Heavyweight (200 lbs+)
The Ring
Updated: 04 Jun, 2026
The Ring Heavyweight Champion
Oleksandr Usyk
25-0-0
23-3-0
27-0-0
35-2-1
20-1-1
20-1-0
14-0-0
26-1-0
21-1-1
33-2-0
13-1-0
WBO
Updated: 02 Jun, 2026- (14-0-0) -
- (20-1-0) -
- (29-4-0) -
- (20-1-1) -
- (27-3-1) -
- (18-1-0) -
- (45-4-1) -
- (17-0-0) -
- (26-1-0) -
-
(18-1-0) -
Viktor Vykhryst
-
(24-0-0) -
Nelson Hysa
- (20-1-0) -
-
(10-1-0) -
Solomon Dacres
-
(10-0-0) -
Gustavo Trujillo
-
(19-1-0) -
Brandon Moore
IBF
Updated: 05 Jun, 2026-
Vacant
-
Vacant
- (26-1-0) -
- (14-1-0) -
- (14-0-0) -
- (29-4-0) -
- (17-0-0) -
- (20-1-0) 1
- (35-2-1)
- (45-4-1) -
- (20-1-0) 1
- (14-3-1) 1
- (13-1-0)
- (21-1-1) -
-
(19-1-0) -
Brandon Moore
Dropped Out This Month
-
Lawrence Okolie
(23-1-0)
(8)
-
Martin Bakole
(21-2-1)
(13)
WBC
Updated: 03 Jun, 2026- (35-2-1) -
- (23-1-0) -
- (14-0-0) -
- (20-1-0) 1
- (29-4-0) 1
- (26-1-0) 6
- (45-4-1) 1
- (1-1-0)
- (21-1-1) 2
- (20-1-0) -
- (21-2-1) 3
-
(10-0-0) 1
Andrii Novytskyi
- (17-0-0) -
- (14-3-1) -
-
(22-0-1) -
Labinot Xhoxhaj
Dropped Out This Month
-
Richard Torrez Jr
(14-1-0)
(9)
WBA
Updated: 05 Jun, 2026- (14-0-0) -
- (27-1-2) -
- (35-2-1) -
- (29-4-0) -
-
(24-0-0) -
Nelson Hysa
- (20-1-0) -
-
(10-0-0) -
Gurgen Hovhannisyan
-
(13-0-0) -
Dainier Pero
-
(14-0-0) -
Artem Suslenkov
- (21-1-1) -
- (13-1-0) -
-
(22-1-0) -
Kem Ljungquist
-
(11-0-0) -
Temur Mamoyan
- (15-3-0) -
- (1-1-0) -
Cruiserweight (200lbs)
The Ring
Updated: 04 Jun, 2026
The Ring Cruiserweight Champion
Jai Opetaia
30-0-0
32-0-0
48-2-0
21-2-0
28-2-0
28-3-0
21-1-1
29-4-3
14-0-0
18-0-0
20-0-0
WBO
Updated: 02 Jun, 2026-
(23-1-0) -
Roman Fress
- (20-0-0) -
- (32-3-1) -
- (48-2-0) -
- (21-2-0) -
- (32-2-0) -
-
(23-0-0) -
Tahir Kahrovic
-
(12-1-0) -
David Nyika
-
(18-0-0) -
Leonardo Mosquea
-
(23-4-0) -
Armend Xhoxhaj
-
(16-0-0) -
Lenar Perez
- (27-3-0) -
-
(11-1-0) -
Aloys Youmbi
- (14-0-0) -
-
(10-1-0) -
Lucas Pontes Da Silva
IBF
Updated: 05 Jun, 2026
Vacant
IBF World Cruiserweight Champion
-
Vacant
- (14-0-0) -
- (21-2-0) -
- (30-0-0) -
-
(12-1-0) -
David Nyika
-
(17-2-0) -
Floyd Masson
-
(16-0-0) -
Lenar Perez
- (48-2-0)
- (6-0-0) 3
-
(21-1-0) 2
Juergen Uldedaj
- (50-7-0) 2
- (32-3-1) 2
- (21-1-1) 2
- (20-0-0) 1
-
(18-0-0) 1
Leonardo Mosquea
Dropped Out This Month
-
Tristan Kalkreuth
(17-1-0)
(15)
WBC
Updated: 03 Jun, 2026- (21-1-1) -
- (30-0-0) 1
- (21-2-0) 1
- (20-0-0) 8
- (14-0-0) -
- (48-2-0)
-
(18-2-1) 5
Yamil Alberto Peralta
- (27-3-0) 2
-
(18-0-0) 3
Leonardo Mosquea
- (29-4-3) 3
- (31-4-0) 3
-
(12-0-2) 3
Kevin Cristopher Ramirez
-
(14-3-0) 2
Efetobor Apochi
- (50-7-0) 1
-
(21-4-0) 1
Brandon Glanton
Dropped Out This Month
-
Floyd Masson
(17-2-0)
(15)
WBA
Updated: 05 Jun, 2026- (30-0-0) -
-
(18-0-0) -
Leonardo Mosquea
-
(16-0-0) -
Lenar Perez
- (21-2-0) -
- (48-2-0) -
-
(11-1-0) -
Aloys Youmbi
-
(13-3-0) -
Alexey Egorov
- (32-3-1) -
-
(22-5-1) -
Leon Harth
- (21-1-1) -
- (6-0-0) -
- (27-4-0) -
- (20-0-0) -
- (19-1-0) -
-
(27-3-0) -
Edin Puhalo
Light Heavyweight (175lbs)
The Ring
Updated: 04 Jun, 2026
The Ring Light Heavyweight Champion
Dmitry Bivol
25-1-0
32-0-0
31-2-0
23-0-0
27-4-0
12-1-0
20-1-0
20-2-0
16-0-0
14-0-0
17-3-1
WBO
Updated: 02 Jun, 2026- (21-1-0) -
- (20-1-0) -
- (20-2-0) -
- (17-3-1) -
- (30-3-0) -
-
(17-1-0) -
Conor Wallace
-
(12-0-0) -
Ardian Krasniqi
-
(24-4-1) -
Adam Deines
-
(16-1-0) -
Artur Reis
- (26-2-0) -
-
(10-1-0) -
Benjamin Mendes Tani
-
(10-0-0) -
Maxim Xu
- (11-0-1) -
-
(16-0-0) -
Najee Lopez
-
(18-0-0) -
Antwan Jones
IBF
Updated: 05 Jun, 2026-
(13-2-0) -
Michael Eifert
-
(17-1-0) -
Conor Wallace
- (11-0-1) 2
-
(12-1-0) 1
Imam Khataev
-
(13-1-0) 2
Daniel Lapin
-
(8-0-0) 2
Sharabutdin Ataev
- (20-1-0) 3
- (20-2-0) 1
-
(16-0-0) 2
Najee Lopez
-
(21-23-1) 6
Ali Ismailov
-
(15-0-0) 5
Vasily Voytsekhovsky
- (20-4-1) -
-
(16-0-0) -
Atif Oberlton
-
(10-0-0) -
Gradus Kraus
-
(8-0-0) -
Paulo Aokuso
WBC
Updated: 03 Jun, 2026- (21-1-0) -
- (11-0-1) -
- (20-1-0) -
- (20-2-0) -
-
(12-1-0) -
Imam Khataev
- (30-3-0) -
-
