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GHC Junior Heavyweight Championship

The Global Honored Crown (GHC) Junior Heavyweight Championship (Japanese: GHCジュニアヘビー級王座, Hepburn: GHC Junia Hebī-kyū Ōza) is a professional wrestling title in Japanese promotion Pro Wrestling Noah, contested exclusively among junior heavyweight (<100 kg) wrestlers. It was created in 2001 when Yoshinobu Kanemaru defeated Juventud Guerrera in a 12-man tournament final. In addition to Japan, the title has also been defended in the United States, United Kingdom and Germany. As of July 13, 2024, there have been a total of 54 reigns shared between 27 different champions. The current champion is Daga, who is in his second reign. He won the title by defeating Amakusa at N-1 Victory: Night 9 in Osaka, Japan on September 1, 2024.

Tournament

Five-time champion Hayata with the current design of the title in 2022

Noah held a 10-man tournament to crown the first champion, held over its month-long, 11-event Navigation for the Bright Destination tour. The tour was held from June 9 through June 24, 2001.[1]

Title history

Combined reigns

As of October 25, 2024.

Inaugural and record seven-time champion Yoshinobu Kanemaru also holds the records for longest combined reign at 1,876 days and most combined defenses at 28
Three-time champion Taiji Ishimori holds the records for longest reign at 405 days and most defenses in one reign at 10

See also

Belt design

The standard Championship belt has three plates on a blue leather strap.

References

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