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Heavyweight champions

RING Oleksandr Usyk Oleksandr Usyk Ukraine flag 25-0-0 Defences 5 Time Held 4 Years 1 Month
The Ring Heavyweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence
Netherlands flag Verhoeven (1-0-0) TKO 11R
23-May-2026
Time inactive 4 months & 1 day
Won against
United Kingdom flag Joshua (24-2-0) SD 12R
20-Aug-2022
Time held 4 years & 1 month
Total defences 5
May 23 2026 TKO 11R Netherlands flag Verhoeven (1-0-0)
Jul 19 2025 KO 5R United Kingdom flag Dubois (22-2-0)
Dec 21 2024 UD 12R United Kingdom flag Fury (34-1-1)
May 18 2024 SD 12R United Kingdom flag Fury (34-0-1)
Aug 26 2023 KO 9R United Kingdom flag Dubois (19-1-0)
Activity average Every 9 months & 25 days
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 4 years & 1 month
WBC Agit Kabayel Agit Kabayel Germany flag 27-0-0 Defences 0 Time Held 2 Months
WBC World Heavyweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence Not Defended Yet
Time inactive 2 months & 27 days
Won against (Promoted From Interim)
Time held 2 months & 27 days
Total defences 0
Activity average N/A
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 2 months & 27 days
IBF Filip Hrgovic Filip Hrgovic Croatia flag 21-1-0 Defences 0 Time Held < 1 Month
IBF World Heavyweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence Not Defended Yet
Time inactive 26 days
Won against
United Kingdom flag Itauma (14-0-0) TKO 9R
29-Aug-2026
Time held 26 days
Total defences 0
Activity average N/A
Mandatory challenger Cuba flag Frank Sanchez (26-1-0)
Last mandatory Not Fulfilled Yet
Since a mandatory 26 days
WBO Daniel Dubois Daniel Dubois United Kingdom flag 23-3-0 Defences 0 Time Held 4 Months
WBO World Heavyweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence
United Kingdom flag Wardley (20-1-1)
17-Oct-2026
Last defence Not Defended Yet
Time inactive 4 months & 15 days
Won against
United Kingdom flag Wardley (20-0-1) TKO 11R
09-May-2026
Time held 4 months & 15 days
Total defences 0
Activity average N/A
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 4 months & 15 days
WBA Murat Gassiev Murat Gassiev Russian Federation flag 34-2-0 Defences 1 Time Held 9 Months
WBA World Heavyweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence
Germany flag Kadiru (23-1-0) TKO 6R
11-Jul-2026
Time inactive 2 months & 13 days
Won against
Bulgaria flag Pulev (32-3-0) KO 6R
12-Dec-2025
Time held 9 months & 12 days
Total defences 1
Jul 11 2026 TKO 6R Germany flag Kadiru (23-1-0)
Activity average Every 9 months & 12 days
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 9 months & 12 days
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Cruiserweight champions

RING Jai Opetaia Jai Opetaia Australia flag 31-0-0 Defences 8 Time Held 4 Years 2 Months
The Ring Cruiserweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence
Germany flag Mikaelian (28-3-0) TKO 9R
12-Sep-2026
Time inactive 12 days
Won against
Latvia flag Briedis (28-1-0) UD 12R
02-Jul-2022
Time held 4 years & 2 months
Total defences 8
Sep 12 2026 TKO 9R Germany flag Mikaelian (28-3-0)
Mar 08 2026 UD 12R United States flag Glanton (21-3-0)
Dec 06 2025 KO 8R Germany flag Cinkara (23-0-0)
Jun 08 2025 TKO 5R Italy flag Squeo (17-0-0)
Jan 08 2025 KO 4R New Zealand flag Nyika (10-0-0)
May 18 2024 UD 12R Latvia flag Briedis (28-2-0)
Dec 23 2023 KO 1R United Kingdom flag Zorro (17-0-0)
Sep 30 2023 TKO 4R United Kingdom flag Thompson (15-0-0)
Activity average Every 6 months & 9 days
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 4 years & 2 months
WBC Michal Cieslak Michal Cieslak Poland flag 28-2-0 Defences 0 Time Held < 1 Month
WBC World Cruiserweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence Not Defended Yet
Time inactive 10 days
Won against (Promoted From Interim)
Time held 10 days
Total defences 0
Activity average N/A
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 10 days
IBF Placeholder fighter photo Vacant Defences — Time Held —
IBF World Cruiserweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
WBO David Benavidez David Benavidez United States flag 32-0-0 Defences 0 Time Held 4 Months
WBO World Cruiserweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence Not Defended Yet
Time inactive 4 months & 22 days
Won against
Mexico flag Ramirez (48-1-0) KO 6R
02-May-2026
Time held 4 months & 22 days
Total defences 0
Activity average N/A
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 4 months & 22 days
WBA David Benavidez David Benavidez United States flag 32-0-0 Defences 0 Time Held 4 Months
WBA Super World Cruiserweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence Not Defended Yet
Time inactive 4 months & 22 days
Won against
Mexico flag Ramirez (48-1-0) KO 6R
02-May-2026
Time held 4 months & 22 days
Total defences 0
Activity average N/A
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 4 months & 22 days
WBA Jai Opetaia Jai Opetaia Australia flag 31-0-0 Defences 0 Time Held < 1 Month
WBA World Cruiserweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence Not Defended Yet
Time inactive 12 days
Won against
Germany flag Mikaelian (28-3-0) TKO 9R
12-Sep-2026
Time held 12 days
Total defences 0
Activity average N/A
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 12 days
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Light Heavyweight champions

RING Dmitry Bivol Dmitry Bivol Russian Federation flag 25-1-0 Defences 1 Time Held 1 Year 7 Months
The Ring Light Heavyweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence
Germany flag Eifert (13-1-0) UD 12R
30-May-2026
Time inactive 3 months & 25 days
Won against
Russian Federation flag Beterbiev (21-0-0) MD 12R
22-Feb-2025
Time held 1 year & 7 months
Total defences 1
May 30 2026 UD 12R Germany flag Eifert (13-1-0)
Activity average Every 1 year & 7 months
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 1 year & 7 months
WBC David Benavidez David Benavidez United States flag 32-0-0 Defences 1 Time Held 1 Year 5 Months
WBC World Light heavyweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence
United Kingdom flag Yarde (27-3-0) TKO 7R
22-Nov-2025
Time inactive 10 months & 2 days
Won against (Promoted From Interim)
Time held 1 year & 5 months
Total defences 1
Nov 22 2025 TKO 7R United Kingdom flag Yarde (27-3-0)
Activity average Every 1 year & 5 months
Mandatory challenger Russian Federation flag Artur Beterbiev (21-1-0)
Last mandatory Not Fulfilled Yet
Since a mandatory 1 year & 5 months
IBF Dmitry Bivol Dmitry Bivol Russian Federation flag 25-1-0 Defences 1 Time Held 1 Year 7 Months
IBF World Light Heavyweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence
Germany flag Eifert (13-1-0) UD 12R
30-May-2026
Time inactive 3 months & 25 days
Won against
Russian Federation flag Beterbiev (21-0-0) MD 12R
22-Feb-2025
Time held 1 year & 7 months
Total defences 1
May 30 2026 UD 12R Germany flag Eifert (13-1-0)
Activity average Every 1 year & 7 months
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory Germany flag Eifert (13-1-0) UD 12 30-May-2026
Since a mandatory 3 months & 25 days
Final Eliminator Whittaker United Kingdom flag (12-0-1) vs Wallace Australia flag (17-1-0)
03-Oct-2026
WBO Dmitry Bivol Dmitry Bivol Russian Federation flag 25-1-0 Defences 0 Time Held 1 Year 7 Months
WBO World Light heavyweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence Not Defended Yet
Time inactive 1 year & 7 months
Won against
Russian Federation flag Beterbiev (21-0-0) MD 12R
22-Feb-2025
Time held 1 year & 7 months
Total defences 0
Activity average N/A
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 1 year & 7 months
WBO Interim Callum Smith Callum Smith United Kingdom flag 31-2-0 Defences 0 Time Held 1 Year 7 Months
WBO Interim World Light Heavyweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence Not Defended Yet
Time inactive 1 year & 7 months
Won against
United Kingdom flag Buatsi (19-0-0) UD 12R
22-Feb-2025
Time held 1 year & 7 months
Total defences 0
Activity average N/A
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 1 year & 7 months
WBA Dmitry Bivol Dmitry Bivol Russian Federation flag 25-1-0 Defences 1 Time Held 1 Year 7 Months
WBA Super World Light Heavyweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence
Germany flag Eifert (13-1-0) UD 12R
30-May-2026
Time inactive 3 months & 25 days
Won against
Russian Federation flag Beterbiev (21-0-0) MD 12R
22-Feb-2025
Time held 1 year & 7 months
Total defences 1
May 30 2026 UD 12R Germany flag Eifert (13-1-0)
Activity average Every 1 year & 7 months
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 1 year & 7 months
WBA David Benavidez David Benavidez United States flag 32-0-0 Defences 1 Time Held 1 Year 7 Months
WBA World Light Heavyweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence
United Kingdom flag Yarde (27-3-0) TKO 7R
22-Nov-2025
Time inactive 10 months & 2 days
Won against
Cuba flag Morrell (11-0-0) UD 12R
01-Feb-2025
Time held 1 year & 7 months
Total defences 1
Nov 22 2025 TKO 7R United Kingdom flag Yarde (27-3-0)
Activity average Every 1 year & 7 months
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 1 year & 7 months
View full Light Heavyweight rankings

