heavyweight boxer

collocation in English

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heavyweight
noun
uk
/ˈhev.i.weɪt/us
/ˈhev.i.weɪt/
a boxer who is in the heaviest weight group, or this division of ...
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boxer
noun[C]
uk
/ˈbɒk.sər/us
/ˈbɑːk.sɚ/
someone who takes part in the sport ...
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(Definition ofheavyweightandboxerfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The particular case of theheavyweightboxerwas interesting.
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Described as having the stature of aheavyweightboxerand 6 ft 2in tall, he suffered a massive heart attack and died before paramedics arrived.
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He also gained distinction as a lightheavyweightboxer.
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These birds hit similarly like aheavyweightboxerand normally an opponent shall not be able to stand properly after receiving a powerful blow.
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He was also the firstheavyweightboxerto regain the title.
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His father was a professionalheavyweightboxer.
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Lyle was aheavyweightboxer, who fought many of the best heavyweights of his era.
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He was also a goodheavyweightboxer.
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He was starved; the former light heavyweight boxer's weight fell to under 7 st.
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