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Firebrand Jake Paul is in the boxing ring once again, this time facing a more competent challenger in what will be a cruiserweight fight with Tommy Fury, the younger brother of current heavyweight champion of the world Tyson Fury.
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oregonlive, 26 Feb. 2023
On Tuesday afternoon, viewers of the news conference promoting their cruiserweight bout on Aug. 6 at 9 p.m. on Showtime PPV at Madison Square Garden learned Rahman Jr. can trade insults with Paul, a renowned smack talker.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 12 July 2022
Has anything changed for you as far as your mentality about being a cruiserweight who’s moved into the heavyweight division?
—Josh Katzowitz, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2021
Usyk became the third man, after Evander Holyfield and David Haye, to win world titles at cruiserweight then heavyweight.
—Steve Douglas, ajc, 26 Sep. 2021
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oregonlive, 26 Feb. 2023
On Tuesday afternoon, viewers of the news conference promoting their cruiserweight bout on Aug. 6 at 9 p.m. on Showtime PPV at Madison Square Garden learned Rahman Jr. can trade insults with Paul, a renowned smack talker.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 12 July 2022
Has anything changed for you as far as your mentality about being a cruiserweight who’s moved into the heavyweight division?
—Josh Katzowitz, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2021
Usyk became the third man, after Evander Holyfield and David Haye, to win world titles at cruiserweight then heavyweight.
—Steve Douglas, ajc, 26 Sep. 2021
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Again, the current climate in the UFC isn't all that friendly to 34-year-old middleweights who've yet to rise to star level with the promotion who find themselves on a three-fight skid.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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The undefeated middleweight meets Armen Petrosyan in the UFC 308 PPV opener.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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The top of the UFC 310 card is a work in progress as the promotion is still seemingly looking for an opponent to replace welterweight champion Belal Muhammad, who is out with a bone infection in his toe.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Martin is a former professional boxer who competed from 1989-2012 and was the world champion in the super welterweight class in 2009.Jordan Moreau, Variety, 16 Oct. 2024
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Despite being 38 years old, Aldo still looks like one of the top bantamweights in the world.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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In her debut, Rousey fought Liz Carmouche for the women’s bantamweight title in the fight that started the division.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024
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In the main event, former UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno faces Amir Albazi.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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The 32-year-old is coming off a February split-decision victory over two-time UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024
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Recently, a potentially epic battle between Nate Landwehr and Doo Ho Choi was added to the card at featherweight.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Other Changes in the UFC Rankings Despite his huge third-round KO win over Max Holloway, UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria didn't rise in the promotion's pound-for-pound rankings.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Max Holloway’s Plans Holloway said his plan is to compete as a lightweight in the summer of 2025.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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The move to lightweight makes a ton of sense for the former featherweight champion.David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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There are also rumors the UFC could look to add a new main event featuring Alex Pereira defending his light heavyweight title against Magomed Ankalaev.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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This fight marked his return after a three-year hiatus and his debut in the heavyweight division, adding to his legacy as a record-holding light heavyweight champion with 14 title defenses.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Cruiserweight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cruiserweight. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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