Super Middleweight champions

RING Placeholder fighter photo Vacant Defences — Time Held —
The Ring Super Middleweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
WBC Christian Mbilli Christian Mbilli France flag 29-0-1 Defences 0 Time Held 7 Months
WBC World Super Middleweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence
Mexico flag Canelo (63-3-2)
31-Oct-2026
Last defence Not Defended Yet
Time inactive 7 months & 28 days
Won against (Promoted From Interim)
Time held 7 months & 28 days
Total defences 0
Activity average N/A
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 7 months & 28 days
WBC Interim Lester Martinez Lester Martinez Guatemala flag 21-0-1 Defences 0 Time Held 6 Months
WBC Interim World Super Middleweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence Not Defended Yet
Time inactive 6 months & 3 days
Won against
United States flag Aleem (22-3-3) UD 12R
21-Mar-2026
Time held 6 months & 3 days
Total defences 0
Activity average N/A
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 6 months & 3 days
IBF Osleys Iglesias Osleys Iglesias Cuba flag 15-0-0 Defences 0 Time Held 5 Months
IBF World Super Middleweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence
Denmark flag Zaren (19-0-1)
08-Oct-2026
Last defence Not Defended Yet
Time inactive 5 months & 15 days
Won against
Russian Federation flag Silyagin (16-0-1) TKO 8R
09-Apr-2026
Time held 5 months & 15 days
Total defences 0
Activity average N/A
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 5 months & 15 days
WBO Hamzah Sheeraz Hamzah Sheeraz United Kingdom flag 24-0-1 Defences 1 Time Held 4 Months
WBO World Super Middleweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence
Germany flag Zachenhuber (29-1-0) MD 12R
25-Jul-2026
Time inactive 1 month & 30 days
Won against
Germany flag Begic (29-0-1) KO 2R
23-May-2026
Time held 4 months & 1 day
Total defences 1
Jul 25 2026 MD 12R Germany flag Zachenhuber (29-1-0)
Activity average Every 4 months & 1 day
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 4 months & 1 day
WBA Jaime Munguia Jaime Munguia Mexico flag 46-2-0 Defences 0 Time Held 4 Months
WBA World Super Middleweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence Not Defended Yet
Time inactive 4 months & 22 days
Won against
Mexico flag Resendiz (16-2-0) UD 12R
02-May-2026
Time held 4 months & 22 days
Total defences 0
Activity average N/A
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 4 months & 22 days
View full Super Middleweight rankings

Middleweight champions

RING Placeholder fighter photo Vacant Defences — Time Held —
The Ring Middleweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
WBC Carlos Adames Carlos Adames Dominican Republic flag 25-1-1 Defences 3 Time Held 2 Years 4 Months
WBC World Middleweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence
United States flag Williams (20-1-0) UD 12R
21-Mar-2026
Time inactive 6 months & 3 days
Won against (Promoted From Interim)
Time held 2 years & 4 months
Total defences 3
Mar 21 2026 UD 12R United States flag Williams (20-1-0)
Feb 22 2025 SD 12R United Kingdom flag Sheeraz (21-0-0)
Jun 15 2024 UD 12R United States flag Gausha (24-3-1)
Activity average Every 9 months & 16 days
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 2 years & 4 months
WBC Interim Jesus Ramos Jesus Ramos United States flag 24-1-0 Defences 0 Time Held 9 Months
WBC Interim World Middleweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence Not Defended Yet
Time inactive 9 months & 18 days
Won against
United States flag Mosley Jr (22-4-0) UD 12R
06-Dec-2025
Time held 9 months & 18 days
Total defences 0
Activity average N/A
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 9 months & 18 days
IBF Aaron McKenna Aaron McKenna Ireland flag 21-0-0 Defences 0 Time Held 1 Month
IBF World Middleweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence Not Defended Yet
Time inactive 1 month & 16 days
Won against
Italy flag Oliha (22-0-0) UD 12R
08-Aug-2026
Time held 1 month & 16 days
Total defences 0
Activity average N/A
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 1 month & 16 days
WBO Denzel Bentley Denzel Bentley United Kingdom flag 22-3-1 Defences 0 Time Held 2 Months
WBO World Middleweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence Not Defended Yet
Time inactive 2 months & 4 days
Won against (Promoted From Interim)
Time held 2 months & 4 days
Total defences 0
Activity average N/A
Mandatory challenger Cuba flag Yoenli Hernandez (11-0-0)
Last mandatory Not Fulfilled Yet
Since a mandatory 2 months & 4 days
WBA Erislandy Lara Erislandy Lara Cuba flag 32-3-3 Defences 4 Time Held 5 Years 4 Months
WBA World Middleweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence
Venezuela flag Gonzalez (36-4-0) UD 12R
06-Dec-2025
Time inactive 9 months & 18 days
Won against
United States flag Lamanna (30-4-1) KO 1R
01-May-2021
Time held 5 years & 4 months
Total defences 4
Dec 06 2025 UD 12R Venezuela flag Gonzalez (36-4-0)
Sep 14 2024 TKO 9R United States flag Garcia (37-3-0)
Mar 30 2024 KO 2R Australia flag Zerafa (31-4-0)
May 28 2022 TKO 8R Ireland flag O'Sullivan (31-4-0)
Activity average Every 1 year & 4 months
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory Australia flag Zerafa (31-4-0) KO 2 30-Mar-2024
Since a mandatory 2 years & 5 months
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Super Welterweight champions

RING Placeholder fighter photo Vacant Defences — Time Held —
The Ring Junior Middleweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
WBC Sebastian Fundora Sebastian Fundora United States flag 24-1-1 Defences 3 Time Held 2 Years 5 Months
WBC World Super Welterweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence
United States flag Hadribeaj (23-0-1)
17-Oct-2026
Last defence
United States flag Thurman (31-1-0) TKO 6R
28-Mar-2026
Time inactive 5 months & 27 days
Won against
Australia flag Tszyu (24-0-0) SD 12R
30-Mar-2024
Time held 2 years & 5 months
Total defences 3
Mar 28 2026 TKO 6R United States flag Thurman (31-1-0)
Jul 19 2025 RTD 7R Australia flag Tszyu (25-2-0)
Mar 22 2025 TKO 4R United States flag Booker (23-1-0)
Activity average Every 9 months & 29 days
Mandatory challenger United States flag Ermal Hadribeaj (23-0-1)
Last mandatory Not Fulfilled Yet
Since a mandatory 2 years & 5 months
WBC Interim Vergil Ortiz Jr Vergil Ortiz Jr United States flag 24-0-0 Defences 2 Time Held 2 Years 1 Month
WBC Interim World Super Welterweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence
United States flag Lubin (27-2-0) TKO 2R
08-Nov-2025
Time inactive 10 months & 16 days
Won against
Ukraine flag Bohachuk (24-1-0) MD 12R
10-Aug-2024
Time held 2 years & 1 month
Total defences 2
Nov 08 2025 TKO 2R United States flag Lubin (27-2-0)
Feb 22 2025 UD 12R Uzbekistan flag Madrimov (10-1-1)
Activity average Every 1 year & 23 days
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 2 years & 1 month
IBF Josh Kelly Josh Kelly United Kingdom flag 19-1-1 Defences 1 Time Held 7 Months
IBF World Junior Middleweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence
Ireland flag Agyarko (18-0-0) UD 12R
25-Jul-2026
Time inactive 1 month & 30 days
Won against
Russian Federation flag Murtazaliev (23-0-0) MD 12R
31-Jan-2026
Time held 7 months & 24 days
Total defences 1
Jul 25 2026 UD 12R Ireland flag Agyarko (18-0-0)
Activity average Every 7 months & 24 days
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory Ireland flag Agyarko (18-0-0) UD 12 25-Jul-2026
Since a mandatory 1 month & 30 days
WBO Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis United States flag 36-0-0 Defences 0 Time Held 2 Months
WBO World Junior Middleweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence Not Defended Yet
Time inactive 2 months & 27 days
Won against
Puerto Rico flag Zayas (23-0-0) TKO 7R
27-Jun-2026
Time held 2 months & 27 days
Total defences 0
Activity average N/A
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 2 months & 27 days
WBA Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis United States flag 36-0-0 Defences 0 Time Held 2 Months
WBA World Super Welterweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence Not Defended Yet
Time inactive 2 months & 27 days
Won against
Puerto Rico flag Zayas (23-0-0) TKO 7R
27-Jun-2026
Time held 2 months & 27 days
Total defences 0
Activity average N/A
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 2 months & 27 days
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Welterweight champions

