List of boxing sextuple champions
A sextuple champion in boxing refers to a boxer who has won world titles in six different weight classes. Recognition Major sanctioning bodies There is some dispute on which sanctioning body is considered "major" enough to award championships. The "Big 4" sanctioning bodies are always included. They are arranged in order of foundation: World Boxing Association (WBA) - founded in 1921 World Boxing Council (WBC) - founded in 1963 International Boxing Federation (IBF) - founded in 1976 World Boxing Organization (WBO) - founded in 1988 The Ring The Ring, boxing's most respected magazine, has awarded world championships in professional boxing within each weight class from its foundation in 1922 until the 1990s, and again since 2001. The Ring champions were at one point held the linear reign to the throne, the man who beat the man. The lineal champion is also known as the true champion of the division. The Ring stopped giving belts to world champions in the 1990s but began again in 2002. In 2002, The Ring attempted to clear up the confusion regarding world champions by creating a championship policy. It echoed many critics' arguments that the sanctioning bodies in charge of boxing championships had undermined the