Through out the history of professional boxing there have been several title holders many at the sam...

1. The Real Heavyweight Boxing Title History
Through out the history of professional boxing there have been several title holders many at the
same time because there are so many different boxing organizations. Many people are confused
about who the real champions are now and who they were in the past. In this hub i will explain the
true heavyweight champion boxing history from the very last bare knuckle fighter to today's
champion.
John L. Sullivan
From February 7, 1881 to 1892 John l Sullivan aka the Boston Strong Boy reigned as boxing's
heavyweight champion of the world. He is also the last bare knuckle heavyweight champion.
James J. Corbett
On September 7 1892 James J. Corbett aka Gemtlemen Jim knocked out John L Sullivan in the 21
round on their world title fight in New Orleans, Louisiana to become the new world heavyweight
champion
Bob Fitzsimmons
On March 17 1897 in Carson City, Nevada Bob Fitzsimmions knocked out James J Corbett in round
14 to win the heavyweight chapionship.
James J Jeffries aka The Boilermaker
On June 6 1899 in Brooklyn, New York James J Jeffries knocked out Bob Fitzsimmons in round 11 to
become the new champion of the world. He relinquished the title when he retired 1904 after several
defenses.
Marvin Hart
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After Jamed J Jeffries retired a bout between Marin Hart and Jack Root was to be held to determine
the new heavyweight champion of the world. On July 3 1904 in Reno, Nevada Marin Hart knocked
out Jack Root in round 12 to fill the championship vacancy left by Jeffries.
Tommy Burns
On february 03 1906 in Los Angeles, California, Tommy Burns won a 20 round point decision to
defeat Marvin Hart and become boxing's new heavyweight champion
Jack Johnson
One December 26 1908 i Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Jack Johnson defeated Tommy Burns
in round 14 after the police stopped the fight and the referee awarded the decision to Johnson. This
made Jack Johnson the first black champion in boxing history.

2. Jess Willard
In Havana Cuba on April 5 1915, Jess Willard Knocked of Jack Johnson in round 26 of their bout
making Jess Willard boxing's new heavyweight champion of the world.
Jack Dempsey
On July 4 1919 in Toledo, Ohio, Jack Dempsey knocked out Jesse Willard in round 3 to become the
new heavyweight champion on the world.
Gene Tunney
On September 23 1926 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Gene Tunney on a 10 round decision over
Jack Dempsey to secure his place in history as the heavyweight chapion of the world. He would
retire as the champion ater his last fight in july 1928.
Max Schmeling
On June 12 1930 in Bronx, New York a bout between Max Schmeling and Jack Sharkey was held to
determine who would fill in a the world champion after Genne tunney retired. Max Schmeling won
and became the new champion after Jack Sharkey was diquailfied in round 14.
Jack Sharkey
On june 21 1932 in Long Island City, Queens, New York, Jack Sharkey won the world heavyweight
championship in his rematch with Max Schmeling with a 15 round split decision.
Primo Carnera
on June 29 1933 in Long Island City, Queens, New York Primo Carnera knocked out Jack Sharkey in
round 6 to become boxing's new heavyweight champion.
Max Baer
On June 14 1934 in Long Island City, Queens, New York, Max Baer knocked out Primo Carnera in
round 11 to captured the worls heavyweight championship
Joe Louis
On June 27 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, Joe Louis would knock out James J Braddock in round 8 to
become the heavyweight world champion. He would retire as champion but return to the ring to
fight the man who was recognized as champion in Joe's absecne.
Ezzard Charles
Although recognized as champion after Joe louis retired he did not fully become champion until he
defeated Louis (who came out of retirement) in Bronx, New York on September 27 1950.
Jersey Joe Walcott
On July 18 1951 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Jersey Joe Walcott knocked out Ezzaed Charles in

