a flyweight
a boxer who is in the lightest weight group, weighing less than 51 kilograms (112 pounds)
a bantamweight
a boxer who weighs between 51 and 54 kilograms (112 to 118 pounds)
a lightweight
a boxer who weighs between 57 and 61 kilograms (126 to 135 pounds)
a middleweight
a boxer who weighs between 67 and 73 kilograms (147 to 160 pounds)
a heavyweight
a boxer who is in the heaviest weight group without a weight limit, weighing more than 91 kilograms (200 pounds)
a lightweight (figurative meaning)
a person who is regarded as lacking specialist knowledge, skill or stamina in a particular area
a heavyweight (figurative meaning)
a person who is regarded as important, serious or expert in a particular area
to throw in the towel
to signal that one is giving up the fight and conceding defeat
to be in someone's corner
to be on someone's side, showing support
(to hit) below the belt
(to hurt someone) by unfair means considered to be against the rules
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