Heavyweight (200 lbs+)
The Ring
Updated: 26 Apr, 2024The Ring Heavyweight Champion
Oleksandr Usyk
21-0-0
34-0-1
28-3-0
35-3-0
26-2-1
17-0-0
24-0-0
17-0-0
16-2-0
43-3-1
24-0-0
WBO
Updated: 14 Apr, 2024- (28-3-0) -
- (26-2-1) -
- (24-0-0) -
- (17-0-0) -
- (17-0-0) -
- (17-0-1) -
- (20-2-0) -
- (24-0-0) -
- (9-0-0) -
- (20-1-0) 1
- (20-1-0) 1
- (22-2-0) 2
- (43-3-1) -
- (32-2-0) -
- (14-0-0) -
IBF
Updated: 16 Apr, 2024-
Filip Hrgovic [m](17-0-0) -
-
Vacant
- (28-3-0) -
- (20-2-0) -
- (17-0-0) -
- (24-0-0) -
- (24-0-0) -
- (26-2-1)
- (16-2-0)
- (26-2-0) 2
- (20-1-0) 2
- (18-1-0) 2
- (17-0-1) 2
- (20-1-0) 2
- (9-0-0) -
Dropped Out This Month
- Murat Gassiev (30-2-0) (13)
- Jermaine Franklin (22-2-0) (14)
WBC
Updated: 20 Apr, 2024- (28-3-0) -
- (24-0-0) -
- (24-0-0) -
- (20-1-0) -
- (17-0-0) -
- (20-2-0) -
- (43-3-1) -
- (17-0-0) -
- (26-2-1) -
- (20-1-0) -
- (16-2-0) -
- (14-0-0) -
- (17-0-1) 1
- (18-1-0) 1
- (34-3-0) -
WBA
Updated: 02 Mar, 2024- (20-1-0) -
- (28-3-0) -
- (35-3-0) -
- (20-2-0) -
- (24-0-0) -
- (11-0-0) -
-
Cassius Chaney(23-1-0) -
- (24-0-0) -
- (43-3-1) -
- (31-3-0) -
- (17-0-1) -
- (17-0-0) -
- (20-1-2) -
- (9-0-0) -
-
Ivan Dychko(13-0-0) -
Cruiserweight (200lbs)
The Ring
Updated: 26 Apr, 2024The Ring Cruiserweight Champion
Jai Opetaia
24-0-0
28-2-0
19-1-0
27-2-0
19-1-0
46-1-0
17-0-0
27-1-0
5-0-0
26-2-0
20-1-0
WBO
Updated: 14 Apr, 2024- (17-0-0) -
- (26-2-0) -
- (20-1-0) -
- (65-4-1) -
- (21-1-0) 1
- (25-2-0) 1
-
Kevin Melhus(12-0-0) -
-
Brandon Glanton(19-2-0) -
-
Roman Fress(19-1-0) -
-
Tahir Kahrovic(21-0-0) -
- (28-2-0) -
-
Ali Baloyev(13-1-1) -
- (47-6-0) -
- (16-2-0) -
-
Robin Sirwan Safar(16-0-0)
Dropped Out This Month
- Lawrence Okolie (19-1-0) (15)
IBF
Updated: 16 Apr, 2024Vacant
IBF World Cruiserweight Champion
-
Vacant
-
Vacant
- (28-2-0) -
- (24-0-0) -
-
Huseyin Cinkara(21-0-0) -
- (26-2-0) -
-
Armend Xhoxhaj(18-3-0) -
-
Yves Ngabu(22-2-0) -
- (16-2-0) -
- (8-0-0) -
- (19-1-0) -
-
Roman Fress(19-1-0) -
- (25-2-0) -
- (65-4-1) -
- (29-3-1) -
WBC
Updated: 20 Apr, 2024-
Yamil Alberto Peralta [m](17-1-0) 3
- (20-1-0) 1
- (26-2-0) 1
- (27-1-0)
- (29-4-0) -
- (23-7-0) 3
- (25-2-0) 1
-
Yves Ngabu(22-2-0) -
-
Brandon Glanton(19-2-0) -
- (28-5-0) -
- (65-4-1) -
- (29-3-1) -
- (16-2-0) -
-
Blake Caparello(32-4-1) -
- (8-0-0) -
Dropped Out This Month
- Yuniel Dorticos (26-2-0) (7)
WBA
Updated: 02 Mar, 2024- (26-2-0) -
- (46-1-0) -
- (29-3-1) -
-
Alexey Egorov(12-1-0) -
-
Huseyin Cinkara(21-0-0) -
- (8-0-0) 1
- (28-5-0) 1
- (20-1-0) -
- (16-2-0) -
-
Brandon Glanton(19-2-0) -
-
Edin Puhalo(23-2-0) -
- (17-0-0) -
- (17-1-0) -
-
Blake Caparello(32-4-1)
-
Craig Parker(16-0-0) -
Dropped Out This Month
- Simone Federici (20-3-1) (14)
Light Heavyweight (175lbs)
The Ring
Updated: 26 Apr, 2024The Ring Light Heavyweight Champion
Vacant
20-0-0
22-0-0
18-0-0
25-3-0
29-2-0
20-1-0
20-1-0
12-1-0
18-0-0
12-0-0
WBO
Updated: 14 Apr, 2024- (18-0-0) -
- (20-1-0) -
- (25-3-0) -
- (18-0-0) -
-
Adam Deines(23-2-1) -
-
Ali Izmailov(12-0-0) -
- (17-1-0) 2
-
Jerome Pampellone(18-1-0) -
-
Conor Wallace(13-1-0) 1
- (20-1-0) 3
- (24-1-0) 1
-
Bilel Latreche(32-5-1) 1
-
Diyab Simon Dabschah(22-0-1) 1
-
Juan Carrillo(12-0-0)
-
Harald Pfingstl(16-0-0) -
Dropped Out This Month
- Michael Eifert (12-1-0) (11)
IBF
Updated: 16 Apr, 2024-
Michael Eifert [m](12-1-0) -
-
Vacant
- (18-0-0) -
-
Jerome Pampellone(18-1-0) -
- (25-3-0) -
- (20-1-0) -
-
Ali Ismailov(20-14-1) -
- (18-0-0) -
-
Conor Wallace(13-1-0) -
-
Richard Rivera(26-2-0) -
- (29-2-0) -
- (20-1-0) -
- (17-1-0) -
-
Malik Zinad(22-0-0) -
-
Radivoje Kalajdzic(29-2-0)
Dropped Out This Month
- Ahmed Elbiali (23-1-0) (15)
WBC
Updated: 20 Apr, 2024-
Joshua Buatsi [m](18-0-0) -
- (20-1-0) -
- (25-3-0) -
- (29-2-0) -
- (18-0-0) -
- (20-1-0) -
- (17-1-0) 6
-
Conor Wallace(13-1-0) 2
-
Radivoje Kalajdzic(29-2-0) 1
-
Ahmed Elbiali(23-1-0) 1
-
Richard Rivera(26-2-0) -
-
Robin Krasniqi(53-7-0) 5
-
Jerome Pampellone(18-1-0) 1
-
Paulo Aokuso(7-0-0) 1
- (18-3-1)
Dropped Out This Month
- Michael Eifert (12-1-0) (12)
WBA
Updated: 02 Mar, 2024- (18-0-0) -
- (18-0-0) 1
- (25-3-0) 1
- (20-1-0) 2
-
Richard Rivera(26-2-0) -
- (18-3-1)
- (20-1-0) 1
-
Conor Wallace(13-1-0) 1
-
Lawrence King(15-1-0) 1
-
Ahmed Elbiali(23-1-0) 1
- (18-0-0) 1
-
Radivoje Kalajdzic(29-2-0) -
-
Kareem Hackett(12-1-0) -
-
Shefat Isufi(38-4-2) -
-
Yunior Menendez(10-0-0) -
Dropped Out This Month
- Lyndon Arthur (23-2-0) (11)
Super Middleweight (168lbs)
The Ring
Updated: 26 Apr, 2024The Ring Super Middleweight Champion
Canelo Alvarez
60-2-2
28-0-0
26-0-0
22-2-0
10-0-0
43-0-0
32-0-0
21-0-0
16-0-0
10-0-0
22-0-0
WBO
Updated: 14 Apr, 2024- (43-0-0) -
- (21-0-0) -
- (32-0-0) -
- (26-0-0) -
- (22-0-0) -
-
Paulinus Ndjolonimu(17-0-0) -
- (22-0-0) 1
-
Jacob Bank(13-0-0) 1
- (16-0-0) 1
- (14-1-0) 3
-
Simon Zachenhuber(23-0-0) -
-
