- Len Wickwar is the boxer with the most fights in boxing history with 472.
- Wickwar won 342 fights, lost 87, had 43 draws, and two no-contest results.
- There are a few boxers who never lost a fight throughout their entire careers.
- Jimmy Wilde holds the record for the longest winning streak in boxing with 93.
Modern-day boxing is often criticized for the lack of fights today compared to the previous decades, where boxers saw action multiple times in a calendar year and fought almost every contender in their division to determine the best.
One of the major factors for the lack of fights in boxing today is the desire of boxers to pick their opponents carefully and keep their records intact to maintain their respective status as perpetual favourites in boxing odds.
But who has fought the most fights in boxing history? How many years did he fight professionally? And what was his record when his career ended?
Who Has Fought the Most Fights in Boxing History?
The record holder for the most fights in boxing history is Len Wickwar, who fought in 472 matches in 19 years. He made his pro debut in 1928 and appeared in his last match in 1947.
FUN FACT: Len Wickwar of the UK was the most active pro boxer in boxing history with 469 professional fights between 1928 and 1947! pic.twitter.com/0g0Y1lZ3Ez
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Wickwar fought in the lightweight division, where he amassed a record of 342 wins, 87 losses, 43 draws, and two no-contest results. He fought mainly in the UK and captured multiple national boxing championships.
Is There Any Boxer Who Never Lost a Fight?
There are several boxers who never lost a fight throughout their entire career, but some of the most famous names in this category were Floyd Mayweather Jr., Rocky Marciano, Edwin Valero, Joe Calzaghe, and Andre Ward.
What Is the Longest Winning Streak in Boxing History?
The longest winning streak recorded in boxing history was 93, set by flyweight boxer Jimmy Wilde, who competed during the 1910s and 1920s. He finished his career with 131 wins, 93 by knockout, three losses, and one draw.
Following Wilde in this category were Julio César Chávez Sr. (89), Mayweather Jr. (50), Marciano (49), and Larry Holmes (48).