Boxer with worst record to hold a genuine world title

Glen Johnson won a title, didn't he? Before he knocked Roy out and became a star, he racked up a lot of losses fighting in other guys' hometowns. And became lineal after beating tarver

what about orlando salido?

Sonny Boy Jaro had about 10 losses when he knocked Pongsaklek Wonjongkam out for the Ring and WBC titles

Record doesn't really do justice, Nelson was a very good fighter who suffered crippling nerves throughout his career! When he won that title he hung on to it for nearly 10 years! I like Johnny, he's no bull****ter! You should read his book, very interesting story! I like Johnny just first guy who came to mind, his career is so inspiring the way he had the slow start with a couple of losses to building his record back up fighting in opponents backyards to winning the cruiserweight title

Victor Manuel "el rustico" Rabanales had around, 11 loses when he won a world title.

Glen Johnson won a title, didn't he? Before he knocked Roy out and became a star, he racked up a lot of losses fighting in other guys' hometowns.

carlos baldomir is up there.

Gilberto Keb Baas 20 losses when he won it against romero back in 2010

Carlos Baldomir came into the fight against Zab Judah in which he took the title, with 9 losses. My list does not include losses AFTER the fighters won their titles, any fighter who kept on boxing could retire with 1000 losses. They are the losses at the time they stepped into the ring for their first winning title fight.

Mike Weaver 22 and 9 there was a Light weight I think Freddy Pentalton or something like that You're close, it is Freddie Pendleton.

Three immediately jump to mind, Jim Braddock (The Cinderella Man) who had about 25 losses when he won the title from Max Baer; Jersey Joe Walcott who had something under 20 losses when he gained the title from Ezzard Charles, maybe about 14-15 losses. Archie Moore had about 20 losses when he took the title from Joey maxim for the Lt. Heavy title. Here's a little interesting info (to genuine boxing enthusiasts) about Ted "Kid" Lewis. He won the British and European titles (when they really meant something) at age 20 in the same year, and he was also taking on all comers in the featherweight, lightweight and welterweight divisions... In the next year, age 21, he won the World Welterweight title against Jack Britton, of the USA, and over the next 5 years they fought another 19 times. In those days, travel from England was only by ship.......... or swimming. Lewis was voted overwhelmingly as the Best British Boxer of the 20th Century.

Record doesn't really do justice, Nelson was a very good fighter who suffered crippling nerves throughout his career! When he won that title he hung on to it for nearly 10 years! I like Johnny, he's no bull****ter! You should read his book, very interesting story! johnny nelson.....lol! he suffered crippling cowardice throughout his career. his title "reign" was one of the most pathetic things ever witnessed in the history of boxing. stole the title with an early stoppage against thompson, 14 defenses and only 2 against top 10 ranked guys, never fought a guy in the top 5, gift decision against guillermo jones. sven ottke is totally legit compared to johnny. simply holding a title for a long period of time seems to trick lots of people. look at this calzaghe. fast forward to 29 mins. what a way to "win" a world title!

Former WBA Light Flyweight champion Francisco Quiroz finished his career with a 11-15-1-1 record. He was like 9-10-1 when he won the title.

Whats the worst fight record you've seen a World champ have, has their ever been a belt holder with more losses than wins on his record. Johnny Nelson held the WBO Cruiserweight title he had a record of 45-12-1 Mike Weaver 22 and 9 there was a Light weight I think Freddy Pentalton or something like that

Johnny Nelson held the WBO Cruiserweight title he had a record of 45-12-1 Record doesn't really do justice, Nelson was a very good fighter who suffered crippling nerves throughout his career! When he won that title he hung on to it for nearly 10 years! I like Johnny, he's no bull****ter! You should read his book, very interesting story!

Rocky had 20 losses when he beat Apollo Creed

Cristobal Cruz comes to mind