Pablo Ezequiel Corzo(19-0-0) -
-
Petro Ivanov(18-0-2) -
-
Immanuwel Aleem(20-3-2) -
-
Ernesbadi Begue(11-0-0) -
IBF
Updated: 22 Apr, 2024-
William Scull [m](21-0-0) -
- (16-0-0) -
- (26-0-0) -
- (22-0-0) -
- (21-0-0) -
- (22-0-0) -
- (32-0-0) -
- (43-0-0) -
-
Petro Ivanov(18-0-2) -
-
Simon Zachenhuber(23-0-0) -
-
Mark Jeffers(17-0-0) -
- (15-2-1) -
- (24-1-0) -
-
Rohan Murdock(27-3-0) -
- (18-1-0) -
WBC
Updated: 20 Apr, 2024- (43-0-0) -
- (26-0-0) -
- (32-0-0) -
- (21-0-0) 1
- (22-0-0) 1
- (22-2-0) -
- (15-5-0) -
- (22-0-0) -
-
Osleys Iglesias(10-0-0) -
-
Luka Plantic(8-0-0) 4
- (16-0-0) -
- (32-1-0) 2
-
Lester Martinez(17-0-0) 1
- (14-1-0) 1
-
Serhat Guler(5-0-0) -
WBA
Updated: 02 Mar, 2024- (22-0-0) 7
- (26-0-0) 1
- (32-0-0) 1
-
Uwel Hernandez(17-1-0) -
- (14-1-0) 1
- (22-2-0) 1
-
Pablo Ezequiel Corzo(19-0-0) 2
-
Luis J Rodriguez Fernandez(13-0-0) 3
-
Bek Nurmaganbet(11-0-0) 1
-
Trevor McCumby(28-0-0)
- (21-0-0) 4
-
Simon Zachenhuber(23-0-0) -
-
Pavel Silyagin(14-0-1) -
-
Ernesbadi Begue(11-0-0) -
-
Callum Simpson(14-0-0) -
Dropped Out This Month
- Padraig McCrory (18-1-0) (3)
Middleweight (160lbs)
The Ring
Updated: 26 Apr, 2024The Ring Middleweight Champion
Vacant
15-0-0
23-1-0
30-3-3
33-3-0
20-0-0
16-0-0
19-0-0
16-0-0
33-4-1
16-0-0
WBO
Updated: 14 Apr, 2024- (19-0-0) -
- (33-3-0) -
-
Meiirim Nursultanov(20-0-0) -
- (21-4-0) -
- (18-0-1) -
- (18-3-0) -
-
Anauel Ngamissengue(13-0-0) -
-
Endry Saavedra(16-1-0)
- (23-1-0) 1
- (16-0-0) 1
-
Etoundi Michel William(15-0-0) -
- (33-4-1) 1
-
Hassan Mwakinyo(22-3-0) 2
-
Ainiwaer Yilixiati(19-1-0) -
-
Riku Kunimoto(11-1-0)
Dropped Out This Month
- Issac Hardman (15-3-0) (8)
- Andrei Mikhailovich (21-0-0) (12)
IBF
Updated: 16 Apr, 2024-
Vacant
-
Vacant
-
Denis Radovan(17-0-1) -
-
Andrei Mikhailovich(21-0-0) -
- (16-0-0) -
- (16-0-0) -
- (21-4-0) -
-
Meiirim Nursultanov(20-0-0) -
- (22-1-1) -
-
Anauel Ngamissengue(13-0-0) -
- (18-0-1) -
- (23-1-0) -
- (18-2-3) -
-
Etinosa Oliha(20-0-0)
-
Thomas Piccirillo(13-1-4) 1
Dropped Out This Month
- Esquiva Falcao (30-1-0) (15)
WBC
Updated: 20 Apr, 2024-
Meiirim Nursultanov(20-0-0) -
- (19-0-0) -
- (33-3-0) -
- (16-0-0) -
- (16-0-0) -
- (21-4-0) -
- (33-4-1) -
- (31-2-0) -
- (36-3-0) -
-
Etinosa Oliha(20-0-0) 4
- (30-1-0) 1
-
Bilel Jkitou(19-2-0) 1
- (18-1-0) 1
-
Kazuto Takesako(16-1-1) 1
- (18-2-3)
Dropped Out This Month
- Nathan Heaney (18-0-1) (15)
WBA
Updated: 02 Mar, 2024- (31-5-0) -
- (16-0-0) -
- (16-0-0) -
-
Thomas Lamanna(37-5-1) -
-
Connor Coyle(20-0-0) -
- (37-3-0) -
-
Ian Green(18-2-0) -
- (21-4-0) -
- (33-3-0) -
-
Francisco Daniel Veron(14-0-1) -
-
Etoundi Michel William(15-0-0) 1
- (18-0-1) 1
- (20-3-1) 1
- (18-1-0) 1
-
Alexander Castro(14-1-0)
Dropped Out This Month
- Hamzah Sheeraz (19-0-0) (11)
Super Welterweight (154lbs)
The Ring
Updated: 26 Apr, 2024The Ring Junior Middleweight Champion
Jermell Charlo
35-2-1
21-1-1
24-1-0
10-0-1
24-1-0
26-2-0
20-1-0
22-4-0
19-0-0
35-4-2
22-0-0
WBO
Updated: 14 Apr, 2024- (24-1-0)
- (15-1-1) 1
- (26-2-0) 1
- (19-0-0) 1
- (20-2-3) 1
-
Slawa Spomer(19-0-0) 1
- (20-0-0) -
- (33-4-0) 2
- (24-3-1) 1
-
Jorge Garcia Perez(29-4-0) -
-
Brandon Cook(26-2-0) -
-
Ilias Essaoudi(22-2-0) -
-
Chordale Booker(22-1-0) -
-
Ardreal Holmes(15-0-0) -
- (20-1-0) -
Dropped Out This Month
- Brian Mendoza (22-4-0) (9)
IBF
Updated: 16 Apr, 2024-
TBC(0-0-0)
- (33-5-0) -
- (26-2-0) -
- (24-1-0)
- (15-1-1) 1
- (20-1-0) 1
-
Haro Matevosyan(3-2-0) 1
-
Slawa Spomer(19-0-0) -
- (25-2-0) -
-
Tewa Kiram(50-1-0) -
-
Roarke Knapp(17-1-1) -
- (10-0-0) 1
-
Ardreal Holmes(15-0-0) 1
- (19-0-0) -
-
Sukhdeep Singh Bhatti(18-0-0)
Dropped Out This Month
- Bakhram Murtazaliev (22-0-0) (1)
- Brian Mendoza (22-4-0) (7)
- Takeshi Inoue (20-2-3) (15)
WBC
Updated: 20 Apr, 2024- (24-1-0)
- (28-1-0)
- (19-0-0) 2
- (20-1-0) -
- (26-2-0) -
- (20-0-0) -
- (7-0-0) -
- (15-1-1) 1
- (19-0-0) 1
- (15-1-0) 1
- (25-2-0) 1
- (10-0-0) 2
-
Roarke Knapp(17-1-1) -
-
Ermal Hadribeaj(18-0-1) 1
- (22-4-0) 7
Dropped Out This Month
- Serhii Bohachuk (24-1-0) (2)
- Sebastian Fundora (21-1-1) (3)
WBA
Updated: 04 Mar, 2024- (10-0-1) -
- (25-1-0) -
- (20-0-0) -
-
Abass Baraou [m](15-1-0) -
- (26-2-0) -
- (25-2-0) -
-
Vito Mielnicki Jr(17-1-0) -
- (15-1-0) -
-
Johan Gonzalez(34-2-0) -
- (7-0-0) -
- (37-5-1) -
-
Tewa Kiram(50-1-0) -
-
Slawa Spomer(19-0-0) -
-
Oliver Meng(12-0-1) -
- (34-9-0) -
Welterweight (147lbs)
The Ring
Updated: 26 Apr, 2024The Ring Welterweight Champion
Terence Crawford
40-0-0
28-1-0
31-0-0
32-0-0
22-0-0
30-4-1
15-0-0
28-2-0
24-2-0
24-2-1
26-2-0
WBO
Updated: 14 Apr, 2024- (32-0-0) -
- (15-0-0) -
- (28-1-0) -
-
Jin Sasaki(16-1-1) -
-
Karen Chukhadzhyan(23-2-0) -
-
Derrieck Cuevas(27-1-1) -
-
Liam Taylor(27-2-1) -
- (17-0-0) -
-
Charles Shinima(17-1-0) -
-
Brian Norman Jr(25-0-0) -
- (24-2-0) 4
- (19-0-0)
-
Owen Cooper(10-0-0)
-
Santiago Dominguez(27-0-0) 1
-
