The following lists title holders over the history of the North American Boxing Federation

North American Boxing Federation

The North American Boxing Federation is a not-for-profit regional sanctioning body that awards regional boxing titles. It is a boxing federation within the World Boxing Council .-History:...

, in operation since 1969.

Cruiserweight

There have been 22 recognized Cruiserweight Champions with a combined total of 23 title reigns. Dale Brown is the only man to hold the title twice.

Bert Cooper

Bert Cooper

Bertram Cooper , also known as Smokin' Bert Cooper is a heavyweight boxer, most famous for his devastating punching power and several wild brawls in the 1990s.-Pro career:...

 and O'Neil Bell

O'Neil Bell

O'Neil "Super Nova" Bell is a boxer who is a former undisputed cruiserweight champion, having held the WBA, WBC, IBF, and The Ring magazine cruiserweight titles.- Professional career :...

 share the record for the most successful defenses, each with five.

No.	Name	Duration of reign	Defenses	Notes
1	Marvin Camel Marvin Camel Marvin Camel is a boxer and member of the Salish Kootenai Nation of the Flathead Indian Reservation in Northwestern Montana. He was born in Ronan and fought out of Missoula...	1979-06-06 — 1980-03-31	0
2	S.T. Gordon S. T. Gordon ST Gordon was an American professional boxer who won the World Boxing Council cruiserweight title in 1982.-Professional career:...	1980-08-06 — 1982-06-27	1
3	Leon Spinks Leon Spinks Leon Spinks is a former American boxer. He had an overall record of 26 wins, 17 losses and 3 draws as a professional, with 14 knockout wins, and was the former World Boxing Council and World Boxing Association heavyweight champion of the world...	1982-10-31 — 1983-03-06	0
4	Anthony Davis	1984-05-16 — 1985-06-19	0
5	Bash Ali	1985-06-19 — 1986-04-22	0
6	Henry Tillman Henry Tillman Henry Durand Tillman is a former American boxer.-Amateur Career:Tillman twice defeated Mike Tyson as an amateur, winning both bouts via close decisions. Tillman went on to win heavyweight Gold at the Los Angeles Olympics....	1986-04-22 — 1986-06-15	0
7	Bert Cooper Bert Cooper Bertram Cooper , also known as Smokin' Bert Cooper is a heavyweight boxer, most famous for his devastating punching power and several wild brawls in the 1990s.-Pro career:...	1986-06-15 — 1989-02-15	5
8	Nate Miller Nate Miller Nate Miller born August 3, 1963 in Philadelphia, PA, was a professional boxer in the Cruiserweight division.Miller, known as "Mister" Nate Miller, turned pro in 1986 and in 1994 landed a shot at IBF Cruiserweight Title holder Alfred Cole, but lost a decision...	1989-02-15 — 1990-12-17	3
9	James Warring James Warring James Warring is an American boxer, kickboxer and mixed martial artist. He won world titles in both boxing and kickboxing.- Career :*Kickboxing**US kickboxing champion**KICK World Cruiserweight Champion...	1990-12-17 — 1991-08-07	0
10	Orlin Norris Orlin Norris Orlin Levance Norris, born October 4, 1965 in Lubbock, TX, is an American boxer who held the WBA cruiserweight title and fought in several noteworthy boxing matches in the 1980s and 1990s...	1991-08-17 — 1993-11-06	3
11	Thomas Hearns Thomas Hearns Thomas "Hitman" Hearns is a retired American boxer. Nicknamed the "Motor City Cobra" and more famously "The Hitman", Hearns became the first boxer in history to win world titles in four divisions. He would also become the first fighter in history to win five world titles in five different divisions...	1994-01-29 — 1994-02-20	1
12	Adolpho Washington Adolpho Washington Adolpho Washington was a professional boxer best known to hold the IBF Cruiser title for one fight. He had little power but a "steel" chin, and was never knocked out as a pro ....	1994-02-24 — 1994-07-14	0
13	James Heath James Heath James Heath is a British film, commercial and music video director.In 2003 he formed Burning Vision Entertainment with fellow director Gratian Dimech. Their debut video was for the band Tommi and was the first UK music video to be shot on the Sony High Definition cameras used by George Lucas on...	1995-01-27 — 1995-06-17	0
14	Brian LaSpada	1995-06-17 — 1997-05-05	2
15	Dale Brown Dale Brown Dale Brown is an American author and aviator, most famous for his aviation techno-thriller novels, with thirteen New York Times best sellers to his name.Brown was born in Buffalo, New York...	1997-05-05 — 2000-02-12	4
16	Wayne Braithwaite Wayne Braithwaite Wayne Braithwaite is a professional boxer. Nicknamed "Big Truck", Braithwaite looked like an invincible force that would rebuild credibility in the cruiserweight ranks, but the invincibility was short lived....	2000-02-12 — 2001-01-05	0
17	O'Neil Bell O'Neil Bell O'Neil "Super Nova" Bell is a boxer who is a former undisputed cruiserweight champion, having held the WBA, WBC, IBF, and The Ring magazine cruiserweight titles.- Professional career :...	2001-01-18 — 2004-06-01	5
18	Dale Brown	2004-06-08 — 2005-02-04	0
19	Ali Supreme	2005-03-10 — 2005-06-16	0
20	Arthur Williams Arthur Williams (boxer) Arthur "King" James Williams is a professional boxer .Williams became professional in 1989 and fell short in his first shot at a major championship title, a 1994 split-decision loss to Orlin Norris for the World Boxing Association Cruiserweight Title. Williams was knocked out in the third round...	2005-06-16 — 2005-10-27	0
21	Felix Cora, Jr. Felix Cora Jr. Felix Cora Jr. is an American professional boxer who competes in the cruiserweight division. He is the former holder of the USBA and the NABF cruiserweight titles and is a former contestant on the 4th series of the reality TV show The Contender....	2005-10-27 — 2006-05-18	1
22	Vadim Tokarev Vadim Tokarev Vadim Tokarev is an American-based Russian cruiserweight boxer.-Professional career:Tokarev began his professional career in 2000 and won his first 15 fights in a row. He has a record of 26 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw...	2006-05-18 — 2007-04-01	1
23	Matt Godfrey Matt Godfrey Matt Godfrey is an American boxer.-Amateur career:Godfrey, who is a close friend of Jason Estrada since his childhood had an outstanding amateur career prior to turning professional.He was the 2000 U.S...	2007-04-06 — present	3

Heavyweight

There have been 30 recognized Heavyweight Champions with a combined total of 39 title reigns.

Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali is an American former professional boxer, philanthropist and social activist...

, George Foreman

George Foreman

George Edward Foreman is an American two-time former World Heavyweight Boxing Champion, Olympic gold medalist, ordained Baptist minister, author and successful entrepreneur...

, Orlin Norris

Orlin Norris

Orlin Levance Norris, born October 4, 1965 in Lubbock, TX, is an American boxer who held the WBA cruiserweight title and fought in several noteworthy boxing matches in the 1980s and 1990s...

, Ken Norton

Ken Norton

Kenneth Howard Norton Sr. is a former heavyweight boxer. He is best known for his 12-round victory over a peak Muhammad Ali where he famously broke Ali's jaw, on March 31, 1973, becoming only the second man to defeat Ali as a professional .He and Ali...

, Samuel Peter

Samuel Peter

Samuel Okon Peter , nicknamed "The Nigerian Nightmare," is a professional heavyweight boxer and the former WBC heavyweight champion....

, Tony Tucker

Tony Tucker

Tony Craig Tucker is a retired professional heavyweight boxer. Tucker fought professionally from 1980 to 1998. Nicknamed "TNT," he won a gold medal at the 1979 Pan American Games, and was briefly a world heavyweight champion as a professional.-Amateur career:Tucker had a notable amateur career,...

 and Tim Witherspoon

Tim Witherspoon

"Terrible" Tim Witherspoon is an American boxer who was twice world heavyweight champion.-Early career:Witherspoon had eight and a half amateur bouts, losing one to Marvis Frazier on decision after getting knocked down....

 are the only men to have held the title twice. Ali is the only one to hold it three times.

Orlin Norris

Orlin Norris

Orlin Levance Norris, born October 4, 1965 in Lubbock, TX, is an American boxer who held the WBA cruiserweight title and fought in several noteworthy boxing matches in the 1980s and 1990s...

 has successfully defended the title more times than anyone else, retaining the title six times.

