noun
- Plural of cruiserweight; boxers or wrestlers who compete in the weight class between light heavyweight and heavyweight, typically weighing between 175 and 200 pounds (79–91 kg).
Usage: sports; boxing/wrestling
Examples
- The cruiserweights division has produced some of the most exciting fighters in recent years.
- Many cruiserweights transition to heavyweight competition after gaining experience.
- The championship bout featured two of the best cruiserweights in the world.
- Cruiserweights often have a significant size advantage over light heavyweights.
- Several cruiserweights have gone on to become undisputed champions across multiple weight classes.