(15-0-0) -
Mehmet Unal
- (26-2-0) -
- (20-4-1) -
-
(16-0-0) -
Najee Lopez
- (27-4-0) 1
-
(7-0-0) 1
Arlen Lopez
-
(14-0-0) 1
Umar Dzambekov
- (17-3-1)
- (12-2-0)
Dropped Out This Month
-
Conor Wallace
(17-1-0)
(11)
-
Daniel Lapin
(13-1-0)
(15)
WBA
Updated: 05 Jun, 2026- (21-1-0) -
-
(7-0-0) -
Arlen Lopez
-
(8-0-0) -
Sharabutdin Ataev
-
(16-0-0) -
Najee Lopez
-
(16-0-0) -
Atif Oberlton
- (19-2-0) -
-
(16-0-0) -
Samuel Arnold
-
(10-1-0) -
Benjamin Mendes Tani
-
(13-2-0) -
Michael Eifert
- (32-5-0) -
- (20-1-0) -
- (22-2-0) -
- (20-2-0) -
-
(15-0-0) -
Mehmet Unal
-
(14-0-0) -
Umar Dzambekov
Super Middleweight (168lbs)
The Ring
Updated: 04 Jun, 2026
The Ring Super Middleweight Champion
Vacant
63-3-2
15-0-0
29-0-1
20-0-1
46-2-0
25-0-0
16-3-0
19-0-0
23-0-1
17-1-0
WBO
Updated: 02 Jun, 2026- (63-3-2) -
- (19-0-0) -
- (25-0-0) -
- (16-3-0) -
- (22-4-1) -
- (17-1-0) -
-
(28-1-0) -
Simon Zachenhuber
- (28-1-0) -
-
(17-2-0) -
Milorad Zizic
- (23-2-0) -
-
(11-0-0) -
Hebert Conceicao
-
(20-1-0) -
Bernardin Jakaj
- (25-2-0) -
-
(13-1-0) -
Jack Bowen
-
(15-0-0) -
Wilkens Mathieu
IBF
Updated: 05 Jun, 2026-
Vacant
-
Vacant
- (63-3-2) -
- (22-4-1) -
- (25-0-0) -
- (24-1-0) -
- (19-0-0) -
- (28-1-0) -
-
(19-0-0) -
Oliver Zaren
- (18-1-0) -
-
(18-0-0) -
Pawel August
- (17-1-0) -
-
(16-1-1) -
Pavel Silyagin
-
(13-0-0) -
Luka Plantic
-
(22-0-1) -
Junior Younan
WBC
Updated: 03 Jun, 2026- (63-3-2) -
- (19-0-0) 1
-
(13-0-0) 1
Luka Plantic
- (25-0-0) 2
- (17-1-0) -
- (34-0-0) -
- (28-1-0) -
- (16-6-0) -
- (22-4-1) -
-
(15-0-0) -
Wilkens Mathieu
- (16-3-0) -
- (23-3-0) -
- (38-5-1) -
-
(22-4-3) -
Immanuwel Aleem
-
(14-0-0) -
Ihosvany Rafael Garcia
WBA
Updated: 05 Jun, 2026- (17-1-0) -
- (63-3-2) -
- (16-3-0) -
- (34-0-0) -
- (15-1-1) -
- (23-3-0) -
- (25-0-0) -
-
(11-0-1) -
Nikita Zon
-
(22-0-1) -
Junior Younan
-
(15-0-0) -
Edin Avdic
- (38-5-1) -
- (28-1-0) -
-
(17-2-0) -
Jose Luis Navarro Jr
-
(15-0-0) -
Wilkens Mathieu
-
(17-0-0) -
Rafal Wolczecki
Middleweight (160lbs)
The Ring
Updated: 04 Jun, 2026
The Ring Middleweight Champion
Vacant
25-1-1
10-0-0
32-3-3
15-0-0
22-0-0
20-0-0
17-0-0
35-4-0
24-1-0
22-3-1
WBO
Updated: 02 Jun, 2026- (10-0-0) -
- (23-1-0) -
- (28-1-0) -
- (21-2-1) -
- (23-5-0) -
- (34-5-0) -
-
(14-0-1) -
Euri Cedeno
- (25-1-0) -
-
(18-1-1) -
Ismael Flores
-
(22-0-0) -
Etinosa Oliha
- (20-2-0) -
-
(14-1-0) -
Giovanni Sarchioto
-
(16-1-1) -
Jahi Tucker
- (14-0-0) -
-
(13-6-2) -
Dario Socci
IBF
Updated: 05 Jun, 2026 Vacant
IBF World Middleweight Champion
-
Vacant
-
(22-0-0) -
Etinosa Oliha
- (20-0-0) -
- (17-0-0) -
- (25-2-1) -
- (16-0-0) -
-
(17-0-0) -
Vadim Tukov
- (23-1-0) -
- (14-0-0) -
-
(16-1-1) -
Jahi Tucker
-
(14-0-1) -
Euri Cedeno
- (21-2-1) -
- (10-0-0) -
- (20-0-0) -
- (38-4-2) -
WBC
Updated: 03 Jun, 2026-
(20-0-0) -
Meiirim Nursultanov
- (10-0-0) -
-
(21-2-0) -
Bilel Jkitou
- (28-1-0) 1
- (17-0-0) 9
-
(22-0-0) 2
Etinosa Oliha
- (23-1-0) -
- (23-5-0) 7
- (15-0-0) 1
- (20-0-0) 1
- (20-2-0) 1
- (16-0-0) 1
-
(18-1-0) 1
Dylan Biggs
- (14-0-0) 1
-
(17-0-0)
Andreas Katzourakis
Dropped Out This Month
-
Serhii Bohachuk
(27-4-0)
(6)
WBA
Updated: 05 Jun, 2026- (10-0-0) -
-
(17-0-0) -
Vadim Tukov
- (23-5-0) -
-
(9-1-1) -
Yoelvis Gomez
-
(17-0-0) -
Andreas Katzourakis
- (34-5-0) -
-
(14-0-1) -
Euri Cedeno
-
(7-0-0) -
Gleb Bakshi
-
(24-2-0) -
Chordale Booker
- (14-0-0) -
-
(17-2-2) -
Gerome Warburton
- (16-0-1) -
-
(31-8-1) -
Joel Camilleri
- (19-2-1) -
-
(6-0-0) -
Alan Graves
Super Welterweight (154lbs)
The Ring
Updated: 04 Jun, 2026
The Ring Junior Middleweight Champion
Vacant
24-0-0
24-1-1
23-0-0
11-2-1
35-0-0
18-1-1
23-1-0
26-4-0
17-2-0
23-0-1
WBO
Updated: 02 Jun, 2026- (35-0-0) -
- (27-3-0) -
- (26-4-0) -
- (28-1-0) -
- (12-0-0) -
- (11-2-1) -
- (17-2-0) -
- (23-1-0) -
- (35-1-0) -
-
(19-0-2) -
Julian Vogel
-
(29-1-0) -
Milan Prat
-
(29-3-0) -
Freddy Kiwitt
-
(22-0-0) -
Yuri Sakunts
-
(23-3-1) -
Ryota Toyoshima
-
(24-5-0) -
Mykal Fox
IBF
Updated: 05 Jun, 2026-
Vacant
-
Vacant
- (26-4-0) -
- (18-0-0) -
