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Map of countries, number of current and former world heavyweight boxing champions per country (as of 8 April 2023). Note: interim titles and secondary belts are not included
20 de ene. de 2023 · On Jan. 22, 1973, George Foreman took the championship from Joe Frazier in a bout that staggered the world of boxing. George Foreman (right) slides a right past champion Joe Frazier’s chin in the first round of the title fight in Kingston, Jamaica, on Jan. 22, 1973. Associated Press. By Branson Wright @BransonWright. January 20, 2023.
22 de ene. de 2023 · In terms of a changing of the guard in a heavyweight championship fight, George Foreman’s incredible six-knockdown, second-round annihilation of Joe Frazier at the National Stadium in...
This is a list of WBC world champions, showing every world champion certificated by the World Boxing Council (WBC). The WBC is one of the four major governing bodies in professional boxing, and certifies world champions in 18 different weight classes.
2 de abr. de 2014 · Joe Frazier was the world heavyweight-boxing champion from February 16, 1970, until January 22, 1973, when boxing great George Foreman beat him. Frazier is perhaps best remembered for his...
7 de mar. de 2019 · It was called the Sunshine Showdown and it took place in January 1973 at the National Stadium in Independence Park in Kingston, Jamaica. 36,000 people came out for the massacre – nobody in...
In 1973, Buchanan started out by beating future world lightweight champion Jim Watt by a decision after 15 rounds, to regain the British lightweight title.
