Noun: light welterweight
- A weight class division in combat sports, for fighters heavier than those in the lightweight division and lighter than those in the welterweight division
"He moved up to light welterweight for his next fight"
- An amateur boxer who weighs no more than 140 pounds
"The light welterweight division is known for its fast-paced fights"
Derived forms: light welterweights
Type of: boxer, pugilist, weight class
Encyclopedia: Light welterweight