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Dixie Kid's claim to the title was controversial. While he had been the champion of the 145 pound class, the New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC) decided to merge the 145 and 154 pound classes into a single class at 150 pounds, which was won by Joe Gans. Dixie Kid did not contest the decision, but he and his supporters argued that Gans's weight was actually above 150 pounds.