Heavyweight boxing championship records and statistics
At the beginnings of boxing, the heavyweight division had no weight limit and the category historically has been vaguely defined. In the 19th century, for example, many heavyweight champions weighed 170 pounds (12 st 2 lb, 77 kg) or less (although others weighed 200 pounds). The first heavyweight champion under the Marquess of Queensberry rules was John L. Sullivan, known as "The Boston Strong Boy". He weighed around 200 pounds when in shape and was a bare-knuckle champion. He was defeated by Jim Corbett on September 7, 1892, in 21 rounds. In 1920, the minimum weight for a heavyweight was set at 175 pounds (12 st 7 lb, 79 kg), which today is the light heavyweight division maximum. Since 1980, for most boxing organizations, the maximum weight for a cruiserweight has been 200 pounds. Boxers who weigh 200 pounds and over (14 st 3 lb, 90 kg) are considered heavyweights by the major professional boxing organizations: the International Boxing Federation,[1] the World Boxing Association,[2] the World Boxing Council,[3] and the World Boxing Organization.[4]
Since the 1960s, the heavyweight title has become fractured amongst various sanctioning organizations, and so what was once known as the single "Heavyweight Champion", is now referred to as the "Undisputed Champion" as the one fighter that has defeated all the other titlists. However, there is no officially declared definition of the term, as major boxing organizations refer to all boxers holding at least two world titles in their respective division as Unified champions.[5][6][7] Some title reigns are not recognized as official reigns due to long periods of inactivity, legitimacy of title, false billing and promotion. In March 1967, Muhammad Ali was systematically denied a boxing license in every state and stripped of his passport because of his refusal to be inducted into the armed forces. He was stripped of WBC and WBA titles but remained The Ring and lineal boxing champion, despite not having a boxing match until October 1970. In 2005, Ukrainian boxer Vitali Klitschko retired as WBC Champion. Following his retirement, the WBC conferred "champion emeritus" status on Klitschko, and assured him he would become the mandatory challenger if and when he decided to return.[8] On August 3, 2008 the WBC awarded Klitschko a chance to regain his WBC Heavyweight title against then-champion Samuel Peter. Vitali regained the title after Peter asked the bout be stopped after the eighth round.
Championship recognition
1884–1910
Champions were recognized by public acclamation. A champion in that era was a fighter who had a notable win over another fighter and kept winning afterward. Retirements or disputed results could lead to a championship being split among several men for periods of time. With only minor exceptions, the heavyweight division remained free from dual title-holders until the 1960s. For an early example, see the 1896 World Heavyweight Championship.
Sanctioning organizations: 1910–present
Gradually, the role of recognizing champions in the division evolved into a more formal affair, with public acclamation being supplemented (or in some cases, contradicted) by recognition by one or more athletic commissions, sanctioning organizations, or a combination of them. The most notable examples with respect to the heavyweight division have included:
- The International Boxing Union (IBU), which was formed in Paris in 1910. The organization would become the European Boxing Union in 1946, but would recognize "world" champions in various divisions until it subordinated itself in that area to the World Boxing Council.
- The New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC). A governmental entity initially formed for the purpose of regulating boxing in the State of New York, thanks to New York's place as the epicenter of boxing from the 1930s through 1950s, the NYSAC expanded its reach to sanctioning championship bouts. This practice continued until, like the IBU, the NYSAC became a member of the World Boxing Council (WBC).
- The National Boxing Association (NBA) was organized in 1921. In 1962, the organization was renamed the World Boxing Association (WBA).
- The World Boxing Council (WBC) was organized in 1963.
- The International Boxing Federation (IBF), which was founded in 1983 by the members of the United States Boxing Association after the USBA withdrew from membership in the WBA.
- The World Boxing Organization (WBO), which was founded in 1989 by disgruntled members of the World Boxing Council.
There are also titles that aren't considered major but play a significant role in legitimizing the heavyweight champion:
- Lineal championship was considered as the only form of the world championship until 1921. In professional boxing, the lineal champion is informally called "the man who beat the man", implying that the only way to win the championship is either to beat the current champion or (when the title is vacated due to suspension, retirement etc.) to become the winner of a fight between No. 1 and No. 2 (ocasionally No. 3) ranked contenders.
- The Ring began awarding championship belts in 1922, stopped giving belts to world champions in the 1990s, then reintroduced their title in 2002, and ignored the current ongoing world championship lineage. Under the original version of the policy, you could win the title by eather defeating the reigning champion or winning a box-off between the magazine's No. 1 and No. 2 (ocasionally No. 3) ranked contenders. A fighter could not be stripped of the title unless he lost or retired. Since May 2012, under the new policy, The Ring title can be awarded when the No. 1 and No. 2 contenders face each other or when either of them faces No. 3, No. 4 or No. 5 contender. In addition, the title can be taken away by losing the fight, not scheduling a fight for 18 months, not scheduling a fight with a top 5 contender for two years, or retiring.[9]
Highest avg. of wins & beaten opponents in title fights
These lists do not include The Ring and lineal championship fights after 1921, although they only include heavyweight champions that have also captured The Ring or lineal title.
Keys:
- Active title reign
- Reign has ended
- Note 1: WBA (Regular) champions are not included
- Note 2: WBO heavyweight title bouts before June 1999 are not included[10]
Photo | Name | Reign began-ended | Recognition | Avg. of wins & OB | |
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1. | October 14, 2000 — March 8, 2003 April 22, 2006 — November 28, 2015 | WBO IBF, WBO, WBA | 24 | ||
2. | June 22, 1937 — March 1, 1949 | NYSAC, NBA | 23.5 | ||
3. | February 25, 1964 – March 11, 1969 October 30, 1974 — February 15, 1978 September 15, 1978 — April 27, 1979 | WBA, WBC WBA, WBC WBA | 21.5 | ||
4. | June 9, 1978 — September 21, 1985 | WBC, IBF | 20 | ||
5. | December 14, 1992 — September 24, 1994 February 7, 1997 — April 22, 2001 November 17, 2001 — February 6, 2004 | WBC WBC, WBA, IBF WBC, IBF | 15 | ||
5. | June 26, 1999 — April 1, 2000 April 24, 2004 — November 9, 2005 October 11, 2008 — December 15, 2013 | WBO WBC WBC | 15 | ||
7. | November 22, 1986 — February 11, 1990 March 16, 1996 — November 9, 1996 | WBC, WBA, IBF WBC, WBA | 11.5 | ||
8. | October 25, 1990 — November 13, 1992 November 6, 1993 — April 22, 1994 November 9, 1996 — November 13, 1999 August 12, 2000 — March 3, 2001 | WBC, WBA, IBF WBA, IBF WBA, IBF WBA | 10.5 | ||
9. | February 23, 1906 — December 26, 1908 | Universal | 10 | ||
9. | March 4, 1968 — January 22, 1973 | NYSAC, WBA, WBC | 10 | ||
11. | September 27, 1950 — July 18, 1951 | NBA, NYSAC | 8.5 | ||
12. | November 30, 1956 — June 26, 1959 June 20, 1960 — September 25, 1962 | NYSAC, NBA | 7.5 | ||
13. | December 26, 1908 — April 5, 1915 | Universal | 7 | ||
13. | June 9, 1899 — May 13, 1905 | Universal | 7 | ||
15. | July 4, 1919 — September 23, 1926 | Universal-to-NBA and NYSAC | 6 | ||
15. | September 23, 1952 — April 27, 1956 | NYSAC, NBA | 6 | ||
Most opponents beaten in title bouts
As of October 13, 2018.
Name | Opponents beaten | |
---|---|---|
1. | 23 | |
2. | 21 | |
2. | 21 | |
4. | 20 | |
5. | 15 | |
5. | 15 | |
7. | 11 | |
8. | 10 | |
8. | 10 | |
8. | 10 | |
11. | 8 | |
12. | 7 | |
12. | 7 | |
14. | 6 | |
14. | 6 |
Most wins in title bouts
As of October 13, 2018.
Name | Title bout wins | |
---|---|---|
1. | 26 | |
2. | 25 | |
3. | 22 | |
4. | 20 | |
5. | 15 | |
5. | 15 | |
7. | 12 | |
8. | 11 | |
8. | 11 | |
10. | 10 | |
11. | 9 | |
12. | 8 | |
12. | 8 | |
14. | 7 | |
14. | 7 | |
14. | 7 | |
Highest avg. of consecutive title defenses & beaten opponents
These lists do not include The Ring and lineal championship fights after 1921, although they only include title streaks during which the champion captured The Ring or lineal title.
Keys:
- Active title reign
- Reign has ended
- Note 1: WBA (Regular) champions are not included
- Note 2: WBO heavyweight title bouts before June 1999 are not included[10]
Photo | Name | Reign began-ended | Recognition | avg. of defenses & OB | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | June 22, 1937 — March 1, 1949 | NYSAC, NBA | 22.5 | ||
2. | June 9, 1978 — September 21, 1985 | WBC, IBF | 19 | ||
3. | April 22, 2006 — November 28, 2015 | IBF, WBO, WBA | 17.5 | ||
4. | February 23, 1906 — December 26, 1908 | Universal | 10 | ||
4. | October 30, 1974 — February 15, 1978 | WBA, WBC | 10 | ||
6. | November 22, 1986 — February 11, 1990 | WBC, WBA, IBF | 9 | ||
6. | March 4, 1968 — January 22, 1973 | NYSAC, WBA, WBC | 9 | ||
8. | February 7, 1997 — April 22, 2001 | WBC, WBA, IBF | 8.5 | ||
9. | December 26, 1908 — April 5, 1915 | Universal | 8 | ||
9. | September 27, 1950 — July 18, 1951 | NBA, NYSAC | 8 | ||
11. | June 9, 1899 — May 13, 1905 | Universal | 6.5 | ||
12. | September 23, 1952 — April 27, 1956 | NYSAC, NBA | 5.5 | ||
13. | July 4, 1919 — September 23, 1926 | Universal-to-NBA and NYSAC | 5 | ||
13. | August 29, 1885 — September 7, 1892 | Universal | 5 |
Most opponents beaten consecutively in title defenses
As of October 13, 2018.
Name | Opponents beaten | |
---|---|---|
1. | 20 | |
2. | 19 | |
3. | 17 | |
4. | 10 | |
5. | 9 | |
5. | 9 | |
5. | 9 | |
8. | 8 | |
8. | 8 | |
8. | 8 | |
11. | 6 | |
12. | 5 | |
13. | 5 | |
13. | 5 |
Most consecutive title defenses
As of October 13, 2018.
Name | Title defenses | |
---|---|---|
1. | 25 | |
2. | 19 | |
3. | 18 | |
4. | 11 | |
5. | 10 | |
6. | 9 | |
6. | 9 | |
6. | 9 | |
9. | 8 | |
9. | 8 | |
11. | 7 | |
12. | 6 | |
13. | 5 | |
13. | 5 |
Longest title reigns
Keys:
- Active Title Reign
- Reign has ended
- Note 1: WBA (Regular) champions are not included
- Note 2: WBO heavyweight title bouts before June 1999 are not included[10]
Combined reigns
As of 24 September 2018. This list includes only major titles, and it does not include lineal championships after 1921.
Name | Combined reign | Days as champion | Number of reigns | Title recognition | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | 12 years, 0 months, 0 days | 4 382 | 2 | IBF, WBA, WBO | |
2. | 11 years, 8 months, 8 days | 4 270 | 1 | NYSAC, NBA | |
3. | 9 years, 5 months, 5 days | 3 443 | 3 | NYSAC, WBC, WBA | |
4. | 8 years, 5 months, 13 days | 3 086 | 3 | WBC, IBF, WBA | |
5. | 7 years, 5 months, 28 days | 2 735 | 3 | WBO, WBC | |
6. | 7 years, 3 months, 12 days | 2 661 | 1 | WBC, IBF | |
7. | 7 years, 2 months, 19 days | 2 638 | 1 | NYSAC, NBA | |
8. | 7 years, 0 months, 10 days | 2 566 | 1 | Universal | |
9. | 6 years, 3 months, 11 days | 2 292 | 1 | Universal | |
10. | 6 years, 1 month, 1 day | 2 223 | 4 | WBA, WBC, IBF | |
11. | 5 years, 11 months, 4 days | 2 156 | 1 | Universal | |
12. | 4 years, 10 months, 18 days | 1 785 | 1 | NYSAC, WBA, WBC | |
13. | 4 years, 10 months, 0 days | 1 765 | 2 | NYSAC, NBA | |
14. | 4 years, 6 months, 10 days | 1 652 | 1 | Universal | |
15. | 4 years, 2 months, 29 days | 1 551 | 1 | Universal | |
16. | 3 years, 10 months, 22 days | 1 421 | 2 | IBF, WBO | |
17. | 3 years, 10 months, 16 days | 1 415 | 2 | WBA, WBC, IBF | |
18. | 3 years, 9 months, 21 days | 1 390 | 2 | WBA | |
19. | 3 years, 8 months, 7 days | 1 346 | 1 | WBC | |
20. | 3 years, 7 months, 5 days | 1 312 | 1 | NYSAC, NBA |
Unofficial long title reigns
Name | Combined reign | Days as champion | Number of reigns | Title recognition | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
N/A | 10 years, 4 months, 29 days | 3 802 | 2 | WBO, Full WBC-to-WBC Emeritus-to-Full WBC (+The Ring vacated) | |
N/A | 10 years, 1 month, 16 days | 3 689 | 3 | The Ring/+lineal (+WBA, +WBC) | |
Individual reigns
Below is a list of longest reigning heavyweight champions in boxing measured by the individual's longest reign. The list includes both The Ring and lineal championships. Career total time as champion (for multiple time champions) does not apply.
Name | Title Reign | Title Recognition | |
---|---|---|---|
1. | 11 years, 8 months, 8 days | Universal | |
2. | 9 years, 7 months and 6 days | IBF (+WBA, WBO, The Ring) | |
3. | 7 years, 3 months, 12 days | WBC-to-IBF (+The Ring/Lineal) | |
4. | 7 years, 2 months, 19 days | Universal | |
5. | 7 years, 0 months, 9 days | Universal | |
6. | 6 years, 3 months, 10 days | Universal | |
7. | 5 years, 11 months, 9 days | The Ring/Lineal, (+WBA, WBC stripped) | |
8. | 5 years, 11 months, 4 days | Universal | |
9. | 5 years, 2 months, 4 days | WBC | |
10. | 4 years, 10 months, 18 days | NYSAC (+WBA, WBC) | |
11. | 4 years, 6 months, 10 days | Universal | |
12. | 4 years, 2 months, 29 days | Universal | |
13. | 4 years, 2 months, 15 days | WBC (+IBF, WBA stripped, The Ring/Lineal) | |
14. | 3 years, 11 months, 29 days | Universal | |
15. | 3 years, 8 months, 5 days | WBC | |
16. | 3 years, 4 months, 8 days | IBF | |
17. | 3 years, 2 months, 20 days | WBC (+WBA, IBF, The Ring/Lineal) | |
18. | 3 years, 0 months, 17 days | Lineal (+WBA, IBF stripped) | |
19. | 3 years, 0 months, 4 days | WBA (+IBF) | |
20. | 2 years, 10 months, 3 days | Universal | |
Unofficial long reigns
Name | Title reign | Title recognition | |
---|---|---|---|
N/A | 9 years, 7 months, 22 days | Full WBC-to-WBC Emeritus-to-Full WBC (+The Ring vacated) | |
N/A | 7 years, 0 months, 11 days | The Ring/+lineal (+WBA, +WBC) | |
N/A | 4 Years, 5 months, 14 days | IBA/IBU | |
N/A | 3 years, 7 months, 20 days | IBO | |
Title fight wins and streaks by era
Before 1921
At the very beginnings, before the establishment of the sanctioning organizations, the title recognition passed through lineage in the fights under Marquess of Queensberry Rules. The champion was informally called "the man who beat the man". The fight between John L. Sullivan and Dominick McCaffrey is recognized by many boxing historians, including those at The Ring, to be for the inaugural World Heavyweight Championship under the Marquess of Queensberry Rules (however, some dispute that claim for various reasons, including the short distance of the bout, McCaffrey's small size and the fact that both fighters were Americans).[11] The lineage was the only universally recognized form of a world championship until July 2, 1921, when Jack Dempsey became the inaugural NBA Heavyweight Champion.
Name | Title recognition | Title bout wins | Beaten opponents | Avg. of wins & BO |
---|---|---|---|---|
Universal | 11 | 9 | 10 | |
Universal | 7 | 7 | 7 | |
Universal | 8 | 6 | ||
Universal | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
Universal | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Era of sanctioning bodies
The growing popularity of boxing led to a birth of various regional sanctioning organizations, with each recognizing their own champion. The major governing bodies were the National Boxing Association, formed in 1921, the New York State Athletic Commission, found after the Walker Law legalized prizefighting in New York in 1920, and the International Boxing Union, created in 1911 in Paris in attepmt create a unified international governing body for professional boxing. Both NBA and NYSAC made then-lineal champion Jack Dempsey their inaugural champion on July 2, 1921, and July 24, 1922, respectively.[12]
Name | Title recognition | Title bout wins | Beaten opponents | Avg. of wins & BO |
---|---|---|---|---|
NYSAC, NBA | 26 | 21 | 23.5 | |
NYSAC, NBA | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
NYSAC, NBA, IBU | ||||
NYSAC, NBA | 2 | 2.5 | ||
NYSAC, NBA, IBU | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
NYSAC | 1 | 1.5 | ||
NYSAC, NBA | ||||
NYSAC, NBA, IBU | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
NYSAC, NBA, IBU | ||||
NYSAC, NBA, IBU |
Post-war era
The growing popularity of boxing outside of the USA led to creation of various boxing organizations, each strengthening their influence (most notably BBBofC) and having their own champion. This resulted in a growing number of boxers claiming to be legitimate champions. The disruption in boxing was solved after the World War II when the World Championship Committee (WCC) was created with NBA as its unanimous authority. The committee, however, was disbanded in 1955 when NBA, along with its new members (which included the Orient, Mexican and South American federations and boxing commissions of the Philippines and Thailand) left WCC citing lack of control over the organisation. The NBA's voting scheme guaranteed one vote for each state commission as well as one vote for each foreign country.[13][14] On August 23, 1962, the NBA officially became the World Boxing Association and moved their headquarters to Panama City, Panama.
Name | Title recognition | Title bout wins | Beaten opponents | Avg. of wins & BO |
---|---|---|---|---|
NBA, NYSAC | 9 | 8 | 8.5 | |
NBA, NYSAC | 8 | 7 | 7.5 | |
NBA, NYSAC | 7 | 5 | 6 | |
Worldwide expansion
A year later NYSAC along with European Boxing Union and BBBofC supported creation of the World Boxing Council. WBC was officially established on February 14, 1963, in Mexico City, Mexico by 11 countries (the United States, Puerto Rico, Argentina, United Kingdom, France, Mexico, Philippines, Panama, Chile, Peru, Venezuela and Brazil) that were invited by the President of Mexico Adolfo López Mateos to form an international organization to unify all commissions of the world to control the expansion of boxing.[15] The reason for the move were concerns about WBA's alleged lack of desire to support professional boxing outside of the USA.[16] In April 1983, members of United States Boxing Association along with Robert W. Lee (a former WBA vice-president) voted to expand the organisation and form the USBA-International. The organization later changed the name to International Boxing Federation.[17] The inaugural IBF Heavyweight Champion was Larry Holmes, who relinquished the WBC title to accept IBF's recognition, thus helping the newly formed organization to establish its legitimacy. Another major sanctioning body, the World Boxing Organisation, was established in 1988 in San Juan, Puerto-Rico by a group of local businessmen. At the beginnings, when most of the challengers for WBA, WBC and IBF titles were Americans, WBO had a wider variety of countries, mainly European, represented in title bouts. In the inaugural bout, Italian boxer Francesco Damiani defeated Johnny du Plooy from South Africa by KO in the 3rd round. Before the Klitschko Era, United Kingdom tied USA for most wins in WBO Heavyweight title fights with 8.[18] WBO struggled with receiving credibility at first, but by the beginning of the 2000s, the WBA was giving the same recognition to WBO champions as it did to WBC and IBF champions.