David Papot(29-0-1)
Dropped Out This Month
- Cody Crowley (22-0-0) (11)
- Eithan James (34-48-11) (12)
- Zsolt Daranyi (20-1-0) (14)
IBF
Updated: 16 Apr, 2024-
Vacant
-
Vacant
- (22-0-0) -
- (32-0-0) -
- (28-1-0) -
-
Jin Sasaki(16-1-1) -
-
Karen Chukhadzhyan(23-2-0) -
- (26-2-0) -
- (13-2-0) -
- (19-1-0) -
- (24-2-0) -
- (19-1-0) -
-
Gabriel Gollaz Valenzuela(28-3-1) -
- (30-4-1) -
- (15-0-0) -
WBC
Updated: 20 Apr, 2024- (22-0-0) -
- (17-0-0) -
- (23-0-0) -
- (19-1-0) -
- (30-4-1) -
- (32-0-0) -
- (28-2-0) -
- (14-0-0) -
- (24-2-1) -
-
Jin Sasaki(16-1-1) 1
- (15-0-0) 1
- (27-6-2) 2
- (26-2-0) -
- (24-2-0)
- (35-4-1) -
Dropped Out This Month
- Karen Chukhadzhyan (23-2-0) (14)
WBA
Updated: 02 Mar, 2024- (15-0-0) -
- (28-1-0) 1
- (23-0-0)
-
Gabriel Maestre(6-0-1) -
-
Conah Walker(13-2-1) 1
- (35-9-1) 1
-
Jin Sasaki(16-1-1) -
- (35-4-1) -
-
Cletus Seldin(28-1-0) -
-
Derrieck Cuevas(27-1-1) -
-
Damian Lescaille(6-0-0) -
- (13-0-0) 1
-
Alberto Ignacio Palmetta(19-2-0) 1
-
Tre Sean Wiggins(16-5-3) -
- (32-0-0) -
Dropped Out This Month
- Radzhab Butaev (15-1-0) (2)
Super Lightweight (140lbs)
The Ring
Updated: 26 Apr, 2024The Ring Junior Welterweight Champion
Teofimo Lopez
1-1-0
31-1-0
19-1-0
20-1-0
28-1-0
29-2-0
18-0-0
28-1-0
17-0-0
42-3-0
20-0-0
WBO
Updated: 14 Apr, 2024- (30-0-0) -
- (18-0-0) 1
- (42-3-0) 1
- (28-1-0) 2
- (19-1-0) -
- (28-1-0) -
-
Elvis Rodriguez(15-1-1) -
-
Sean McComb(18-2-0) -
- (24-0-0) -
-
Nestor Bravo(23-0-0) -
- (17-2-1) -
-
Gabriel Gollaz Valenzuela(28-3-1) -
- (38-7-2) -
- (19-0-0) -
-
Daishi Nagata(19-3-2) -
IBF
Updated: 16 Apr, 2024-
Vacant
-
Vacant
- (18-0-0) -
- (28-1-0) -
- (29-2-0) -
- (24-0-0) -
-
Gustavo Daniel Lemos(29-1-0) -
- (30-0-0) -
-
Mathieu Germain(24-2-1) 1
- (17-2-1) 1
-
Elvis Rodriguez(15-1-1) -
- (28-1-0) -
-
Andy Hiraoka(23-0-0) -
- (24-1-0) -
- (38-7-2) -
WBC
Updated: 20 Apr, 2024- (42-3-0) -
- (17-0-0) 1
- (16-0-0) 10
- (18-0-0) 2
- (28-1-0) 1
- (30-0-0) 1
- (25-1-0) 1
- (38-7-2) 1
- (28-1-0) 1
- (20-0-0) -
- (17-2-1) 2
-
Gustavo Daniel Lemos(29-1-0)
- (29-2-0) 2
-
Jose Angel Gabriel Rosa(25-0-0) 2
- (25-1-0) 1
Dropped Out This Month
- Alberto Puello (22-0-0) (15)
WBA
Updated: 02 Mar, 2024- (20-2-1) -
- (26-2-1) -
- (22-0-0) -
-
Nestor Bravo(23-0-0) 1
- (28-1-0) 1
-
Zhankhozh Turarov(28-0-0) 1
- (10-3-0) 1
- (25-3-0) 1
-
Julian Smith(8-2-0)
-
Mykquan Williams(20-0-2)
- (22-1-0) -
-
Jose Angel Gabriel Rosa(25-0-0) 3
-
Kevin Hayler Brown(4-0-0) -
-
Alex Vargas(14-0-0) -
-
Khariton Agrba(13-0-0) 3
Dropped Out This Month
- Ryan Garcia (25-1-0) (4)
- Orestes Velazquez (8-1-0) (10)
Lightweight (135lbs)
The Ring
Updated: 26 Apr, 2024The Ring Lightweight Champion
Vacant
17-3-0
29-0-0
30-0-0
21-0-0
18-0-0
20-0-0
21-2-0
10-0-0
18-0-0
19-1-0
WBO
Updated: 14 Apr, 2024Vacant
WBO World Lightweight Champion
- (18-0-0) -
- (30-0-0) 1
-
Angel Fierro(22-1-2) 1
- (20-0-0) 1
- (10-0-0) 1
-
Miguel Madueno(31-2-0)
- (19-1-0) -
-
Sheriff Quaye(23-3-1) -
- (16-2-0) -
- (14-0-0) -
-
Katsuya Yasuda(13-1-0) -
-
Jose Matias Romero(28-3-0) -
-
Nahir Albright(16-2-0) -
- (15-0-0)
- (3-0-0) -
Dropped Out This Month
- Frank Martin (18-0-0) (4)
- Maxi Hughes (26-7-2) (14)
IBF
Updated: 16 Apr, 2024Vacant
IBF World Lightweight Champion
-
William Zepeda [m](30-0-0) 5
- (21-2-0) -
- (17-3-0) -
- (10-0-0) 1
- (20-0-0) 2
- (18-0-0) 2
- (18-0-0) 2
- (19-1-0) 3
- (26-7-2) 5
- (16-2-0)
-
Juan Javier Carrasco(20-1-0) 1
-
Lucas Bahdi(15-0-0) -
- (15-0-0) 1
-
Angel Fierro(22-1-2) 1
- (3-0-0) -
Dropped Out This Month
- TBC (0-0-0) (1)
WBC
Updated: 20 Apr, 2024- (30-0-0) -
- (20-0-0) -
- (10-0-0) -
- (16-2-0) -
- (19-1-0) 2
- (12-1-0) 2
- (3-0-0) 2
-
Giovanni Cabrera(22-1-0) 5
- (15-0-0)
- (26-7-2) 5
-
Claudio Gabriel Daneff(20-3-1) 1
- (29-4-0) 2
- (24-6-0)
-
Jose Nunez(17-0-2) 1
- (14-0-0)
Dropped Out This Month
- Denys Berinchyk (18-0-0) (6)
- Pablo Vicente (23-2-0) (10)
- Shuma Nakazato (14-2-3) (11)
WBA
Updated: 18 Mar, 2024-
William Zepeda [m](30-0-0) -
- (18-0-0) -
- (16-2-0) -
- (17-0-0) -
- (26-7-2) -
- (13-2-0) -
-
Chann Thonson(16-0-0) -
-
Fradimil Macayo(17-1-0) -
-
Albert Batyrgaziev(10-0-0) -
- (19-1-0) -
- (17-1-0) -
- (3-0-0) -
-
Lucas Bahdi(15-0-0) -
-
Miguel Madueno(31-2-0) -
- (27-6-1) -
Super Featherweight (130lbs)
The Ring
Updated: 26 Apr, 2024The Ring Junior Lightweight Champion
Vacant
38-1-1
22-2-0
17-0-0
32-2-0
24-1-1
16-2-0
17-2-1
14-0-0
26-0-0
26-1-0
WBO
Updated: 14 Apr, 2024-
Liam Wilson [m](13-3-0) 1
- (26-0-0) 1
- (21-0-0) -
- (28-3-0) 2
- (24-0-0) -
- (28-2-1) 1
-
Henry Lebron(19-0-0) 1
-
Masanori Rikiishi(15-1-0) 2
-
Charly Suarez(17-0-0) 2
- (25-2-0) 2
-
Jackson Jon England(16-3-0)
- (33-5-1) 1
-
Neri Ariel Cruz Romero(17-0-0) 1
-
Virgel Vitor(22-3-0)
-
Bryan Chevalier(20-2-1) -
Dropped Out This Month
- Oscar Valdez (32-2-0) (4)
- Jamel Herring (24-5-0) (9)
IBF
Updated: 16 Apr, 2024- (26-1-0) -
-
Vacant
-
Masanori Rikiishi(15-1-0) 3
- (28-2-1) 1
-
Henry Lebron(19-0-0) 1
-
Charly Suarez(17-0-0) 1
- (17-1-1) 1
- (25-2-0) 1
- (21-1-0) 2
-
Michael Magnesi(23-2-0) 3
- (31-2-0) 1
-
Sultan Zaurbek(17-0-0) 1
-
Edward Vazquez(15-2-0) 1
- (17-2-1)
-
Jackson Jon England(16-3-0)
Dropped Out This Month
- Edwin De Los Santos (16-2-0) (10)
- Jono Carroll (24-2-1) (15)
WBC
Updated: 20 Apr, 2024-
Muhammadkhuja Yaqubov(21-1-0) -
- (17-2-1) -
-
Masanori Rikiishi(15-1-0) 2
- (34-2-0) 1
- (23-2-0) 1
- (25-2-0) 1
- (28-3-0) 2
-
Jadier Herrera(13-0-0) 2
- (26-1-0) 2
-
Michael Magnesi(23-2-0) 4
- (26-0-0) 1
- (28-2-1) 1
- (26-3-2) 2
-
Jordan White(16-1-0) -
- (21-0-0)
Dropped Out This Month
- Oscar Valdez (32-2-0) (8)
WBA
Updated: 02 Mar, 2024-
Otar Eranosyan(14-0-0) -
- (24-2-1) -
- (28-2-1) -
- (28-3-0) -
-
Sultan Zaurbek(17-0-0) -
- (16-2-0) -
- (25-2-0) -
- (31-2-0) -
-
Zhora Hamazaryan(14-3-2) 5
-
Abel Mendoza(40-0-0) -
-
Jordan White(16-1-0) -
- (28-3-1) -
-
Orlando Gonzalez Ruiz(22-2-0) -
-
William Foster III(17-1-0)
-
Vildan Minasov(13-1-0) -
Dropped Out This Month
- Francisco Fonseca (33-4-2) (9)
Featherweight (126lbs)
The Ring
Updated: 26 Apr, 2024The Ring Featherweight Champion
Vacant
30-2-0
28-3-0
36-1-1
19-0-1
24-1-1
24-0-0
15-0-1
13-2-0
31-3-1
22-1-0
WBO
Updated: 14 Apr, 2024- (21-1-1) -
-
Sergio Chirino Sanchez(22-1-0) -
- (13-2-0) -
- (21-1-0) -
- (11-0-0) -
- (26-3-2) -
- (22-1-0) -
-
Brandon Leon Benitez(21-2-0) -
-
Mauro Forte(20-0-2) -
- (41-4-0) 2
-
Toshiki Shimomachi(18-1-3) 1
-
Christian Olivo(21-1-1) 1
-
Kenji Fujita(6-0-0) -
-
John Laryea(13-0-1) -
-
Alberto Ezequiel Melian(12-2-1) -
IBF
Updated: 16 Apr, 2024-
Vacant
-
Lerato Dlamini(20-2-0) -
- (21-1-1) -
- (41-4-0) 1
-
Hector Andres Sosa(16-2-0) 1
-
Jonathan Lopez(14-0-0) 1
-
Reiya Abe(25-4-1) 1
-
Brandon Leon Benitez(21-2-0) 1
- (22-1-0) 1
-
Keisuke Matsumoto(10-0-0) 1
-
Luis Reynaldo Nunez(19-0-0) 7
- (26-4-0) -
- (24-1-0) -
-
Victor Morales(19-0-1) -
- (21-1-0) -
WBC
Updated: 20 Apr, 2024- (19-0-1) -
- (22-1-0) -
- (13-2-0) -
- (29-2-0) -
- (14-0-0) -
- (31-3-1) -
- (26-4-0) -
- (11-0-0) 1
- (24-1-0)
-
Mauro Forte(20-0-2) 1
-
Reiya Abe(25-4-1) 1
-
Victor Morales(19-0-1) 2
- (29-2-0) 2
- (41-4-0)
-
Keisuke Matsumoto(10-0-0)
Dropped Out This Month
- Hayato Tsutsumi (5-0-0) (8)
- Luis Reynaldo Nunez (19-0-0) (10)
- Isaac Dogboe (24-4-0) (13)
WBA
Updated: 02 Mar, 2024- (12-1-0) -
- (15-0-1) -
- (21-1-0) -
-
Mirco Cuello(14-0-0) -
-
Victor Morales(19-0-1) -
-
Luis Reynaldo Nunez(19-0-0) -
- (24-1-0) -
-
Dominique Jamar Francis(15-0-0) -
- (43-7-1) -
-
Hayato Tsutsumi(5-0-0) -
- (12-0-0) -
-
Edward Vazquez(15-2-0) -
- (22-1-0) -
- (26-3-2) -
- (21-1-1) -
Super Bantamweight (122lbs)
The Ring
Updated: 26 Apr, 2024The Ring Junior Featherweight Champion
Naoya Inoue
26-0-0
21-1-0
37-4-0
12-1-0
18-0-0
35-1-0
20-1-0
16-0-0
19-2-0
25-4-0
25-1-0
WBO
Updated: 14 Apr, 2024-
Sam Goodman [m](18-0-0) -
- (35-1-0) -
- (25-4-0) -
- (33-4-1) -
-
Carl Jammes Martin(23-0-0) -
- (12-1-0) -
-
Mukhammad Shekhov(14-0-1) -
-
Elijah Pierce(19-2-0) 1
- (15-0-1) 2
-
Ramon Cardenas(25-1-0) -
- (20-1-0) 3
-
Fillipus Nghitumbwa(13-2-0) 1
-
Jarico O’Quinn(17-1-1) 1
-
Jose Arias(17-2-0)
-
Sebastian Hernandez Reyes(15-0-0) -
Dropped Out This Month
- Brad Strand (0-1-0) (12)
IBF
Updated: 16 Apr, 2024- (18-0-0) -
-
Vacant
- (12-1-0) -
-
Carl Jammes Martin(23-0-0) -
- (37-4-0) -
- (16-0-0) 2
- (33-4-1) 1
- (25-4-0) 1
-
Toshiki Shimomachi(18-1-3) -
-
Ramon Cardenas(25-1-0) -
-
Elijah Pierce(19-2-0) -
-
Israel Rodriguez Picazo(30-6-0) 1
-
Rodrigo Fabian Ruiz(18-0-0) 1
- (19-1-0) 1
- (15-0-1)
Dropped Out This Month
- Erik Robles (0-2-0) (12)
WBC
Updated: 20 Apr, 2024- (35-1-0) -
-
David Picasso(27-0-1) -
- (37-4-0) -
- (12-1-0) -
- (16-0-0) 1
- (21-1-0) 1
- (18-0-0) -
-
Thattana Luangphon(25-0-1) -
-
Bryan Mercado Vazquez(28-1-0) -
- (33-4-1) -
-
Toshiki Shimomachi(18-1-3) 3
- (25-4-0) 1
- (16-4-1) 1
-
Aaron Alameda(28-2-0) 1
-
Jose Ramirez Maciel(20-2-0) -
WBA
Updated: 02 Mar, 2024- (12-1-0) -
-
Oleh Dovhun(15-0-0) -
- (12-0-0) -
-
Ramon Cardenas(25-1-0) 2
- (35-1-0) -
-
Israel Rodriguez Picazo(30-6-0) 2
- (37-4-0) -
-
Yevgeniy Pavlov(10-0-0) -
-
Mukhammad Shekhov(14-0-1) -
-
Elijah Pierce(19-2-0) -
-
Kevin Gonzalez(26-1-1) -
-
Lorenzo Parra II(23-1-0) -
-
Subaru Murata(6-0-0) -
- (16-0-0) -
-
Vacant
Bantamweight (118lbs)
The Ring
Updated: 26 Apr, 2024The Ring Bantamweight Champion
Vacant
27-0-0
27-2-0
22-2-0
19-4-0
19-1-0
28-4-5
42-8-0
36-3-0
8-0-0
21-2-1
WBO
Updated: 14 Apr, 2024- (27-1-0) -
- (26-0-0) -
- (21-2-1) -
-
Christian Medina Jimenez(22-4-0) -
-
Yoshiki Takei(8-0-0) -
- (18-1-0) -
-
Landi Ngxeke(13-1-1) -
-
Seiya Tsutsumi(10-0-2) -
-
Saul Sanchez(20-3-0) -
-
Tenshin Nasukawa(3-0-0) 1
-
Riku Masuda(4-1-0) 1
-
Maximiliano Sergio Maidana(11-0-1) 1
-
Jose Andres Teran(13-2-0) 1
-
