Lonsdale Belt

British

/ ˈlɒnzˌdeɪl /

noun

(in Britain) a belt conferred as a trophy on professional boxing champions, in various weight categories: if a champion wins it three times it becomes his personal property

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Etymology

Origin of Lonsdale Belt

named after Hugh Cecil Lowther, 5th Earl of Lonsdale (1857–1944), who presented the first one

Example Sentences

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But the champion was lifted in his endeavours by the prospect of keeping the prized Lonsdale Belt if he could successfully defend his title for a third time.

From The Guardian • Mar. 27, 2016

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