strawweight

British

/ ˈstrɔːˌweɪt /

noun

Also called: mini-flyweight.
1. a professional boxer weighing not more than 47.6 kg (105 pounds)
2. ( as modifier )
  
  the strawweight title

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"I always say that my mum was my biggest motivator," said Hill, speaking ahead of her strawweight bout against China's Xiong Jingnan.

From Barron's ● May 29, 2026

Shevchenko has the second-highest significant strike accuracy in UFC history at flyweight with 54.6%, while Weili is fourth at strawweight with 53.9%.

From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2025

Shevchenko has the second-highest takedown accuracy in flyweight history at 62.8%, with Weili eighth at strawweight with 45.6%.

From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2025

Tomar made a winning start on her UFC debut in June and on Saturday at UFC London at the O2 Arena, takes on Irish strawweight Shauna Bannon.

From BBC ● Mar. 22, 2025

In the co-main event, Zhang Weili retained her strawweight title by unanimous decision against compatriot Yan Xiaonan in the UFC's first all-Chinese championship bout.

From BBC ● Apr. 14, 2024

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