RING Placeholder fighter photo Vacant Defences — Time Held —
The Ring Welterweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
WBC Ryan Garcia Ryan Garcia United States flag 26-2-0 Defences 1 Time Held 7 Months
WBC World Welterweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence
United Kingdom flag Benn (25-1-0) TKO 2R
12-Sep-2026
Time inactive 12 days
Won against
United States flag Barrios (29-2-2) UD 12R
21-Feb-2026
Time held 7 months & 3 days
Total defences 1
Sep 12 2026 TKO 2R United Kingdom flag Benn (25-1-0)
Activity average Every 7 months & 3 days
Mandatory challenger United Kingdom flag Conor Benn (25-2-0)
Last mandatory United Kingdom flag Benn (25-1-0) TKO 2 12-Sep-2026
Since a mandatory 12 days
IBF Liam Paro Liam Paro Australia flag 28-1-0 Defences 0 Time Held 3 Months
IBF World Welterweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence Not Defended Yet
Time inactive 3 months
Won against
United Kingdom flag Crocker (22-0-0) UD 12R
24-Jun-2026
Time held 3 months
Total defences 0
Activity average N/A
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 3 months
WBO Devin Haney Devin Haney United States flag 33-0-0 Defences 0 Time Held 10 Months
WBO World Welterweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence Not Defended Yet
Time inactive 10 months & 2 days
Won against
United States flag Norman Jr (28-0-0) UD 12R
22-Nov-2025
Time held 10 months & 2 days
Total defences 0
Activity average N/A
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 10 months & 2 days
WBA Teofimo Lopez Teofimo Lopez United States flag 23-2-0 Defences 0 Time Held 1 Month
WBA Super World Welterweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence Not Defended Yet
Time inactive 1 month & 2 days
Won against
United States flag Romero (17-2-0) MD 12R
22-Aug-2026
Time held 1 month & 2 days
Total defences 0
Activity average N/A
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 1 month & 2 days
WBA Jack Catterall Jack Catterall United Kingdom flag 33-2-0 Defences 0 Time Held 4 Months
WBA World Welterweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence Not Defended Yet
Time inactive 4 months & 1 day
Won against
Uzbekistan flag Giyasov (17-0-0) UD 12R
23-May-2026
Time held 4 months & 1 day
Total defences 0
Activity average N/A
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 4 months & 1 day
View full Welterweight rankings

Super Lightweight champions

RING Shakur Stevenson Shakur Stevenson United States flag 25-0-0 Defences 0 Time Held 7 Months
The Ring Junior Welterweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence Not Defended Yet
Time inactive 7 months & 24 days
Won against
United States flag Lopez (22-1-0) UD 12R
31-Jan-2026
Time held 7 months & 24 days
Total defences 0
Activity average N/A
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 7 months & 24 days
WBC Dalton Smith Dalton Smith United Kingdom flag 19-0-0 Defences 0 Time Held 8 Months
WBC World Super Lightweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence
Dominican Republic flag Puello (25-1-0)
24-Oct-2026
Last defence Not Defended Yet
Time inactive 8 months & 14 days
Won against
Puerto Rico flag Matias (23-2-0) TKO 6R
10-Jan-2026
Time held 8 months & 14 days
Total defences 0
Activity average N/A
Mandatory challenger Dominican Republic flag Alberto Puello (25-1-0)
Last mandatory Not Fulfilled Yet
Since a mandatory 8 months & 14 days
WBC Interim Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz Mexico flag 29-3-2 Defences 2 Time Held 1 Year 2 Months
WBC Interim World Super Lightweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence
Puerto Rico flag Bravo (24-1-0) KO 6R
19-Sep-2026
Time inactive 5 days
Won against
Mexico flag Salcido (20-2-0) UD 10R
19-Jul-2025
Time held 1 year & 2 months
Total defences 2
Sep 19 2026 KO 6R Puerto Rico flag Bravo (24-1-0)
Dec 06 2025 MD 12R United States flag Roach (25-1-2)
Activity average Every 7 months & 4 days
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 1 year & 2 months
IBF Placeholder fighter photo Vacant Defences — Time Held —
IBF World Junior Welterweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
WBO Shakur Stevenson Shakur Stevenson United States flag 25-0-0 Defences 0 Time Held 7 Months
WBO World Junior Welterweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence Not Defended Yet
Time inactive 7 months & 24 days
Won against
United States flag Lopez (22-1-0) UD 12R
31-Jan-2026
Time held 7 months & 24 days
Total defences 0
Activity average N/A
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 7 months & 24 days
WBA Gary Antuanne Russell Gary Antuanne Russell United States flag 19-1-0 Defences 1 Time Held 1 Year 6 Months
WBA World Super Lightweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence
Japan flag Hiraoka (24-0-0) UD 12R
21-Feb-2026
Time inactive 7 months & 3 days
Won against
United States flag Valenzuela (14-2-0) UD 12R
01-Mar-2025
Time held 1 year & 6 months
Total defences 1
Feb 21 2026 UD 12R Japan flag Hiraoka (24-0-0)
Activity average Every 1 year & 6 months
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 1 year & 6 months
View full Super Lightweight rankings

Lightweight champions

RING Placeholder fighter photo Vacant Defences — Time Held —
The Ring Lightweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
WBC William Zepeda William Zepeda Mexico flag 34-1-0 Defences 0 Time Held 1 Month
WBC World Lightweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence Not Defended Yet
Time inactive 1 month & 23 days
Won against
United States flag Roach (25-1-3) UD 12R
01-Aug-2026
Time held 1 month & 23 days
Total defences 0
Activity average N/A
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 1 month & 23 days
WBC Interim Jadier Herrera Jadier Herrera Cuba flag 18-0-0 Defences 0 Time Held 8 Months
WBC Interim World Lightweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence Not Defended Yet
Time inactive 8 months & 14 days
Won against
Panama flag Nunez (26-7-0) TKO 8R
10-Jan-2026
Time held 8 months & 14 days
Total defences 0
Activity average N/A
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 8 months & 14 days
IBF Placeholder fighter photo Vacant Defences — Time Held —
IBF World Lightweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Vacant Title Fight Lomachenko Ukraine flag (18-3-0) vs Kambosos Jnr Australia flag (22-4-0)
12-May-2024
WBO Abdullah Mason Abdullah Mason United States flag 21-0-0 Defences 1 Time Held 10 Months
WBO World Lightweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence
United States flag Bell (28-0-0) TKO 12R
04-Jul-2026
Time inactive 2 months & 20 days
Won against
United Kingdom flag Noakes (17-0-0) UD 12R
22-Nov-2025
Time held 10 months & 2 days
Total defences 1
Jul 04 2026 TKO 12R United States flag Bell (28-0-0)
Activity average Every 10 months & 2 days
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 10 months & 2 days
WBA Placeholder fighter photo Vacant Defences — Time Held —
WBA World Lightweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Vacant Title Fight Schofield United States flag (19-0-0) vs Bahdi Canada flag (20-0-0)
10-Oct-2026
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Super Featherweight champions

RING Placeholder fighter photo Vacant Defences — Time Held —
The Ring Junior Lightweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
WBC O’Shaquie Foster O’Shaquie Foster United States flag 25-3-0 Defences 1 Time Held 1 Year 10 Months
WBC World Super Featherweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence
Mexico flag Navarrete (40-2-1)
24-Oct-2026
Last defence
United States flag Ford (18-1-1) MD 12R
30-May-2026
Time inactive 3 months & 25 days
Won against
Brazil flag Conceicao (19-2-1) SD 12R
02-Nov-2024
Time held 1 year & 10 months
Total defences 1
May 30 2026 MD 12R United States flag Ford (18-1-1)
Activity average Every 1 year & 10 months
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 1 year & 10 months
WBC Interim Ryan Garner Ryan Garner United Kingdom flag 20-0-0 Defences 0 Time Held 3 Months
WBC Interim World Super Featherweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence Not Defended Yet
Time inactive 3 months & 4 days
Won against
Italy flag Magnesi (26-2-0) UD 12R
20-Jun-2026
Time held 3 months & 4 days
Total defences 0
Activity average N/A
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 3 months & 4 days
IBF Emanuel Navarrete Emanuel Navarrete Mexico flag 40-2-1 Defences 0 Time Held 6 Months
IBF World Junior Lightweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence
United States flag Foster (25-3-0)
24-Oct-2026
Last defence Not Defended Yet
Time inactive 6 months & 24 days
Won against
Mexico flag Nunez (29-1-0) TKO 11R
28-Feb-2026
Time held 6 months & 24 days
Total defences 0
Activity average N/A
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 6 months & 24 days
Final Eliminator England Australia flag (19-3-0) vs Zaurbek Kazakhstan flag (20-0-0)
26-Sep-2026
WBO Emanuel Navarrete Emanuel Navarrete Mexico flag 40-2-1 Defences 5 Time Held 3 Years 7 Months
WBO World Junior Lightweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence
United States flag Foster (25-3-0)
24-Oct-2026
Last defence
Mexico flag Nunez (29-1-0) TKO 11R
28-Feb-2026
Time inactive 6 months & 24 days
Won against
Australia flag Wilson (11-1-0) TKO 9R
03-Feb-2023
Time held 3 years & 7 months
Total defences 5
Feb 28 2026 TKO 11R Mexico flag Nunez (29-1-0)
May 10 2025 NC 8R Philippines flag Suarez (18-0-0)
Dec 07 2024 KO 6R Mexico flag Valdez (32-2-0)
Nov 16 2023 MD 12R Brazil flag Conceicao (17-2-0)
Aug 12 2023 UD 12R Mexico flag Valdez (31-1-0)
Activity average Every 8 months & 23 days
Mandatory challenger Philippines flag Charly Suarez (19-0-0)
Last mandatory Not Fulfilled Yet
Since a mandatory 3 years & 7 months
WBA Anthony Cacace Anthony Cacace Ireland flag 25-1-0 Defences 0 Time Held < 1 Month
WBA Super World Super Featherweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence
United Kingdom flag Ball (23-1-1)
19-Dec-2026
Last defence Not Defended Yet
Time inactive 15 days
Won against (Promoted From Regular)
Time held 15 days
Total defences 0
Activity average N/A
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 15 days
WBA Elnur Samedov Elnur Samedov Russian Federation flag 22-1-0 Defences 0 Time Held < 1 Month
WBA World Super Featherweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence Not Defended Yet
Time inactive 16 days
Won against (Promoted From Interim)
Time held 16 days
Total defences 0
Activity average N/A
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 16 days
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Featherweight champions

