Fighters who would have prospered in the "In-Between" weight divisions

[Bill Paxtom]

Junior Heavyweights {188 lb. Limit}

Originally discussed in 1947

World Champions

* Ezzard Charles ......................... 1947 thru 1949 ...... Vacates Title to Challenge for Heavyweight Crown.
* Roland LaStarza ....................... 1950 thru 1953 ...... Wins 'vacant' Title.
* Bob Satterfield ......................... 1953 thru 1954
* Ezzard Charles {2nd reign} ....... 1954 thru 1955
* Tommy Jackson ....................... 1955
* Floyd Patterson ........................ 1955 and 1956 ...... Vacates Title to Challenge for Heavyweight Crown.
* Eddie Machen .......................... 1956 and 1958 ...... Wins 'vacant' Title. Relinquishes Title in 1958.
* Archie Moore ........................... 1958 thru 1961
* Henry Cooper ........................... 1961 thru 1964
* Doug Jones .............................. 1964 thru 1966
* Thad Spencer ........................... 1966 and 1967 ..... Vacates Title to Challenge for Heavyweight Crown.
* Leotis Martin ............................ 1968 thru 1970 ..... Wins 'vacant' Title. Retires due to an eye-injury.
* Floyd Patterson {2nd reign} ...... 1970 thru 1972 ..... Wins 'vacant' Title. 'Retires'
* Rudi Lubbers ............................ 1973 thru 1974 ..... Wins 'vacant' Title.
* Danny McAlinden ...................... 1974
* Bunny Johnson ......................... 1974 and 1976
* Young Sanford {Fred Houpe} .... 1976 thru 1979
* Earl Tripp.................................. 1979
* S.T. Gordon .............................. 1979 thru 1983