3. round 7 to become the world heavyweight champion at 37 years old.
Rocky Marciano
On September 23 1952 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Rocky Marciano knocked out Jersey Joe
Walcott in round 13 to make his place in championship history. In 1955 he retired as the only
undefeated heavyweight champion in history.
Floyd Patterson
After Rocky Marciano retired about between Floyd Patterson and Archie Moore was held the
determone the new champion in Chicago, Illinois on October 30 1956. Floyd Patterson won by
knockout in round 5 the become boxing new champion at 21 years old.
Ingemar Johansson
On June26 1959 in Bronx, New York, Ingemar Johasson knocked out Floyd Patterson in round 3
becoming the heavyweight champion of the world
Floyd Patterson
On June 20 1060 in New York, New York Floyd Patterson would make history becoming the first
boxer to repeat a world champion when he knocked out Ingemar johansson in round 5.
Sonny Liston
On September 25 1962 in Chicago, Illinois, Sonny liston knocked out Floyd Patterson in the first
round securing the boxing heavyweight championship of the world
Muhammad Ali
On February 25 1964 Muhammad Ali starts his reign as world champion when he defeats Sonny
Liston by knockout in the seventh round.
Joe Frazier
On March 8 1971 in New York, New York Joe Frazier defeats Muhammad Ali in a 15 round split
decision it what was billed as the fight of the century.
George Foreman
on January 22 1973 in Kingston, Jamaica George Foreman knocks out Joe Frazier in the second
round to win his first championship
Muhammad ali
On October 30 1974 in Kinshasa, Congo africa. Muhammad ali defeats George Foreman to
become champion for the second time
Leon Spinks

4. On February 15 1978 Leon Spinks Shocks the world when he upsets Ali in a 15 round decision
winning the heavyweight championship on the world
Muhammad Ali
on September 15 1978 in New Orleans, Louisiana, Muhammas Ali win a 15 round decision to
reclaim hi title from Leon Spinks. After this fight he retires until he returns to fight the title he
vacated held by Larry Holmes.
Larry Holmes
After Ali retired Larry Holmes won the vacant title but he was not considered the true champion
until he defeated Ali who came out of retirement. On October 2 1980 when he stopped Ali in the
tenth round in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Micheal Spinks
On October 21 1985, brother of Leon, Micheal Spinks defeats Larry Holmes with an 15 decision
victory to win the championship in Las Vegas Nevada.
Mike Tyson
Although he already won all the title belts Mike was not considered the true champion until he
knocked out Micheal Spinks in the round 1 of their June 27 1988 fight in Atlantic City, New Jersey
James Douglas aka Buster
On February 11 1990 in Tokyo Japan 42 to 1 underdog James Douglas knocks out Mike Tyson in
one of the biggest upsets in sports history
Evander Holyfield
October 25 1990 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Evander Holyfiend knocks out James Dougless in round 3
Riddick Bowe
On november 13 1992 in Las Vegas, Nevada Riddick Bowe defeats Evander Holyfield by 12 round
decision
Evander Holyfield
On November 6 1993 in Las Vegas, Nevada Evander Holyfield reclaims his title from Riddick Bowe
with a 12 round decision victory.
Micheal Moorer
On April 22 1994 in Las Vegas, Nevada Micheal moorer win a 12 round decision to claim the
heavyweight championship from Evander Holyfield
George Foreman

5. On Novemer 11 1994 in Las Vegas, Nevada George Foreman knocks out Micheal Moore in round 10
to become champion at 46 years old
Shannon Briggs
On November 22 1997 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Shannon Briggs defeats George Foreman by
decision
Lennox Lewis
On March 28 1998 in Atlantic City, New Jersey Lennox Lewis Knocks out Shannon Briggs in round
5.
Hashim Rahman
On april 22 2001 in Carnival City, Brakpan, Gauteng, South Africa, Hashim Rahman Knock out
Lennox Lewis in round 5.
Lennox Lewis
On Novmember 17 2001 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Lennox Lewis reclaims the heavyweight
championship when he knocks out Hashim Rahman in round 4.
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Chris Byrd
After Lennox Lewis retires Ibf titlest Chris Byrd is reconized as the world champion but many see
him as no more than a paper champion
Wladimir Klitschko
On April 22 2006 in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, Wladimir Klitschko knocked out Chris Byrd.