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Youngest heavyweight boxing world champion

The current youngest heavyweight boxing world champion record is 20 years, held by Mike Tyson, set on November 22, 1986. Last checked October 9, 2026.

20

years

Mike Tyson

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, 1986

Holder
Mike Tyson
Record
20 years
Exact figure
20 years, 145 days old
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Date set
November 22, 1986
Recognized by
World Boxing Council (WBC)
Last checked
October 9, 2026

Put it in perspective

Mike Tyson lived through 20 years of history. Here is what changed along the way.

  1. Born1966
  2. Age 31969First people walk on the Moon
  3. Age 201986Sets the record: 20 years, 145 days old

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