Boxing Rankings: Hitchins Consolidates, Estrada Debuts at 118 Pounds

Ring Domination: Boxing Rankings Update

In the world of boxing, rankings are a reflection of the dedication and performance of the athletes. Alofoke Deportes presents an update of the classifications by division, highlighting the most outstanding boxers and recent changes in the sports landscape. Richardson Hitchins solidified his position as one of the best in the super lightweight division, following his victory over George Kambosos Jr. in the eighth round. With this triumph, Hitchins remains firm in the rankings. After his victory, Hitchins and Teofimo López hinted at a possible unification fight in the future. In another outstanding performance, Andy Cruz reaffirmed his position in the lightweight division with a resounding victory over Hironori Mishiro. Cruz, a 2020 Olympic gold medalist, seeks to secure a world title in less than 10 professional fights. The former super flyweight world champion, Juan Francisco Estrada, debuted in the bantamweight division with a victory over Karim Arce Lugo, securing a place in the ranking of his new category. For his part, Nonito Donaire also returned to the bantamweight division with a technical decision over Andres Campos, obtaining the opportunity to fight against the winner of the match between Antonio Vargas and Daigo Higa. Boxing rankings by division highlight the best athletes in each weight category. Changes in the rankings are based on recent results and performances. Boxers who have announced their change of weight category will be classified in their new division, once they have competed in it. Boxers who hold titles in two divisions may be classified 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. To get a list of the current champions in all weight categories, see the champions section.

The following are the updated rankings by division:

Heavyweight (Unlimited)

Oleksandr Usyk defeats Tyson Fury by unanimous decision in the rematch

• Oleksandr Usyk – Previous: 1

• Tyson Fury – Previous: 2

• Daniel Dubois – Previous: 3

• Joseph Parker – Previous: 4

• Agit Kabayel – Previous: 5

• Anthony Joshua – Previous: 6

• Filip Hrgovic – Previous: 7

• Zhilei Zhang – Previous: 8

• Andy Ruiz Jr. – Previous: 9

• Moses Itauma – Previous: N/R

Cruiserweight (Up to 200 pounds)

• Jai Opetaia – Previous: 1

• Gilberto Ramirez – Previous: 2

• Chris Billam-Smith – Previous: 3

• Badou Jack – Previous: 4

• Norair Mikaeljan – Previous: 5

• Aleksei Papin – Previous: 6

• Michal Cieslak – Previous: 7

• Ryan Rozicki – Previous: 8

• Yamil Peralta – Previous: 9

• Leonardo Mosquea – Previous: 10

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

Light Heavyweight (Up to 175 pounds)

The statistics of Bivol’s victory in the rematch against Beterbiev

• Dmitry Bivol – Previous: 1

• Artur Beterbiev – Previous: 2

• David Benavidez – Previous: 3

• David Morrell Jr. – Previous: 4

• Callum Smith – Previous: 5

• Joshua Buatsi – Previous: 6

• Anthony Yarde – Previous: 7

• Oleksandr Gvozdyk – Previous: 8

• Albert Ramirez – Previous: 9

• Willy Hutchinson – Previous: 10

Super Middleweight (Up to 168 pounds)

Canelo Álvarez will face Terence Crawford in a mega fight on September 13 in Las Vegas.

• Canelo Alvarez – Previous: 1

• Christian Mbilli – Previous: 2

• Diego Pacheco – Previous: 4

• Edgar Berlanga – Previous: 6

• Jermall Charlo – Previous: N/R

• Jose Armando Resendiz – Previous: N/R

• Caleb Plant – Previous: 3

• Bektemir Melikuziev – Previous: 9

• Bruno Surace – Previous: 8

• Osleys Iglesias – Previous: 10

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

Middleweight (Up to 160 pounds)

Janibek Alimkhanuly stops Vincenzo Gualtieri in the sixth round

• Janibek Alimkhanuly – Previous: 1

• Carlos Adames – Previous: 2

• Hamzah Sheeraz – Previous: 3

• Erislandy Lara – Previous: 4

• Chris Eubank Jr. – Previous: 5

• Conor Benn – Previous: 6

• Anauel Ngamissengue – Previous: 7

• Etinosa Oliha – Previous: 8

• Fiodr Czerkaszyn – Previous: 9

• Yoenli Hernandez – Previous: N/R

Super Welterweight (Up to 154 pounds)

Terence Crawford celebrates his close unanimous decision victory over Israil Madrimov with scores of 116-112, 115-113, and 115-113.

• Terence Crawford – Previous: 1

• Vergil Ortiz Jr. – Previous: 2

• Sebastian Fundora – Previous: 3

• Bakhram Murtazaliev – Previous: 4

• Israil Madrimov – Previous: 5

• Tim Tszyu – Previous: 6

• Serhii Bohachuk – Previous: 7

• Xander Zayas – Previous: 8

• Keith Thurman – Previous: 9

• Jesus Ramos Jr. – Previous: 10

Editor’s Note: Jermell Charlo has been removed due to inactivity in the division.

Welterweight (Up to 147 pounds)

Jaron Ennis, on the right, defeated Eimantas Stanionis by TKO in the sixth round to add the WBA welterweight title to his IBF belt.

• Jaron Ennis – Previous: 1

• Brian Norman Jr. – Previous: 2

• Mario Barrios – Previous: 3

• Eimantas Stanionis – Previous: 4

• Devin Haney – Previous: 5

• Shakhram Giyasov – Previous: 6

• Jin Sasaki – Previous: 7

• Giovani Santillan – Previous: 8

• Rolando Romero – Previous: 9

• Souleymane Cissokho – Previous: NR

Super Lightweight (Up to 140 pounds)

Teofimo López wins by unanimous decision

• Teofimo Lopez – Previous: 1

• Richardson Hitchins – Previous: 2

• Alberto Puello – Previous: 3

• Arnold Barboza Jr. – Previous: 4

• Gary Antuanne Russell – Previous: 5

• Liam Paro – Previous: 6

• Subriel Matias – Previous: 7

• Jack Catterall – Previous: 8

• Sandor Martin – Previous: 9

• Andy Hiraoka – Previous: NR

Lightweight (Up to 135 pounds)

• Gervonta Davis – Previous: 1

• Shakur Stevenson – Previous: 2

• Keyshawn Davis – Previous: 3

• William Zepeda – Previous: 4

• Lamont Roach – Previous: 5

• Andy Cruz – Previous: 6

• Raymond Muratalla – Previous: 7

• Frank Martin – Previous: 8

• Denys Berinchyk – Previous: 9

• Tevin Farmer – Previous: 10

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 – Previous: 1

• Anthony Cacace – Previous: 2

• O’Shaquie Foster – Previous: 3

• Lamont Roach – Previous: 4

• Raymond Ford – Previous: 5

• Robson Conceicao – Previous: 6

• Eduardo Nunez – Previous: 8

• Andres Cortes – Previous: 9

• Charly Suarez – Previous: 10

• Albert Batyrgaziev – Previous: N/R

Editor’s Note: Joe Cordina has been removed due to inactivity.

Peso Pluma (Up to 126 pounds)

Angelo Leo knocks out Venado López for the fight of the year.

• Nick Ball – Previous: 1

• Rafael Espinoza – Previous: 2

• Stephen Fulton – Previous: 3

• Angelo Leo – Previous: 4

• Luis Alberto Lopez – Previous: 5

• Brandon Figueroa – Previous: 6

• Bruce Carrington – Previous: 7

• Tomoki Kameda – Previous: 8

• Robeisy Ramirez – Previous: 9

• Mirco Cuello – Previous: 10

Super Bantamweight (Up to 122 lbs)