Michael Moorer win a majority decision. As a result, he became the first-ever southpaw heavyweight champion. In his first defense of those belts, on November 5, 1994, Moorer faced 45-year-old George Foreman, who lost his last fight for the vacant WBO heavyweight title to Tommy Morrison. For nine rounds, Moorer easily outboxed him, hitting and moving away, while Foreman moving forward, seemingly unable to "pull the trigger" on his punches. Moorer was ahead on all three judges' scorecards entering the 10th round, when Foreman hit him with a number of long-range jabs. Then, suddenly, a short right hand caught Moorer on the
Light heavyweight heavyweight division and became undisputed champion of the latter two. Dariusz Michalczewski holds the record for most consecutive title defenses at this division, with 23 defenses of the WBO title. Current champions Below is a list of longest reigning light heavyweight champions in boxing measured by the individual's longest reign. Career total time as champion (for multiple time champions) does not apply. In MMA, the light heavyweight division is from 186 lbs (84 kg) to 205 lb (93 kg). Light heavyweight Light heavyweight, or junior cruiserweight, is a weight class in combat sports. In amateur boxing, light heavyweight is a