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(Rec. 10 a.m.) NEW YORK, May 23,
Gus Lesnevich became the world light-heavyweight boxing champion by gaining a decision over Anton Cristoforidis, of Greece, in a fifteen-round bout—U.P.A.
The title was previously- held by Billy Conn, who is now a contender for Louis's heavyweight championship.
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Evening Post, Volume CXXXI, Issue 121, 24 May 1941, Page 10
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