Johnny Saxton
Johnny Saxton held the NYSAC, WBA and The Ring welterweight world titles between 1954 and 1956. Saxton was the undisputed welterweight world champion from 1954 to 1956.
- World title bouts
- 5
- Record in world title bouts (won–lost)
- 2–3
- World titles held
- 3
- Longest world title reign (NYSAC welterweight, 1956)
- 5 months
Timeline of world title events
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1957
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Carmen Basilio beats Johnny Saxton via knockout 2/15
Welterweight · NYSAC, WBA and The Ring
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1956
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The Ring magazine rates Johnny Saxton No. 1 at welterweight in its annual ratings
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Carmen Basilio beats Johnny Saxton via knockout 9/15
Welterweight · NYSAC, WBA and The Ring
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Johnny Saxton beats Carmen Basilio via unanimous decision 15/15
Welterweight · NYSAC, WBA and The Ring
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1955
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The Ring magazine rates Johnny Saxton No. 2 at welterweight in its annual ratings
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Tony DeMarco beats Johnny Saxton via knockout 14/15
Welterweight · NYSAC, WBA and The Ring
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1954
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Johnny Saxton beats Kid Gavilan via unanimous decision 15/15
Welterweight · NYSAC, WBA and The Ring
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1953
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The Ring magazine rates Johnny Saxton No. 5 at welterweight in its annual ratings
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1952
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The Ring magazine rates Johnny Saxton No. 7 at welterweight in its annual ratings
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1951
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The Ring magazine rates Johnny Saxton No. 7 at welterweight in its annual ratings
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1950
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The Ring magazine rates Johnny Saxton No. 6 at welterweight in its annual ratings