You could say we've been waiting for our first knock-out game, a genuine heavyweight contender, etc.

A heavyweight contender of the 1930s, he was avoided by many boxers.

This was the start of his push as a legitimate junior heavyweight contender.

He was touted as a future heavyweight contender early in his pro career, which began in 1994.

The official pies the heavyweight contenders had to tackle measure 12cm across and 3.5cm deep.