Haney King at Welter, Mason Breaks In: Updated Boxing Rankings

The “The Ring IV: Night of the Champions” evening in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was much more than a fight card; the event had significant repercussions in various weight categories.

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Mason, Haney, and Rodriguez shine Benavidez looks for new challenges Heavyweight Ranking Cruiserweight Ranking Light Heavyweight Ranking Super Middleweight Ranking Middleweight Ranking Super Welterweight Ranking Welterweight Ranking Super Lightweight Ranking Lightweight Ranking Super Featherweight Ranking Featherweight Ranking Super Bantamweight Ranking

Mason, Haney, and Rodriguez shine

Abdullah Mason, 21, achieved a unanimous decision victory over Sam Noakes, becoming the youngest world champion in boxing and conquering the WBO lightweight title. Mason, despite having a skill advantage, had to battle for 12 rounds for the first time in his professional career, demonstrating excellent body work and endurance to overcome an opponent who never gave up. Mason’s victory brought him to number 8 in the division ranking. Devin Haney ascended to the top of the welterweight rankings after defeating Brian Norman Jr., obtaining the WBO title with a brilliant display. Haney sent Norman, known for his punching power, to the canvas in the second round and dominated the fight, using his jab and nullifying his rival. Norman dropped three positions and now occupies number 4. Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez’s masterful performance, who finished Fernando Martinez to unify three super flyweight titles, keeps him firmly at number 1, making a big difference with the rest of the competitors. Martinez remains at number 2, considering that he has two victories over Kazuto Ioka, ranked number 3.

Benavidez looks for new challenges

The resounding victory of David Benavidez over Anthony Yarde solidified his position as number 3 in the light heavyweight division, behind former champion Artur Beterbiev and unified champion Dmitry Bivol. However, Benavidez may not hold that position for long, as he announced his move up to cruiserweight for his next fight, challenging unified champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez during the Cinco de Mayo weekend. Boxing rankings highlight the best in the sport in each weight category.

Heavyweight Ranking

Haney King at Welter, Mason Breaks In: Updated Boxing Rankings

Oleksandr Usyk wins by unanimous decision against Tyson Fury in the rematch

Oleksandr Usyk Previous ranking: 1
Tyson Fury Previous ranking: 2
Daniel Dubois Previous ranking: 3
Fabio Wardley Previous ranking: 4
Joseph Parker Previous ranking: 5
Agit Kabayel Previous ranking: 6
Filip Hrgovic Previous ranking: 7
Moses Itauma Previous ranking: 8
Zhilei Zhang Previous ranking: 9
Martin Bakole Previous ranking: 10

Editor’s note: Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz Jr. have been removed due to inactivity.

Cruiserweight Ranking

Jai Opetaia Previous Ranking: 1
Gilberto Ramirez Previous Ranking: 2
Chris Billam-Smith Previous Ranking: 3
Badou Jack Previous Ranking: 4
Norair Mikaeljan Previous Ranking: 5
Aleksei Papin Previous Ranking: 6
Michal Cieslak Previous Ranking: 7
Ryan Rozicki Previous Ranking: 8
Yamil Peralta Previous Ranking: 9
Leonardo Mosquea Previous Ranking: 10

Light Heavyweight Ranking

1:01 The numbers behind Bivol’s victory in the rematch against Beterbiev. Take a look at the statistics of Dmitry Bivol’s victory against Artur Beterbiev.

Dmitry Bivol Previous ranking: 1
Artur Beterbiev Previous ranking: 2
David Benavidez Previous ranking: 3
Callum Smith Previous ranking: 4
David Morrell Jr. Previous ranking: 5
Imam Khataev Previous ranking: 6
Anthony Yarde Previous ranking: 7
Oleksandr Gvozdyk Previous ranking: 8
Albert Ramirez Previous ranking: 9
Joshua Buatsi Previous ranking: 10

Super Middleweight Ranking

1:25 Teddy Atlas excited about Terence Crawford’s performance vs. Canelo Álvarez. Teddy Atlas and Timothy Bradley Jr. analyze Terence Crawford’s victory over Canelo Álvarez.

Terence Crawford Previous ranking: 1
Canelo Alvarez Previous ranking: 2
Diego Pacheco Previous ranking: 3
Hamzah Sheeraz Previous ranking: 4
Christian Mbilli Previous ranking: 5
Lester Martinez Previous ranking: 6
Jermall Charlo Previous ranking: 7
Edgar Berlanga Previous ranking: 8
Jose Armando Resendiz Previous ranking: 9
Caleb Plant Previous ranking: 10

Middleweight Ranking

1:08 Alimkhanuly connects two ferocious blows to win by TKO. Janibek Alimkhanuly wins with an impressive style over Anauel Ngamissengue in the fifth round.