RING Placeholder fighter photo Vacant Defences — Time Held —
The Ring Featherweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
WBC Bruce Carrington Bruce Carrington United States flag 18-0-0 Defences 1 Time Held 7 Months
WBC World Featherweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence
Mexico flag Palacios (19-0-1) UD 12R
04-Jul-2026
Time inactive 2 months & 20 days
Won against
United States flag Castro (30-3-0) KO 9R
31-Jan-2026
Time held 7 months & 24 days
Total defences 1
Jul 04 2026 UD 12R Mexico flag Palacios (19-0-1)
Activity average Every 7 months & 24 days
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 7 months & 24 days
IBF Angelo Leo Angelo Leo United States flag 26-1-0 Defences 1 Time Held 2 Years 1 Month
IBF World Featherweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence
Japan flag Kameda (42-4-0) MD 12R
24-May-2025
Time inactive 1 year & 4 months
Won against
Mexico flag Lopez (30-2-0) KO 10R
10-Aug-2024
Time held 2 years & 1 month
Total defences 1
May 24 2025 MD 12R Japan flag Kameda (42-4-0)
Activity average Every 2 years & 1 month
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 2 years & 1 month
WBO Rafael Espinoza Rafael Espinoza Mexico flag 28-0-0 Defences 4 Time Held 2 Years 9 Months
WBO World Featherweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence
Ukraine flag Khegai (23-2-1) TKO 11R
15-Nov-2025
Time inactive 10 months & 9 days
Won against
Cuba flag Ramirez (13-1-0) MD 12R
09-Dec-2023
Time held 2 years & 9 months
Total defences 4
Nov 15 2025 TKO 11R Ukraine flag Khegai (23-2-1)
May 04 2025 TKO 7R United States flag Vazquez (17-2-0)
Dec 07 2024 TKO 6R Cuba flag Ramirez (14-2-0)
Jun 21 2024 TKO 4R Mexico flag Sanchez (22-1-0)
Activity average Every 8 months & 12 days
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory Cuba flag Ramirez (14-2-0) TKO 6 07-Dec-2024
Since a mandatory 1 year & 9 months
WBA Brandon Figueroa Brandon Figueroa United States flag 27-2-1 Defences 0 Time Held 7 Months
WBA World Featherweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence Not Defended Yet
Time inactive 7 months & 17 days
Won against
United Kingdom flag Ball (23-0-1) TKO 12R
07-Feb-2026
Time held 7 months & 17 days
Total defences 0
Activity average N/A
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 7 months & 17 days
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Super Bantamweight champions

RING Naoya Inoue Naoya Inoue Japan flag 33-0-0 Defences 6 Time Held 2 Years 8 Months
The Ring Junior Featherweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence
Japan flag Nakatani (32-0-0) UD 12R
02-May-2026
Time inactive 4 months & 22 days
Won against
Philippines flag Tapales (37-3-0) KO 10R
26-Dec-2023
Time held 2 years & 8 months
Total defences 6
May 02 2026 UD 12R Japan flag Nakatani (32-0-0)
Dec 27 2025 UD 12R Mexico flag Picasso (32-0-1)
Sep 14 2025 UD 12R Uzbekistan flag Akhmadaliev (14-1-0)
May 04 2025 TKO 8R United States flag Cardenas (26-1-0)
Jan 24 2025 KO 4R South Korea flag Kim (21-2-2)
May 06 2024 KO 6R Mexico flag Nery (35-1-0)
Activity average Every 5 months & 14 days
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 2 years & 8 months
WBC Naoya Inoue Naoya Inoue Japan flag 33-0-0 Defences 8 Time Held 3 Years 1 Month
WBC World Super Bantamweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence
Japan flag Nakatani (32-0-0) UD 12R
02-May-2026
Time inactive 4 months & 22 days
Won against
United States flag Fulton (21-0-0) TKO 8R
25-Jul-2023
Time held 3 years & 1 month
Total defences 8
May 02 2026 UD 12R Japan flag Nakatani (32-0-0)
Dec 27 2025 UD 12R Mexico flag Picasso (32-0-1)
Sep 14 2025 UD 12R Uzbekistan flag Akhmadaliev (14-1-0)
May 04 2025 TKO 8R United States flag Cardenas (26-1-0)
Jan 24 2025 KO 4R South Korea flag Kim (21-2-2)
Sep 03 2024 TKO 7R Ireland flag Doheny (26-4-0)
May 06 2024 KO 6R Mexico flag Nery (35-1-0)
Dec 26 2023 KO 10R Philippines flag Tapales (37-3-0)
Activity average Every 4 months & 22 days
Mandatory challenger Japan flag Junto Nakatani (32-1-0)
Last mandatory Japan flag Nakatani (32-0-0) UD 12 02-May-2026
Since a mandatory 4 months & 22 days
IBF Naoya Inoue Naoya Inoue Japan flag 33-0-0 Defences 7 Time Held 2 Years 8 Months
IBF World Junior Featherweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence
Japan flag Nakatani (32-0-0) UD 12R
02-May-2026
Time inactive 4 months & 22 days
Won against
Philippines flag Tapales (37-3-0) KO 10R
26-Dec-2023
Time held 2 years & 8 months
Total defences 7
May 02 2026 UD 12R Japan flag Nakatani (32-0-0)
Dec 27 2025 UD 12R Mexico flag Picasso (32-0-1)
Sep 14 2025 UD 12R Uzbekistan flag Akhmadaliev (14-1-0)
May 04 2025 TKO 8R United States flag Cardenas (26-1-0)
Jan 24 2025 KO 4R South Korea flag Kim (21-2-2)
Sep 03 2024 TKO 7R Ireland flag Doheny (26-4-0)
May 06 2024 KO 6R Mexico flag Nery (35-1-0)
Activity average Every 4 months & 20 days
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 2 years & 8 months
IBF Interim Placeholder fighter photo Vacant Defences — Time Held —
IBF Interim World Junior Featherweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Vacant Title Fight Nishida Japan flag (11-1-0) vs Goodman Australia flag (22-1-0)
27-Sep-2026
WBO Naoya Inoue Naoya Inoue Japan flag 33-0-0 Defences 8 Time Held 3 Years 1 Month
WBO World Junior Featherweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence
Japan flag Nakatani (32-0-0) UD 12R
02-May-2026
Time inactive 4 months & 22 days
Won against
United States flag Fulton (21-0-0) TKO 8R
25-Jul-2023
Time held 3 years & 1 month
Total defences 8
May 02 2026 UD 12R Japan flag Nakatani (32-0-0)
Dec 27 2025 UD 12R Mexico flag Picasso (32-0-1)
Sep 14 2025 UD 12R Uzbekistan flag Akhmadaliev (14-1-0)
May 04 2025 TKO 8R United States flag Cardenas (26-1-0)
Jan 24 2025 KO 4R South Korea flag Kim (21-2-2)
Sep 03 2024 TKO 7R Ireland flag Doheny (26-4-0)
May 06 2024 KO 6R Mexico flag Nery (35-1-0)
Dec 26 2023 KO 10R Philippines flag Tapales (37-3-0)
Activity average Every 4 months & 22 days
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 3 years & 1 month
WBA Naoya Inoue Naoya Inoue Japan flag 33-0-0 Defences 7 Time Held 2 Years 8 Months
WBA Super World Super Bantamweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence
Japan flag Nakatani (32-0-0) UD 12R
02-May-2026
Time inactive 4 months & 22 days
Won against
Philippines flag Tapales (37-3-0) KO 10R
26-Dec-2023
Time held 2 years & 8 months
Total defences 7
May 02 2026 UD 12R Japan flag Nakatani (32-0-0)
Dec 27 2025 UD 12R Mexico flag Picasso (32-0-1)
Sep 14 2025 UD 12R Uzbekistan flag Akhmadaliev (14-1-0)
May 04 2025 TKO 8R United States flag Cardenas (26-1-0)
Jan 24 2025 KO 4R South Korea flag Kim (21-2-2)
Sep 03 2024 TKO 7R Ireland flag Doheny (26-4-0)
May 06 2024 KO 6R Mexico flag Nery (35-1-0)
Activity average Every 4 months & 20 days
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 2 years & 8 months
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Bantamweight champions

RING Placeholder fighter photo Vacant Defences — Time Held —
The Ring Bantamweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
WBC Takuma Inoue Takuma Inoue Japan flag 22-2-0 Defences 1 Time Held 10 Months
WBC World Bantamweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence
Japan flag Nasukawa (8-1-0)
27-Sep-2026
Last defence
Japan flag Ioka (32-4-1) UD 12R
02-May-2026
Time inactive 4 months & 22 days
Won against
Japan flag Nasukawa (7-0-0) UD 12R
24-Nov-2025
Time held 10 months
Total defences 1
May 02 2026 UD 12R Japan flag Ioka (32-4-1)
Activity average Every 10 months
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 10 months
IBF Jose Salas Reyes Jose Salas Reyes Mexico flag 17-0-0 Defences 0 Time Held 9 Months
IBF World Bantamweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence Not Defended Yet
Time inactive 9 months & 11 days
Won against
South Africa flag Ngxeke (16-1-1) TKO 7R
13-Dec-2025
Time held 9 months & 11 days
Total defences 0
Activity average N/A
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 9 months & 11 days
WBO Christian Medina Christian Medina Mexico flag 27-4-0 Defences 1 Time Held 1 Year
WBO World Bantamweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence
Mexico flag Curiel (26-6-1) UD 12R
06-Feb-2026
Time inactive 7 months & 18 days
Won against
Japan flag Takei (11-0-0) TKO 4R
14-Sep-2025
Time held 1 year & 10 days
Total defences 1
Feb 06 2026 UD 12R Mexico flag Curiel (26-6-1)
Activity average Every 1 year & 10 days
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 1 year & 10 days
WBA Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez United States flag 24-0-0 Defences 0 Time Held 3 Months
WBA Super World Bantamweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence Not Defended Yet
Time inactive 3 months & 11 days
Won against
United States flag Vargas (19-1-1) KO 6R
13-Jun-2026
Time held 3 months & 11 days
Total defences 0
Activity average N/A
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 3 months & 11 days
WBA Riku Masuda Riku Masuda Japan flag 11-1-0 Defences 0 Time Held 2 Months
WBA World Bantamweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence Not Defended Yet
Time inactive 2 months & 4 days
Won against
Japan flag Higa (21-3-3) SD 12R
20-Jul-2026
Time held 2 months & 4 days
Total defences 0
Activity average N/A
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 2 months & 4 days
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Super Flyweight champions

