Mushy Callahan
Mushy Callahan held the NYSAC, WBA and The Ring super lightweight world titles between 1926 and 1930. Callahan was the undisputed super lightweight world champion from 1926 to 1930. Callahan was The Ring's first super lightweight world champion. Callahan first became a world champion aged 20 after winning the NYSAC, WBA and The Ring super lightweight world titles by beating Pinky Mitchell.
- World title bouts
- 5
- Record in world title bouts (won–lost)
- 4–1
- World titles held
- 3
- Longest world title reign (NYSAC super lightweight, 1926–1930)
- 3 years, 4 months
Timeline of world title events
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1930
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Jack Kid Berg beats Mushy Callahan via knockout 10/15
Super Lightweight · NYSAC, WBA and The Ring
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Mushy Callahan’s reign as the WBA super lightweight world champion ends
Super Lightweight · WBA
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1929
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The Ring magazine rates Mushy Callahan the super lightweight champion in its annual ratings
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Mushy Callahan beats Fred Mahan via knockout 3/10
Super Lightweight · NYSAC, WBA and The Ring
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1928
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The Ring magazine rates Mushy Callahan the super lightweight champion in its annual ratings
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1927
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The Ring magazine rates Mushy Callahan No. 2 at super lightweight in its annual ratings
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Mushy Callahan beats Spug Myers via points decision 10/10
Super Lightweight · NYSAC and WBA
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Mushy Callahan beats Andy DiVodi via knockout 2/12
Super Lightweight · NYSAC and WBA
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1926
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The Ring magazine rates Mushy Callahan No. 8 at welterweight in its annual ratings
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Mushy Callahan beats Pinky Mitchell via points decision 10/10
Super Lightweight · NYSAC and WBA
Mushy Callahan becomes The Ring super lightweight champion
Super Lightweight · The Ring
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1925
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The Ring magazine rates Mushy Callahan No. 7 at welterweight in its annual ratings