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featherweight

[feth-er-weyt] / ˈfɛð ərˌweɪt /










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A fight between star welterweights Terence Crawford and Errol Spence, for instance, has failed to materialize because the two sides were unable to agree on a contract.

From Washington Times • Apr. 20, 2023

Brook's only losses have come against middleweight Gennady Golovkin and welterweights Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr.

From BBC • May 10, 2022

After he beat Covington, White and others spoke about how he might end up comparing to the greatest welterweights of all time, like Georges St-Pierre.

From New York Times • Nov. 7, 2021

If Porter can derail one of the most hyped welterweights in recent history, he will be right back in the mix for the same paychecks and opportunities.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 27, 2019

“He’s going to appear on a future card soon,” the spokesman added since PBC is stacked with high-caliber welterweights.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 2018




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