Stupid question right? What type of man would do that? He has to be on steroids on something right? I mean it's just hard to fathom. Flyweight to heavyweight? That's just crazy. Look at today, some boxers move a division or two and they immediately gets labeled cheaters. So just how? No way possible someone can get it done right? Well below are the three men to have fought from flyweight to heavyweight.
GEORGES CARPENTIER
Born on January 12, 1894, in Liévin, Pas-de-Calais, France.
Hardcore and oldschool fans know this guy. One of the greatest boxers from Europe. He held French, European and World titles in 4 divisions. He along with Jack Dempsey were responsible for first million dollar gate. He became world champion when he beat Hall of Famer Battling Levinsky for the Light Heavyweight title. Aside from Dempsey and Levinsky, he also fought legends and Hall of Famers Tommy Loughran, Gene Tunney, Tommy Gibbons, Billy Papke, Ted Kid Lewis and Joe Jeannette. Not bad for a former flyweight.
LEO HOUCK
He was born on November 4, 1888 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Underrated. Among many old school boxers being mentioned in social media debates or even barbershop talk, nobody mentions this man but he is a Hall of Famer. A former Jack Dempsey sparring partner, this badass beat legends and Hall of Famers like Gene Tunney, Harry Greb, Mike Gibbons, Battling Levinsky, Willie Meehan, Billy Papke and Harry Lewis.
CLARENCE OLAND REEVES
He was born on January 1, 1914 in Concord, Georgia, USA
He really didn't have a career as great as the two mentioned but he offer a good story. Check how he was deported in Australia and was forced to leave his wife and 3 children. He was somehow a legend in that country. His most notable fights were against Archie Moore and 1947 Ring Fighter of the Year Gus Lesnevich. He managed to win 191 fights. Some reports indicate he had up to 108 KO wins.
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