- (23-1-0) -
- (27-3-0) -
- (12-0-0) -
-
(19-1-0) -
Bakary Samake
- (25-1-0) -
-
(17-0-1) -
Ben Mahoney
- (35-1-0) -
-
(15-0-0) -
Yan Marcos
- (38-4-0) -
-
(29-1-0) -
Milan Prat
-
(13-0-0) -
Pavel Sosulin
WBC
Updated: 03 Jun, 2026-
(23-0-1) 2
Ermal Hadribeaj
[m]
- (26-4-0) -
- (23-1-0) 1
- (27-3-0) 1
-
(19-1-0) 4
Bakary Samake
-
(18-1-1) 1
Ismael Flores
-
(17-1-1) 1
Francisco Daniel Veron
- (11-2-1) -
- (34-5-0) -
- (28-1-0) 1
- (17-2-0) 1
- (29-3-2)
- (31-2-0) 1
-
(25-0-1) 1
Alejandro Luis Silva
- (12-1-0) 1
Dropped Out This Month
-
Milan Prat
(29-1-0)
(15)
WBA
Updated: 05 Jun, 2026- (35-0-0) -
-
(13-0-0) -
Pavel Sosulin
- (12-1-0) -
-
(18-1-1) -
Ismael Flores
- (17-2-0) -
-
(19-1-0) -
Piergiulio Ruhe
- (11-2-1) -
- (26-2-0) -
-
(10-0-0) -
Jocksan Blanco
-
(11-0-0) -
Alex Bray
-
(23-3-1) -
Ryota Toyoshima
-
(14-0-0) -
Ruslan Selimyan
-
(24-5-0) -
Mykal Fox
-
(16-1-0) -
Emeka Nwokolo
-
(15-0-0) -
Yan Marcos
Welterweight (147lbs)
The Ring
Updated: 04 Jun, 2026
The Ring Welterweight Champion
Vacant
33-0-0
29-1-0
33-2-0
16-1-0
25-2-0
17-0-0
17-0-1
26-2-1
22-0-0
15-2-0
WBO
Updated: 02 Jun, 2026- (15-0-0) -
- (62-8-3) -
- (22-2-0) -
- (33-1-0) -
- (29-1-0) -
- (26-2-1) -
-
(24-2-2) -
Ricardo Salas
- (17-0-0) -
-
(17-0-0) -
Delante Johnson
- (17-0-1) -
- (15-0-0) -
-
(19-0-1) -
Eduardo Zuleta
- (16-1-0) -
-
(22-2-3) -
Dubiel Sanchez
- (15-2-0) -
IBF
Updated: 05 Jun, 2026-
Vacant
- (27-1-0) -
- (15-2-0) -
- (20-0-0) -
- (22-2-0) -
-
(24-2-2) -
Ricardo Salas
-
(26-4-0) -
Karen Chukhadzhyan
- (17-0-1) -
- (33-1-0) -
- (29-1-0) -
- (18-3-1) -
-
(14-0-0) -
Vadim Musaev
- (17-0-0) -
-
(17-0-0) -
Delante Johnson
- (22-1-0) -
WBC
Updated: 03 Jun, 2026- (25-1-0) -
- (18-0-0) -
- (17-0-1) -
- (29-1-0) 1
- (33-1-0) 1
- (22-2-0) -
- (17-0-0) 1
- (62-8-3) 1
- (25-3-1) -
-
(33-4-1) -
Samuel Molina
-
(32-1-0)
Jose Angel Gabriel Rosa
- (27-0-1)
- (21-2-1)
- (18-3-1)
- (16-1-0) 3
Dropped Out This Month
-
Karen Chukhadzhyan
(26-4-0)
(11)
-
Ricardo Salas
(24-2-2)
(13)
-
Alexis Rocha
(26-2-1)
(14)
-
Akrem Aouina
(14-2-0)
(15)
WBA
Updated: 05 Jun, 2026- (17-0-1) -
- (25-1-0) -
- (18-3-1) -
-
(26-1-0) -
Julian Rodriguez
- (17-1-0) -
- (29-1-0) -
- (20-0-0) -
-
(18-2-1) -
Ruslan Madiev
-
(24-1-0) -
Nestor Bravo
-
(24-7-0) -
Mohamed Mimoune
- (29-6-3) -
-
(19-2-0) -
Greg Outlaw
-
(15-0-1) -
Ilyas Can Kali
-
(20-1-1) -
Leonardo Sanchez
-
(17-5-4) -
Tre’Sean Wiggins
Super Lightweight (140lbs)
The Ring
Updated: 04 Jun, 2026
The Ring Junior Welterweight Champion
Shakur Stevenson
25-0-0
19-0-0
15-0-0
20-0-0
22-2-0
24-1-0
19-1-0
15-0-0
43-4-0
23-3-0
19-0-0
WBO
Updated: 02 Jun, 2026- (24-0-0) -
- (17-0-0) -
- (31-2-1) -
- (15-0-0) -
- (18-0-0) -
-
(16-0-0) -
Yaser Al Ghena
- (24-1-0) -
- (27-0-1) -
-
(17-2-0) -
Alfredo Santiago Alvarez
-
(21-0-0) -
Movladdin Biyarslanov
- (23-3-0) -
-
(16-0-0) -
Hendri Cedeno
-
(11-0-1) -
Kuntae Lee
-
(15-0-1) -
Ignacio David Iribarren
- (24-1-0) -
IBF
Updated: 05 Jun, 2026 Vacant
IBF World Junior Welterweight Champion
- (24-0-0) -
-
Vacant
- (31-2-1) -
- (15-0-0) -
-
(21-0-0) -
Movladdin Biyarslanov
-
(32-5-1) -
Gabriel Gollaz Valenzuela
- (15-0-0) -
- (18-0-0) -
- (23-3-0) -
- (24-1-0) -
- (19-0-0) -
- (21-2-0) -
-
(18-1-1) -
John Mannu
- (17-0-0) -
-
(21-2-0) -
Sean McComb
WBC
Updated: 03 Jun, 2026- (24-1-0) -
- (43-4-0) -
- (15-0-0) 6
-
(21-0-0) 1
Movladdin Biyarslanov
- (23-3-0) 1
- (31-2-1) 1
- (19-0-0) 1
-
(29-3-0) 1
Jon Fernandez
- (24-1-0) 1
-
(16-0-0) 1
Jhon Orobio
- (17-1-1) 1
-
(28-1-1) 2
Bryan Flores
-
(14-0-0) -
Carlos Utria
- (17-0-0) 1
- (20-3-1)
Dropped Out This Month
-
Jose Angel Gabriel Rosa
(32-1-0)
(8)
WBA
Updated: 05 Jun, 2026-
(17-1-0) -
Khariton Agrba
-
(9-0-0) -
Kevin Hayler Brown
- (31-2-1) -
- (24-1-0) -
-
(8-0-0) -
Hovhannes Bachkov
-
(17-0-2) -
Jose Nunez
-
(29-1-0) -
Cletus Seldin
- (19-1-1) -
-
(16-0-0) -
Jhon Orobio
-
(13-1-2) -
Israel Mercado
- (21-2-0) -
- (17-0-0) -
-
(18-3-0) -
Ruben Nestor Neri Munoz
-
(14-0-0) -
Carlos Utria
-
(6-0-0) -
Feudri Franco
