Having or wearing boxing gloves (see muffle, n.2 2); (British regional) wearing mittens (see muffle, n.2 1). Now rare.

Of a person or animal: relatively light in weight, under the average weight; spec. (Horse Racing and Sport) designated or classified as a…

Originally (of a boxer): dazed or stupefied from taking punches to the head. Later also: (Medicine) designating a neurological syndrome…

Of a boxer: lacking a powerful punch. Frequently figurative: lacking force, impact, or vigour; ineffectual, weak.

Of a boxer: that leads with the right hand and guards with the left.

Of or relating to the weight class light welterweight (see sense A.); designating a boxer or other competitor in this class; = light welterweight…