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George "Kid" Lavigne
- After McAuliffe's retirement the title remained inactive until 1896 when the title was won by George "Kid" Lavigne in a 17 Round KO against Dick Burge. Lavigne's victory, the first fought under the Marquess of Queensberry rules, was considered by boxing promoters of the time as the first officially recognized world Lightweight Champion.
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Lavigne's victory, the first fought under the Marquess of Queensberry rules, was considered by boxing promoters of the time as the first officially recognized world Lightweight Champion. 1 June 1896. 3 July 1899. George "Kid" Lavigne.
One year later, he made history by being the first boxer ever to win eight world titles in eight weight divisions as he dominated Mexican slugger Antonio Margarito to win the vacant WBC light middleweight title in a catchweight bout.
Jun 5, 2022 · American champion, defeats New England and Eastern champion Billy Frazier to claim the world title; retires undefeated on 93-11-01. George Lavigne: 1896-06-01: London, ENG, GBR: Defeats Dick Burge, who has claimed the world title since 91-05-25. Frank Erne: 1899-07-03: Buffalo, NY, USA: Joe Gans: 1902-05-12: Ft. Erie, ON, CAN: Vacates on 04-10 ...
Lavigne's victory, the first fought under the Marquess of Queensberry rules, was considered by boxing promoters of the time as the first officially recognized world Lightweight Champion. 1 June 1896 3 July 1899
1962-12-15. Eddie Perkins. NBA/NYSAC. 1962-12-15. 1963-1-24 Retired. Duilio Loi. WBA/NYSAC. This is a chronological List of World Super Lightweight/Light Welterweight/Junior Welterweight Boxing Champions, as recognized by four of the better-known sanctioning organizations: Reign Began.
Reign BeganReign EndedChampionRecognition1923-01-301925-03-27NBA/Undisputed1925-03-271925-03-31 AbandonedWorld claim1926-09-211930-02-18NBA/Undisputed1930-02-181932-05-20Undisputed/World claimLavigne's victory, the first fought under the Marquess of Queensberry rules, was considered by boxing promoters of the time as the first officially recognized world Lightweight Champion. 1 June 1896. 3 July 1899. George "Kid" Lavigne.
Most World Title Fight Wins. Manny Pacquiao - 19. Donnie Nietes - 17. Nonito Donaire - 17. Flash Elorde - 11. Luisito Espinosa - 11.