First Two Division Champion?

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  1. SwarmingSlugger

    SwarmingSlugger Active Member Full Member

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    I know Bob Fitzsimmons was the first triple crown champ in boxing but was he the first 2 division as well? Haven't been able to find an answer on Google.
     
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  3. Tug Wilson Tactics

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    According to my highly specialized skill of typing words into Wikipedia, the first two-division world champion was Barney Ross who held the lightweight and light welterweight titles.
     
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  4. SwarmingSlugger

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    That sounds right, Barney Ross of course was the first to hold 2 world titles simultaneously.
     
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