Lightweight (135lbs)
The Ring
Updated: 04 Jun, 2026
The Ring Lightweight Champion
Vacant
25-0-0
24-0-0
33-1-0
6-1-0
20-0-0
19-0-0
18-1-0
20-0-0
18-0-0
19-1-0
WBO
Updated: 02 Jun, 2026- (19-1-0) -
- (22-0-0) -
- (33-1-0) -
- (18-1-0) -
-
(18-1-0) -
Shu Utsuki
- (28-0-0) -
- (18-0-0) -
-
(15-0-0) -
Joshua James Pagan
- (19-0-0) -
- (27-3-0) -
-
(23-5-0) -
Rene Tellez Giron
- (29-2-0) -
- (20-0-0) -
- (18-1-0) -
- (9-0-1) -
IBF
Updated: 05 Jun, 2026-
Vacant
-
(12-0-0) -
Artur Subkhankulov
- (28-0-0) -
- (6-1-0) -
- (29-2-0) -
- (22-0-0) -
- (19-1-0) -
-
(13-0-0) -
Dzmitry Asanau
- (23-2-0) -
-
(12-1-0) -
Bakhodur Usmonov
-
(18-1-0) -
Shu Utsuki
- (21-3-1) -
- (20-0-0) -
- (19-0-0) -
-
(14-2-3) -
Shuma Nakazato
WBC
Updated: 03 Jun, 2026 Vacant
WBC World Lightweight Champion
- (33-1-0) -
- (25-1-3) -
-
(13-0-0) -
Dzmitry Asanau
- (6-1-0) -
- (18-1-0) -
-
(20-2-0) -
Justin Pauldo
- (22-0-0) -
-
(18-1-0) -
Shu Utsuki
- (26-8-0) -
- (20-0-0) -
-
(20-2-0) -
Jordan White
- (29-2-0) -
- (25-0-0) -
-
(37-4-2) -
Francisco Fonseca
-
(11-0-0) -
Lazaro Alvarez
WBA
Updated: 05 Jun, 2026 Vacant
WBA Super World Lightweight Champion
- (19-0-0) -
- (20-0-0) -
- (25-1-3) -
-
(18-0-0) -
Armando Martinez Rabi
-
(11-0-0) -
Lazaro Alvarez
-
(18-1-0) -
Shu Utsuki
- (15-3-0) -
- (32-2-0) -
-
(14-1-0) -
Daud Alaev
-
(37-4-2) -
Francisco Fonseca
-
(13-0-1) -
Corey Marksman
- (18-1-0) -
-
(12-0-0) -
Siro Choi
-
(22-1-0) -
Luis Torres
-
(14-0-0) -
Steven Cairns
Super Featherweight (130lbs)
The Ring
Updated: 04 Jun, 2026
The Ring Junior Lightweight Champion
Vacant
40-2-1
25-3-0
25-1-0
21-3-1
18-0-0
18-2-1
29-2-0
19-0-0
36-6-0
8-0-0
WBO
Updated: 02 Jun, 2026- (18-0-0) -
- (18-3-0) -
- (32-2-1) -
- (25-0-0) -
- (18-2-1) -
- (32-3-0) -
-
(13-0-0) -
Angelo Pena
-
(14-0-0) -
Alberto Mora Garcia
-
(16-0-0) -
Royston Barney Smith
-
(2-0-0) -
Shunpei Ohata
-
(21-0-0) -
Henry Lebron
-
(15-0-0) -
Jan Paul Rivera Pizarro
-
(8-0-0) -
Hayato Tsutsumi
-
(13-5-1) -
Derlyn Hernandez Gerarldo
-
(24-2-0) -
Ayrton Osmar Gimenez
IBF
Updated: 05 Jun, 2026-
Vacant
-
Vacant
-
(20-0-0) -
Sultan Zaurbek
-
(19-3-0) -
Jackson Jon England
-
(21-0-0) -
Henry Lebron
-
(17-2-0) -
Masanori Rikiishi
- (29-2-0) -
-
(8-0-0) -
Hayato Tsutsumi
- (32-3-0) -
- (18-3-0) -
-
(16-0-0) -
Royston Barney Smith
- (18-1-0) -
- (26-3-1) -
-
(15-0-0) -
Tsendbaatar Erdenebat
- (32-2-1) -
WBC
Updated: 03 Jun, 2026-
(26-2-0) -
Michael Magnesi
- (19-0-0) 1
-
(21-3-0) 1
Khalil El Hadri
-
(26-1-0) 1
Moussa Gholam
- (32-2-0) 1
- (18-2-1) 4
- (29-2-0) -
-
(23-1-1) -
Muhammadkhuja Yaqubov
-
(18-2-1) -
Yamato Hata
- (21-3-1) -
- (18-0-0) -
-
(15-0-0) 3
Tsendbaatar Erdenebat
- (33-3-0) 1
- (32-2-1) 1
- (18-1-0) 1
WBA
Updated: 05 Jun, 2026-
Vacant
-
(26-1-0) -
Moussa Gholam
- (36-6-0) -
-
(20-0-0) -
Sultan Zaurbek
-
(8-0-0) -
Hayato Tsutsumi
- (32-2-1) -
-
(17-2-0) -
Masanori Rikiishi
- (18-1-0) -
-
(12-0-1) -
Kaipo Gallegos
-
(15-0-0) -
Josue Francisco Aguero
-
(14-0-1) -
Austin Brooks
-
(21-0-0) -
Henry Lebron
-
(18-2-1) -
Yamato Hata
- (25-0-0) -
-
(11-1-0) -
John Lenon Gutierrez
Featherweight (126lbs)
The Ring
Updated: 04 Jun, 2026
The Ring Featherweight Champion
Vacant
28-0-0
26-1-0
17-0-0
23-2-0
27-2-1
23-1-1
32-3-0
16-0-0
23-1-0
21-0-3
WBO
Updated: 02 Jun, 2026-
(9-1-1) -
Ryota Muto
- (24-1-1) -
-
(15-1-0) -
Mikito Nakano
-
(23-1-3) -
Toshiki Shimomachi
- (18-1-0) -
-
(17-0-0) -
Yan Santana
- (20-0-2) -
-
(15-2-0) -
Ryuto Owan
- (23-1-1) -
- (17-1-1) -
-
(15-1-0) -
Mateus Heita
-
(13-0-0) -
Felix Parrilla
- (17-0-0) -
-
(18-0-0) -
Dayan Gonzalez
-
(13-0-0) -
Brandon Mosqueda
IBF
Updated: 05 Jun, 2026- (23-1-0) -
- (20-0-2) -
-
(23-1-3) -
Toshiki Shimomachi
-
(15-1-0) -
Mikito Nakano
- (42-5-0) -
- (23-1-1) -
- (18-1-0) -
- (38-2-0) -
- (17-0-0) -
-
(21-0-3) -
Cristobal Lorente
-
(28-5-2) -
Reiya Abe
-
(15-0-0) -
Lienard Sarcon
-
(21-4-0) -
Lerato Dlamini
- (17-1-1) -
- (24-1-1) -
WBC
Updated: 03 Jun, 2026-
(21-0-3) -
Cristobal Lorente
- (23-1-1) -
- (20-0-2) -
- (38-2-0) -
- (17-1-1) -
