Physiologically impossible?

Physiologically impossible? there are a handful of modern fighters who have fought and won titles in 5-6 weight classes ranging from lightweight to light heavy weight. Roy Jones has fought in 6 classes in modern times.

Also keep in mind that to fight a heavyweight in the old era one need not be at that weight so there were several champions that won heavyweight titles fighting men larger than them. Also there is a women fighter who has 5 titles in different classes and is going for a sixth in the light heavyweight class.

Taken from Sam Langford the Boston Terror.

Sam Langford fought from lightweight to heavyweight.
Throughout his prime, Sam Langford was in an unusual boxing situation. Although his weight permitted him to fight in weight divisions other than heavyweight, no champion would risk his title against him, and not incidentally, America at the time had no desire to see another black champion. Between 1902 and 1923, Langford fought nearly 300 recorded bouts in every division from lightweight to heavyweight. He was rarely defeated, but never got the title match he deserved.

There were many in the old era such as Langford, Joe wolcott etc.. who could find no one in their classes willing to be beaten so soundly so they moved up fighting those weighing 30-40 lbs more and beating the likes of Jack Dempsey and Joe Gans.

Also very possible to be a champion athelete eating cabbage and lettuce

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