heavyweight

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The 2026 gubernatorial primary has been one of the most unpredictable and expensive in decades and a race that was shaped early on by a number of heavyweight Democrats staying on the sidelines.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

He spoke about his ambitions of becoming a three-time heavyweight world champion, and his time working alongside former rival and now gym-mate Oleksandr Usyk.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The kickboxing superstar, who reigned as the Glory heavyweight world champion for 12 years, clearly demonstrated that he has the tools to hang with boxing's elite.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Oleksandr Usyk came through a gritty contest to beat a game Rico Verhoeven and retain his heavyweight world titles.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

The sole claim to fame of Livermore, California, was as the former home of a onetime heavyweight champ who had moved there in the 1920s.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik