Most Wins in World Heavyweight Title Fights – Before 1921
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Listing of World Heavyweight Champions by number of title fight wins in the Heavyweight division under the Marquess of Queensberry Rules before July 2, 1921.
RELATED LINKS:
- World Heavyweight Championship Records and Statistics
- World Heavyweight Championship Records and Statistics – Before 1921
- Most Opponents Beaten for World Heavyweight Title – Before 1921
| Pos. | Name | Reign began-ended | Title recognition | Beaten opponents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tommy Burns | February 23, 1906 – December 26, 1908 | lineal | 13 |
| 2. | James J. Jeffries | June 9, 1899 – May 13, 1905 | lineal | 8 |
| 3. | Jack Johnson | December 26, 1908 – April 5, 1915 | lineal | 6 |
| 4. | Jack Dempsey | July 4, 1919 – July 2, 1921 | lineal | 3 |
| 5. | James J. Corbett | September 7, 1892 – March 17, 1897 | lineal | 2 |
| 5. | Jess Willard | April 5, 1915 – July 4, 1919 |