Which of these is true about Battling Levinsky's career?
He held the world light heavyweight title from 1916 to 1925
He was the first boxer to win the heavyweight championship
He defended his title against Jack Dempsey
He was the world light heavyweight champion from 1916 to 1920
Answer
Levinsky was the light heavyweight champion of the world from 1916 to 1920. Born Barnett A. Levine, he was a Lithuanian-American boxer who held the title for four years, successfully defending it against all challengers. Levinsky is remembered as one of the most formidable boxers of his era and is considered a boxing legend.
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