Latest WBC boxing rankings and champions. Next: TBA, Record: 20-1-1 2 behind Teo and Loma," said Montero. Can he prove the win over Lopez wasn't simply one great night? Next: TBA, Record: 44-3 Bivol has long been touted as an elite fighter and proved it beyond a shadow of a doubt in his win over Alvarez. Heavyweight - Cruiserweight - Light heavyweight - Super middleweight - Middleweight - Junior middleweight - Welterweight - Junior welterweight - Lightweight - Junior lightweight - Featherweight - Junior featherweight - Bantamweight - Junior bantamweight - Flyweight - Junior flyweight - Strawweight, Record: 33-0-1 Last: L (MD12) Marlon Tapales, April 8 Next: TBA, Record: 25-0 He could meet the winner of Jermell Charlo-Tim Tszyu next year. Updated: February 1, 2023 - Advertisement - Top 10 Greatest Lightweight Boxers of All Time Lou Ambers | Top lightweight boxers Freddie Welsh | Best lightweight boxers Tony Canzoneri | Lightweight boxing champion Henry Armstrong | Best lightweight boxer Ike Williams | Lightweight boxing weight Carlos Ortiz | Top 10 lightweight boxers Last: W (KO1) Carlos Ocampo, June 17 Last: W (TKO9) Julian Williams, June 24 Last: L (TKO6) Zhilei Zhang, April 15 1 at 154 pounds, Women's boxing divisional rankings: The spotlight is at super middleweight on Saturday. Last: W (UD12) Gilberto Ramirez, Nov. 5 Next: TBA, Record: 42-0 Fury's resume is already Hall of Fame worthy. Junior middleweight undisputed champion Jermell Charlo, junior middleweight contender Brian Castano and and welterweight contenders Keith Thurman and Yordenis Ugas have removed for inactivity. Last: W (UD12) Vasiliy Lomachenko, May 20 Last: W (TKO2) Steven Butler, May 13 Ralph Lauren Classic Cotton Underwear, 3-Pack. Nakatani recently vacated his 112-pound title to pursue a championship at 115 pounds. Last: W (SD12) Danielito Zorrilla, June 17 We list the top 15 fighters with the WBC across all weight classes. Teofimo Lopez. Last: W (TKO12) Thomas Faure, March 11 Fighters - Top Rank Boxing Garcia has proven to be far more than just a fighter with a massive social media following. Editor's note: Jermall Charlo has been removed for inactivity. There's more work to be done if he wants to clean out the division. Best Overall Mack Weldon 18-Hour Jersey Knit Boxer $32 at Mack Weldon Best White Boxers Sunspel Cotton Boxer Shorts $50 at MR PORTER Most Comfortable SmartWool Merino Boxer $30 at. The South African captured the IBF title with a split-decision victory over Hector Flores Calixto in September in one of the best fights of 2022. Next: TBA, Record: 20-1 Be them current champions or legends from yesteryear, these are surely boxers that should . Until he fights again, another fighter takes the top spot. Still has that otherworldly footwork, a boxing brain and style like nobody else and - if a shoulder injury really did impede him against Lopez - we wouldnt bet against him in a rematch. Schedule; Results; Tickets; . Top 12 best super lightweights in boxing: Teofimo Lopez heads The Last: L (UD12) Kazuto Ioka, July 13, 2022 The Top 25 Lightweights of All-Time - Top Ten - Boxing News A fight with Errol Spence Jr. remains perhaps the biggest the sport can offer, but the sides have been unable to close a deal in 2022. Garcia shocked Chris Colbert in February as a 10-1 underdog and followed up with a title victory over Roger Gutierrez. With excellent head movement, punch variety and power, Prograis has a chance to establish himself as the best 140-pounder in the world. Next: TBA, Record: 52-6-1 May not be at 135lb for long as hes huge at the weight, but lets hope Lopez gives us a Loma rematch - or a fight with anyone from No 5 to No 3 - before he heads off to conquer 140lb. 1 no matter who's competing at the time. After the fight: Who's the best lightweight in boxing? - FanSided Wilder is expected to fight Andy Ruiz Jr. in the first half of '23 after the WBC ordered the title eliminator, but Wilder's manager, Shelly Finkel, insists he'd rather pursue the long-awaited matchup with Anthony Joshua. Last: W (KO7) Ryan Garcia, April 22 Smith dropped a controversial decision to Magomed Kurbanov last year and followed up with a TKO victory over Jessie Vargas. An Olympic bronze medalist, Akhmadaliev's inside fighting has proven too much to overcome so far. Cruz has realized his promise -- and perhaps then some -- as a touted prospect from Mexico who can thrill fans with his relentless style. 