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Barney "Battling" Levinsky (born Lebowitz; June 10, 1890 – February 12, 1949) was an American boxer who was the world light heavyweight champion from 1916 to 1920. Statistical boxing website BoxRec lists Levinsky as the #12 ranked light heavyweight of all time, while The Ring Magazine founder Nat Fleischer placed him at #9. [ 1 ]
Levinsky was floored three times, twice for nine-counts, in the first 37 seconds of the first round. "You can tell the world I'm through, " he said immediately after the bout. "A fighter is a bum when he starts and a bum when he finishes.
Jan 1, 2024 · But no one disputes the fact that light heavyweight champion Battling Levinsky was one of the true “iron men” of boxing, a highly active fighter who enjoyed a two decade long career during a time when “highly active” meant fighting a dozen times or more in a year.
May 9, 2022 · Battling Levinksy's record was published in many record books, especially the Police Gazette Sporting Annual, 1914-1918 editions; T.S. Andrews' Sporting Annual , 1915-1922 and 1928-1929 editions; and many editions of The Ring Record Book.
[NY Evening World] Williams announced that he would henceforth be known as Battling Levinsky. Levinsky, outweighed by 25 pounds, was a late sub for Sailor White.
World Light-Heavyweight Champion from 1916 to 1920, Battling Levinsky began his boxing career under the name Barney Williams. However, the former Barney Lebrowitz received little attention until he took on a manager named “Dumb” Dan Morgan in 1913, who changed Barney’s name and his boxing fortunes.
The era was a perfect fit for Philadelphian Light Heavyweight – Battling Levinsky. Levinsky was a slick, safety-first, boxer who‘s style kept him out of serious harm’s way – more often than not! As a result, Levinsky was one of the most active fighters of the day.
Levinsky, the world light-heavyweight champion from 1916-1920, was one of the top fighters of his day. He loved to fight and would battle anyone, including future heavyweight champions Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney. b. June 10, 1891 - d. February 12, 1949.
Battling Levinsky. 192-52-34 / 34 KO. South Philly - Lt Heavyweight. Excellent defensive boxer with a reputation for rather dull bouts. Won the 175 pound crown in 1916 with a decision over Jack Dillon (in their 9th fight) and lost it four years later by 4th round KO to Georges Carpentier. Entered HOF in 2000.
Barney Williams (better known as Battling Levinsky but born as Barney Lebrowitz) was the light heavyweight boxing champion of the world from 1916-1920. Levinsky wrested the crown from Champion Jack Dillon on October 24, 1916.
