List of bare-knuckle lightweight champions
- See also List of bare-knuckle boxers
List of bare-knuckle lightweight champions is a chronological from England and the United States. In some cases, the champions and their reigns can be disputed. The purpose of this list is an attempt to chronicle the evolution of the lightweight division.
| Reign Began | Reign Ended | Champion | Recognition |
|---|---|---|---|
| ca. 1799 | 1804 | Caleb Baldwin | England |
| 1804 | 1810-Retired | Dutch Sam | England |
| 1810s | 1810s-Vacated | Jack Randall | England |
| 1820s | 1820s-Vacated | Dick Curtis | England |
| 1830s | 1830s-Vacated | “Young” Dutch Sam | England |
| ca. 1838 | 1841 | Jack Hannan | England |
| 1841 | 1842-Retired | Johnny Broome | England |
| 1842 | ? | Jonny Walker | England |
| 1850s | ? | Bob Travers | England |
| 1855 | 1856 | Johnny Moneghan | United States |
| 1856 | 1856-Vacated | James Hart | United States |
| 1856 | 1857 | Johnny Moneghan | United States |
| 1857 | 1858 | Barney Aaron | United States |
| 1858 | ca. 1861-Retired | Patrick “Scotty” Brannigan | United States |
| 1861 | 1863-Retired | Owney Geoghegan | United States |
| 1866 | 1867 | Sam Collyer | United States |
| 1867 | 1867-Retired | Barney Aaron | United States |
| 1868-Claimed Title | ?-Vacated | Abe Hicken | United States |
| 1867-Claimed Title | 1868 | Sam Collyer | United States |
| 1868 | 1872 | Billy Edwards | United States |
| 1872 | 1879-Retired | Arthur Chambers | United States |
| 1880s-Claimed Title | ? | Charley Norton | United States |
| 1880s-Claimed Title | ca. 1885-Moved up in Weight | "Nonpareil" Jack Dempsey | United States |
| 1885 | 1892-Retired | Jack McAuliffe-Last Bare-knuckle Champion/First Gloved Champion | United States |