Janibek Alimkhanuly Previous Ranking: 1
Carlos Adames Previous Ranking: 2
Conor Benn Previous Ranking: 3
Chris Eubank Jr. Previous Ranking: 4
Anauel Ngamissengue Previous Ranking: 5
Etinosa Oliha Previous Ranking: 6
Fiodor Czerkaszyn Previous Ranking: 7
Yoenli Hernandez Previous Ranking: 8
Troy Isley Previous Ranking: 9
Austin Williams Previous Ranking: 10

Editor’s Note: Erislandy Lara has been removed due to inactivity.

Super Welterweight Ranking

1:12 Xander Zayas, 22, becomes the youngest current world champion. Xander Zayas becomes the youngest current world champion at 22 after being announced as the winner.

Vergil Ortiz Jr. Previous Ranking: 1
Sebastian Fundora Previous Ranking: 2
Jaron Ennis Previous Ranking: 3
Xander Zayas Previous Ranking: 4
Israil Madrimov Previous Ranking: 5
Tim Tszyu Previous Ranking: 6
Keith Thurman Previous Ranking: 7
Jesus Ramos Jr. Previous Ranking: 8
Abass Baraou Previous Ranking: 9
Brandon Adams Previous Ranking: NR

Editor’s Note: Bakhram Murtazaliev has been removed due to inactivity.

Welterweight Ranking

Devin Haney Previous ranking: 3
Mario Barrios Previous ranking: 2
Brian Norman Jr. Previous ranking: 1
Manny Pacquiao Previous ranking: 4
Liam Paro Previous ranking: 5
Shakhram Giyasov Previous ranking: 6
Giovani Santillan Previous ranking: 7
Rolando Romero Previous ranking: 8
Souleymane Cissokho Previous ranking: 9
Lewis Crocker Previous ranking: 10

Super Lightweight Ranking

1:01 Teofimo López advances to victory by unanimous decision. Teofimo López wins by unanimous decision over Steve Claggett in Miami.

Teofimo Lopez Previous ranking: 1
Richardson Hitchins Previous ranking: 2
Subriel Matias Previous ranking: 3
Alberto Puello Previous ranking: 4
Gary Antuanne Russell Previous ranking: 5
Arnold Barboza Jr. Previous ranking: 6
Sandor Martin Previous ranking: 7
Andy Hiraoka Previous ranking: 8
Dalton Smith Previous ranking: 9
Adam Azim Previous ranking: 10

Lightweight Ranking

Shakur Stevenson Previous Ranking: 1
Gervonta Davis Previous Ranking: 2
Keyshawn Davis Previous Ranking: 3
William Zepeda Previous Ranking: 4
Lamont Roach Previous Ranking: 5
Andy Cruz Previous Ranking: 6
Raymond Muratalla Previous Ranking: 7
Abdullah Mason Previous Ranking: NR
Frank Martin Previous Ranking: 8
Floyd Schofield Previous Ranking: 9

Super Featherweight Ranking

1:17 Emanuel Navarrete wins by technical decision despite the injury. Emanuel Navarrete defeats Charly Suárez despite a significant cut on the head in the main event.

Emanuel Navarrete Previous ranking: 1
Anthony Cacace Previous ranking: 2
O’Shaquie Foster Previous ranking: 3
Ray Ford Previous ranking: 4
Robson Conceicao Previous ranking: 5
Eduardo Nunez Previous ranking: 6
Andres Cortes Previous ranking: 7
Charly Suarez Previous ranking: 8
James Dickens Previous ranking: 9
Joe Cordina Previous ranking: 10

Featherweight Ranking

1:46 Angelo Leo knocks down Venado López for the knockout of the year. Angelo Leo needs a punch to knock down Venado López and claim the IBF belt for the knockout of the year.

Rafael Espinoza Previous Ranking: 1
Nick Ball Previous Ranking: 2
Stephen Fulton Previous Ranking: 3
Angelo Leo Previous Ranking: 4
Bruce Carrington Previous Ranking: 5
Luis Alberto Lopez Previous Ranking: 6
Brandon Figueroa Previous Ranking: 7
Tomoki Kameda Previous Ranking: 8
Robeisy Ramirez Previous Ranking: 9
Mirco Cuello Previous Ranking: 10

Super Bantamweight Ranking

Naoya Inoue, on the left, dominated Murodjon Akhmadaliev in a unanimous decision victory to retain his undisputed super bantamweight championship on Sunday in Nagoya.