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
Daniel Dubois defeated Fabio Wardley in a fight of the year contender at Manchester's Co-op Live Arena on 9 May to become a two-time heavyweight world champion.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
Watch highlights as Oleksandr Usyk beats Rico Verhoeven to retain his world heavyweight titles in Egypt following a controversial 11th-round stoppage.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
Oleksandr Usyk struck lucky to retain his world heavyweight titles in Egypt with a highly controversial 11th-round stoppage win against boxing novice Rico Verhoeven.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
A tall heavyweight a little soft around the middle, stood up and began to shadowbox.
From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte
