heavyweight

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Autovol, another industry heavyweight, rarely has trouble getting coverage when it needs it, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Once regarded as boxing's most devastating puncher, the former WBC heavyweight champion has stopped 43 opponents in 44 wins, often in spectacular fashion.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The sport is now deep into its next generation of champions and Woods hovers over all of it, both as an idol to today’s contenders and a heavyweight force behind the game.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Spitzer said the big turning point for Netflix in this arena was the November 2024 fight between former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson and YouTube influencer Jake Paul.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

"I'll tell you!" a heavyweight yelled, pushing out of the crowd, his face angry.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison