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Who ended Battling Levinsky's reign as a world champion?

  • Rocky Marciano

  • Muhammad Ali

  • Joe Louis

  • Jack Dempsey

Answer

Jack Dempsey, the "Manassa Mauler," ended Battling Levinsky's reign as world heavyweight champion in a brutal and iconic match in 1919. Dempsey's relentless aggression and devastating punching power overwhelmed Levinsky, knocking him out in the second round and cementing his place as one of boxing's most formidable champions.
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