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Hughes took that belief into the lightweight title bout with the undefeated Nurmagomedov in January, where he pushed the Russian further than he had been in any of his previous 19 bouts.

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His career has been built in lighter weight classes, dominating as a welterweight and lightweight, with a style based on mobility, variety of angles and intelligence in the ring.

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Crawford first became world champion at lightweight before unifying the light-welterweight and welterweight divisions.

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He wore a lightweight black raincoat and loafers, a dark business suit, a crisp white shirt, a narrow black tie and a pearl stick-pin.

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She designed all kinds of pieces, from striped vests and floor-length dresses to lightweight pants and winter coats.

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