Christian Carto(21-1-0) 1
- (51-4-0)
Dropped Out This Month
- Victor Santillan (13-1-0) (10)
IBF
Updated: 16 Apr, 2024-
Ryosuke Nishida(8-0-0) -
-
Vacant
-
Seiya Tsutsumi(10-0-2) -
- (27-1-0) -
-
Christian Medina Jimenez(22-4-0) -
- (56-6-1) -
-
Melvin Lopez(30-2-0) -
-
Dylan Price(17-0-0) -
- (21-2-1) -
-
Keita Kurihara(18-8-1) -
- (19-4-0) -
-
Landi Ngxeke(13-1-1) -
-
Eros Correa(14-1-0) -
-
Anuchai Donsua(14-0-0) -
-
Riku Masuda(4-1-0) -
WBC
Updated: 20 Apr, 2024- (19-4-0) -
-
Petch Sor Chitpattana(0-0-0) -
- (28-4-5) -
-
Juan Martinez Ayala(14-1-0) -
- (26-0-0) -
-
Keita Kurihara(18-8-1) -
- (21-2-1) -
- (36-3-0) -
-
Seiya Tsutsumi(10-0-2) -
- (19-1-0) 4
-
Tenshin Nasukawa(3-0-0) 1
-
Landi Ngxeke(13-1-1) 1
-
Victor Reyes Bernabe(24-2-1) 1
-
Saul Sanchez(20-3-0) 1
-
Thomas Essomba(13-8-1) -
WBA
Updated: 02 Mar, 2024- (34-3-0) -
- (18-1-0) -
-
Seiya Tsutsumi(10-0-2) 1
-
Jonathan Javier Rodriguez(25-2-1) 1
- (21-2-1) -
-
Victor Santillan(13-1-0) -
-
Tenshin Nasukawa(3-0-0) -
-
Lawrence Newton(16-0-0) -
-
Eros Correa(14-1-0) 1
- (34-4-2) 1
-
Riku Masuda(4-1-0)
-
Domnique Crowder(16-0-0) 1
- (22-2-0)
-
Yuttapong Tongdee(14-0-0) -
- (37-7-1) -
Dropped Out This Month
- Arturo Popoca (12-0-1) (11)
- Yoshiki Takei (8-0-0) (12)
Super Flyweight (115lbs)
The Ring
Updated: 17 Apr, 2024The Ring Junior Bantamweight Champion
Juan Francisco Estrada
44-3-0
31-2-1
16-0-0
20-1-0
26-3-0
42-5-1
28-5-2
56-6-1
25-2-1
41-4-1
13-1-0
WBO
Updated: 14 Apr, 2024-
KJ Cataraja(17-0-0) 3
- (37-6-0) 4
-
Phumelele Cafu(10-0-3) 2
-
Tetsuro Ohashi(12-3-1)
-
Sikho Nqothole(18-2-0) 2
-
Tasif Khan(17-1-2) 2
-
Christian Eduardo Bacasegua(22-5-2) 2
-
Francisco Rodriguez Jr(38-6-1) 2
-
Jayr Raquinel(15-2-1) 2
-
Israel Gonzalez(28-5-2)
-
Kenta Nakagawa(24-5-1) 9
-
Argi Cortes(26-4-2) -
-
Jonathan Javier Rodriguez(25-2-1) -
-
Takahiro Tai(6-1-0) -
-
Willibaldo Garcia Perez(21-5-1)
Dropped Out This Month
- Andrew Moloney (26-3-0) (1)
- Pedro Guevara (41-4-1) (3)
- Roman ‘Chocolatito’ Gonzalez (51-4-0) (15)
IBF
Updated: 16 Apr, 2024-
Vacant
-
Vacant
-
Willibaldo Garcia Perez(21-5-1) -
-
Phumelele Cafu(10-0-3) -
-
Israel Gonzalez(28-5-2) -
-
Jonathan Javier Rodriguez(25-2-1) -
- (37-6-0)
-
Sikho Nqothole(18-2-0) -
-
Kenta Nakagawa(24-5-1) -
-
KJ Cataraja(17-0-0) -
-
Jayr Raquinel(15-2-1) -
- (26-0-0) -
-
Suzumi Takayama(7-0-0) -
- (13-1-0) -
-
Ricardo Malajika(13-2-0) -
Dropped Out This Month
- Jade Bornea (13-27-3) (7)
WBC
Updated: 20 Apr, 2024- (19-0-0)
- (51-4-0) 1
- (56-6-1) -
- (26-3-0) -
-
Jayr Raquinel(15-2-1) -
- (41-4-1) -
-
Israel Gonzalez(28-5-2) -
-
Ricardo Malajika(13-2-0) 4
- (33-10-6) 1
-
Phumelele Cafu(10-0-3) 1
-
Argi Cortes(26-4-2) -
-
Yanga Sigqibo(18-2-1) 1
-
Suzumi Takayama(7-0-0) 1
-
Willibaldo Garcia Perez(21-5-1) 1
-
KJ Cataraja(17-0-0)
Dropped Out This Month
- Kenta Nakagawa (24-5-1) (2)
- Juan Carlos Camacho (17-1-0) (10)
WBA
Updated: 02 Mar, 2024- (13-1-0) -
- (26-0-0) -
- (51-4-0) -
-
Kenta Nakagawa(24-5-1) -
-
Bin Lu(3-1-0) -
-
Phumelele Cafu(10-0-3) -
-
Winston Guerrero(20-0-0) -
- (26-3-0) -
-
Argi Cortes(26-4-2) -
-
Rene Calixto Bibiano(22-0-0) -
-
Sikho Nqothole(18-2-0) -
-
Josber Perez(20-4-0) -
-
KJ Cataraja(17-0-0) -
-
Sirichai Thaiyen(65-5-0) -
-
Ronal Batista(15-4-0) -
Flyweight (112lbs)
The Ring
Updated: 26 Apr, 2024The Ring Flyweight Champion
Vacant
19-0-0
20-1-0
21-3-0
19-2-1
22-1-0
17-0-0
16-1-0
24-2-0
40-4-0
37-6-0
WBO
Updated: 14 Apr, 2024-
Riku Kano(22-4-2) -
-
Anthony Olascuaga(6-1-0) -
- (17-0-0) -
- (24-2-0) -
-
Olimjon Nazarov(30-5-0) -
-
Joselito Velasquez(19-1-1)
- (7-0-0) -
-
Dave Apolinario(20-0-0) -
-
Tobias Jeremias Reyes(15-0-1) -
-
Juan Carlos Camacho(17-1-0) 3
- (40-4-0) 1
-
Esneth Domingo(19-2-0)
-
Kento Hatanaka(15-0-0) 1
-
Cristian Gonzalez(15-2-1) -
-
Yoali Mejia Mosqueda(10-0-0) -
Dropped Out This Month
- Angelino Cordova (18-1-1) (6)
- Taku Kuwahara (13-1-0) (11)
IBF
Updated: 16 Apr, 2024Vacant
IBF World Flyweight Champion
- (17-0-0) -
-
Vacant
-
Dave Apolinario(20-0-0) -
- (18-1-0) -
- (20-1-0) -
- (40-4-0) -
- (7-0-0) -
-
Esneth Domingo(19-2-0)
-
Vince Paras(20-2-1) -
-
Tobias Jeremias Reyes(15-0-1) -
-
Andres Campos(16-1-0) -
-
Anthony Olascuaga(6-1-0) -
-
Kento Hatanaka(15-0-0) -
-
David Jimenez(16-1-0) -
- (24-2-0) -
Dropped Out This Month
- Cristofer Rosales (37-6-0) (8)
WBC
Updated: 20 Apr, 2024- (17-0-0) 1
-
Francisco Rodriguez Jr(38-6-1) 1
- (37-6-0) 2
- (20-1-0) -
- (7-0-0) 2
- (24-2-0) -
-
Angelino Cordova(18-1-1) 7
- (40-4-0) 1
-
Thananchai Charunphak(22-1-0) 1
- (18-1-0) 1
- (22-1-0) 2
-
Juan Carlos Camacho(17-1-0)
-
Tobias Jeremias Reyes(15-0-1)
-
Yankiel Rivera Figueroa(5-0-0)
- (21-3-0)
Dropped Out This Month
- David Jimenez (16-1-0) (1)
- Taku Kuwahara (13-1-0) (8)
- Miel Fajardo (11-2-2) (12)
- Josue Morales (27-12-4) (15)
WBA
Updated: 02 Mar, 2024-
Dave Apolinario [m](20-0-0) -
