challenger

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His win over Franklin kept him as number one challenger for the WBO title, so if his team feels he is ready, a fight against the winner of Wardley v Dubois could be next.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

We have also heard from the largest general-merchandise retailers that they are seeing broader and stronger growth from what they call challenger brands, such as private labels.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Corona could be strongest challenger on Orange Lutheran’s side and plays JSerra in a 6 p.m. opener on Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

That's complemented by 15 assists, 14 of those coming in Serie A for the league leaders, which is one every other game and double his nearest challenger.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

And a new dimension entered the combat: a father’s awareness of a growing son, the son as challenger, the son as threat, the son as successor, the son as man.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy