Light heavyweight - Definition

In boxing, the division between heavyweight over 175 pounds (79.4 kg) and middleweight, 147 to 160 lb (66.7 to 72.6 kg). Throughout history this division's fighters have been overshadowed by the two more glamorous divisions it is sandwiched between. Nevertheless, the light heavyweight class has produced some of boxing's greatest champions; Archie Moore, Billy Conn, Evander Holyfield, Michael Spinks and Bob Foster-to name a few.

In fact, most of the light heavyweight champions unsucessfully challenged for the heavyweight crown, until Michael Spinks became the first reigning champion to win the heavier crown. Interestingly, Bob Fitzsimmons captured the light heavyweight championship after losing the heavyweight championship.