This is a combined list of different versions of the World Light Heavyweight
Titles, each of which was probably the most significant version at the time.
Each version may or may not be connected to another. However, I did NOT make
up any title change. All title changes are either actual or "official" unless
indicated with symbol(s). For the
complete/detailed listings, I recommend Wrestling
Title Histories by Royal Duncan & Gary Will.
National Boxing Association/National Wrestling Association
Has defeated title claimant Ted Thye on 26/05/12 in
Portland, OR to win the version
for the fifth time; has defeated title claimant Carrol Gardner in Cincinnati,
OH in 27; wins tournament on 28/11/20 to become the undisputed world
light heavyweight champion, defeating Ted Thye in the final and Ad
Santel in earlier round; vacates in 30 when Eklund declines invitation
to participate in tournament sponsored by the National Boxing Association
and retires as champion.
Hugh Nichols
30/04/04
Cincinnati, OH
Defeats Joe Banaski in NBA World Light Heavyweight
Wrestling Championship tournament final.
Frank Wolf
33/03
Dallas, TX
NBA claims Nichols was fouled and continues to recognize
him as champion although they do sanction the rematch in 33/07.
Hugh Nichols [2]
33/07
Oklahoma City, OK
Defeats Frank Wolf in the rematch.
Leroy McGuirk
34/03/05
Tulsa, OK
Ted Christy defeats McGuirk on 36/01/13 in Hollywood, CA and is recognized as champion in California; McGuirk continues to be recognized by NWA.
Bobby Chick
36/12/14
Tulsa, OK
Hugh Nichols [3]
37/04/28
Oklahoma City, OK
One report says Nichols is billed as champion in Lima, OH as of 37/05/11.
Jesse James defeats McShain by DQ in the third fall on 39/03/06 in Hollywood, CA, but McShain continues to be recognized by NWA because the title cannot change hands by DQ; James is recognized in California; McShain defeats James on 40/01/15 in Hollywood, CA to unify the California version.
Stripped by NWA in 58 for inactivity; Stojack retires in the same year.
Moe Smith
58/10/29
Carson City, NV
Defeats Luigi Macera in tournament final which has initially been considered for the NWA recognition but is rejected by the time it takes place; NWA gives the control of the title to EMLL.
Defeats Al Kashey; some sources say that Kashey has been awarded on 57/11/30 in Tulsa, OK (may be for a local version of the world title as there is a photo of Kashey and Leroy McGuirk with a championship belt).
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