Most Opponents World Heavyweight Title Was Successfully Defended Against During One Reign by Country

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Listing of fighters with the highest number of opponents the title was successfully defended against during one reign in the Heavyweight division under the Marquess of Queensberry Rules. The maximum weight for this division is unlimited (200+ lbs, 90.9+ kg, 14 stone 4 lbs+).

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All Championship Reigns

For the purpose of this list, successful title defenses that ended in a draw are also included.

As of May 24, 2026.

Country Champion Beaten Opponents
United States Joe Louis 21
Ukraine Wladimir Klitschko 17
Canada Tommy Burns 11
United Kingdom Lennox Lewis 8
Russia Nikolai Valuev 6
Italy Primo Carnera 2
Uzbekistan Ruslan Chagaev 2
New Zealand Joseph Parker 2
Germany Max Schmeling 1

Championship Reigns of Undisputed Champions/Lineal Champions/The Ring Champions

The list does not include The Ring and lineal championship fights after 1921, although it only includes heavyweight title reigns during which the champion captured

  • Undisputed Championship (02.07.1921–present)
  • Lineal Championship (1885–02.07.1921)
  • The Ring Championship.

As of May 24, 2026.

Country Champion Beaten Opponents
United States Joe Louis 21
Ukraine Wladimir Klitschko 17
Canada Tommy Burns 11
United Kingdom Lennox Lewis 8
Italy Primo Carnera 2
Germany Max Schmeling 1
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