, junior welterweight, he is the guy and that’s the guy you’ve got to beat to be the greatest, right?”
From Washington Times • Jun. 9, 2023
Lopez made his debut as a 140-pound junior welterweight in his first fight since suffering the only loss of his career.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 13, 2022
In February, Amir Khan finally fights long-time rival Kell Brook and undisputed junior welterweight champion Josh Taylor returns to Scotland to defend his titles against Jack Catterall.
From BBC • Dec. 31, 2021
Weighing in as a junior welterweight, a full two stone heavier than his glory nights, he eked out a draw against a 2&8 fighter and then stopped a debutant in the fourth.
From The Guardian • May 3, 2017
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