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What a heavyweight may be in a match (5)

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I believe the answer is:

light

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This clue might be a double definition.

'what a heavyweight' is the first definition.
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'be in a match' is the second definition.
'light' can be an answer for 'match' (light can mean a flame or match). I am not certain of the 'be in a' bit.

'may' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for light that I've seen before include "skedaddle!" , "Pale" , "Frivolous -- insubstantial" , "Not heavy; illuminate" , "Illumination weights little" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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