-
(15-1-0) 2
Mikito Nakano
-
(23-1-3) 4
Toshiki Shimomachi
- (27-5-0) 1
- (18-1-0) -
-
(19-0-1) -
Rene Osvaldo Palacios
-
(13-0-0) 1
Brandon Mosqueda
- (41-5-0) 1
-
(28-5-2) 7
Reiya Abe
-
(20-0-0) 1
Kevin Walsh
-
(17-0-0)
Yan Santana
Dropped Out This Month
-
Otabek Kholmatov
(13-1-0)
(14)
WBA
Updated: 05 Jun, 2026- (16-0-0) -
-
(15-1-0) -
Mikito Nakano
- (42-5-0) -
-
(14-0-0) -
Ivan Chirkov
-
(23-0-0) -
Luis Reynaldo Nunez
-
(16-5-2) -
Kyonosuke Kameda
- (13-1-0) -
- (23-1-1) -
-
(15-0-0) -
Jan Paul Rivera Pizarro
-
(3-0-0) -
Vsevolod Shumkov
- (24-1-1) -
-
(14-0-0) -
Jonathan Cabrera Sanchez
- (4-0-0) -
-
(15-0-0) -
Victor Hernandez
-
(15-2-0) -
Ryuto Owan
Super Bantamweight (122lbs)
The Ring
Updated: 04 Jun, 2026
The Ring Junior Featherweight Champion
Naoya Inoue
33-0-0
15-2-0
22-1-0
32-1-0
20-1-0
27-2-0
11-1-0
32-1-1
15-0-0
32-2-0
24-4-3
WBO
Updated: 02 Jun, 2026-
(28-0-0) -
Carl Jammes Martin
- (32-1-0) -
- (22-1-0) -
- (38-4-2) -
- (38-2-0) -
- (24-4-3) -
-
(10-1-1) -
Gabriel Santisima
-
(18-0-1) -
Mukhammad Shekhov
-
(17-2-0) -
Fillipus Nghitumbwa
- (15-2-0) -
-
(20-1-0) -
Sebastian Hernandez
-
(16-1-1) -
Jorge Ascanio Martinez
- (15-0-0) -
-
(12-0-0) -
Tyrone Buttigieg
-
(15-1-0) -
Alex Vallecillo
IBF
Updated: 05 Jun, 2026- (11-1-0) -
- (22-1-0) -
-
(32-2-0) -
Bryan Mercado Vazquez
- (32-1-0) -
- (15-0-0) -
- (12-1-0) -
-
(28-0-0) -
Carl Jammes Martin
-
(18-0-1) -
Mukhammad Shekhov
-
(23-2-0) -
Rodrigo Fabian Ruiz
- (15-2-0) -
- (38-4-2) -
-
(20-1-0) -
Sebastian Hernandez
-
(10-1-1) -
Gabriel Santisima
-
(10-1-0) -
Subaru Murata
- (24-4-3) -
WBC
Updated: 03 Jun, 2026- (32-1-0) -
- (22-1-0) -
- (11-1-0) -
- (27-2-0) -
- (15-2-0) 5
- (32-1-1) 1
-
(19-2-1) 1
Kazuki Nakajima
- (15-0-0) 1
-
(20-1-0) 1
Sebastian Hernandez
-
(17-2-0) 2
Fillipus Nghitumbwa
-
(4-0-2) 2
Jun Ikegawa
-
(18-0-1)
Mukhammad Shekhov
- (24-4-3)
-
(16-0-0) 1
Jose Tito Sanchez
-
(27-3-0) 6
Yerny Betancourt
Dropped Out This Month
-
Jose Ramirez Maciel
(24-2-0)
(11)
-
Bryan Mercado Vazquez
(32-2-0)
(14)
WBA
Updated: 05 Jun, 2026-
(18-0-1) -
Mukhammad Shekhov
- (27-2-0) -
- (15-2-0) -
- (21-1-0) -
- (32-1-0) -
-
(23-1-3) -
Toshiki Shimomachi
-
(15-1-0) -
Angel Barrientes
-
(30-2-1) -
Kevin Gonzalez
-
(27-3-0) -
Yerny Betancourt
-
(13-0-0) -
Joe McGrail
- (24-4-3) -
-
(20-1-1) -
Leonardo Carrillo
-
(15-1-0) -
Alex Vallecillo
-
(19-5-0) -
Noel Reyes Cepeda
-
(16-0-0) -
Jose Tito Sanchez
Bantamweight (118lbs)
The Ring
Updated: 04 Jun, 2026
The Ring Bantamweight Champion
Vacant
13-0-3
22-2-0
27-4-0
21-3-3
19-1-1
10-1-0
17-0-0
8-1-0
17-1-0
29-4-0
WBO
Updated: 02 Jun, 2026- (10-1-0) -
- (8-1-0) -
- (12-1-0) 1
- (29-1-0) 1
- (29-4-0) -
- (23-3-0) -
- (15-1-0) -
-
(14-1-0) -
Katsuma Akitsugi
-
(16-1-0) 1
Rubens Diego Dos Santos
-
(16-0-0) 1
Jordan Orozco Hernandez
- (21-3-3) 1
- (14-1-0) 1
-
(17-1-0) 1
Kenneth Llover
- (28-5-5) 1
-
(15-0-0)
Michael Angeletti
Dropped Out This Month
-
Ephraim Bui
(11-1-0)
(9)
IBF
Updated: 05 Jun, 2026-
Vacant
-
Vacant
-
(17-1-0) -
Kenneth Llover
- (8-1-0) -
- (10-1-0) -
-
(15-0-0) -
Michael Angeletti
- (29-4-0) -
- (23-3-0) -
- (31-2-0) -
- (29-1-0) -
- (15-1-0) -
-
(17-2-1) -
Landi Ngxeke
-
(19-0-0) -
Domnique Crowder
-
(15-3-0) -
Jose Calderon Cervantes
- (22-0-0) -
WBC
Updated: 03 Jun, 2026- (8-1-0) -
- (15-1-0) -
- (10-1-0) -
-
(17-1-0) -
Kenneth Llover
- (29-4-0) -
- (45-5-0) -
-
(19-7-3) -
Alejandro Jair Gonzalez
-
(0-0-0) -
Petch Sor Chitpattana
- (29-1-0) 1
- (32-5-1) 1
-
(6-0-0) 1
Andrey Bonilla
-
(15-3-0) 1
Jose Calderon Cervantes
-
(15-0-0) 1
Michael Angeletti
- (23-3-0) 1
- (14-1-0)
Dropped Out This Month
-
Yoshiki Takei
(12-1-0)
(9)
WBA
Updated: 05 Jun, 2026- (10-1-0) -
- (21-3-3) -
- (43-10-0) -
-
(6-0-0) -
Andrey Bonilla
- (12-1-0) -
- (8-1-0) -
-
(21-0-3) -
Yelshat Nikhemttolla
- (15-2-0) -
-
(16-0-0) -
Jordan Orozco Hernandez
- (15-1-0) -
-
(13-0-0) -
Emanuel Moreno
-
(14-1-0) -
Katsuma Akitsugi
- (29-1-0) -
-
(10-0-1) -
Shori Umezu
-
(19-0-0) -
Domnique Crowder
Super Flyweight (115lbs)
