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Recent Examples of middleweight
But perhaps the biggest news is the addition of a brand-new naked middleweight called the 675NK.
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New Atlas, 12 Sep. 2025
Crawford’s last fight was as a light middleweight, meaning the American will be stepping up two weight classes to fight the Mexican.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Gastelum has missed weight on several occasions in the past, both at welterweight and middleweight.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
The North Carolina native was set to fight at middleweight against Ruziboev but tipped the scales at 190 pounds—four pounds over the non-title limit—forcing the fight to be canceled.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
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New Atlas, 12 Sep. 2025
Crawford’s last fight was as a light middleweight, meaning the American will be stepping up two weight classes to fight the Mexican.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Gastelum has missed weight on several occasions in the past, both at welterweight and middleweight.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
The North Carolina native was set to fight at middleweight against Ruziboev but tipped the scales at 190 pounds—four pounds over the non-title limit—forcing the fight to be canceled.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for middleweight
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Injuries derailed that plan, and he's seemingly taken a backseat as the welterweight division moves on.—
Fernando Quiles Jr,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Nov. 2025
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Makhachev headlined the welterweight title bout against Jack Della Maddalena.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
16 Nov. 2025
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Dvalishvili vs Yan 2 This weekend’s UFC 323 in Las Vegas is headlined by a blockbuster rematch between Merab Dvalishvili and Petr Yan for the bantamweight title.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Dec. 2025
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In the co-main event, UFC women’s bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison (19-1-0) puts her title on the line against UFC Hall of Famer and former two-division champion Amanda Nunes (23-5-0).—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
27 Nov. 2025
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During a panel hosted by sustainability moderator Merle Becker, industry heavyweights explored how the sector’s transformation—from artificial intelligence (AI) and automation to sustainable materials and digital development processes—is becoming a strategic resource.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Jan. 2026
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But taken together, the records illustrate how major corporate leaders, organized labor, donors and political heavyweights have enjoyed direct access to the governor during a year of consequential policy turns — even as some of the most outspoken public-interest advocates were left out of the room.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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The two flyweights went to war in an effort to capture this season’s Ultimate Fighter crown.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Park previously had a fight scheduled on Aug. 9 against ex-world title challenger and No. 10 flyweight Steve Erceg.—
Aaron Tolentino,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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New foams have enabled the creation of shoes that are simultaneously soft, fast, tall, and featherweight, bridging previous shoe categories—maximalist not only in form, but also function.—
Dean Stattmann,
Outside,
11 Nov. 2025
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All this is mixed into a featherweight, watery serum that offers a refreshingly cool sensation when applied, instantly soothing where it’s placed.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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Its lightweight, metal frame is easy for one person to maneuver, and the size reflects enough light to make even your shoebox feel grand.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Samsonite Winfield 2 Hardside Expandable Checked Bag is a Travel + Leisure editor favorite, thanks to its lightweight yet durable shell.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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The matchup marks a major escalation in competition for Paul (12-1, seven KOs), who turned professional in 2020 and entered the WBA’s cruiserweight rankings at No. 14 in July.—
Darnell Mayberry,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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Hopefully, this is the last big-money distraction from what should be Paul’s proving ground as a cruiserweight, light heavyweight or even heavyweight pro.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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While Prochazka looks to earn another title opportunity, Carlos Ulberg has emerged as a potential contender in the light heavyweight division.—
Fernando Quiles Jr,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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On October 19, Borralho gave the DWCS another shot, this time at light heavyweight.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Middleweight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/middleweight. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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