http://www.answers.com/topic/boxing-weight-classes simply said they are named as such because the word welter,cruiser, heavy all have meanings that mean heavy lighter than heavy, or lighter than light heavy, the calssifications are ont he site above. grace, peace and Godspeed.
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featherweight, light weight,
welter weight, middle weight, light heavy weight, heavy weight, super weight
Featherweight, Lightweight, Welterweight, Light Heavyweight, Heavyweight, Super Heavyweight.