The exciting boxing weekend, led by Terence Crawford’s impressive performance against Canelo Álvarez, caused significant movements in the division rankings. Crawford, after a brilliant demonstration, left behind his position at 154 pounds to become the new super middleweight king.
The unanimous decision victory over Canelo on Saturday in Las Vegas catapulted Crawford to the top of the 168-pound division, relegating Canelo to second place.
On the fight card, Lester Martínez secured a place in the super middleweight rankings after a split draw against WBC interim champion Christian Mbilli. Despite a close and entertaining fight, Martínez, with great stamina, had to settle for a draw. Mbilli, although he had a good start, faded in the final rounds. Martínez rises to number 6, while Mbilli drops to number 5, despite retaining his interim belt.
In Nagoya, Japan, Naoya Inoue, another outstanding boxer, demonstrated his intelligence by dominating Murodjon Akhmadliev and retaining his undisputed super bantamweight status by unanimous decision. Inoue consolidates his position at the top of the super bantamweights, while Akhmadliev remains in the number 3 spot.
In the bantamweight division, Christian Medina secured a technical knockout victory in the fourth round over Yoshiki Takei, winning the WBO world title. Medina, in a stunning performance, imposed his will from the start, sending Takei to the canvas in the first round and finishing the job in the fourth. Medina debuts in the rankings at number 3, while Takei suffers his first professional defeat and falls to number 4.
Alofoke Deportes’ boxing rankings by division highlight the best of the sport in each weight category. The rankings will be updated based on recent results and performances. Boxers who announce their change of category will be classified in their new division, if applicable, only after fighting in it. Boxers who hold titles in two divisions may be ranked in both.
Boxers who have not competed in the last 12 months, and who do not have a scheduled fight, will be removed from the rankings until they fight again. Any boxer who tests positive for a performance-enhancing substance will also be removed. That boxer will be eligible to re-enter the rankings after their next fight.
To get a list of the current champions in all weight categories, see the information in the section.HEAVYWEIGHT (UNLIMITED)1. Oleksandr Usyk: Previous ranking: 1
Record: 24-0, 15 KOs
Last: W (KO5) Daniel Dubois, July 19th
Next: To be determined
2. Tyson Fury: Previous ranking: 2
Record: 34-2-1, 24 KOs
Last: L (UD12) Oleksandr Usyk, December 21st
Next: To be determined
3. Daniel Dubois: Previous ranking: 3
Record: 22-3, 21 KOs
Last: L (KO5) Oleksandr Usyk, July 19
Next: To be determined
4. Joseph Parker: Previous ranking: 4
Record: 36-3, 24 KOs
Last: W (TKO2) Martin Bakole, February 22
Next: October 25 vs. Fabio Wardley
5. Agit Kabayel: Previous ranking: 5
Record: 26-0, 18 KOs
Last: W (KO6) Zhilei Zhang, February 22
Next: To be determined
6. Anthony Joshua: Previous ranking: 6
Record: 28-4, 25 KOs
Last: L (KO5) Daniel Dubois, September 21st
Next: To be determined
7. Filip Hrgovic: Previous ranking: 7
