featherweight
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A former featherweight champion, he earned the lightweight belt last year by knocking out Brazil's Charles Oliveira before temporarily stepping away from the sport for personal reasons.
From Barron's
The 35-year-old 'Leeds Warrior' is a two-time featherweight world champion and stalwart of British boxing.
From BBC
The featherweight bout will be professionally sanctioned under the Unified Rules of MMA with five rounds at 5 minutes each.
From Los Angeles Times
Stolz, who is listed at 6-foot-1, 180 pounds, would be on the large side for a pro rider, and might have trouble hanging in with the featherweights in the mountains.
Nick Ball's reign as WBA featherweight world champion ended in dramatic fashion as the British boxer was stopped in the 12th round by Brandon Figueroa in front of stunned home fans in Liverpool.
From BBC
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