RING Placeholder fighter photo Vacant Defences — Time Held —
The Ring Junior Bantamweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
WBC Placeholder fighter photo Vacant Defences — Time Held —
WBC World Super Flyweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Vacant Title Fight Tsuboi Japan flag (3-0-0) vs Malajika South Africa flag (17-2-0)
27-Sep-2026
IBF Andrew Moloney Andrew Moloney Australia flag 29-4-0 Defences 0 Time Held 3 Months
IBF World Junior Bantamweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence Not Defended Yet
Time inactive 3 months & 18 days
Won against
Mexico flag Garcia (23-6-2) MD 12R
06-Jun-2026
Time held 3 months & 18 days
Total defences 0
Activity average N/A
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 3 months & 18 days
WBO Kenshiro Teraji Kenshiro Teraji Japan flag 26-2-0 Defences 0 Time Held 2 Months
WBO World Junior Bantamweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence Not Defended Yet
Time inactive 2 months & 4 days
Won against
Mexico flag Gonzalez (32-5-2) UD 12R
20-Jul-2026
Time held 2 months & 4 days
Total defences 0
Activity average N/A
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 2 months & 4 days
WBA David Jimenez David Jimenez Costa Rica flag 18-1-0 Defences 0 Time Held 3 Months
WBA World Super Flyweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence Not Defended Yet
Time inactive 3 months & 11 days
Won against (Promoted From Interim)
Time held 3 months & 11 days
Total defences 0
Activity average N/A
Mandatory challenger United States flag John ‘Scrappy’ Ramirez (17-1-0)
Last mandatory Not Fulfilled Yet
Since a mandatory 3 months & 11 days
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Flyweight champions

RING Placeholder fighter photo Vacant Defences — Time Held —
The Ring Flyweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
WBC Ricardo Rafael Sandoval Ricardo Rafael Sandoval United States flag 27-2-0 Defences 0 Time Held 1 Year 1 Month
WBC World Flyweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence Not Defended Yet
Time inactive 1 year & 1 month
Won against
Japan flag Teraji (25-1-0) SD 12R
30-Jul-2025
Time held 1 year & 1 month
Total defences 0
Activity average N/A
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 1 year & 1 month
WBC Interim Galal Yafai Galal Yafai United Kingdom flag 9-0-0 Defences 2 Time Held 56 Years 8 Months
WBC Interim World Flyweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence
Mexico flag Rodriguez Jr (39-6-1) NC 12R
21-Jun-2025
Time inactive 1 year & 3 months
Won against ()
Time held 56 years & 8 months
Total defences 2
Jun 21 2025 NC 12R Mexico flag Rodriguez Jr (39-6-1)
Nov 30 2024 TKO 6R United Kingdom flag Edwards (21-1-0)
Activity average Every 28 years & 4 months
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 56 years & 8 months
IBF Masamichi Yabuki Masamichi Yabuki Japan flag 20-4-0 Defences 2 Time Held 1 Year 5 Months
IBF World Flyweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence
Mexico flag Calixto (24-1-1) UD 12R
06-Jun-2026
Time inactive 3 months & 18 days
Won against
Mexico flag Ayala (18-0-0) TKO 12R
29-Mar-2025
Time held 1 year & 5 months
Total defences 2
Jun 06 2026 UD 12R Mexico flag Calixto (24-1-1)
Dec 27 2025 KO 12R Nicaragua flag Alvarado (42-4-0)
Activity average Every 8 months & 29 days
Mandatory challenger Philippines flag Miel Fajardo (14-3-2)
Last mandatory Nicaragua flag Alvarado (42-4-0) KO 12 27-Dec-2025
Since a mandatory 8 months & 28 days
WBO Anthony Olascuaga Anthony Olascuaga United States flag 12-1-0 Defences 5 Time Held 2 Years 2 Months
WBO World Flyweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence
Japan flag Iimura (9-1-0) TKO 9R
15-Mar-2026
Time inactive 6 months & 9 days
Won against
Japan flag Kano (22-4-2) KO 3R
20-Jul-2024
Time held 2 years & 2 months
Total defences 5
Mar 15 2026 TKO 9R Japan flag Iimura (9-1-0)
Dec 17 2025 TKO 4R Japan flag Kuwahara (14-2-0)
Sep 11 2025 TKO 2R Puerto Rico flag Camacho (19-1-0)
Mar 13 2025 UD 12R Japan flag Kyoguchi (19-2-0)
Oct 14 2024 TKO 1R Puerto Rico flag Gonzalez (28-3-1)
Activity average Every 5 months & 6 days
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory Puerto Rico flag Camacho (19-1-0) TKO 2 11-Sep-2025
Since a mandatory 1 year & 13 days
WBA Ricardo Rafael Sandoval Ricardo Rafael Sandoval United States flag 27-2-0 Defences 0 Time Held 1 Year 1 Month
WBA World Flyweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence Not Defended Yet
Time inactive 1 year & 1 month
Won against
Japan flag Teraji (25-1-0) SD 12R
30-Jul-2025
Time held 1 year & 1 month
Total defences 0
Activity average N/A
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 1 year & 1 month
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Jr Flyweight champions

RING Placeholder fighter photo Vacant Defences — Time Held —
The Ring Junior Flyweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
WBC Shokichi Iwata Shokichi Iwata Japan flag 17-2-0 Defences 1 Time Held 6 Months
WBC World Light Flyweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence
Mexico flag Badillo (19-0-0) TKO 11R
20-Jul-2026
Time inactive 2 months & 4 days
Won against
Thailand flag Niyomtrong (29-1-0) TKO 8R
15-Mar-2026
Time held 6 months & 9 days
Total defences 1
Jul 20 2026 TKO 11R Mexico flag Badillo (19-0-0)
Activity average Every 6 months & 9 days
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 6 months & 9 days
IBF Thanongsak Simsri Thanongsak Simsri Thailand flag 40-1-0 Defences 1 Time Held 1 Year 3 Months
IBF World Junior Flyweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence
Philippines flag Vicelles (21-2-1)
26-Sep-2026
Last defence
Mexico flag Mendoza (27-0-0) KO 2R
13-Apr-2026
Time inactive 5 months & 11 days
Won against
Philippines flag Araneta (25-2-0) SD 12R
19-Jun-2025
Time held 1 year & 3 months
Total defences 1
Apr 13 2026 KO 2R Mexico flag Mendoza (27-0-0)
Activity average Every 1 year & 3 months
Mandatory challenger Philippines flag Regie Suganob (19-1-0)
Last mandatory Not Fulfilled Yet
Since a mandatory 1 year & 3 months
WBO Rene Santiago Rene Santiago Puerto Rico flag 16-4-0 Defences 2 Time Held 1 Year 6 Months
WBO World Junior Flyweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence
Japan flag Taniguchi (21-5-0) UD 12R
03-Apr-2026
Time inactive 5 months & 21 days
Won against
Japan flag Iwata (14-1-0) UD 12R
13-Mar-2025
Time held 1 year & 6 months
Total defences 2
Apr 03 2026 UD 12R Japan flag Taniguchi (21-5-0)
Dec 17 2025 SD 12R Japan flag Takami (10-0-0)
Activity average Every 9 months & 6 days
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 1 year & 6 months
WBA Daiya Kira Daiya Kira Japan flag 5-0-0 Defences 0 Time Held < 1 Month
WBA World Light Flyweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence Not Defended Yet
Time inactive 22 days
Won against
Venezuela flag Canizales (28-3-1) TKO 7R
02-Sep-2026
Time held 22 days
Total defences 0
Activity average N/A
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 22 days
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Minimumweight champions

