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

Usyk still holds three heavyweight belts but, with only a handful of fights left before retirement, there is a growing sense that he is no longer driven by collecting titles.

From BBC • May 24, 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

He dropped fellow Briton Dubois twice - including once 10 seconds into the contest - and showed enough resilience and power to reinforce his standing as a genuine world-level heavyweight.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Baba and I live with the Bengali female versions of heavyweight boxers Muhammad Ali and Ken Norton.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins