World title lineage
A complete roll of LINEAL bantamweight champions since 1938 — 2 champions across 2 reigns. JOHNNY CALDWELL is the current titleholder. The longest reign belongs to JOHNNY CALDWELL (65y 5m, 1 defence).
1961–present · 65y 5m · 1 defence · won vacant
1938–1961 · 22y 11m · 0 defences · later vacated
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