No.	Name	Duration of reign	Defenses	Notes
1	Leotis Martin Leotis Martin Leotis Martin was an American boxer, the first ever NABF heavyweight champion and best known for his victory over former heavyweight champion Sonny Liston. Martin was a good puncher and a fairly skilled heavyweight who fought from 1962 to 1969...	1969-12-06 — 1970-02-02	0
2	Muhammad Ali Muhammad Ali Muhammad Ali is an American former professional boxer, philanthropist and social activist...	1970-12-07 — 1971-03-08	0
3	George Foreman George Foreman George Edward Foreman is an American two-time former World Heavyweight Boxing Champion, Olympic gold medalist, ordained Baptist minister, author and successful entrepreneur...	1971-05-10 — 1971-07-20	0
4	Muhammad Ali	1971-07-26 — 1973-03-31	5
5	Ken Norton Ken Norton Kenneth Howard Norton Sr. is a former heavyweight boxer. He is best known for his 12-round victory over a peak Muhammad Ali where he famously broke Ali's jaw, on March 31, 1973, becoming only the second man to defeat Ali as a professional .He and Ali...	1973-03-31 — 1973-09-10	0
6	Muhammad Ali	1973-03-31 — 1974-10-30	1
7	Ken Norton	1975-03-24 — 1976-01-20	0
8	George Foreman	1976-01-24 — 1977-03-17	1
9	Leroy Jones Leroy Jones (boxer) Leroy Jones was a heavyweight boxer who won the NABF heavyweight championship and challenged the great Larry Holmes for the world championship.-Boxing career:...	1978-08-19 — 1979-10-20	0
10	Michael Dokes Michael Dokes Michael Marshall Dokes is a former American boxer in the heavyweight division, nicknamed "Dynamite."-Amateur career:...	1982-01-30 — 1982-12-10	1
11	Tim Witherspoon Tim Witherspoon "Terrible" Tim Witherspoon is an American boxer who was twice world heavyweight champion.-Early career:Witherspoon had eight and a half amateur bouts, losing one to Marvis Frazier on decision after getting knocked down....	1983-09-23 — 1984-03-09	0
12	James Broad James Broad James Broad was an American heavyweight boxer who was an amateur star and, prior to the boycott, set to represent America in the 1980 Moscow Olympics. As a pro he won the NABF heavyweight title and was a regular sparring partner of a peak Mike Tyson.-Amateur:Broad took up boxing when he joined the...	1984-08-23 — 1985-04-29	0
13	Tim Witherspoon	1985-04-29 — 1986-01-17	1
14	Larry Alexander Larry Alexander Larry Alexander is a journalist and military historian who has written a number of books about World War II, most notably about Easy Company of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division of the U.S. Army...	1987-04-10 — 1987-11-25	0
15	Orlin Norris Orlin Norris Orlin Levance Norris, born October 4, 1965 in Lubbock, TX, is an American boxer who held the WBA cruiserweight title and fought in several noteworthy boxing matches in the 1980s and 1990s...	1987-11-25 — 1990-02-17	6
16	Bert Cooper Bert Cooper Bertram Cooper , also known as Smokin' Bert Cooper is a heavyweight boxer, most famous for his devastating punching power and several wild brawls in the 1990s.-Pro career:...	1990-02-17 — 1990-08-05	0
17	Ray Mercer Ray Mercer "Merciless" Ray Mercer is an American professional boxer, former Olympic Gold Medalist and WBO heavyweight title holder who resides in Fayetteville, North Carolina...	1990-08-05 — 1991-01-11	0
18	Orlin Norris	1991-04-30 — 1991-06-03	0
19	Tony Tucker Tony Tucker Tony Craig Tucker is a retired professional heavyweight boxer. Tucker fought professionally from 1980 to 1998. Nicknamed "TNT," he won a gold medal at the 1979 Pan American Games, and was briefly a world heavyweight champion as a professional.-Amateur career:Tucker had a notable amateur career,...	1991-06-03 — 1992-12-01	1
20	Alex García Alex Garcia Alex García is a Cuban Nuevo Latino chef who helped popularize a version of Cuban food at several New York City restaurants and on the Food Network. Born in Havana, García attended Northeastern University in Massachusetts where he earned a degree in hotel and restaurant management. García later...	1992-12-08 — 1994-03-01	3
