heavyweight

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The global memory-chip shortage that has dogged device makers in recent years—triggered by AI’s voracious appetite for the same silicon found in nearly all consumer tech—has even begun to cause pain for supply-chain heavyweight Apple.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

Verhoeven said fans were denied a 12th round between himself and unified heavyweight world champion Usyk and there should be an immediate rematch.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

While it remains to be seen if the AI-driven momentum can last, major deals like these—particularly with a silicon heavyweight like AMD—suggest the market is taking this new version of Rackspace seriously.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

For UFC boss Dana White, heavyweight Josh Hokit’s post-fight behavior at UFC Freedom 250 on Sunday crossed a line.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026

“I couldn’t see just how to break it to them by explaining that I ‘own’ a heavyweight prizefighter, so I figured I would maybe wait until tonight.

From "Lawn Boy" by Gary Paulsen