Interesting point. Callum Smith is certainly stepping into some big shoes. Who else has held it? Joe Calzaghe. Did Andre Ward hold it?
Champion Reign
1 United Kingdom Joe Calzaghe (def. Jeff Lacy) March 4, 2006 – September 28, 2008 (vacated after winning the Light Heavyweight Title)
2 United States Andre Ward (def. Carl Froch) December 17, 2011 – February 19, 2015 (The Ring vacated title)
3 United Kingdom Callum Smith (def. George Groves) September 28, 2018 – Present
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