Boxing: Do Prograis and Duarte climb in the rankings after their victories?

Boxing: Weekly Summary and Updated Rankings

Alofoke Deportes brings you a summary of the most outstanding fights and the updated rankings in the boxing world. This week, the action in the ring was full of excitement and surprises, with results that directly impact the rankings of the best boxers in the world. Venezuelan Carlos Cañizales avenged his defeat against Petchmanee CP Freshmart with a knockout in the fifth round, winning the WBC light flyweight title and displacing Freshmart from the top 5 of the rankings. In Chicago, Oscar Duarte defeated Kenneth Sims Jr. by majority decision in an eliminator fight for the WBA super lightweight title. Duarte demonstrated his strength and constant pressure, overcoming Sims’ technique in a very close match. Duarte could have the opportunity to challenge champion Gary Antuanne Russell. The co-main event between Regis Prograis and Joseph “Jojo” Diaz was one of the most exciting fights of the weekend. Prograis won by unanimous decision in a super lightweight bout. Despite Diaz’s attempts, Prograis managed to impose his strategy, using his jab and straight punches to keep his opponent at bay.

“I felt like I won the fight. My jab worked all night. I was connecting. I think he connected with some hard shots, but at the same time I was never [hurt]. I was probably stunned the first time he connected, but after that, I wasn’t stunned anymore.”
Regis Prograis

Here are the updated rankings in the different weight categories, highlighting the best boxers of the moment.

Weight Category Rankings

These rankings reflect the performance of boxers and are updated regularly. Boxers who change weight categories will be ranked in their new division once they fight in it. Champions in multiple divisions may appear in both rankings. Boxers inactive for more than 12 months, without scheduled fights, will be removed until they fight again. Those who test positive for prohibited substances will also be removed.

Heavy (Unlimited)

Boxing: Do Prograis and Duarte climb in the rankings after their victories?

Oleksandr Usyk retains the heavyweight championship with a decision victory over Tyson Fury in the rematch.

1. Oleksandr Usyk
2. Tyson Fury
3. Daniel Dubois
4. Joseph Parker
5. Agit Kabayel
6. Anthony Joshua
7. Filip Hrgovic
8. Zhilei Zhang
9. Andy Ruiz Jr.
10. Moses Itauma

Cruise (Up to 200 pounds)

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

Editor’s Note: Mairis Briedis has been removed due to inactivity.

Semi-heavyweight (Up to 175 pounds)

An analysis of the statistics of Dmitry Bivol’s victory against Artur Beterbiev.

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

Super Middleweight (Up to 168 pounds)

Canelo Álvarez, above, faces Terence Crawford in a mega fight on September 13 in Las Vegas.

1. Canelo Alvarez
2. Christian Mbilli
3. Diego Pacheco
4. Hamzah Sheeraz
5. Jermall Charlo
6. Edgar Berlanga
7. Jose Armando Resendiz
8. Caleb Plant
9. Bektemir Melikuziev
10. Bruno Surace

Editor’s Note: Jaime Munguia has been removed after testing positive for a banned substance.

Medium (Up to 160 pounds)

Janibek Alimkhanuly stops Vincenzo Gualtieri in the sixth round. Janibek Alimkhanuly unifies two middleweight titles with a sixth-round stoppage of Vincenzo Gualtieri.

1. Zhanibek Alimkhanuly
2. Carlos Adames
3. Erislandy Lara
4. Chris Eubank Jr.
5. Conor Benn
6. Anauel Ngamissengue
7. Etinosa Oliha
8. Fiodor Czerkaszyn
9. Yoenli Hernandez
10. Troy Isley

Super Welterweight (Up to 154 pounds)

Xander Zayas, 22 years old, becomes the youngest current world champion.

1. Terence Crawford
2. Vergil Ortiz Jr.
3. Sebastian Fundora
4. Bakhram Murtazaliev
5. Xander Zayas
6. Israil Madrimov
7. Tim Tszyu
8. Serhii Bohachuk
9. Keith Thurman
10. Jesus Ramos Jr.

Welterweight (Up to 147 pounds)

Terence Crawford, on the left, celebrates his close unanimous decision over Israil Madrimov by scores of 116-112, 115-113 and 115-113.

1. Jaron Ennis
2. Brian Norman Jr.
3. Mario Barrios
4. Eimantas Stanionis
5. Devin Haney
6. Manny Pacquiao
7. Shakhram Giyasov
8. Giovani Santillan
9. Rolando Romero
10. Souleymane Cissokho

Super Lightweight (Up to 140 pounds)

Teofimo López wins by unanimous decision over Steve Claggett in Miami.

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

Lightweight (Up to 135 pounds)

1. Shakur Stevenson
2. Gervonta Davis
3. Keyshawn Davis
4. William Zepeda
5. Lamont Roach
6. Andy Cruz
7. Raymond Muratalla
8. Frank Martin
9. Floyd Schofield
10. Denys Berinchyk

Editor’s note: Vasiliy Lomachenko announced his retirement from boxing on June 5.

Super Featherweight (Up to 130 lbs)

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.

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

Featherweight (Up to 126 pounds)

Angelo Leo knocks out Venado López for the KO of the year. Angelo Leo needs a punch to knock out Venado López and claim the IBF belt for the knockout of the year.