led to creation of various boxing organizations, each strengthening their influence (most notably BBBofC) and having their own champion. The growing popularity of boxing outside of the U.S. An early use of "undisputed" appears in a New York Times preview of the 1941 fight. The longest split was ten years, of the middleweight title, between Mickey Walker's move up to heavyweight in 1931 and NBA champion Tony Zale's defeat of NYSAC contender Georgie Abrams in 1941. The disputes were usually short-lived as a lucrative fight would be organised between the rival champions. Occasionally, the International Boxing Union (renamed the European Boxing Union in 1946) recognised a different champion. However, disputes could arise if the champion retired or moved to a different weight class. Until the 1960s, both usually recognised the same lineal champion. state bodies in 1921, and began recognising champions in 1927. The National Boxing Association (NBA) was founded by other U.S. The New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC) recognized champions from its foundation in 1920. Once a consensus champion had been awarded the title, the championship could usually be taken only by beating the reigning holder, establishing a lineal championship. Early boxing champions at various weight divisions were established by acclamation between 18. Prior to the 1960s, most champions were "undisputed", although the term was rarely used (it does not appear in one 1970 Boxing Dictionary). 4.3 Most consecutive defenses of unified title.4.2 Most wins in unified championship bouts.
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