What is the meaning of welterweight?

noun

  • A weight of 28 pounds; sometimes imposed as a handicap in a horse race (such as a steeplechase. )
  • An amateur boxer who weighs no more than 148 pounds.
  • A wrestler who weighs 154-172 pounds.
  • A professional boxer who weighs between 141 and 147 pounds. .
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