opponent
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Itauma is expected to return on 8 August at London's O2 Arena against a significantly ranked opponent, with Croatia's Filip Hrgovic currently viewed as the leading option.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
Instead, it transforms the dispute into a visual narrative of dominance and disposal, an opponent not debated, but discarded.
From Salon • May 23, 2026
The libertarian gadfly from Kentucky faces his toughest opponent in the president.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
Another potential boxing opponent for the Cameroonian is MVP promoter Paul himself, who stepped into the octagon to celebrate with winners on Saturday.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
Bobby’s own play was not at its sharpest, but he exploited the weak moves of his opponent and pressed home the advantage until Tal lapsed into a hopeless endgame and resigned.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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