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Rowdytimothy: weight correction

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	* Also known as Junior Heavyweight and Lighter-heavyweight		* Also known as Junior Heavyweight and Lighter-heavyweight
	* The maximum weight for this division is 200 pounds (90.7 kg or 14 stone 4 lbs).		* The maximum weight for this division is 200 pounds (90.9 kg or 14 stone 4 lbs).
	* The title was originally contested at a maximum weight of 190 pounds, but did drift for a while up to 195 pounds. In 2003 the current limit was established.		* The title was originally contested at a maximum weight of 190 pounds, but did drift for a while up to 195 pounds. In 2003 the current limit was established.

Rowdytimothy at 00:11, 17 May 2008

2008-05-17T00:11:38Z

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	* [[:Category:World Cruiserweight Title Lineages\|World Cruiserweight Title Lineages]]		* [[:Category:World Cruiserweight Title Lineages\|World Cruiserweight Title Lineages]]
	* [[:Category:World Cruiserweight Title Fights\|World Cruiserweight Title Fights]]		* [[:Category:World Cruiserweight Title Fights\|World Cruiserweight Title Fights]]

	~~== External Link ==~~
	~~A Brief History of the Cruiserweight Division: [http://www.boxing-central.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5969 click]~~

	[[Category:glossary\|cruiserweight]]		[[Category:glossary\|cruiserweight]]

Rowdytimothy: add chart internal links

2008-05-17T00:06:29Z

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-Cruiserweight (also called Junior Heavyweight]: 176-200 lbs; 80.0 – 90.0 kg; 12 stone 6 pounds – 14 stone 3 pounds.
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-First originated in England (later called lighter-heavyweight); next established as 176-190 lbs (80.0 – 86.2 kg or 12 stone, 6 pounds – 13 stone, 6 pounds) by the [[WBC]] in 1979, then the [[WBA]] in 1982, and the [[IBF]] in 1983; modified in 2004 first by the WBC, then the WBA and next by the IBF to allow a maximum limit of 200 pounds.
+* Also known as Junior Heavyweight and Lighter-heavyweight
-*See [http://www.boxing-central.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5969 A Brief History of the Cruiserweight Division]
+The cruiserweight division first originated in England (later called lighter-heavyweight). The division was next established as 176-190 lbs (80.0 – 86.2 kg or 12 stone 6 lbs – 13 stone 6 lbs) by the [[World Boxing Council]] (WBC) in 1979, then the [[World Boxing Association]] (WBA) in 1982, and the [[International Boxing Federation]] (IBF) in 1983. The division was modified in 2004, first by the WBC, then the WBA and next by the IBF to allow a maximum limit of 200 pounds.
-[[category:glossary|cruiserweight]]
+'''NOTE:''' The English class cruiserweights (from 1889-1937) became Light Heavyweight (1937-present).  The name reappeared in America (in 1980) for a new class of 190, then 195, and currently 200 pound boxers.

Ric: link to "weight division" page

2005-11-18T20:03:17Z

link to "weight division" page

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	Cruiserweight [also called Junior Heavyweight]: 176-200 lbs; 80.0 – 90.0 kg; 12 stone 6 pounds – 14 stone 3 pounds. First originated in England (later called lighter-heavyweight); next established as 176-190 lbs (80.0 – 86.2 kg or 12 stone, 6 pounds – 13 stone, 6 pounds) by the [[WBC]] in 1979, then the [[WBA]] in 1982, and the [[IBF]] in 1983; modified in 2004 first by the WBC, then the WBA and next by the IBF to allow a maximum limit of 200 pounds.		Cruiserweight (also called Junior Heavyweight]: 176-200 lbs; 80.0 – 90.0 kg; 12 stone 6 pounds – 14 stone 3 pounds.

			First originated in England (later called lighter-heavyweight); next established as 176-190 lbs (80.0 – 86.2 kg or 12 stone, 6 pounds – 13 stone, 6 pounds) by the [[WBC]] in 1979, then the [[WBA]] in 1982, and the [[IBF]] in 1983; modified in 2004 first by the WBC, then the WBA and next by the IBF to allow a maximum limit of 200 pounds.