The Ring
Updated: 04 Jun, 2026
The Ring Junior Bantamweight Champion
Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez
23-0-0
18-1-0
18-1-0
11-1-3
3-0-0
29-4-0
17-2-0
23-7-2
24-2-1
32-5-2
14-0-0
WBO
Updated: 02 Jun, 2026-
(3-0-0) -
Tomoya Tsuboi
-
(15-2-0) 1
Ryusei Kawaura
- (25-2-0) 1
-
(32-5-2) 1
Israel Gonzalez
- (22-3-1)
-
(15-0-0)
Olajuwon Acosta
- (17-1-0) 1
- (18-1-0) 1
- (43-5-2) 1
-
(28-5-1) 1
Kenta Nakagawa
-
(22-3-0) 4
Sikho Nqothole
- (14-0-0) 1
-
(14-0-0) 1
Theophilous Kpakpo Allotey
-
(9-1-0) 1
Brandon Gael Rodriguez Hernandez
-
(12-0-1) 1
Bryan Largaespada
Dropped Out This Month
-
Joselito Velasquez
(23-1-1)
(2)
-
Charlie Edwards
(21-3-0)
(10)
IBF
Updated: 05 Jun, 2026-
Vacant
-
Vacant
- (29-4-0) -
-
(15-2-0) -
Ryusei Kawaura
-
(22-3-0) -
Sikho Nqothole
[m]
- (21-3-0) -
-
(28-5-1) -
Kenta Nakagawa
-
(3-0-0) -
Tomoya Tsuboi
-
(5-1-0) -
Ryang Ho Han
- (14-0-0) -
- (25-2-0) -
-
(14-0-0) -
Theophilous Kpakpo Allotey
-
(17-2-0) -
Ricardo Malajika
-
(5-0-0) -
Aoi Yokoyama
-
(5-1-1) -
Hayate Hanada
WBC
Updated: 03 Jun, 2026-
(3-0-0) -
Tomoya Tsuboi
-
(17-2-0) 1
Ricardo Malajika
- (25-2-0) 1
- (18-1-0) -
- (18-1-0)
- (22-3-1) 1
- (43-5-2) 1
-
(18-1-0) 1
Yahir Frank
-
(18-3-1) 1
Gohan Rodriguez Garcia
-
(32-5-2) -
Israel Gonzalez
- (17-1-0) 1
-
(6-0-0) 1
Ari Bonilla
- (11-1-3) 4
- (21-3-0) 1
-
(15-2-0) 1
Ryusei Kawaura
Dropped Out This Month
-
Kenta Nakagawa
(28-5-1)
(15)
WBA
Updated: 05 Jun, 2026- (17-1-0) -
-
(3-0-0) -
Tomoya Tsuboi
- (25-2-0) -
- (53-4-0) -
-
(15-2-0) -
Ryusei Kawaura
-
(11-0-1) -
Ayumu Sano
- (14-0-0) -
-
(6-0-0) -
Ari Bonilla
-
(14-0-1) -
Andres Aparecido Gregorio de Aragao
- (18-1-0) -
-
(15-0-0) -
Olajuwon Acosta
-
(28-5-1) -
Kenta Nakagawa
-
(17-7-2) -
Francisco Mendivil Perez
-
(14-0-0) -
Theophilous Kpakpo Allotey
-
(17-2-0) -
Ricardo Malajika
Flyweight (112lbs)
The Ring
Updated: 04 Jun, 2026
The Ring Flyweight Champion
Vacant
27-2-0
20-4-0
12-1-0
22-3-1
9-0-0
42-5-0
14-3-2
23-1-1
15-0-0
14-0-0
WBO
Updated: 02 Jun, 2026-
(15-0-0) -
Yoali Mejia Mosqueda
-
(7-0-0) 5
Yuberjen Martinez
-
(23-1-1)
Joselito Velasquez
-
(11-4-1) 1
Kosuke Tomioka
-
(13-0-0) -
Arvin Jhon Paciones
- (10-1-0) 2
-
(16-3-1) 3
Gerardo Zapata
-
(9-0-0) -
Atsuki Sano
-
(14-1-2) -
Fillemon Nghutenanye
-
(19-1-2) 4
Angelino Cordova
-
(8-0-0) -
Sho Nogami
-
(14-0-0) -
Abraham R Perez
- (18-1-0) -
-
(13-1-0) -
Andy Dominguez Velasquez
-
(12-0-0)
Brandon Daord
Dropped Out This Month
-
Seigo Yuri Akui
(22-3-1)
(2)
-
Angel Bethancourt
(8-0-1)
(15)
IBF
Updated: 05 Jun, 2026-
(14-3-2) -
Miel Fajardo
[m]
-
Vacant
-
(24-2-1) -
Rene Calixto
-
(23-1-1) -
Joselito Velasquez
- (10-1-0) -
-
(11-4-1) -
Kosuke Tomioka
-
(14-0-0) -
Abraham R Perez
- (22-3-1) -
-
Ryoma Morimoto(12-1-1) -
- (42-5-0) -
-
(7-0-0) -
Hasanboy Dusmatov
-
(12-0-0) -
Nkosingiphile Sibisi
-
(13-0-0) -
Arvin Jhon Paciones
-
(8-0-0) -
Sho Nogami
-
(16-3-1) -
Gerardo Zapata
WBC
Updated: 03 Jun, 2026- (40-6-1) -
-
(30-2-0) 1
Thananchai Charunphak
-
(23-1-1) 1
Joselito Velasquez
-
(19-1-2) 2
Angelino Cordova
- (10-1-0)
-
(15-0-0) -
Yoali Mejia Mosqueda
-
(14-3-2) -
Miel Fajardo
-
(7-1-1) -
Yankiel Rivera Figueroa
-
(13-0-0) 2
Arvin Jhon Paciones
-
(25-7-0) 1
Jesse Espinas
-
(10-0-0) 1
Ndabezinhle Phiri
-
(10-3-0) -
Damian Arce Duarte
-
(14-1-0)
Samuel Carmona
-
(8-0-0) 1
Sho Nogami
- (42-5-0) 1
Dropped Out This Month
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Angel Ayala Lardizabal
(18-1-0)
(5)
-
Tobias Jeremias Reyes
(18-2-1)
(15)
WBA
Updated: 05 Jun, 2026- (10-1-0) -
- (22-3-1) -
-
(7-1-1) -
Yankiel Rivera Figueroa
-
(11-4-1) -
Kosuke Tomioka
-
(14-1-0) 1
Samuel Carmona
-
(7-0-0) 1
Hasanboy Dusmatov
-
(8-0-0) 1
Enkhmandakh Kharkhuu
-
(12-1-0) 1
Joel Agustin Contreras
-
(14-0-0)
Abraham R Perez
-
(6-0-0) -
Hamza Uddin
-
(23-1-1) -
Joselito Velasquez
-
(8-0-0) -
Sho Nogami
-
(15-0-0) -
Yoali Mejia Mosqueda
-
(14-1-0) -
Angel Alvarado Soto
-
(16-3-1) -
Gerardo Zapata
Dropped Out This Month
-
Thananchai Charunphak
