Most Wins in World Heavyweight Title Fights – First International Expansion (1949–1962)
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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 between March 1, 1949 and September 25, 1962.
RELATED LINKS:
- World Heavyweight Championship Records and Statistics
- World Heavyweight Championship Records and Statistics – Era Of International Expansion (1949–present)
- World Heavyweight Championship Records and Statistics – First International Expansion (1949–1962)
- Most Opponents Beaten for World Heavyweight Title – First International Expansion (1949–1962)
| Pos. | Name | Reign began-ended | Title recognition | Beaten opponents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ezzard Charles | June 22, 1949 – July 18, 1951 | NBA, NYSAC | 9 |
| 2. | Floyd Patterson | 1. November 30, 1956 – June 26, 1959 2. June 20, 1960 – September 25, 1962 |
NBA, NYSAC | 8 |
| 3. | Rocky Marciano | September 23, 1952 – April 27, 1956 | NBA, NYSAC | 7 |
| 4. | Jersey Joe Walcott | July 18, 1951 – September 23, 1952 | NBA, NYSAC | 2 |
| 5. | Ingemar Johansson | June 26, 1959 — June 20, 1960 | NBA, NYSAC | 1 |
| 5. | Sonny Liston | September 25, 1962 – September 25, 1962 | NBA, NYSAC | 1 |