WBO, WBC, IBF and WBA are all recognized as major boxing organizations by each other and the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Riddick Bowe remains the only heavyweight boxer to win all four world titles (WBA, WBC and IBF in 1992–93 and WBO in 1995), while Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko are the only brothers to hold them at the same time (from 2011 to 2013). Wladimir is the only unified champion to successfully defend the title against one opponent twice (Tony Thompson in 2008 and 2012).
Keys:
- Active title reign
- Reign has ended
- Note 1: WBA (Regular) champions are not included
- Note 2: The list of most consecutive defenses includes all title reigns of each boxer
- Note 3: The names in italics are champions that haven't won The Ring/lineal championship
- Note 4: WBO heavyweight title bouts before June 1999 are not included[10]
Title fight wins, beaten opponents and avg.
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Consecutive title defenses, beaten opponents and avg.
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Most wins in unified title fights
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Most consecutive unified title defenses
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Title fight wins and streaks by non-US nationality
- Note 1: WBA (Regular) champions are not included
- Note 2: The names in italics are champions that haven't won The Ring/lineal championship
- Note 3: WBO heavyweight title bouts before June 1999 are not included[10]
Title fight wins & beaten opponents
The list includes championship wins of heavyweight boxers from outside of the United States. It includes only major titles, without The Ring and lineal championships (after 1921).
Country | No. of champions | Boxers by Name | Avg. of wins & BO | Title wins | Beaten opponents |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | Vitali Klitschko, Wladimir Klitschko | 38.5 | 40 | 37 | |
6 | Bob Fitzsimmons, Lennox Lewis, Frank Bruno, David Haye, Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua | 27 | 28 | 26 | |
3 | Tommy Burns, Trevor Berbick, Bermane Stiverne | 12 | 13 | 11 | |
3 | Nikolai Valuev, Oleg Maskaev, Sultan Ibragimov | 8 | 9 | 7 | |
1 | Primo Carnera | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
1 | Ruslan Chagaev | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
1 | Joseph Parker | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
2 | Gerrie Coetzee, Corrie Sanders | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
1 | Max Schmeling | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
1 | Ingemar Johansson | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
1 | Siarhei Liakhovich | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
1 | Samuel Peter | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Title streaks
The list includes longest championship streaks of heavyweight boxers by each non-US country. It includes only major titles, without The Ring and lineal championships (after 1921).
Country | Champion | Avg. of defenses & BO | Title defenses | Beaten opponents |
---|---|---|---|---|
Wladimir Klitschko | 17.5 | 18 | 17 | |
Tommy Burns | 10 | 11 | 9 | |
Lennox Lewis | 8.5 | 9 | 8 | |
Nikolai Valuev | 5.5 | 6 | 5 | |
Primo Carnera | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Ruslan Chagaev | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Joseph Parker | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Max Schmeling | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Title fight finishes
Quickest stoppages in title fights
- Note: WBO heavyweight title bouts before June 1999 are not included[10]
Date | Fight | Method | Round | Time | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
May 25, 2005 |
TKO | 1 | 0:52 | WBO | |
December 10, 1982 |
TKO | 1 | 1:03 | WBA | |
March 17, 1908 |
KO | 1 | 1:28 | Lineal | |
June 27, 1988 |
KO | 1 | 1:31 | WBA, WBC, IBF | |
July 21, 1989 |
TKO | 1 | 1:33 | WBA, WBC, IBF | |
October 4, 1997 |
KO | 1 | 1:35 | WBC | |
