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Who was the first Light Heavyweight Champion to win the Heavyweight title?
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∙ 2010-10-12 21:07:19
Michael Spinks in 1985 when he beat Larry Holmes.
Bob Fitzsimmons won the heavyweight title first, then the light heavyweight championship.
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∙ 2010-10-12 21:07:19
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