Noun: cruiserweight 'kroo-zur,weyt
- A weight class division in combat sports, for fighters heavier than those in the middleweight division and lighter than those in the super heavyweight division
"He competed as a cruiserweight in his last professional fight";
- light heavyweight
- A professional boxer who weighs between 169 and 175 pounds
"The cruiserweight champion defended his title in a gruelling 12-round bout";
- light heavyweight
Derived forms: cruiserweights
Type of: gladiator, prizefighter, weight class
Encyclopedia: Cruiserweight