- (18-1-0) -
-
Taku Kuwahara(13-1-0) -
-
Yankiel Rivera Figueroa(5-0-0) 8
- (22-1-0) -
- (20-1-0)
-
David Jimenez(16-1-0) 1
- (24-2-0) 1
-
Samuel Carmona(10-1-0) 1
-
Ramon Nicanor Quiroga(6-1-1) 1
- (7-0-0) 1
- (37-6-0) 1
-
Andy Dominguez Velasquez(10-1-0) 9
-
Miel Fajardo(11-2-2) -
-
Matthew Griego(14-0-0) -
Dropped Out This Month
- Wulan Tuolehazi (15-6-2) (13)
Jr Flyweight (108lbs)
The Ring
Updated: 26 Apr, 2024The Ring Junior Flyweight Champion
Kenshiro Teraji
23-1-0
28-3-1
13-1-0
24-5-1
21-3-0
26-2-1
16-4-0
13-1-2
12-1-0
24-2-0
32-1-0
WBO
Updated: 14 Apr, 2024-
Shokichi Iwata(12-1-0) -
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Jairo Noriega(14-0-0) -
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Angel Acosta(24-4-0) -
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Regie Suganob(14-1-0) -
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Thanongsak Simsri(32-1-0) -
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Rene Santiago Garcia(12-4-0) -
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Junior Leandro Zarate(23-4-0) -
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Jayson Vayson(11-1-1) -
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Mpumelelo Tshabalala(10-1-0) -
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Sergio Mendoza Cordova(22-0-0) -
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Kyosuke Takami(6-0-0) -
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Vince Paras(20-2-1) -
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Miel Fajardo(11-2-2) -
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Leobardo Lopez Alvarez(19-0-0) -
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Azael Villar(20-3-4) -
IBF
Updated: 16 Apr, 2024-
Christian Araneta(24-2-0) -
- (16-4-0) -
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Jayson Vayson(11-1-1) -
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Miel Fajardo(11-2-2) -
- (24-5-1) -
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Regie Suganob(14-1-0) -
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Shokichi Iwata(12-1-0) -
- (26-2-1) -
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Junior Leandro Zarate(23-4-0) -
- (17-4-0) -
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Kyosuke Takami(6-0-0) 4
- (21-3-0) -
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Arvin Magramo(17-2-1) -
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John Michael Zulueta(16-0-3) -
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Vacant
Dropped Out This Month
- Kanamu Sakama (9-0-0) (11)
WBC
Updated: 20 Apr, 2024-
Shokichi Iwata [m](12-1-0) -
- (26-2-1) -
- (42-2-0) -
- (7-0-0) 1
- (16-4-0) 7
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Jairo Noriega(14-0-0) 2
- (21-3-0) 1
- (24-5-1) 1
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Junior Leandro Zarate(23-4-0) 1
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Erick Badillo(13-0-0) 1
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Regie Suganob(14-1-0) -
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Christian Araneta(24-2-0) 1
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Kyosuke Takami(6-0-0) 1
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Toshiki Kawamitsu(9-1-0)
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Azael Villar(20-3-4)
Dropped Out This Month
- Hekkie Budler (35-5-0) (10)
- Marco John Rementizo (15-5-0) (15)
WBA
Updated: 02 Mar, 2024- (7-0-0) -
- (26-2-1) -
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Shokichi Iwata(12-1-0) -
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Anthony Olascuaga(6-1-0) -
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Christian Araneta(24-2-0) -
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Daniel Matellon(13-1-2) -
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Jairo Noriega(14-0-0) -
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Azael Villar(20-3-4) -
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Kanamu Sakama(9-0-0) -
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Rodrigo Ramirez(17-1-2) -
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Jayson Vayson(11-1-1) -
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Junior Leandro Zarate(23-4-0) -
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Yuga Ozaki(6-0-1) -
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Arvin Jhon Paciones(8-0-0) -
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Neider Valdez Aguilar(13-1-2) -
Minimumweight (105lbs)
The Ring
Updated: 26 Apr, 2024The Ring Strawweight Champion
Vacant
11-0-0
9-0-0
22-3-0
24-0-0
8-1-0
42-2-0
17-3-1
16-4-1
6-0-0
21-0-1
WBO
Updated: 14 Apr, 2024-
Luis Angel Castillo Soto(21-0-1) -
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Vic Saludar(24-6-0) -
- (17-4-0) -
- (42-2-0) -
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Alex Winwood(4-0-0) -
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Hasanboy Dusmatov(6-0-0) -
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Samuel Salva(20-1-0) -
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DianXing Zhu(13-1-0) -
- (16-4-1) -
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Goki Kobayashi(7-1-0) -
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Gerardo Zapata(14-1-1) -
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Edwin Cano Hernandez(12-2-1) -
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Christian Balunan(10-0-0) -
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Joey Canoy(20-5-2) -
- (17-3-1) -
IBF
Updated: 16 Apr, 2024- (16-4-1) -
-
Vacant
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Alex Winwood(4-0-0) -
- (28-4-1) 1
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Joey Canoy(20-5-2) 1
- (42-2-0) 1
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Goki Kobayashi(7-1-0) 1
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DianXing Zhu(13-1-0) 3
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ArAr Andales(14-2-3) -
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Yudel Reyes(16-3-0) -
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Jake Amparo(14-6-1) 5
- (17-3-1) -
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Vic Saludar(24-6-0) -
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Ian Abne(10-0-1) -
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Yuni Takada(14-8-3) -
WBC
Updated: 20 Apr, 2024-
Luis Angel Castillo Soto(21-0-1) -
- (8-1-0)
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Alex Winwood(4-0-0) 1
-
Joey Canoy(20-5-2) 1
- (16-4-1) 1
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Hasanboy Dusmatov(6-0-0) 1
-
DianXing Zhu(13-1-0)
-
Siyakholwa Kuse(6-2-1) 1
- (28-4-1) 1
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Goki Kobayashi(7-1-0) 2
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Yuni Takada(14-8-3) -
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Garen Diagan(10-4-0) -
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Bangile Nyangani(13-2-1) -
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Siphamandla Baleni(21-6-2) -
- (17-3-1) -
Dropped Out This Month
- Melvin Jerusalem (22-3-0) (6)
- Jake Amparo (14-6-1) (9)
WBA
Updated: 02 Mar, 2024-
Vacant
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Hasanboy Dusmatov(6-0-0) -
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Leandro Jose Blanc(8-1-0) -
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Yuni Takada(14-8-3) -
- (17-4-0) -
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Vic Saludar(24-6-0) -
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Luis Angel Castillo Soto(21-0-1) -
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ArAr Andales(14-2-3) -
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Jake Amparo(14-6-1) -
- (21-5-2) -
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DianXing Zhu(13-1-0) -
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Alex Winwood(4-0-0) -
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Joey Canoy(20-5-2) -
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John Michael Zulueta(16-0-3) -
- (17-3-1) -
How boxing rankings work
Which Governing Bodies Rank Boxers
Four major governing bodies rank boxers and sanction title fights in boxing. These are the World Boxing Council (WBC), the World Boxing Association (WBA), the International Boxing Federation (IBF) and the World Boxing Organisation (WBO). These four bodies are widely recognized as the only legitimate governing bodies in boxing by the sport, media and fans alike. However, perhaps even more importantly, every one of the ‘big four’ recognizes only the other three as the only other legitimate governing bodies in boxing.
On the other hand, some other organizations and initiatives provide professional boxing with rankings and even title fights. However, these are unrecognized as the legitimate rankings by the boxing public or the other major organizations. One example is the International Boxing Organisation (IBO), which despite having some notable champions showcase their belt after fights, is not recognized as a major sanctioning body by the other world organizations, or by most of the boxing public.
Having four different sets of rankings is confusing for many casual observers of the sport. Other notable organizations that try to provide some clarity across weight division are The Ring Magazine, and also the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board (TBRB). These rank boxers according to their own rules and policies.
How Often Are Boxing Rankings Updated?
