featherweight
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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
Considered the greatest UFC featherweight of all time, Volkanovski entered as a warm favourite, but was wary of the younger opponent standing five inches taller.
From Barron's
The movie, released in UK cinemas on 9 January, delves into how Hamed became a world featherweight champion by 21 and then the fallout with the Ireland-born coach later on.
From BBC
He ended up a featherweight on the mat.
The card is headlined by a featherweight contest between Brazilian pair Diego Lopes and Jean Silva.
From BBC
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