(30-2-0)
(5)
Jr Flyweight (108lbs)
The Ring
Updated: 04 Jun, 2026
The Ring Junior Flyweight Champion
Vacant
16-4-0
40-1-0
28-3-1
10-1-0
16-2-0
18-1-0
25-3-0
19-0-0
14-2-0
21-6-0
WBO
Updated: 02 Jun, 2026-
(19-0-0) -
Erick Badillo
[m]
-
(18-1-0) -
Regie Suganob
- (33-4-1) -
-
(25-7-0) -
Jesse Espinas
-
(25-3-0) -
Christian Araneta
- (21-6-0) 1
-
(15-1-0) 1
Jairo Noriega
-
(4-0-0) 1
Daiya Kira
-
(6-0-0) 3
Terry Washington
-
(21-2-1) -
Arvin Magramo
-
(22-4-4) -
Azael Villar
-
(25-5-0) 6
Angel Acosta
-
(8-0-1) 2
Yuga Ozaki
-
(7-1-0) -
Kevin Vivas
- (14-2-0) 2
IBF
Updated: 05 Jun, 2026-
Vacant
-
Vacant
-
(18-1-0) -
Regie Suganob
-
(19-0-0) -
Erick Badillo
- (14-2-0) -
- (9-1-0) -
-
(9-0-0) -
Siseko Teyisi
-
(21-2-1) -
Arvin Magramo
-
(25-3-0) -
Christian Araneta
-
(19-2-3) -
ArAr Andales
-
(15-1-0) -
Jairo Noriega
-
(14-1-0) -
Shane Gentallan
-
(4-0-0) -
Daiya Kira
-
(6-0-0) -
Terry Washington
-
(20-2-1) -
Mark Vicelles
WBC
Updated: 03 Jun, 2026-
(19-0-0) -
Erick Badillo
- (29-2-0) -
-
(15-1-0) -
Jairo Noriega
- (9-1-0) -
-
(18-1-0) -
Regie Suganob
-
(21-2-1) -
Arvin Magramo
- (33-4-1) -
-
(8-0-1)
Yuga Ozaki
-
(14-0-0) 1
Aaron de la Cruz Escobedo
-
(25-3-0) 1
Christian Araneta
- (21-6-0) 1
-
(6-0-0) 1
Terry Washington
-
(15-2-1) 1
Jayson Vayson
-
(4-0-0) 3
Daiya Kira
- (20-3-2) -
Dropped Out This Month
-
Andy Dominguez Velasquez
(13-1-0)
(14)
WBA
Updated: 05 Jun, 2026-
(4-0-0) -
Daiya Kira
- (28-3-1) -
-
(14-0-0) -
Aaron de la Cruz Escobedo
-
(21-0-0) -
Jean Carlos Vargas
-
(35-3-1) -
Ronald Chacon
- (9-1-0) -
-
(15-1-0) -
Jairo Noriega
-
(22-4-4) -
Azael Villar
-
(21-3-2) -
Rodrigo Ramirez
-
(12-0-0) -
Jeifry Juan
-
(14-0-0) -
Geremy Vera
- (21-6-0) -
-
(6-0-0) -
Terry Washington
-
(9-0-0) -
Siseko Teyisi
-
(5-1-0) -
Alex Winwood
Minimumweight (105lbs)
The Ring
Updated: 04 Jun, 2026
The Ring Strawweight Champion
Oscar Collazo
14-0-0
20-4-1
10-3-1
25-4-0
8-0-0
25-5-2
11-1-0
27-6-0
10-1-0
9-1-0
17-1-0
WBO
Updated: 02 Jun, 2026-
(27-6-0) -
Vic Saludar
- (25-4-0)
- (20-3-2) 1
-
(35-3-1) 1
Ronald Chacon
-
(25-5-2) -
Joey Canoy
-
(17-1-0) 2
DianXing Zhu
-
(11-1-0) 1
Takeshi Ishii
-
(16-0-0) 1
Russell Acosta Silveira
-
(10-1-0) 1
Joseph Sumabong
-
(27-6-0) 1
Junior Leandro Zarate
-
(14-0-0) 1
Aaron de la Cruz Escobedo
-
(21-3-0) 2
Samuel Salva
-
(9-1-0) 1
Beaven Sibanda
-
(14-4-1) 1
Katsuki Mori
-
(15-2-1) -
Jayson Vayson
Dropped Out This Month
-
Ian Abne
(12-1-2)
(11)
IBF
Updated: 05 Jun, 2026-
Vacant
-
Vacant
-
(17-1-0) -
DianXing Zhu
[m]
-
(12-1-2) -
Ian Abne
-
(14-0-0) -
Aaron de la Cruz Escobedo
-
(11-1-0) -
Takeshi Ishii
-
(13-1-0) -
Christian Balunan
-
(9-1-0) -
Beaven Sibanda
-
(14-4-1) -
Katsuki Mori
-
(12-3-0) -
Nhlanhla Tyirha
-
(27-6-0) -
Vic Saludar
-
(15-0-0) -
Brandon Moreno
-
(16-0-0) -
Russell Acosta Silveira
-
(10-1-0) -
Joseph Sumabong
-
(10-6-2) -
Masatora Okada
WBC
Updated: 03 Jun, 2026- (25-4-0)
- (8-0-0)
-
(25-5-2) 2
Joey Canoy
-
(9-1-0) 1
Beaven Sibanda
-
(22-1-1) 1
Luis Angel Castillo
-
(10-1-0) 1
Joseph Sumabong
-
(27-6-0) -
Junior Leandro Zarate
-
(9-0-0)
Zyvyr John Medecilo
-
(12-3-0) -
Nhlanhla Tyirha
-
(27-6-0) 4
Vic Saludar
-
(16-0-0) 1
Russell Acosta Silveira
-
(15-0-0) 4
Brandon Moreno
-
(10-1-1) 2
Takero Kitano
-
(14-1-0) -
Shane Gentallan
-
(14-4-1) -
Katsuki Mori
Dropped Out This Month
-
Siyakholwa Kuse
(10-3-1)
(2)
-
Ian Abne
(12-1-2)
(12)
-
Tatsuro Nakashima
(12-6-2)
(13)
WBA
Updated: 05 Jun, 2026- (8-0-0) -
-
(11-1-0) -
Takeshi Ishii
- (20-3-2) -
-
(27-6-0) -
Vic Saludar
-
(17-1-0) -
DianXing Zhu
-
(14-4-1) -
Katsuki Mori
-
(16-10-3) -
Yuni Takada
-
(10-1-0) -
Joseph Sumabong
-
(25-5-2) -
Joey Canoy
-
(15-2-1) -
Jayson Vayson
-
(13-4-0) -
Jesus Haro
-
(16-0-0) -
Russell Acosta Silveira
-
(12-1-2) -
Ian Abne
-
(4-1-1) -
Issa Sakata
-
(12-6-2) -
Tatsuro Nakashima
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
Did you guy forget or are disrespecting Takuma Inoue?? You have Jose Salas Reyes listed a champ who won it after Inoue. It’s been 4 months now since he won the WBC.
