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Recent Examples of welterweight
Martin is a former professional boxer who competed from 1989-2012 and was the world champion in the super welterweight class in 2009.
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Jordan Moreau, Variety, 16 Oct. 2024
During a recent interview, former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley revealed his plans to return to MMA in the coming year.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Advertisement Having unexpectedly won a rematch against the boxer who knocked him out, Esteban is being pushed by Andy, under threat himself, to accept a match against the current welterweight champion, which no viewer would expect to go well.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2024
In a fantastic fight, Mikaela Mayer defeated Sandy Ryan via majority decision (95-95, 97-93, 96-94) to win the WBO welterweight championship on Friday at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2024
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Jordan Moreau, Variety, 16 Oct. 2024
During a recent interview, former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley revealed his plans to return to MMA in the coming year.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Advertisement Having unexpectedly won a rematch against the boxer who knocked him out, Esteban is being pushed by Andy, under threat himself, to accept a match against the current welterweight champion, which no viewer would expect to go well.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2024
In a fantastic fight, Mikaela Mayer defeated Sandy Ryan via majority decision (95-95, 97-93, 96-94) to win the WBO welterweight championship on Friday at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for welterweight
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Reyes followed that victory with five straight wins, the last of which was a knockout of former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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It's been an improbable, rocky journey from flyweight to middleweight to heavyweight.Matthew Self, The Arizona Republic, 14 Nov. 2024
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However, fighters like bantamweight champion Patchy Mix and Corey Anderson remain in limbo.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The three-time world champion in the super bantamweight division starred in a fierce trio of fights against Rafael Márquez, brother of Juan Manuel Márquez.Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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In the co-main event, veteran featherweight Cub Swanson scraps with Billy Quarantillo.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Today, the 30-year-old Evloev is the No. 5 fighter in the official UFC featherweight rankings.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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In women’s flyweight, the persistent Miranda Maverick pushed her way back into the Top 15 with a unanimous decision win over Jamey-Lyn Horth.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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That hasn't stopped his name from coming up, as current UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja called out Johnson following his win against former Rizin champion Kai Asakura.James Brizuela, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Its lightweight and easy to pack back up. $60 $45 at Amazon $60 $45 at BioLite Coleman's portable grill is also still on sale.Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Dec. 2024
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This creamy lipstick provides your pout with full coverage, delivering a mesmerizing, multi-dimensional finish that is transfer-proof and lightweight.Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
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At cruiserweight, the underrated Gilberto Ramirez jumped from fourth to second after his beatdown of Chris Billam-Smith in November.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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The Paul-Perry will be an eight-round boxing match at cruiserweight, with both fighters using 10-ounce gloves.Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 20 July 2024
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“Welterweight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welterweight. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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