List of Black American boxing world champions
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List of world champions[edit]
- Note: This list does not include minor world champions or female world champions.
- M Major Organization
- U Undisputed World Championship
- L Lineal World Championship
This compendium uses the same parameters used by the Mexico Boxing Commission to classify champions. Minor or interim titlists are not included.
| Number | Name | Date | Titles | Successful defenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Gans | May 12, 1902 | Lightweight (L & M) | 11 |
| 2 | Jack Johnson (boxer) | December 26, 1908 | Heavyweight (L & M) | 8 |
| 3 | Tiger Flowers | December 3, 1926 | Middleweight (L & M) | 1 |
| 4 | Jack Thompson (boxer) | October 3, 1931 | Middleweight (L & M) | 0 |
| 5 | Gorilla Jones | June 11, 1932 | Middleweight (M) | 1 |
| 6 | John Henry Lewis | October 31, 1935 | Light Heavyweight (L & M) | 5 |
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