Not at all, it was a bug (issue with updating after claiming a vacant title).
FYI you are missing some Interim Champs, like Cieslak WBC Interim Cruiser and Riguccini WBA Interim Super-Light
No, we’re good on those. When there is a legitimate reason for an interim title, we’ll acknowledge it. If it’s just a money grab by those individual sanctioning bodies and the fighters’ promoters, we’ll ignore them.
That feels a bit arbitrary, to be honest.
Cieslak is currently the 3rd best active Cruiserweight (4th on BoxRec), definitely ahead of guys like Badou Jack or Mikaelyan, who are fighting for the main WBC belt.
Albert Ramirez WBA Interim Light-Heavy is an undefided 22-0, listed as 5th by BoxRec in the division.
Matsumoto, the WBA Interim Minimum champ, is ranked 7th by BoxRec and comes from the tough Japanese school, he could easily be the future of that division.
Riguccini might be unproven, fair enough, but it’s not really up to you to decide that, and you are instead listing Jazza Dickens, who is arguably the weakest “Interim Champion” out there, and he’s set to fight Tsutsumi in December, a clear mismatch that could end badly in one round. He is risking is life there.
I’m guessing you guys are British, and that probably shows a bit in your “judgment”….
Less arbitrary than how the interium belts themselves are decided? BoxRec, by their own admission, over-indexes on activity. Look at Ramirez’s last 3 opponents, and tell me, with a straight face, that makes him the 4th-best LHW in the sport.
However, I really don’t disagree with much of your assessment. However, Dickens is off the back of two meaningful fights, and as you mentioned, has a very dangerous one scheduled. The root of most of our mutual frustration is the sport’s depressing state at the moment.
My frustration simply comes from the fact that there’s not a single site that lists boxing rankings exactly as they are, without personal opinions or bias. Most sites rarely update them, and BoxRec only shows champions while excluding the WBA altogether.
I just wish you guys would display the official rankings as they stand (including Super Cruiserweight), even if they include all the nonsense and corruption behind them. After all, you show Jake Paul as #14, by that logic, you might as well leave that spot blank!
Anyway, I don’t want to sound too critical. I genuinely love your site and check it a hundred times a day.
Speaking of “this horrible cash grab by those ridiculous organisations”… I’m really curious how you plan to showcase 3 WBA “champions” in the heavyweight division starting next month. Honestly, the WBA is a mess.
Please add Bridgerweight (Super Cruiser) 200 – 224 LB in the Champions pages. I know only WBC and WBA have rankings but it would be nice to have those.
When they finally crown a world-level fighter as champion and can put together a top 15 of actual full-time professional boxers, we’ll certainly add it to the site and app. Until then, we’ll continue to ignore this horrible cash grab by those ridiculous organisations.
To be fair, at least the current champs aren’t too bad. Lerena beat Dubois, hands down, it was a shady fight where the three knockdown rule in the same round was ignored. Gadzhimagomedov looks like the future of the heavyweight division, still a bit boring and stuck in that Olympic amateur style, but he’ll get better with time. Julio Cesar La Cruz is a legend in Cuba. Wlodarczyk is a legend in Poland. There are other good once (Xhoxhaj, Tabiti, Romanov, Riakporhe). But yeah, I agree, the “top 15” is still a ridiculous level overall. Hopefully in the near future, every top cruiserweight moving up in weight will go through the Super Cruiserweight division first. It’d be great to see Ramirez, Opetaia, and Chris Billam-Smith mix it up there for a belt.
Still really wish you’d show those rankings, to be honest, maybe just list them at the bottom, after Minimumweight or something? Come on, please!