List of world heavyweight boxing champions

High school (ages 12+)
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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What does "heavyweight" mean in boxing?It is the division for the biggest and strongest boxers, usually over 200 pounds, who fight for the top title.
2. Why did the heavyweight title change rules in 1892?When Jim Corbett beat John L. Sullivan using the Marquess of Queensberry Rules, the title became officially tied to those standardized rules.

Marquess of Queensberry Rules: A codified set of rules for boxing, introduced in 1867, mandating gloves, rounds, and a ten-count for knockdowns.
Sanctioning Organization: A governing body that oversees professional boxing, sanctions championship bouts, and awards championship belts.
Lineal Championship: A championship recognized by boxing historians and purists, determined by a direct lineage of defeating previous lineal champions.
Undisputed Champion: A boxer who holds all major recognized world championships in their division simultaneously.