Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun light_heavyweight

3 senses of light heavyweight

Sense 1
light heavyweight -- (an amateur boxer who weighs no more than 179 pounds)
       => boxer, pugilist -- (someone who fights with his fists for sport)

Sense 2
light heavyweight -- (a wrestler who weighs 192-214 pounds)
       => wrestler, grappler, matman -- (combatant who tries to throw opponent to the ground)

Sense 3
light heavyweight, cruiserweight -- (a professional boxer who weighs between 169 and 175 pounds)
       => prizefighter, gladiator -- (a professional boxer)