21	Joe Hipp Joe Hipp Joe "The Boss" Hipp is a retired professional Native American Heavyweight boxer. Hipp, a member of Blackfoot Tribe became the first Native American to challenge for the world heavyweight championship of boxing on August 19, 1995 when he fought WBA champion Bruce Seldon at the MGM Grand Las Vegas...	1994-03-01 — 1995-03-09	1
22	Alexander Zolkin	1995-03-21 — 1996-05-01	2
23	Tony Tucker	1996-06-29 — December 1996	0
24	John Ruiz John Ruiz John "The Quietman" Ruiz , is a former American professional boxer. Ruiz is the first Latino heavyweight champion and former two-time WBA heavyweight champion. After a professional career spanning over 18 years, Ruiz officially announced his retirement from the sport at a press conference on April...	1997-01-14 — 1999-01-15	3
25	Michael Grant Michael Grant (boxer) Michael Anthony Grant is a professional heavyweight boxer. He is 6' 7" tall, with an 86' reach. A natural born athlete before boxing he blossomed into a three-sport star at Chicago's Harper High School...	1999-01-30 — 2000-04-29	1
26	Robert Davis	2000-04-29 — 2000-08-15	0
27	Clifford Etienne Clifford Etienne Clifford Etienne , also known as "The Black Rhino", is a former American boxer, who is currently serving a 150 year prison sentence without possibility of parole.-Background:...	2000-09-09 — 2001-03-06	0
28	Obed Sullivan Obed Sullivan Obed Benjamin Sullivan, born January 17, 1968 in Gulfport, MS, was a heavyweight boxer. Nicknamed "The Fighting Marine", Sullivan was at times a highly-ranked heavyweight who fought many significant fighters of his era....	2001-05-20 — 2001-09-02	0
29	Fres Oquendo Fres Oquendo Fres Oquendo was born April 1, 1973 in Puerto Rico, and is a professional heavyweight boxer.He had a successful amateur background.-Amateur career:He had an amateur record of 105-51990 178 lb. Springfield Golden Gloves Champion1992 178 lb...	2001-09-02 — 2002-04-13	0
30	David Tua David Tua David "Tuamanator" Tua is a New Zealand professional heavyweight boxer, fighting out of South Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.He is a former WBO Asia Pacific and WBO Oriental Heavyweight champion....	2002-04-13 — 2003-03-29	0
31	Joe Mesi Joe Mesi "Baby" Joe Mesi is an American boxer and politician from Tonawanda, New York. He is a registered member of the Democratic Party.- Early life :...	2003-06-24 — 2003-09-19	0
32	Eliecer Castillo Eliecer Castillo Elieser Ramos Castillo , is a Cuban professional boxer in the heavyweight division.-Amateur career:Elieser Castillo Ramos was part of the legendary Cuban boxing program before he defected to the United States....	2003-09-19 — 2004-04-17	1
33	DaVarryl Williamson DaVarryl Williamson DaVarryl Williamson is an American boxer originally from Washington, D.C., but later a resident of Aurora, Colorado. His ring nickname is "Touch of Sleep". He has a current professional record of 26-6, 22KO...	2004-04-17 — 2004-10-02	1
34	Samuel Peter Samuel Peter Samuel Okon Peter , nicknamed "The Nigerian Nightmare," is a professional heavyweight boxer and the former WBC heavyweight champion....	2004-12-04 — 2005-09-24	1
35	Wladimir Klitschko Wladimir Klitschko Wladimir Klitschko is a Ukrainian heavyweight boxer. Klitschko is the WBA , IBF, WBO Super, IBO & Ring Magazine Champion. His older brother Vitali Klitschko is the current WBC champion...	2005-09-24 — 2006-04-22	0
36	Samuel Peter	2006-04-28 — 2007-05-05	2
37	Hasim Rahman Hasim Rahman Hasim Sharif Rahman is an American professional boxer. Rahman is the former Lineal, WBC, IBO, & IBF heavyweight champion...	2007-06-14 — 2008-06-02	1
38	Travis Walker Travis Walker Travis Walker, born June 22, 1979 in Tallahassee, Florida, is an American boxer who was an amateur star and is currently a heavyweight prospect.-Amateur:...	2008-02-29 — 2008-11-29	0
39	Chris Arreola Chris Arreola Cristobal Arreola is a Mexican-American professional Heavyweight boxer. Arreola is the former NABF, WBC Continental Americas, and current WBC FECOMBOX Heavyweight Champion. Chris is promoted by Goossen Tutor and trained by Henry Ramírez....	2008-11-29 — present	1