RING Oscar Collazo Oscar Collazo United States flag 15-0-0 Defences 2 Time Held 1 Year 10 Months
The Ring Strawweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence
United States flag Haro (13-3-0) RTD 6R
14-Mar-2026
Time inactive 6 months & 10 days
Won against
Thailand flag Niyomtrong (25-0-0) KO 7R
16-Nov-2024
Time held 1 year & 10 months
Total defences 2
Mar 14 2026 RTD 6R United States flag Haro (13-3-0)
Mar 29 2025 KO 5R Mexico flag Cano (13-2-1)
Activity average Every 11 months & 4 days
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 1 year & 10 months
WBC Siyakholwa Kuse Siyakholwa Kuse South Africa flag 10-3-1 Defences 0 Time Held 4 Months
WBC World Minimumweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence Not Defended Yet
Time inactive 4 months & 8 days
Won against
Philippines flag Jerusalem (25-3-0) UD 12R
16-May-2026
Time held 4 months & 8 days
Total defences 0
Activity average N/A
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 4 months & 8 days
IBF Pedro Taduran Pedro Taduran Philippines flag 20-4-1 Defences 3 Time Held 2 Years 1 Month
IBF World Minimumweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence
Spain flag Moreno (16-0-0)
14-Nov-2026
Last defence
Mexico flag Alvarez (16-1-0) KO 7R
03-Apr-2026
Time inactive 5 months & 21 days
Won against
Japan flag Shigeoka (11-0-0) TKO 9R
28-Jul-2024
Time held 2 years & 1 month
Total defences 3
Apr 03 2026 KO 7R Mexico flag Alvarez (16-1-0)
Oct 26 2025 UD 12R Philippines flag Balunan (12-0-0)
May 24 2025 SD 12R Japan flag Shigeoka (11-1-0)
Activity average Every 8 months & 20 days
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory Philippines flag Balunan (12-0-0) UD 12 26-Oct-2025
Since a mandatory 10 months & 29 days
WBO Oscar Collazo Oscar Collazo United States flag 15-0-0 Defences 7 Time Held 3 Years 3 Months
WBO World Minimumweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence
United States flag Haro (13-3-0) RTD 6R
14-Mar-2026
Time inactive 6 months & 10 days
Won against
Philippines flag Jerusalem (20-2-0) TKO 7R
27-May-2023
Time held 3 years & 3 months
Total defences 7
Mar 14 2026 RTD 6R United States flag Haro (13-3-0)
Sep 20 2025 TKO 7R Philippines flag Vayson (14-1-1)
Mar 29 2025 KO 5R Mexico flag Cano (13-2-1)
Nov 16 2024 KO 7R Thailand flag Niyomtrong (25-0-0)
Jun 07 2024 UD 12R Nicaragua flag Zapata (14-1-1)
Jan 27 2024 KO 3R Nicaragua flag Gutierrez (10-1-0)
Aug 26 2023 TKO 6R Philippines flag Diagan (10-3-0)
Activity average Every 5 months & 21 days
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 3 years & 3 months
WBO Interim Placeholder fighter photo Vacant Defences — Time Held —
WBO Interim World Minimumweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Vacant Title Fight Matsumoto Japan flag (8-0-0) vs Acosta Mexico flag (17-0-0)
27-Sep-2026
WBA Oscar Collazo Oscar Collazo United States flag 15-0-0 Defences 2 Time Held 1 Year 10 Months
WBA Super World Minimumweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence
United States flag Haro (13-3-0) RTD 6R
14-Mar-2026
Time inactive 6 months & 10 days
Won against
Thailand flag Niyomtrong (25-0-0) KO 7R
16-Nov-2024
Time held 1 year & 10 months
Total defences 2
Mar 14 2026 RTD 6R United States flag Haro (13-3-0)
Mar 29 2025 KO 5R Mexico flag Cano (13-2-1)
Activity average Every 11 months & 4 days
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 1 year & 10 months
WBA Takeshi Ishii Takeshi Ishii Japan flag 12-1-0 Defences 0 Time Held < 1 Month
WBA World Minimumweight
Box.Live Champ Stats
Next Scheduled Defence TBA
Last defence Not Defended Yet
Time inactive 22 days
Won against
Puerto Rico flag Mendez (20-3-2) KO 1R
02-Sep-2026
Time held 22 days
Total defences 0
Activity average N/A
Mandatory challenger TBC
Last mandatory None Called Yet
Since a mandatory 22 days
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All Current Boxing World Champions

Boxing World Champions
Weight RING WBC IBF WBO WBA
Heavyweight (200 lb+)
Oleksandr Usyk Ukraine flag 25-0-0 RING
Agit Kabayel Germany flag 27-0-0 WBC
Filip Hrgovic Croatia flag 21-1-0 IBF
Daniel Dubois United Kingdom flag 23-3-0 WBO
Murat Gassiev Russian Federation flag 34-2-0 WBA
Cruiserweight (200 lb)
Jai Opetaia Australia flag 31-0-0 RING
Michal Cieslak Poland flag 28-2-0 WBC
Vacant IBF
David Benavidez United States flag 32-0-0 WBO
David Benavidez United States flag 32-0-0 WBA Super
Jai Opetaia Australia flag 31-0-0 WBA
Light Heavyweight (175 lb)
Dmitry Bivol Russian Federation flag 25-1-0 RING
David Benavidez United States flag 32-0-0 WBC
Dmitry Bivol Russian Federation flag 25-1-0 IBF
Dmitry Bivol Russian Federation flag 25-1-0 WBO
Callum Smith United Kingdom flag 31-2-0 WBO Interim
Dmitry Bivol Russian Federation flag 25-1-0 WBA Super
David Benavidez United States flag 32-0-0 WBA
Super Middleweight (168 lb)
Vacant RING
Christian Mbilli France flag 29-0-1 WBC
Lester Martinez Guatemala flag 21-0-1 WBC Interim
Osleys Iglesias Cuba flag 15-0-0 IBF
Hamzah Sheeraz United Kingdom flag 24-0-1 WBO
Jaime Munguia Mexico flag 46-2-0 WBA
Middleweight (160 lb)
Vacant RING
Carlos Adames Dominican Republic flag 25-1-1 WBC
Jesus Ramos United States flag 24-1-0 WBC Interim
Aaron McKenna Ireland flag 21-0-0 IBF
Denzel Bentley United Kingdom flag 22-3-1 WBO
Erislandy Lara Cuba flag 32-3-3 WBA
Super Welterweight (154 lb)
Vacant RING
Sebastian Fundora United States flag 24-1-1 WBC
Vergil Ortiz Jr United States flag 24-0-0 WBC Interim
Josh Kelly United Kingdom flag 19-1-1 IBF
Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis United States flag 36-0-0 WBO
Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis United States flag 36-0-0 WBA
Welterweight (147 lb)
Vacant RING
Ryan Garcia United States flag 26-2-0 WBC
Liam Paro Australia flag 28-1-0 IBF
Devin Haney United States flag 33-0-0 WBO
Teofimo Lopez United States flag 23-2-0 WBA Super
Jack Catterall United Kingdom flag 33-2-0 WBA
Super Lightweight (140 lb)
Shakur Stevenson United States flag 25-0-0 RING
Dalton Smith United Kingdom flag 19-0-0 WBC
Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz Mexico flag 29-3-2 WBC Interim
Vacant IBF
Shakur Stevenson United States flag 25-0-0 WBO
Gary Antuanne Russell United States flag 19-1-0 WBA
Lightweight (135 lb)
Vacant RING
William Zepeda Mexico flag 34-1-0 WBC
Jadier Herrera Cuba flag 18-0-0 WBC Interim
Vacant IBF
Abdullah Mason United States flag 21-0-0 WBO
Vacant WBA
Super Featherweight (130 lb)
Vacant RING
O’Shaquie Foster United States flag 25-3-0 WBC
Ryan Garner United Kingdom flag 20-0-0 WBC Interim
Emanuel Navarrete Mexico flag 40-2-1 IBF
Emanuel Navarrete Mexico flag 40-2-1 WBO
Anthony Cacace Ireland flag 25-1-0 WBA Super
Elnur Samedov Russian Federation flag 22-1-0 WBA
Featherweight (126 lb)
Vacant RING
Bruce Carrington United States flag 18-0-0 WBC
Angelo Leo United States flag 26-1-0 IBF
Rafael Espinoza Mexico flag 28-0-0 WBO
Brandon Figueroa United States flag 27-2-1 WBA
Super Bantamweight (122 lb)
Naoya Inoue Japan flag 33-0-0 RING
Naoya Inoue Japan flag 33-0-0 WBC
Naoya Inoue Japan flag 33-0-0 IBF
Vacant IBF Interim
Naoya Inoue Japan flag 33-0-0 WBO
Naoya Inoue Japan flag 33-0-0 WBA Super
Bantamweight (118 lb)
Vacant RING
Takuma Inoue Japan flag 22-2-0 WBC
Jose Salas Reyes Mexico flag 17-0-0 IBF
Christian Medina Mexico flag 27-4-0 WBO
Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez United States flag 24-0-0 WBA Super
Riku Masuda Japan flag 11-1-0 WBA
Super Flyweight (115 lb)
Vacant RING
Vacant WBC
Andrew Moloney Australia flag 29-4-0 IBF
Kenshiro Teraji Japan flag 26-2-0 WBO
David Jimenez Costa Rica flag 18-1-0 WBA
Flyweight (112 lb)
Vacant RING
Ricardo Rafael Sandoval United States flag 27-2-0 WBC
Galal Yafai United Kingdom flag 9-0-0 WBC Interim
Masamichi Yabuki Japan flag 20-4-0 IBF
Anthony Olascuaga United States flag 12-1-0 WBO
Ricardo Rafael Sandoval United States flag 27-2-0 WBA
Jr Flyweight (108 lb)
Vacant RING
Shokichi Iwata Japan flag 17-2-0 WBC
Thanongsak Simsri Thailand flag 40-1-0 IBF
Rene Santiago Puerto Rico flag 16-4-0 WBO
Daiya Kira Japan flag 5-0-0 WBA
Minimumweight (105 lb)
Oscar Collazo United States flag 15-0-0 RING
Siyakholwa Kuse South Africa flag 10-3-1 WBC
Pedro Taduran Philippines flag 20-4-1 IBF
Oscar Collazo United States flag 15-0-0 WBO
Vacant WBO Interim
Oscar Collazo United States flag 15-0-0 WBA Super
Takeshi Ishii Japan flag 12-1-0 WBA

