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welterweight

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welterweight
1. 
a. a professional boxer weighing 140--147 pounds (63.5--66.5 kg)
b. an amateur boxer weighing 63.5--67 kg (140--148 pounds)
c. (as modifier): a great welterweight era
2. a wrestler in a similar weight category (usually 154--172 pounds (70--78 kg))


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STEPHEN John (Cardiff Eagles) became the Welsh welterweight champion after beating Builth Wells fighter Ben Williams in a close-fought bout between the rivals which went down to the wire.
McCloskey takes on reigning European Light Welterweight Champ Souleymane M'baye just 20 minutes down the road from his hometown of Dungiven while Lindsay's supporters are also expected to be out in force as he bids to extend his unbeaten record.
Juan Urango climbed off the canvas to stop Randall Bailey in the 11th round Friday and retain his International Boxing Federation junior welterweight title.
 
 
 
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