Record: 19-1, 14 KOs
Last: W (UD10) David Adeleye, August 16th
Next: To be determined
8. Moses Itauma: Previous ranking: 8
Record: 14-0, 12 KOs
Last: W (TKO1) Dillian Whyte, August 16th
Next: To be determined
9. Zhilei Zhang: Previous ranking: 9
Record: 27-3-1, 22 KOs
Last: L (KO6) Agit Kabayel, February 22
Next: To be determined
10. Fabio Wardley: Previous ranking: 10
Record: 19-0-1, 18 KOs
Last: W (KO10) Justis Huni, August 3rd
Next: October 25 vs. Joseph Parker
Editor’s Note: Andy Ruiz Jr. has been removed due to inactivity.CRUISERWEIGHT (UP TO 200 LBS)1. Jai Opetaia: Previous ranking: 1
Record: 28-0, 22 KOs
Last: W (KO5) Claudio Squeo, June 8th
Next: To be determined
2. Gilberto Ramírez: Previous ranking: 2
Record: 46-1, 30 KOs
Last: W (UD12) Yuniel Dorticos, June 28
Next: To be determined
3. Chris Billam-Smith: Previous ranking: 3
Record: 21-2, 13 KOs
Last: W (UD12) Brandon Glanton, April 26th
Next: To be determined
4. Badou Jack: Previous ranking: 4
Record: 29-3-3, 17 KOs
Last: W (MD12) Norair Mikaeljan, May 3rd
Next: To be determined
5. Norair Mikaeljan: Previous ranking: 5
Record: 27-3, 12 KOs
Last: L (MD12) Badou Jack, May 3rd
Next: To be determined
6. Aleksei Papin: Previous ranking: 6
Record: 19-1, 17 KOs
Last: W (UD10) Miljan Rovcanin, July 19th
Next: To be determined
7. Michal Cieslak: Previous ranking: 7
Record: 28-2, 22 KOs
Last: W (TKO4) Jean Pascal, June 28
Next: To be determined
8. Ryan Rozicki: Previous ranking: 8
Record: 20-1-1, 19 KOs
Last: D (Majority Draw 12) Yamil Peralta, December 7th
Next: October 25 vs. Akani Phuzi
9. Yamil Peralta: Previous ranking: 9
Record: 17-1-1, 9 KOs
Last: D (Majority Draw 12) Ryan Rozicki, December 7th
Next: To be determined
10. Leonardo Mosquea: Previous ranking: 10
Record: 17-0, 10 KOs
Last: W (TKO9) Ivan Gabriel Garcia, June 12
Next: To be determinedLIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT (UP TO 175 LBS)1. Dmitry Bivol: Previous ranking: 1
Record: 24-1, 12 KOs
Last: W (MD12) Artur Beterbiev, February 22
Next: To be determined
2. Artur Beterbiev: Previous ranking: 2
Record: 21-1, 20 KOs
Last: L (MD12) Dmitry Bivol, February 22
Next: November 22 vs. Deon Nicholson
3. David Benavidez: Previous ranking: 3
Record: 30-0, 24 KOs
Last: W (UD12) David Morrell Jr., February 1st
Next: November 22 vs. Anthony Yarde
4. Callum Smith: Previous ranking: 4
Record: 31-2, 22 KOs
Last: W (UD12) Joshua Buatsi, February 22
Next: To be determined
5. David Morrell Jr.: Previous ranking: 5
Record: 12-1, 9 KOs
Last: W (SD12) Imam Khataev, July 12th
Next: To be determined
6. Imam Khataev: Previous ranking: 6
Record: 10-1, 9 KOs
Last: L (SD10) David Morrell Jr., July 12
Next: To be determined
7. Joshua Buatsi: Previous ranking: 7
Record: 19-1, 13 KOs
Last: L (UD12) Callum Smith, February 22
Next: November 1 vs. Zach Parker
8. Anthony Yarde: Previous ranking: 8
Record: 27-3, 24 KOs
Last: W (UD12) Lyndon Arthur, April 26
Next: November 22 vs. David Benavidez
9. Oleksandr Gvozdyk: Previous ranking: 9
Record: 21-2, 17 KOs
Last: W (KO3) Anthony Hollaway, April 19th
Next: To be determined
10. Albert Ramirez: Previous ranking: 10
Record: 22-0, 19 KOs
