the global honored crown (ghc) junior heavyweight championship is a professional wrestling title in japanese promotion pro wrestling noah, specifically for junior heavyweight (<100 kg) workers. 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. there have been a total of 21 recognized champions who have had a combined 41 official reigns.