April 22, 1969 |
KO | 1 | 1:36 | NYSAC | |
September 1, 1973 |
KO | 1 | 2:00 | WBA, WBC | |
June 22, 1938 |
KO | 1 | 2:04 | NBA, NYSAC | |
September 25, 1962 |
KO | 1 | 2:06 | NYSAC, WBA | |
September 18, 1946 |
KO | 1 | 2:09 | NBA, NYSAC | |
July 22, 1963 |
KO | 1 | 2:10 | WBA, WBC | |
May 25, 1965 |
KO | 1 | 2:12 | WBC | |
December 12, 1986 |
KO | 1 | 2:12 | WBA | |
February 6, 1993 |
TKO | 1 | 2:19 | WBA, IBF | |
April 17, 1939 |
KO | 1 | 2:20 | NBA, NYSAC | |
May 15, 1953 |
KO | 1 | 2:25 | NBA, NYSAC | |
April 17, 1939 |
KO | 1 | 2:29 | NBA, NYSAC | |
January 9, 1942 |
KO | 1 | 2:56 | NBA, NYSAC | |
November 4, 2017 |
KO | 1 | 2:59 | WBC | |
March 19, 2011 |
KO | 1 | 2:59 | WBC | |
Most title fight stoppages
Keys:
- Active title reign
- Reign has ended
- Note 1: WBO heavyweight title bouts before June 1999 are not included[10]
- Note 2: The names in italics are champions that haven't won The Ring/lineal championship
Name | Title fight finishes | |
---|---|---|
1. | 23 | |
2. | 19 | |
3. | 15 | |
4. | 14 | |
5. | 12 | |
6. | 11 | |
7. | 10 | |
8. | 9 | |
9. | 8 | |
9. | 8 | |
11. | 7 | |
12. | 6 | |
12. | 6 | |
12. | ||
15. | 5 | |
15. | ||
Champions by age
Keys:
- Active title reign
- Reign has ended
- Note 1: WBA (Regular) champions are not included
- Note 2: WBO heavyweight title bouts before June 1999 are not included[10]
Oldest champions
As of October 13, 2018.
This is the list of the oldest heavyweight champions ordered by the age at their last day as champion.
Name | Recognition | Last day as champion | Age | |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | IBF | June 29, 1995 | 46 years, 170 days[19] | |
2 | WBC | December 16, 2013 | 42 years, 150 days | |
3 | WBC | March 8, 2008 | 39 years, 6 days | |
4 | NBA, NYSAC | September 23, 1952 | 38 years, 236 days | |
5 | WBC | February 6, 2004 | 38 years, 157 days | |
6 | WBA | March 3, 2001 | 38 years, 135 days | |
7 | WBO | February 1, 2004 | 38 years, 25 days[20] | |
8 | WBC | September 21, 1985 | 37 years, 322 days | |
9 | WBA | October 18, 1979 | 37 years, 274 days | |
10 | Universal | July 4, 1919 | 37 years, 187 days |
Youngest champions
As of October 13, 2018.
Name | Recognition | Date | Age | |
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1 | WBC | November 22, 1986 | 20 years, 145 days | |
2 | NBA, NYSAC | November 30, 1956 | 21 years, 331 days | |
3 | WBA, WBC | February 25, 1964 | 22 years, 39 days | |
4 | NBA, NYSAC | June 22, 1937 | 23 years, 40 days | |
5 | Universal | February 2, 1882 | 23 years, 110 days | |
6 | Universal | July 4, 1919 | 24 years, 10 days | |
7 | WBA, WBC | February 22, 1973 | 24 years, 12 days | |
8 | NYSAC | March 4, 1968 | 24 years, 52 days | |
9 | Universal | June 9, 1899 | 24 years, 55 days | |
10 | WBA | December 10, 1982 | 24 years, 122 days |
See also
- List of heavyweight boxing champions
- List of current world boxing champions
- List of WBA world champions
- List of WBC world champions
- List of IBF world champions
- List of WBO world champions
- List of lineal boxing world champions
- List of undefeated boxing world champions (retired only)
- List of undisputed boxing champions
- World boxing championship records and statistics
References
- ↑ "4. Weight Classes". IBO and also the sumo board of control. But Championship Rules & Regulations. International Boxing Organization. Retrieved 11 August 2007.
Heavyweight Over 200 lbs.
- ↑ "11. Weight Category" (PDF). World Bpxing Association World Championships Regulations. World Boxing Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 9, 2007. Retrieved 11 August 2007.
Heavy More than 200 Lbs.
- ↑ "Ratings Heavyweight (over 200–90.719)". World Boxing Council. Archived from the original on August 10, 2007. Retrieved 11 August 2007.
- ↑ "3. Weight Classes" (PDF). Regulations of World Championship Contests. World Boxing Organization. Archived from the original (pdf) on September 26, 2007. Retrieved 11 August 2007.
Heavyweight Over 200lbs or 90.91 kg.
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