Last: W (TKO7) Jerome Pampellone, August 8th
Next: To be determinedSUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT (UP TO 168 LBS)1. Terence Crawford: Previous ranking: NR
Record: 42-0, 31 KOs
Last: W (UD12) Canelo Alvarez, September 13th
Next: To be determined
2. Canelo Alvarez: Previous ranking: 1
Record: 63-3-2, 39 KOs
Last: L (UD12) Terence Crawford, September 13th
Next: To be determined
3. Diego Pacheco: Previous ranking: 3
Record: 24-0, 18 KOs
Last: W (UD12) Trevor McCumby, July 19
Next: To be determined
4. Hamzah Sheeraz: Previous ranking: 4
Record: 22-0-1, 18 KOs
Last: W (KO5) Edgar Berlanga, July 12
Next: To be determined
5. Christian Mbilli: Previous ranking: 2
Record: 29-0-1, 24 KOs
Last: Draw (SD10) Lester Martinez, September 13th
Next: To be determined
6. Lester Martinez: Previous ranking: NR
Record: 14-0, 13 KOs
Last: W (TKO8) Vladimir Shishkin, September 4th
Next: To be determined
7. Jermall Charlo: Previous ranking: 5
Record: 34-0, 23 KOs
Last: W (TKO6) Thomas LaManna, May 31st
Next: To be determined
8. Edgar Berlanga: Previous ranking: 6
Record: 23-2, 18 KOs
Last: L (KO5) Hamzah Sheeraz, July 12th
Next: To be determined
9. Jose Armando Resendiz: Previous ranking: 7
Record: 16-2, 11 KOs
Last: W (SD12) Caleb Plant, May 31st
Next: To be determined
10. Caleb Plant: Previous ranking: 8
Record: 23-2, 14 KOs
Last: L (SD12) Jose Armando Resendiz, March 31st
Next: To be determinedMIDDLEWEIGHT (UP TO 160 LBS)1. Janibek Alimkhanuly: Previous ranking: 1
Record: 17-0, 12 KOs
Last: W (TKO5) Anauel Ngamissengue, April 5th
Next: To be determined
2. Carlos Adames: Previous ranking: 2
Record: 24-1-1, 18 KOs
Last: D (Split draw 12) Hamzah Sheeraz, February 22
Next: To be determined
3. Erislandy Lara: Previous ranking: 3
Record: 31-3-3, 19 KOs
Last: W (TKO9) Danny Garcia, September 14, 2024
Next: To be determined
4. Chris Eubank Jr.: Previous ranking: 4
Record: 35-3, 25 KOs
Last: W (UD12) Conor Benn, April 26
Next: November 15 vs. Conor Benn
5. Conor Benn: Previous ranking: 5
Record: 23-1, 14 KOs
Last: L (UD12) Chris Eubank Jr., April 26
Next: November 15 vs. Chris Eubank Jr.
6. Anauel Ngamissengue: Previous ranking: 6
Record: 14-1, 9 KOs
Last: L (TKO5) Zhanibek Alimkhanuly, April 5th
Next: To be determined
7. Etinosa Oliha: Previous ranking: 7
Record: 21-0, 9 KOs
Last: W (TKO3) Alexander Pavlov, September 14th
Next: To be determined
8. Fiodor Czerkaszyn: Previous ranking: 8
Record: 26-1, 16 KOs
Last: W (TKO2) Patrick Allotey, February 1st
Next: To be determined
9. Yoenli Hernandez: Previous ranking: 9
Record: 19-3-1, 6 KOs
Last: W (UD10) Kyrone Davis, May 31st
Next: October 12 vs. To be determined
10. Troy Isley: Previous ranking: 10
Record: 15-0, 5 KOs
Last: W (UD10) Etoundi Michel William, June 7th
Next: To be determinedJUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHT (UP TO 154 LBS)1. Vergil Ortiz Jr.: Previous ranking: 2
Record: 23-0, 21 KOs
Last: W (UD12) Israil Madrimov, February 22
Next: November 8 vs. Erickson Lubin
2. Sebastian Fundora: Previous ranking: 3
Record: 23-1-1, 14 KOs
Last: W (TKO8) Tim Tszyu, July 19
Next: October 25 vs. Keith Thurman
3. Bakhram Murtazaliev: Previous ranking: 4
Record: 23-0, 17
