Who became world champ earliest in their career?

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by Lil Floyd, Oct 14, 2013.


  1. Lil Floyd

    Lil Floyd Member Full Member

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    With Lomachenko talking about a title shot against Salido in his second fight i was thinking about who won a title in the least amount of fights?

    Shumenov won it in his 9th fight but has there been anyone who got a title within less fights?

    Also just thought id mention that id heard that they were trying to make the Salido fight for his debut but couldnt under the rules of boxing. Not sure how true that is but i read it somewhere. I think on the scene.

    Anyway if anyone can think of some fighters id be interested to know
     
  2. doug.ie

    doug.ie 'Classic Boxing Society' Full Member

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    scotlands paul weir down at strawweight did it in 6 fights i think...a wbo strap
     
  3. FloydWillnever

    FloydWillnever Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Wasnt Muangsurin a professional kickboxer for years before it though? I don't think it's the same really.
     
  4. doug.ie

    doug.ie 'Classic Boxing Society' Full Member

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    off topic....and thinking about paul weir....you dont hear much spoke about the straw-weight titles any more.
     
  5. TBooze

    TBooze Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Jeff Fenech deserves a mention too.
     
  6. Furey

    Furey EST & REG 2009 Full Member

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    Rigo is another obvious one.
     
  7. AlFrancis

    AlFrancis Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Leon Spinks deserves a mention. He beat Ali in his 8th.
     
  8. African Cobra

    African Cobra The Right Honourable Lord President of the Council banned Full Member

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    Davey Moore needs to be mentioned here.