World Negro Heavyweight Title

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Listed only to provide a historical information from the segregation era in the United States of America. This website has no intention of racial discrimination whatsoever. Recognized in Texas unless otherwise noted.

Ras Samara	41/07/15<
Recognized in Iowa throughout the 40s; probably presented more as his own gimmick than an actual title; listed as a former champion on 54/12/10; again billed as champion in 55/03 and 55/04.
Jim Mitchell	49/04/27<
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Johnny Cobb	50/04/17<
Billed as champion in Janesville, WI.
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Don Blackman	50/05/05<
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Woody Strode	52/12/28<
Still champion as of 53/01/06.
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Jack Claybourne	53/06/16<
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Luther Lindsay	55/12/11<
Also recognized in Arizona and possibly other states; still champion as of 58/12/18.
Dory Dixon	60/12/06<
On 60/12/09, Galveston Daily News reports that Dixon has recently defeated Lindsay for the title; Lindsay continues to be billed as champion in Arizona as late as 61/03/27.
Art Thomas	62/07/25	San Antonio, TX
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Bearcat Wright	62/11/24<
Billed as champion in Michigan.
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Bobo Brazil	63/10/18<
Recognized in Georgia and Florida.