Champion Stats & Records

Total Number of Recognised Champions 57
Total Number Of Active Titles 69
Average Age Of A Boxing World Champion 30.7
Average Reign 1 Year 1 Month
Average Total Defences 1.26

Longest Reigning Champions

Longest Reigning Boxing World Champions

Pos Champion Belts Time held
1st Erislandy Lara Erislandy Lara Cuba flag 32-3-3 WBA Middleweight Belt WBA Middleweight Time held 5 Years 4 Months
2nd Emanuel Navarrete Emanuel Navarrete Mexico flag 40-2-1 WBO Super Featherweight Belt WBO Super Featherweight Time held 3 Years 7 Months
3rd Oscar Collazo Oscar Collazo United States flag 15-0-0 WBO Minimumweight Belt WBO Minimumweight Time held 3 Years 3 Months
4th Naoya Inoue Naoya Inoue Japan flag 33-0-0 WBO Super Bantamweight WBC Super Bantamweight Belts WBO Super Bantamweight WBC Super Bantamweight Time held 3 Years 1 Month
5th Rafael Espinoza Rafael Espinoza Mexico flag 28-0-0 WBO Featherweight Belt WBO Featherweight Time held 2 Years 9 Months
6th Naoya Inoue Naoya Inoue Japan flag 33-0-0 WBA Super Bantamweight IBF Super Bantamweight Belts WBA Super Bantamweight IBF Super Bantamweight Time held 2 Years 8 Months
7th Sebastian Fundora Sebastian Fundora United States flag 24-1-1 WBC Super Welterweight Belt WBC Super Welterweight Time held 2 Years 5 Months
8th Carlos Adames Carlos Adames Dominican Republic flag 25-1-1 WBC Middleweight Belt WBC Middleweight Time held 2 Years 4 Months
9th Anthony Olascuaga Anthony Olascuaga United States flag 12-1-0 WBO Flyweight Belt WBO Flyweight Time held 2 Years 2 Months
10th Pedro Taduran Pedro Taduran Philippines flag 20-4-1 IBF Minimumweight Belt IBF Minimumweight Time held 2 Years 1 Month

Most Defences

Boxing World Champions With Most Defences

Pos Champion Belts Total Defences
1st Naoya Inoue Naoya Inoue Japan flag 33-0-0 WBO Super Bantamweight WBC Super Bantamweight Belts WBO Super Bantamweight WBC Super Bantamweight Total Defences 8
2nd Naoya Inoue Naoya Inoue Japan flag 33-0-0 WBA Super Bantamweight IBF Super Bantamweight Belts WBA Super Bantamweight IBF Super Bantamweight Total Defences 7
= Oscar Collazo Oscar Collazo United States flag 15-0-0 WBO Minimumweight Belt WBO Minimumweight Total Defences 7
4th Anthony Olascuaga Anthony Olascuaga United States flag 12-1-0 WBO Flyweight Belt WBO Flyweight Total Defences 5
= Emanuel Navarrete Emanuel Navarrete Mexico flag 40-2-1 WBO Super Featherweight Belt WBO Super Featherweight Total Defences 5
6th Rafael Espinoza Rafael Espinoza Mexico flag 28-0-0 WBO Featherweight Belt WBO Featherweight Total Defences 4
= Erislandy Lara Erislandy Lara Cuba flag 32-3-3 WBA Middleweight Belt WBA Middleweight Total Defences 4
8th Carlos Adames Carlos Adames Dominican Republic flag 25-1-1 WBC Middleweight Belt WBC Middleweight Total Defences 3
= Sebastian Fundora Sebastian Fundora United States flag 24-1-1 WBC Super Welterweight Belt WBC Super Welterweight Total Defences 3
= Pedro Taduran Pedro Taduran Philippines flag 20-4-1 IBF Minimumweight Belt IBF Minimumweight Total Defences 3

Most Active

Most Active Boxing World Champions

Pos Champion Belts Activity Average (Days Between Defences)
1st Hamzah Sheeraz Hamzah Sheeraz United Kingdom flag 24-0-1 WBO Super Middleweight Belt WBO Super Middleweight Activity Average (Days Between Defences) 124 days
2nd Naoya Inoue Naoya Inoue Japan flag 33-0-0 WBA Super Bantamweight IBF Super Bantamweight Belts WBA Super Bantamweight IBF Super Bantamweight Activity Average (Days Between Defences) 143 days
3rd Naoya Inoue Naoya Inoue Japan flag 33-0-0 WBO Super Bantamweight WBC Super Bantamweight Belts WBO Super Bantamweight WBC Super Bantamweight Activity Average (Days Between Defences) 145 days
4th Anthony Olascuaga Anthony Olascuaga United States flag 12-1-0 WBO Flyweight Belt WBO Flyweight Activity Average (Days Between Defences) 159 days
5th Oscar Collazo Oscar Collazo United States flag 15-0-0 WBO Minimumweight Belt WBO Minimumweight Activity Average (Days Between Defences) 174 days
6th Shokichi Iwata Shokichi Iwata Japan flag 17-2-0 WBC Jr Flyweight Belt WBC Jr Flyweight Activity Average (Days Between Defences) 193 days
7th Ryan Garcia Ryan Garcia United States flag 26-2-0 WBC Welterweight Belt WBC Welterweight Activity Average (Days Between Defences) 215 days
8th Bruce Carrington Bruce Carrington United States flag 18-0-0 WBC Featherweight Belt WBC Featherweight Activity Average (Days Between Defences) 236 days
= Josh Kelly Josh Kelly United Kingdom flag 19-1-1 IBF Super Welterweight Belt IBF Super Welterweight Activity Average (Days Between Defences) 236 days
10th Rafael Espinoza Rafael Espinoza Mexico flag 28-0-0 WBO Featherweight Belt WBO Featherweight Activity Average (Days Between Defences) 255 days

Least Active

Least Active Boxing World Champions

Pos Champion Belts Activity Average (Days Between Defences)
1st Angelo Leo Angelo Leo United States flag 26-1-0 IBF Featherweight Belt IBF Featherweight Activity Average (Days Between Defences) 775 days
2nd O’Shaquie Foster O’Shaquie Foster United States flag 25-3-0 WBC Super Featherweight Belt WBC Super Featherweight Activity Average (Days Between Defences) 691 days
3rd David Benavidez David Benavidez United States flag 32-0-0 WBA Light Heavyweight Belt WBA Light Heavyweight Activity Average (Days Between Defences) 600 days
4th Dmitry Bivol Dmitry Bivol Russian Federation flag 25-1-0 WBA Light Heavyweight IBF Light Heavyweight Belts WBA Light Heavyweight IBF Light Heavyweight Activity Average (Days Between Defences) 579 days
5th Gary Antuanne Russell Gary Antuanne Russell United States flag 19-1-0 WBA Super Lightweight Belt WBA Super Lightweight Activity Average (Days Between Defences) 572 days
6th David Benavidez David Benavidez United States flag 32-0-0 WBC Light Heavyweight Belt WBC Light Heavyweight Activity Average (Days Between Defences) 535 days
7th Erislandy Lara Erislandy Lara Cuba flag 32-3-3 WBA Middleweight Belt WBA Middleweight Activity Average (Days Between Defences) 493 days
8th Thanongsak Simsri Thanongsak Simsri Thailand flag 40-1-0 IBF Jr Flyweight Belt IBF Jr Flyweight Activity Average (Days Between Defences) 462 days
9th Christian Medina Christian Medina Mexico flag 27-4-0 WBO Bantamweight Belt WBO Bantamweight Activity Average (Days Between Defences) 375 days
10th Oscar Collazo Oscar Collazo United States flag 15-0-0 WBA Minimumweight Belt WBA Minimumweight Activity Average (Days Between Defences) 339 days

Longest Since Last Defence

Boxing World Champions With Longest Time Since They Defended Their Belt

Pos Champion Belts Time inactive
1st Dmitry Bivol Dmitry Bivol Russian Federation flag 25-1-0 WBO Light Heavyweight Belt WBO Light Heavyweight Time inactive 1 Year 7 Months
2nd Angelo Leo Angelo Leo United States flag 26-1-0 IBF Featherweight Belt IBF Featherweight Time inactive 1 Year 4 Months
3rd Ricardo Rafael Sandoval Ricardo Rafael Sandoval United States flag 27-2-0 WBC Flyweight WBA Flyweight Belts WBC Flyweight WBA Flyweight Time inactive 1 Year 1 Month
4th Rafael Espinoza Rafael Espinoza Mexico flag 28-0-0 WBO Featherweight Belt WBO Featherweight Time inactive 10 Months
5th David Benavidez David Benavidez United States flag 32-0-0 WBC Light Heavyweight WBA Light Heavyweight Belts WBC Light Heavyweight WBA Light Heavyweight Time inactive 10 Months
= Devin Haney Devin Haney United States flag 33-0-0 WBO Welterweight Belt WBO Welterweight Time inactive 10 Months
7th Erislandy Lara Erislandy Lara Cuba flag 32-3-3 WBA Middleweight Belt WBA Middleweight Time inactive 9 Months
8th Jose Salas Reyes Jose Salas Reyes Mexico flag 17-0-0 IBF Bantamweight Belt IBF Bantamweight Time inactive 9 Months
9th Dalton Smith Dalton Smith United Kingdom flag 19-0-0 WBC Super Lightweight Belt WBC Super Lightweight Time inactive 8 Months
10th Christian Mbilli Christian Mbilli France flag 29-0-1 WBC Super Middleweight Belt WBC Super Middleweight Time inactive 7 Months