08. George Kambosos Jr. crashed through the glass ceiling with an upset victory over Teofimo Lopez in November 2021, capturing all four of Lopez's lightweight titles. Munguia is already among the most popular fighters from Mexico outside of Canelo Alvarez, and that carries a lot of weight. . From the fighting city of Accra, Commeys record is misleading. Next: TBA, Record: 27-3 The Takeover lived up to his nickname when he upset the reigning pound-for-pound king Lomachenko in October 2020. News; Boxers; Fights. Josh Taylor vs. Teofimo Lopez Jr. fight prediction, odds, start time IBF However Garcias last win over Luke Campbell showed his good and bad side. Last: W (TKO11) Paul Butler, Dec. 13 Liam Smith moved to middleweight. Yarde has a chance to prove what he learned in his lone title bid when he meets another Russian light heavyweight champion, Artur Beterbiev, on Jan. 28 on Yarde's home turf in London. Next: TBA, Record: 21-1 Lomachenkos points loss to this lists No 1 had many questioning if age and injuries had taken a toll on this modern great. Next: July 29 vs. Errol Spence Jr. Record: 28-0 As a late bloomer, Moore's prime is difficult to evaluate, but the feeling here . The older brother of Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez, Franco was elevated from secondary champion this summer and now steps up to a career-defining fight with Kazuto Ioka in Japan. Next: TBA. He's competed only once since he was brutally knocked out by Gervonta Davis in 2020. Last: L (SD12) Joe Cordina, April 22 If Garcia wins, he has a chance to reach superstardom in boxing. . Wood is riding a hot streak and exceeding expectations. Next: TBA, Record: 17-0 Schedule; Results; Tickets; Rumours; . Next year should bring another step in class, perhaps even a title shot. Last: L (UD12) David Benavidez, March 25 Next: Sept. 23 vs. Zhilei Zhang, Record: 32-3 A post shared by George "Ferocious" Kambosos Jr (@georgekambososjr). The Dominican outpointed Sergiy Derevyanchenko last year and followed up with a third-round KO of Juan Macias Montiel in October. Last: L (UD12) Leigh Wood, May 27 Last: W (UD10) Joselito Velazquez, Dec. 3 Let's start there, McCaskill set to face Ryan in unification bout, Teen prospect Sylve to fight on Paul-Diaz card, Adames stops Williams, says he's 'true' champion, Berlanga tops Quigley in uneven return to ring, Asian nations seek IBA exit after IOC expulsion, Franco stripped of WBA title ahead of Ioka fight. The former super middleweight titleholder was on a knockout roll since he jumped to light heavyweight, but he wasn't remotely competitive in a loss to Dmitry Bivol on Nov. 5. The Welshman won a 130-pound title with a spectacular one-punch KO of Kenichi Ogawa in June, but was stripped after undergoing right hand surgery. Last: L (UD12) Robeisy Ramirez Since being . Joyce is the WBO's No. LIGHTWEIGHT: TOP 10 RANKINGS - Boxing Base WBC World Lightweight Champion . List of current boxing rankings - Wikipedia Boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Did Gervonta Davis make the top 10? Next: Aug. 19 vs. Callum Smith, Record: 29-1 The Japanese southpaw is one of the best young fighters in the sport. Last: W (KO11) Azat Hovhannisyan, Feb. 18 He avenged his lone career defeat with a ninth-round TKO of Petros Ananyan in a January rematch. Last: W (UD12) Daniel Roman, June 4 Boxing's top star, Alvarez remains the undisputed 168-pound champion following a loss to Dmitry Bivol at 175 pounds. Sugar Ray Robinson: Welterweight, middleweight; ring career 1940-65; record 175-19-6-2 (109 KOs) 2. This week we add ESPN UK boxing writer Nick Parkinson to our list of panelists and because of that, we reset all boxing divisions. Last: NC (No decision) Nicolas Polanco, Sept. 23 Next: TBA, Record: 21-2 Last: L (TKO6) Terence Crawford, Dec. 10 But first, Joshua might want a confidence-builder after two consecutive losses. Conor Benn has been removed for testing positive for a banned substance. Last: W (KO5) Luis Arias, June 24 Next: TBA, Record: 28-1 The Russian broke through with a TKO victory over Jamal James last year but lost his secondary title when he met Eimantas Stanionis in an April slugfest. Last: W (SD12) Anthony Joshua, Aug. 20 Now, Ramirez is in line for an immediate shot against Regis Prograis. Joe Louis: Heavyweight; ring career 1934-51; record 68-3 (54 KOs) Next: TBA, Record: 28-0 Look no further than Harrison's disputed win over Jermell Charlo to win a 154-pound title in 2018. Last: W (UD12) Andres Campos, June 10 He is widely considered one of the best young boxers in the world and seems destined for titles in multiple weight classes. His majority-decision win over Brandon Figueroa was one of the best fights of 2021 and screams for a rematch. 