Who holds the featherweight division record for title defenses?

[Rebel]

Abe Attell, correct? I read he had 21. Pedroza is 2nd with 19, right?

[Ringside]

Abe Atell, "The Little Hebrew" was his nickname, is in the real Hall of Fame. Unlike Benny Leonard or Maxie Rosenbloom, or Barnie Ross or the many other older fighters that I support 100%..to be honest..he was champ in the very early turn of the century..later was involved in a lot of scandel including implicated with the famous Boston Red Sox scandel..was a racketeer and mobster..thus some suspect him of throwing fights. It is hard to tell for sure if the record is "kosher" or not...so in THIS case I view things with some suspicion but in the case of Ross..he is a man's man...I have deep respect for his grit and toughness, and patriotism, and am honored you nominated him..now open the door..lol...GodFather