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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.
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Minimum weight requirement for heavyweight boxers?
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.
What is all the weight classes in boxing?
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.
Was Rocky Marciano ever a heavy weight champion?
He was world heavyweight boxing champion from 1952 until his retirement in '56.
Who was the world heavy weight champion from1937 to1949 boxing?
Joe Louis was World Heavyweight Champion from 1937 to 1949.
What weight is crusier weight in boxing?
it is between light-heavy weight and heavy weight (between 176-200lbs)
Who was a left handed heavy weight boxing champion?
Michael Moorer. WBA, WBO, IBF Heavyweight champion of the world(1992-1994). Former WBO light Heavyweight champ(1988-1990).
Who was the first black heavy weight champion crowned in 1912?
Jack Johnson was the first black heavy weight boxing champion crowned in1912
Who was the first black heavy weight boxing champion?
Jack Johnson
Who first black boxing - heavy weight champ?
Jack Johnson
How heavy is a moderately heavy weight?
215pounds or over is Heavyweight. I'm not sure what is considered Super-Heavyweight.
Who won the world heavy weight champion Randy Orton or sheamus?
Currently the World Heavyweight Champion is Sheamus. It is his first run as World Heavyweight Champion.
To whom did jack Johnson lose his heavyweight boxing championship?
Heavy weight champion Jack Johnson lost his title in the boxing match with Jess Willard. The bout took place in Havana, Cuba in 1915.