1. Harrison is wildly inconsistent -- he drew with Bryant Perella last year -- but when he's on his game, his crafty boxing is tough to contend with. Stanionis is rarely mentioned with Ortiz and Jaron Ennis at 147 pounds, but this proposed matchup with Ortiz feels like a coin-flip fight. Next: TBA, Record: 36-1 Next: TBA, Record: (27-3-1) Cordina should be favored to become a two-time champ. Next: TBA, Record: 35-2 So far, he appears to be every bit the damaging puncher at 175 as he was at 168. Next: TBA, Record: 27-2 Last: W (MD12) Rashidi Ellis, Jan. 7 Ryder is far better than his record would lead you to believe. Last: L (KO11) Regis Prograis, Nov. 26 Next: TBA, Record: 18-1-3 Just who is the baddest man on the planet? Last: L (SD12) Magomed Kurbanov, May 6 Overview. Next: TBA, Record: 16-0 The way he's being moved, he'll undoubtedly land another big fight soon. But following a shoulder injury, he withdrew from that bout. Top Lightweight Fights For 2022 - Boxing Daily The younger brother of Omar Figueroa, Brandon has made a name for himself with his countless action fights and strong performances. Last: W (UD12) Aleksei Egorov, Nov. 19 Linares, who has won world titles in three weight classes and is one of boxing's most exciting fighters . Last: W (TKO3) George Arias, April 8 The prime years of legendary lightweights like Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao, Oscar De La Hoya, Julio . Despite a title run at 154 pounds, Munguia has yet to face a true contender. His 112-pound title reign was abbreviated, but included emphatic stoppage victories over Angel Acosta and Ryota Yamaguchi. A victory would put Benavidez in the catbird position for a shot at Canelo Alvarez's four titles. The 10 Best Boxers in the World Right Now, Ranked - Business Insider He had surgery afterward, and whenever he does return, expect him to reside in a new weight class. He hasn't fought since June 2021 and has no fight scheduled, though he was in talks to fight Jaime Munguia earlier this year. Next: TBA, Record: 43-2-6 And his 2019 win over John Ryder was a highly controversial decision. Fighters who haven't competed in the past 12 months -- and don't have a fight scheduled -- will be dropped from the rankings until they fight again. Next: Aug. 19 vs. Emanuel Navarrete, Record: 37-1 If he can defeat Sunny Edwards or Julio Cesar Martinez, Rodriguez will strengthen his pound-for-pound case. After all, this will be his first fight at 130 pounds. Henry Armstrong: Featherweight, lightweight, welterweight; ring career 1932-45; record 151-21-9 (101 KOs) 4. He's adapted his style, and his 2021 trilogy battle with Deontay Wilder is one of the greatest in heavyweight history. Both are big-money bouts for Charlo, but there's no such fight on the horizon for him at the moment. Next: TBA, Record: 24-2-1 Last: W (TKO10) Pablo Carrillo, May 21 Next: TBA, Record: 33-4 He routed Xu Can last summer with a stoppage in the final round of a statement performance. Warrington fought through a broken jaw to regain his title with a seventh-round TKO win over Kiko Martinez in March, but suffered a close defeat to Luis Alberto Lopez on Dec. 10. The decision was highly controversial. Outspoken and fun to watch, Kambosos arrived at world level with wins over Mickey Bey then ex-featherweight world champ, Lee Selby. Last: W (UD10) Josh Taylor, June 10 Zepeda was once one of boxing's most underrated fighters, but he's no longer a secret after he unloaded more than 1,500 punches in a wide-points victory over Joseph "JoJo" Diaz last month. Next: TBA, Record: 19-1 Devin Haney . The matchup shows the kind of confidence Navarrete has, too. Last: W (UD10) Danilo Creati, Nov. 23 So lightweight has a clear, elite-level top five. The Linares win showed Haney at his best as he ouboxed the veteran - before getting wobbled in the 10th and having to grab and hold in the final two rounds. Still, Martinez struggled to a majority-decision victory in December over