Michael spinks was the first reigning light heavyweight champion to move up and claim the world heavyweight title.
bob fitzsimmons won the heavyweight title before winning the lt heavy crown.
There is no weight limit in heavyweight boxing, it is unlimited. You can learn more about weight classes in boxing at the Wikipedia. Once on the page, type "Weight class (boxing)" into the search field at the top of the page and press enter to bring up the information.
http://www.answers.com/topic/boxing-weight-classes simply said they are named as such because the word welter,cruiser, heavy all have meanings that mean heavy lighter than heavy, or lighter than light heavy, the calssifications are ont he site above. grace, peace and Godspeed.
He was world heavyweight boxing champion from 1952 until his retirement in '56.
Joe Louis was World Heavyweight Champion from 1937 to 1949.
it is between light-heavy weight and heavy weight (between 176-200lbs)
Michael Moorer. WBA, WBO, IBF Heavyweight champion of the world(1992-1994). Former WBO light Heavyweight champ(1988-1990).
Jack Johnson
Jack Johnson
Jack Johnson was the first black heavy weight boxing champion crowned in1912
215pounds or over is Heavyweight. I'm not sure what is considered Super-Heavyweight.
Currently the World Heavyweight Champion is Sheamus. It is his first run as World Heavyweight Champion.
Heavy weight champion Jack Johnson lost his title in the boxing match with Jess Willard. The bout took place in Havana, Cuba in 1915.