Boxing: Prograis and Duarte, Will They Enter the Ranking? Analysis and Results

Boxing: Summary of the Most Notable Fights

The boxing world vibrated with exciting fights that reshaped the rankings and left an unforgettable taste for the fans. From Caracas, Venezuela, to Chicago, Illinois, the rings witnessed intense battles for titles and the search for a place at the top.

Carlos Cañizales Recaptures Super Flyweight Title

Carlos Cañizales avenged his defeat against Petchmanee CP Freshmart with a knockout in the fifth round. This triumph secured him the WBC light flyweight title and placed him at number 5 in the Alofoke Deportes ranking, displacing Freshmart.

Oscar Duarte Wins in the Super Lightweight Elimination

In Chicago, Oscar Duarte defeated Kenneth Sims Jr. by majority decision in an eliminator for the WBA super lightweight title. Despite the close and competitive fight, Duarte’s strength and constant pressure gave him the victory, opening the possibility for him to challenge champion Gary Antuanne Russell.

Prograis and Diaz Offer a Spectacle in the Co-Main Event

The co-main event between Regis Prograis and Joseph “Jojo” Diaz was the highlight of the weekend. The super-lightweight fight, between two former champions, unfolded as a meeting of boxers hungry for victory, offering a spectacle that Prograis won by unanimous decision. Prograis, with his effective jab, accumulated points over Díaz. However, Díaz managed to hit Prograis with a left hook in the first round. Despite the problems caused by an injury to his left eye in the fourth round, Díaz fought valiantly. Prograis was superior, keeping Díaz at bay with his jab and winning the fight.

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]. He probably shook me the first time he caught me, but after that, he didn’t shake me anymore.

Regis Prograis

Both Prograis and Díaz remain outside the top 10 of the super lightweight division. Boxing rankings by division highlight the best in each weight category. These rankings will be updated based on recent results and performances. Boxers who have announced their move to a different division will be ranked in that new division, if applicable, only after fighting in that weight category. Boxers who currently hold titles in two divisions may be ranked in both. Boxers who have not competed in the last 12 months, and 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.

Divisional Standings

Here are the division rankings:

• Heavyweight
• Cruiserweight
• Light Heavyweight
• Super Middleweight
• Middleweight
• Super Welterweight
• Welterweight
• Super Lightweight
• Lightweight
• Super Lightweight
• Featherweight
• Super Featherweight
• Bantamweight
• Super Bantamweight
• Flyweight
• Super Flyweight
• Strawweight

Heavyweight

Oleksandr Usyk defeats Tyson Fury by unanimous decision 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

Cruiserweight

1. Jai Opetaia
2. Gilberto Ramirez
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.

Light Heavyweight

The numbers behind Bivol’s victory in the rematch against 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

Canelo Álvarez, above, is set to face 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.

Middleweight

Janibek Alimkhanuly stops Vincenzo Gualtieri in Round 6.

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

Xander Zayas, 22, 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

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

Teofimo López wins by unanimous decision.

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

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

Emanuel Navarrete wins by technical decision despite the injury.

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

Peso Pluma

Angelo Leo Knocks Out Venado López with a KO of the Year!

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