Samuel Carmona, an unheralded fighter who competed much of the bout with a broken hand. Isaac Cruz W: 21 (15 KOs), L: 1, D: 1 Age: 23 Country: Mexico The 5ft 5fin 'Pitbull' Cruz had his breakout victory in June when he bullied the veteran Francisco Vargas to defeat. Now campaigning at 175 pounds, Smith is high in the WBC rankings and in line for a title shot soon. Last: L (UD12) Canelo Alvarez, Sept. 17 He parlayed the title victory into a unification with Errol Spence Jr., but suffered a fractured orbital in a 10th-round stoppage loss. Lightweight is where the 5ft 5in southpaw belongs, although with his raw power, he could probably wobble some heavyweights. He has a chance to keep improving and show his talent if a proposed spring matchup with Vasiliy Lomachenko can be finalized. Next: TBA. The best heavyweights of all time, named and ranked, The best American pound for pound boxers right now, named and ranked, The best super-middleweights in the world, named and ranked, The best British pound for pound boxers right now, named and ranked. Once on the brink of pound-for-pound recognition, Russell has become best known for his mind-boggling inactivity. For an encore, Bivol played with Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez over 12 rounds earlier this month. The best days of this multi-weight world champion are behind him, but he remains a threat, as he showed when he buzzed Devin Haney in May before losing a decision. To make sure you never miss out on your favourite NEW stories, we're happy to send you some reminders, Click 'OK' then 'Allow' to enable notifications, .css-n1h13z{color:black;color:#fff;}@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){.css-n1h13z{color:#fff;}}Published11:04,03 September 2021 BST.css-1kib7lm{color:#666666;color:#72B97D;}@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){.css-1kib7lm{color:#72B97D;}}@media (min-width:1024px){.css-1kib7lm{color:#efefef;}}| Last updated10:58,04 May 2022 BST. Next: TBA. 1. Record: 23-0 Last: W (UD10) Cristian Fabian Rios, May 29 He'll have a major size advantage vs. Davis in addition to the fastest hands in the sport. His performance vs. Sandor Martin on Dec. 10 dropped his stock further. Ross rose to number one contender at lightweight in the April 1933 issue but entered his challenge of Canzoneri ranked number two. A dangerous puncher with a stiff power jab, the bigger Charlo twin was once considered the more talented of the pair. Record: 19-1 (13 KOs) Current titles: WBO and Ring Magazine super lightweight Many were convinced that Lopez, even at the tender age of 25, had seen better days. Boxing divisional rankings -- The best top 10 fighters per division - ESPN However he stepped up and looked sturdy in defeating Javier Fortuna in July. Sources: Canelo to face Jermall Charlo in Sept. Last: L (UD10) Christian Mbili, March 23 Last: L (UD12) Brandon Figueroa, March 4 Welterweight contender Roiman Villa has risen to the top of the 147-pound ranks, turning heads with his vicious two-fisted attack and nonstop assault. Next: TBA, Record: 27-1 Next: TBA, Record: 24-2 With his ability to deliver punches from uncanny angles with his long arms, Fundora is a difficult puzzle to solve. Ruiz has ultra-quick hands, explosive power and a granite chin, but defense isn't his strong suit. Lets hope that proves his chin is solid. Last: W (MD12) Abel Ramos, March 25 One of the biggest stars in boxing, Davis has added layers to his game over the years. Mark Kriegel breaks down Gabriel Flores Jr.'s rise in Top Rank Boxing and analyzes what he needs to do to take the next step as a . Next: TBA, Record: 26-2 He appeared sluggish over the first half of his trilogy loss to Estrada but rallied down the stretch in a tight fight. A big 140-pounder who likes to use his strength on the inside, Taylor captured the undisputed championship in 2021. Next: TBA, Record: 19-0 When Alvarez is on his game, he's arguably the top fighter in the sport, having shown the ability to slice through weight classes while carrying his power. Next: TBA, Record: 26-4-1 Tszyu knocks out Ocampo in first round, sets eyes on Charlo, Spence-Crawford title showdown 'a legacy fight', T. Lopez reiterates retirement intention to ESPN, The rebirth of a star: Teofimo Lopez is back on top and now has a whole division chasing him, Timothy Bradley Jr.: A letter to my younger self as I get inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame, Paul vs. Diaz news conference takeaways: Seeking McGregor, clown shoes vs. Jordans and more. Best Heavyweight Boxers | Top Heavy Weight Boxer List - Ranker He has since vacated all but one of his junior welterweight belts for a rematch with Jack Catterall after the controversial decision over Catterall in February 2022. Andrade vacated his middleweight title rather than face Janibek Alimkhanuly and signed to fight Zach Parker at 168 pounds. Last: W (TKO5) Jeremias Ponce, Feb. 25 Women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Did Baumgardner do enough to overtake Serrano? Last: L (SD12) Luis Alberto Lopez, Dec. 10 Last: W (TKO5) Wilner Soto, June 24 The Floyd Mayweather-managed Davis has, unfortunately, been dogged by outside the ring issues. Last: W (TKO7) Antonio Nieves, Oct. 29 Stevenson is must-see-TV, and one of the centerpieces of boxing in the next decade. The Sporting News looks into the top 25 fighters under 25, as well as seeing what they may have in store. Teofimo Lopez (19-1-0) The Ring Junior Welterweight Champion . We list the top 15 Lightweights with the WBC, WBA, IBF & WBO. Next: TBA, Record: 19-1 Devin Haney - lightweight. Next: TBA, Record: 34-3-2 The WBC ordered a fight between Donaire and Jason Moloney that figures to take place for a vacant title with Inoue set to move up to 126 pounds. Next: TBA, Record: 27-0 See ESPN's P4P rankings here. Next: TBA, Divisional rankings: We reset all weight classes and there's a new No. He appears more than equipped to make the jump as he grows into his body, and a future showdown with Devin Haney or Vasiliy Lomachenko could materialize. Top 10 Best Light Heavyweight Boxers of All-Time Last: L (UD12) Devin Haney, Oct. 15 He walked Lopez into a number of check-hook counters -- and scored a knockdown. Even current boxers made the list with the current Heavyweight Champion Wladimir Klitschko from the Ukraine a modern legend. Ideal for all the workout gurus out there, these briefs also feature a 4 . Rakhimov was held to a draw in his first title shot after Joseph "JoJo" Diaz missed weight. Next: TBA, Record: 20-2 Men -- Women. A volume-punching phenom who routinely unloads upward of 1,000 punches per fight, Gonzalez appeared finished when he was brutally knocked out by Srisaket Sor Rungvisai in a 2016 rematch. Next: TBA, Record: 27-2-1 Pro boxing record: 18 wins (18 knockouts). Were including the explosive Tank Davis even though his last fight was at 140lb because - surely - that was a one-off. Last: W (SD12) Murodjon Akhmadaliev, April 8 An exciting pressure fighter who represented Team USA at the Olympics, Diaz won a title at 130 pounds and also pushed a prime Gary Russell Jr. in a 126-pound title tilt. Next: TBA vs. Liam Smith, Record: 31-4 Lets hope its all on the horizon. The fight with Wood could be rescheduled next year after Lara took care of Samuel Carmona in December. December 12, 2022 by admin ESPN Boxing Ranking Changes Shakur Stevenson Jesse Rodriguez Robeisy Ramirez Espn Boxing Rankings rules Boxing Divisional Rankings P4P Boxing Rankings ESPN HEAVYWEIGHT BOXING RANKINGS (UNLIMITED) BOXING CRUISERWEIGHT WEIGHT (UP TO 200 POUNDS) ESPN LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT RANKINGS (UP TO 175 POUNDS) He can start by defeating a 135-pounder like Joseph "JoJo" Diaz, Isaac Cruz or Jose Zepeda in his next fight. The 21 Boxers To Watch In 2021 - Inside the Ropes Boxing Roger Gutierrez pulled off the upset over Rene Alvarado thanks to three knockdowns. The number represents in the mind of many a time when the sport was compressed into fields which couldn't help but be talented, couldn't help but draw crowds, because there were so few places on. Stopping an Olympic gold medallist who went the distance with Lomachnko was a statement. Next: TBA, Record: 29-4-1 Last: W (UD8) Ronnie Baldonado, Dec. 11 Next: TBA, Record: 28-2 Formerly a junior middleweight prospect, Adames has found new life at middleweight after he was released by Top Rank. The longtime champion hasn't defended his 126-pound title since 2019, but could put it on the line next year vs. Leigh Wood. Last: W (UD8) Roberto Valenzuela Jr. Dec. 17 Next: TBA, Record: 24-0 Boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Did Gervonta Davis make the top 10? 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