	First WBC champion was [[Marvin Camel]] (in 1980); first WBA champion [[Ossie Ocasio]] (in 1982); first IBF champion Marvin Camel (in 1983); first Commonwealth (British Empire) champion [[Stewart Lithgo]] (in 1984); first British champion [[Sammy Reeson]] (in 1985); first Undisputed World champion [[Evander Holyfield]] (in 1988); first WBO champion [[Boone Pultz]] (in 1989). NOTE: the English class Cruiserweights (from 1889-1937) became Light Heavyweight (1937-present). The name reappeared in America (in 1980) for a new class of 190, then 195, and currently 200 pound boxers.		First WBC champion was [[Marvin Camel]] (in 1980); first WBA champion [[Ossie Ocasio]] (in 1982); first IBF champion Marvin Camel (in 1983); first Commonwealth (British Empire) champion [[Stewart Lithgo]] (in 1984); first British champion [[Sammy Reeson]] (in 1985); first Undisputed World champion [[Evander Holyfield]] (in 1988); first WBO champion [[Boone Pultz]] (in 1989). NOTE: the English class Cruiserweights (from 1889-1937) became Light Heavyweight (1937-present). The name reappeared in America (in 1980) for a new class of 190, then 195, and currently 200 pound boxers.

	*See [http://www.boxing-central.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5969 A Brief History of the Cruiserweight Division]		*See [http://www.boxing-central.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5969 A Brief History of the Cruiserweight Division]
	*See also [~~http~~:~~//www.boxrec.com/media/index.php?title=~~Category:World_Cruiserweight_Champions World Cruiserweight Champions]		*See also [[:Category:World_Cruiserweight_Champions\|World Cruiserweight Champions]]
			*And, [[weight divisions]]

	[[category:glossary\|cruiserweight]]		[[category:glossary\|cruiserweight]]

Ric: added web link & other links

2005-03-17T17:16:19Z

added web link & other links

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	Cruiserweight [also called Junior Heavyweight]~~- (~~176-200 lbs; 80.0 – 90.0 kg; 12 stone 6 pounds – 14 stone 3 pounds~~)- first~~ originated in England (later called lighter-heavyweight); next established as 176-190 lbs (80.0 – 86.2 kg or 12 stone, 6 pounds – 13 stone, 6 pounds) by the WBC in 1979, then the WBA in 1982, and the IBF in 1983; modified in 2004 first by the WBC, then the WBA and next by the IBF to allow a maximum limit of 200 pounds.		Cruiserweight [also called Junior Heavyweight]: 176-200 lbs; 80.0 – 90.0 kg; 12 stone 6 pounds – 14 stone 3 pounds. First originated in England (later called lighter-heavyweight); next established as 176-190 lbs (80.0 – 86.2 kg or 12 stone, 6 pounds – 13 stone, 6 pounds) by the [[WBC]] in 1979, then the [[WBA]] in 1982, and the [[IBF]] in 1983; modified in 2004 first by the WBC, then the WBA and next by the IBF to allow a maximum limit of 200 pounds.

	First WBC champion was Marvin Camel (in 1980); first WBA champion Ossie Ocasio (in 1982); first IBF champion Marvin Camel (in 1983); first Commonwealth (British Empire) champion Stewart Lithgo (in 1984); first British champion Sammy Reeson (in 1985); first Undisputed World champion Evander Holyfield (in 1988); first WBO champion Boone Pultz (in 1989). NOTE: the English class Cruiserweights (from 1889-1937) became Light ~~heavyweight~~ (1937-present). The name reappeared in America (in 1980) for a new class of 190, then 195, and currently 200 pound boxers.		First WBC champion was [[Marvin Camel]] (in 1980); first WBA champion [[Ossie Ocasio]] (in 1982); first IBF champion Marvin Camel (in 1983); first Commonwealth (British Empire) champion [[Stewart Lithgo]] (in 1984); first British champion [[Sammy Reeson]] (in 1985); first Undisputed World champion [[Evander Holyfield]] (in 1988); first WBO champion [[Boone Pultz]] (in 1989). NOTE: the English class Cruiserweights (from 1889-1937) became Light Heavyweight (1937-present). The name reappeared in America (in 1980) for a new class of 190, then 195, and currently 200 pound boxers.

	See also [http://www.boxrec.com/media/index.php?title=Category:World_Cruiserweight_Champions World Cruiserweight Champions]		*See [http://www.boxing-central.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5969 A Brief History of the Cruiserweight Division]
			*See also [http://www.boxrec.com/media/index.php?title=Category:World_Cruiserweight_Champions World Cruiserweight Champions]

	[[category:glossary\|cruiserweight]]		[[category:glossary\|cruiserweight]]

Ric: added World Cruiserweight link

2005-03-04T23:39:56Z

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	First WBC champion was Marvin Camel (in 1980); first WBA champion Ossie Ocasio (in 1982); first IBF champion Marvin Camel (in 1983); first Commonwealth (British Empire) champion Stewart Lithgo (in 1984); first British champion Sammy Reeson (in 1985); first Undisputed World champion Evander Holyfield (in 1988); first WBO champion Boone Pultz (in 1989). NOTE: the English class Cruiserweights (from 1889-1937) became Light heavyweight (1937-present). The name reappeared in America (in 1980) for a new class of 190, then 195, and currently 200 pound boxers.		First WBC champion was Marvin Camel (in 1980); first WBA champion Ossie Ocasio (in 1982); first IBF champion Marvin Camel (in 1983); first Commonwealth (British Empire) champion Stewart Lithgo (in 1984); first British champion Sammy Reeson (in 1985); first Undisputed World champion Evander Holyfield (in 1988); first WBO champion Boone Pultz (in 1989). NOTE: the English class Cruiserweights (from 1889-1937) became Light heavyweight (1937-present). The name reappeared in America (in 1980) for a new class of 190, then 195, and currently 200 pound boxers.

			See also [http://www.boxrec.com/media/index.php?title=Category:World_Cruiserweight_Champions World Cruiserweight Champions]

	[[category:glossary\|cruiserweight]]		[[category:glossary\|cruiserweight]]

Ric: updated

2005-03-04T20:26:10Z

updated

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	Cruiserweight [also called Junior Heavyweight]- (176-200 lbs; 80.0 – 90.0 kg; 12 stone 6 pounds – 14 stone 3 pounds)- first originated in England (later called lighter-heavyweight); next established as 176-190 lbs (80.0 – 86.2 kg or 12 stone, 6 pounds – 13 stone, 6 pounds) by the WBC in 1979, then the WBA in 1982, and the IBF in 1983; modified in 2004 first by the WBC, then the WBA and next by the IBF to allow a maximum limit of 200 pounds.		Cruiserweight [also called Junior Heavyweight]- (176-200 lbs; 80.0 – 90.0 kg; 12 stone 6 pounds – 14 stone 3 pounds)- first originated in England (later called lighter-heavyweight); next established as 176-190 lbs (80.0 – 86.2 kg or 12 stone, 6 pounds – 13 stone, 6 pounds) by the WBC in 1979, then the WBA in 1982, and the IBF in 1983; modified in 2004 first by the WBC, then the WBA and next by the IBF to allow a maximum limit of 200 pounds.

			First WBC champion was Marvin Camel (in 1980); first WBA champion Ossie Ocasio (in 1982); first IBF champion Marvin Camel (in 1983); first Commonwealth (British Empire) champion Stewart Lithgo (in 1984); first British champion Sammy Reeson (in 1985); first Undisputed World champion Evander Holyfield (in 1988); first WBO champion Boone Pultz (in 1989). NOTE: the English class Cruiserweights (from 1889-1937) became Light heavyweight (1937-present). The name reappeared in America (in 1980) for a new class of 190, then 195, and currently 200 pound boxers.
	[[category:glossary\|cruiserweight]]		[[category:glossary\|cruiserweight]]

Ric at 00:43, 3 March 2005

2005-03-03T00:43:53Z

New page

Cruiserweight [also called Junior Heavyweight]- (176-200 lbs; 80.0 – 90.0 kg; 12 stone 6 pounds – 14 stone 3 pounds)- first originated in England (later called lighter-heavyweight); next established as 176-190 lbs (80.0 – 86.2 kg or 12 stone, 6 pounds – 13 stone, 6 pounds) by the WBC in 1979, then the WBA in 1982, and the IBF in 1983; modified in 2004 first by the WBC, then the WBA and next by the IBF to allow a maximum limit of 200 pounds.

[[category:glossary|cruiserweight]]