Most consecutive boxing heavyweight title defenses
The current most consecutive boxing heavyweight title defenses record is 25 defenses, held by Joe Louis (USA), set on June 25, 1948. Last checked October 14, 2026.
25
defenses
Joe Louis (USA)
- Holder
- Joe Louis (USA)
- Record
- 25 defenses
- Exact figure
- 25 defenses (1937-1948)
- Location
- New York, USA
- Date set
- June 25, 1948
- Recognized by
- Guinness World Records
- Last checked
- October 14, 2026
Sources
- guinnessworldrecords.com Most consecutive boxing world heavyweight title defences
- britannica.com Read the source
- latimes.com La xpm sp story
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