Newest Champions

Newest Boxing World Champions

Pos Champion Belts Time held
1st Michal Cieslak Michal Cieslak Poland flag 28-2-0 WBC Cruiserweight Belt WBC Cruiserweight Time held < 1 Month
2nd Jai Opetaia Jai Opetaia Australia flag 31-0-0 WBA Cruiserweight Belt WBA Cruiserweight Time held < 1 Month
3rd Anthony Cacace Anthony Cacace Ireland flag 25-1-0 WBA Super Featherweight Belt WBA Super Featherweight Time held < 1 Month
4th Elnur Samedov Elnur Samedov Russian Federation flag 22-1-0 WBA Super Featherweight Belt WBA Super Featherweight Time held < 1 Month
5th Daiya Kira Daiya Kira Japan flag 5-0-0 WBA Jr Flyweight Belt WBA Jr Flyweight Time held < 1 Month
= Takeshi Ishii Takeshi Ishii Japan flag 12-1-0 WBA Minimumweight Belt WBA Minimumweight Time held < 1 Month
7th Filip Hrgovic Filip Hrgovic Croatia flag 21-1-0 IBF Heavyweight Belt IBF Heavyweight Time held < 1 Month
8th Teofimo Lopez Teofimo Lopez United States flag 23-2-0 WBA Welterweight Belt WBA Welterweight Time held 1 Month
9th Aaron McKenna Aaron McKenna Ireland flag 21-0-0 IBF Middleweight Belt IBF Middleweight Time held 1 Month
10th William Zepeda William Zepeda Mexico flag 34-1-0 WBC Lightweight Belt WBC Lightweight Time held 1 Month

Youngest Champions

Youngest Boxing World Champions

Pos Champion Belts Age
1st Christian Medina Christian Medina Mexico flag 27-4-0 WBO Bantamweight Belt WBO Bantamweight Age 22 years & 5 months
2nd Abdullah Mason Abdullah Mason United States flag 21-0-0 WBO Lightweight Belt WBO Lightweight Age 22 years & 5 months
3rd Daiya Kira Daiya Kira Japan flag 5-0-0 WBA Jr Flyweight Belt WBA Jr Flyweight Age 23 years & 3 months
4th Jose Salas Reyes Jose Salas Reyes Mexico flag 17-0-0 IBF Bantamweight Belt IBF Bantamweight Age 24 years & 5 months
5th Thanongsak Simsri Thanongsak Simsri Thailand flag 40-1-0 IBF Jr Flyweight Belt IBF Jr Flyweight Age 26 years & 3 months
6th Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez United States flag 24-0-0 WBA Bantamweight Belt WBA Bantamweight Age 26 years & 8 months
7th Takeshi Ishii Takeshi Ishii Japan flag 12-1-0 WBA Minimumweight Belt WBA Minimumweight Age 26 years & 10 months
8th Siyakholwa Kuse Siyakholwa Kuse South Africa flag 10-3-1 WBC Minimumweight Belt WBC Minimumweight Age 27 years & 2 months
9th Aaron McKenna Aaron McKenna Ireland flag 21-0-0 IBF Middleweight Belt IBF Middleweight Age 27 years & 2 months
10th Hamzah Sheeraz Hamzah Sheeraz United Kingdom flag 24-0-1 WBO Super Middleweight Belt WBO Super Middleweight Age 27 years & 3 months

Oldest Champions

Oldest Boxing World Champions

Pos Champion Belts Age
1st Erislandy Lara Erislandy Lara Cuba flag 32-3-3 WBA Middleweight Belt WBA Middleweight Age 43 years & 5 months
2nd Anthony Cacace Anthony Cacace Ireland flag 25-1-0 WBA Super Featherweight Belt WBA Super Featherweight Age 37 years & 7 months
3rd Michal Cieslak Michal Cieslak Poland flag 28-2-0 WBC Cruiserweight Belt WBC Cruiserweight Age 37 years & 5 months
4th Dmitry Bivol Dmitry Bivol Russian Federation flag 25-1-0 IBF Light Heavyweight WBO Light Heavyweight WBA Light Heavyweight Belts IBF Light Heavyweight WBO Light Heavyweight WBA Light Heavyweight Age 35 years & 9 months
5th Andrew Moloney Andrew Moloney Australia flag 29-4-0 IBF Super Flyweight Belt IBF Super Flyweight Age 35 years & 8 months
6th Kenshiro Teraji Kenshiro Teraji Japan flag 26-2-0 WBO Super Flyweight Belt WBO Super Flyweight Age 34 years & 8 months
7th Rene Santiago Rene Santiago Puerto Rico flag 16-4-0 WBO Jr Flyweight Belt WBO Jr Flyweight Age 34 years & 5 months
8th David Jimenez David Jimenez Costa Rica flag 18-1-0 WBA Super Flyweight Belt WBA Super Flyweight Age 34 years & 5 months
9th Filip Hrgovic Filip Hrgovic Croatia flag 21-1-0 IBF Heavyweight Belt IBF Heavyweight Age 34 years & 3 months
10th Masamichi Yabuki Masamichi Yabuki Japan flag 20-4-0 IBF Flyweight Belt IBF Flyweight Age 34 years & 2 months

Most Champions by Country

Countries With Most Boxing Champions

Pos Country No. of Champions Champion's Names
1st United States flag United States No. of Champions 17 17
2nd Japan flag Japan No. of Champions 8 8
3rd United Kingdom flag United Kingdom No. of Champions 6 6
= Mexico flag Mexico No. of Champions 6 6
5th Russian Federation flag Russian Federation No. of Champions 3 3
= Australia flag Australia No. of Champions 3 3
7th Cuba flag Cuba No. of Champions 2 2
= Ireland flag Ireland No. of Champions 2 2
9th Germany flag Germany No. of Champions 1 1
= Croatia flag Croatia No. of Champions 1 1
= Poland flag Poland No. of Champions 1 1
= France flag France No. of Champions 1 1
= Dominican Republic flag Dominican Republic No. of Champions 1 1
= Costa Rica flag Costa Rica No. of Champions 1 1
= Thailand flag Thailand No. of Champions 1 1
= Puerto Rico flag Puerto Rico No. of Champions 1 1
= South Africa flag South Africa No. of Champions 1 1
= Philippines flag Philippines No. of Champions 1 1

Most Belts Held By Country

Most World Boxing Titles Held By Country

Pos Country No. of Belts Belts
1st United States flag United States No. of Belts 23 23
2nd Japan flag Japan No. of Belts 11 11
3rd Mexico flag Mexico No. of Belts 7 7
4th United Kingdom flag United Kingdom No. of Belts 6 6
5th Russian Federation flag Russian Federation No. of Belts 5 5
6th Australia flag Australia No. of Belts 3 3
7th Cuba flag Cuba No. of Belts 2 2
= Ireland flag Ireland No. of Belts 2 2
9th Germany flag Germany No. of Belts 1 1
= Croatia flag Croatia No. of Belts 1 1
= Poland flag Poland No. of Belts 1 1
= France flag France No. of Belts 1 1
= Dominican Republic flag Dominican Republic No. of Belts 1 1
= Costa Rica flag Costa Rica No. of Belts 1 1
= Thailand flag Thailand No. of Belts 1 1
= Puerto Rico flag Puerto Rico No. of Belts 1 1
= South Africa flag South Africa No. of Belts 1 1
= Philippines flag Philippines No. of Belts 1 1

How Boxing Belts & Titles Work

In the whirlwind of organized boxing, there is no single universally recognized ruling body or, usually, world champion. Though most sports have a type of world organization that oversees the competition globally, boxing has never quite reached this phase.

The first known boxing organization was founded in London by former champion “Gentleman” John Jackson, called the Pugilistic Club. Dating back to 1814, it was responsible for drawing up the London Prize Ring Rules of 1838 (and later revising them in 1853) which governed the conduct of prizefighting for most of that historical period. The beginning of the 20th century marked a few attempts at organizing boxing further. Governing bodies in both the US and in Europe formed, all with their own sets rules and regulations.

One of the most notable was the International Boxing Union with French boxing journalist Victor Breyer first pitching the idea of conceiving a world governing body for boxing. However, due to lack of interest from other organizations in the US at that time, he was only able to consolidate his organization within French and Swiss boxing. Thus, failing in the attempt to create one main worldwide governing body in boxing.

In January 1921 William A. Gavin founded the National Boxing Association as a national body of American commissions. In this period, the New York State Athletic Commission also existed as a state agency that had similar activities as the NBA. Divided controlled and organizational rivalries lead to both sometimes recognizing different boxers as world champions at the same time. Which of course created the first confusion for boxing fans as to who was the real world champion at each weight.

Through increased membership of foreign bodies, the NBA evolved into what is today is known as the World Boxing Association (WBA), adopting the current name in 1962. One year later, in 1963, mainly with Mexican support, another organization formed called the World Boxing Council (WBC). Both remain one of the four main recognized sanctioning bodies today.

Throughout the years there have been discussions about potentially building up to one primary governing body for all of boxing, but with little success. In September 1976, a few American state commissioners decided to form the USBA International as a US-based organization after failed attempts to bring the WBA back to the US. They would subsequently rename this organization into the International Boxing Federation (IBF). In 1988 the World Boxing Organization (WBO) was formed and quickly rose to power to rival the other three major governing bodies.

There have been many other attempts at creating rival boxing governing body. Organizations such as the World Boxing Union (WBU), the International Boxing Organization (IBO), the International Boxing Association (IBA) and the International Boxing Union (IBU), have all made attempts to become legitimate bodies within the sport. However, their titles remain unrecognized by the broader boxing community, and their champions are not considered legitimate world champions.

The WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO together comprise the current four major governing bodies in boxing, each recognizing only the other three as the legitimate boxing governing bodies.

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