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bantamweight

ban·tam·weight [ bántəm wàyt ] (plural ban·tam·weights)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. weight category in professional boxing: in professional boxing, a weight category for competitors who weigh between 51 and 53.5 kg (112 and 118 lb)

2. weight category in amateur boxing: in amateur boxing, a weight category for competitors who weigh between 51 and 54 kg (112 and 119 lb)

3. boxer competing at bantamweight: a professional or amateur boxer who competes at bantamweight

4. weight category in wrestling: in wrestling, a weight category for competitors who weigh between 52 and 57 kg (115 and 126 lb)

5. wrestler competing at bantamweight: a wrestler who competes at bantamweight

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