Rankings in boxing are updated once a month. The different governing bodies favor different times. The IBF and WBC tend to release its in the first week of the month. The WBO favor the middle of the month, while the WBA tend to reveal its towards the end of a month. If you notice that it's been over a month since one of them were updated, this usually means they're waiting for a major fight to be completed in the coming days.
You will often notice that newly crowned champions still appear in the top 15, while recently dethrone champions are nowhere to be seen. This is simply because the rankings have not been updated since they fought.
Ranking Factors
Selected judging panels determine the rankings within the major organizations. The judging boards for the four major organizations which compile the rankings are always multinational. Judges come from almost every continent, bringing their perspective on the rankings. They rank the fighters according to organization rules, but the rankings may also be mostly subjective. Although every significant sanctioning body has its own set of rules, they share a lot of general rules that determine whether a boxer is eligible to be rated in the top 15 or move up positions.
Factors that attribute to a boxer’s rating in the top 15:
- A positive record
- Recent activity
- Quality of performance
- Quality of competition
- The significance of their bouts
- Accomplishments and record in amateur boxing
- Having a clean drug record
- Having a regional title in any of the organization’s regional affiliates
Also, there are some specific rules from every organization for a fighter to be ranked in the top 15.
The WBC requires the boxer to have:
- Competed in at least one 10 round bout
- Fought against another rated fighter, which may also include those ranked in the top 15 of other world organizations recognized by the WBC, within the 18-month period from the time the boxer was rated
Another example is the WBO’s requirement for a boxer to have competed in at least two contests scheduled for ten rounds or 4 contests scheduled for eight rounds
Additional factors that could attribute to a boxer’s rating are:
- Style
- Experience in elimination or championship bouts
- Positive TV exposure
What Do The Positions Mean?
Although there isn’t a perfect formula and exceptions occur very often, particular positions in the top 15 rankings usually bear some advantages and obligations for the boxer ranked.
Being ranked first in the top 15 rankings usually makes the boxer the mandatory challenger for the title in the respective weight class. If the title is vacant at a given time, whether a fighter has vacated their belt or had it stripped for not fighting a mandatory, then the organization will set up a title bout between the number one and number two ranked boxers. If those boxers are unavailable to fight, either as mandatory challenges or in eliminators, the organizations will generally work down rankings, offering the opportunity to the next highest ranked boxer.
Regarding final eliminators, the organizations appoint boxers from the upper half of the top 15 rankings to fight each other, with the winner becoming the mandatory challenger for the title of the organization. Fighters ranked in the bottom half of the top 15, can box in eliminator fights, which would eventually lead to a better ranking, a final eliminator fight or even an eventual title bout.
Since champions usually have to fight their mandatory challengers once a year, they also have the option to make a voluntary defense versus a challenger of their choosing. However, they can only choose from the top 15 ranked fighters in their division, opening the way to a title bout for a boxer ranked fairly lower in the top 15. This rule is pretty flexible, and you will often see hand-picked opponents for voluntary defenses, who were outside the top 15, suddenly make an appearance in the updated rankings for the organization the following month.
Lost Ranking Positions
A boxer can drop out or completely fall out of the ratings for numerous reasons. Although every significant sanctioning body has its own rules, a lot of them fall in line with some fundamental logical reasons for dropping out.
General factors that contribute to a boxer going down the rankings or completely falling out are:
- Losing
- Choosing to fight for another organization’s belt or a final eliminator
- Low-quality level of competition
- Low frequency of fighting, for example not competing in 9 months
- Use of illegal drugs, inside or outside of the ring
- Criminal behavior and legal issues
- Failure to pay sanction fees
- Failure to make weight
- Conduct that violates boxing regulations or rules
- Other specific factors that might be deemed relevant by one of the organizations
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