weight category

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a classification based on weight, esp. in sports

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  • The boxer trained hard to stay within his specific weight category.
  • Which weight category will you be competing in at the next Olympics?
  • She decided to move up a weight category to challenge stronger opponents.
  • Fighters in the same weight category are often matched against each other.
  • The heavyweight weight category in boxing is famous for its powerful knockouts.
  • Each weight category in judo has a different champion.
  • A fighter can be disqualified for failing to make the required limit for their weight category.
  • Winning a title in a new weight category cemented her legacy as one of the greats.
  • The governing body introduced an intermediate weight category to create more competitive matches.
  • He is currently the undisputed champion in the middleweight weight category.