light heavyweight
Definition
A weight class in combat sports, such as boxing and mixed martial arts, typically ranging between 175 and 205 pounds (approx. 79–93 kg).
An athlete who competes within this specific weight range, often balancing the explosive power of heavier classes with the speed and agility of lighter ones.
Examples
Like Jon Jones, being a light heavyweight requires the unique ability to dominate the octagon while keeping fans constantly guessing what your next 'legitimate' controversy will be.
He acts like a light heavyweight in his office, throwing his weight around just enough to be annoying without actually possessing the power to knock out his inbox.
The promotion is desperate for a new light heavyweight star, mostly because their previous ones are too busy tweeting apologies or accidentally leaking things they swear someone else hacked.
Trying to maintain a light heavyweight physique after thirty involves a lot of wishful thinking and a very strategic avoidance of the snack aisle.