heavyweight

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BBC Sport speaks to WBO heavyweight world champion Fabio Wardley, two-weight world champion Natasha Jonas, boxing analyst Steve Bunce and renowned trainer Joe Gallagher to explore the big questions.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Jonas: "Every fight at heavyweight is a tough fight. It only takes one shot. But you would expect someone of Tyson's class and experience to be able to handle him."

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Makhmudov spent most of the time glancing at his phone, drawing criticism from heavyweight great Lennox Lewis who was part of the TV broadcast.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Llama 4 lagged in the fierce AI race as heavyweight rivals from China, France, and the United States produced improved models at a rapid-fire pace.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Vin walks inside the gym where he spent the past seven years training to become the next world heavyweight champion, the smell of sweat and dirty sneakers bringing back countless memories.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera