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Barney Lebrowitz (June 10, 1891 – February 12, 1949), better known as Battling Levinsky, 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]
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.
World Light Heavyweight Champions. American World Champions. IBHOF Members. Boxers with more than 200 bouts. Managed by Jack Hanlon.
The Pittsburgh Post reported that Greb was the winner, as did the Philadelphia Public Ledger and Philadelphia Inquirer, but the Philadelphia Record gave it to Levinsky as did the Wilkes-Barre Times Leader which had Levinsky winning four out of the six rds.
Levinsky was a willing and frequent fighter, appearing in 286 official bouts and likely many more if the truth were known; He began boxing in 1906 under the name of "Barney Williams" but changed his fighting name in 1913; He was not a power hitter on offense but was a good boxer who was outstanding on defense as well as durable and game; During ...
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.
Newspaper decision from boyh the Philadelphia Item and the Philadelphia Record in favor of Levinsky. Levinsky fought under the name of "Barney Williams." He would have had a substantial weight advantage over Coleman.
Battling Levinsky. Using his ring name, “Battling Levinsky “, Barney Lebrowitz was the light heavyweight champion of the world from 1916 to 1920. During his professional career he fought heavyweight legends Gene Tunney and Jack Dempsey, losing both matches.
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.
Under the guidance of Hall of Fame manager Dan Morgan, Levinsky set his sights on the light heavyweight championship of the world. He defeated archrival, Hall of Famer, Jack Dillon for the world light heavyweight crown on October 24, 1916. All totaled, he boxed Dillon ten times.
