{"id":88246,"date":"2025-11-26T05:57:36","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T09:57:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/sin-categoria\/haney-king-at-welter-mason-breaks-into-135-boxing-rankings-2\/"},"modified":"2025-11-26T05:57:36","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T09:57:36","slug":"haney-king-at-welter-mason-breaks-into-135-boxing-rankings-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/boxing\/haney-king-at-welter-mason-breaks-into-135-boxing-rankings-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Haney King at Welter, Mason Breaks into 135: Boxing Rankings"},"content":{"rendered":"The event &#8220;The Ring IV: Night of the Champions&#8221; in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was much more than a fight card; it had a significant impact on various weight categories.\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Changes in the Ring<\/h2>\n\n\nAbdullah Mason, at 21 years old, achieved a unanimous decision victory over Sam Noakes, becoming the youngest boxing world champion at the moment, by obtaining the WBO lightweight title. Mason, with greater skill, had to work hard for 12 rounds for the first time in his professional career, using excellent body work and endurance to overcome an opponent who never gave up. Mason&#8217;s triumph placed him at number 8 in the ranking of his division.\n\nDevin Haney ascended to the top of the welterweight rankings by defeating Brian Norman Jr., winning the WBO title with an outstanding boxing display. Haney sent Norman to the canvas in the second round and dominated the fight, using an effective jab and neutralizing his opponent. Norman dropped three positions and now occupies the number 4 spot after this defeat.\n\nJesse &#8220;Bam&#8221; Rodriguez solidified his position at number 1 by defeating Fernando Martinez and unifying three super flyweight titles. Martinez remains in the number 2 spot, considering his two victories over Kazuto Ioka, who occupies the third place in the ranking.\n\nDavid Benavidez&#8217;s dominant victory over Anthony Yarde secured his position as the number 3 in light heavyweight, behind former champion Artur Beterbiev and unified champion Dmitry Bivol. Benavidez might not hold that position for long, as he announced his intention to move up to cruiserweight for his next fight, challenging unified champion Gilberto &#8220;Zurdo&#8221; Ramirez during the Cinco de Mayo weekend.\n\n\n<p>Boxing rankings highlight the best in each weight category. These rankings are updated according to recent results and performances. Boxers who have announced their change of category will be included in the new division once they compete in it. Boxers holding titles in two divisions may be ranked in both.<\/p>\n\nBoxers who have not competed in the last 12 months, and who do not have scheduled fights, will be removed from the rankings until they fight again. Any boxer who tests positive for performance-enhancing substances will also be removed. This boxer may re-enter the rankings after their next fight.\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Updated Rankings<\/h2>\n\n\nHere are the updated rankings for the different weight categories:\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Heavyweight (Unlimited)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a2.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fmedia%2Fmotion%2F2024%2F1221%2Fdm_241221_fury_usyk_rematch%2Fdm_241221_fury_usyk_rematch.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\nOleksandr Usyk retained the heavyweight championship with another decision victory over Tyson Fury, this time unanimously in an epic rematch.\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Oleksandr Usyk<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 1<\/li><li><strong>Tyson Fury<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 2<\/li><li><strong>Daniel Dubois<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 3<\/li><li><strong>Fabio Wardley<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 4<\/li><li><strong>Joseph Parker<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 5<\/li><li><strong>Agit Kabayel<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 6<\/li><li><strong>Filip Hrgovic<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 7<\/li><li><strong>Moses Itauma<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 8<\/li><li><strong>Zhilei Zhang<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 9<\/li><li><strong>Martin Bakole<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 10<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nEditor&#8217;s note: Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz Jr. have been removed due to inactivity.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cruiserweight (Up to 200 pounds)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Jai Opetaia<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 1<\/li><li><strong>Gilberto Ramirez<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 2<\/li><li><strong>Chris Billam-Smith<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 3<\/li><li><strong>Badou Jack<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 4<\/li><li><strong>Norair Mikaeljan<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 5<\/li><li><strong>Aleksei Papin<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 6<\/li><li><strong>Michal Cieslak<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 7<\/li><li><strong>Ryan Rozicki<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 8<\/li><li><strong>Yamil Peralta<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 9<\/li><li><strong>Leonardo Mosquea<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 10<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Light Heavyweight (Up to 175 pounds)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fmedia%2Fmotion%2F2025%2F0222%2Fdm_250222_COM_BOX_Analysis_The_numbers_behind_Bivols_rematch_victory_against_Beterbiev_20250222_GLOBAL_T2%2Fdm_250222_COM_BOX_Analysis_The_numbers_behind_Bivols_rematch_victory_against_Beterbiev_20250222_GLOBAL_T2.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\nAn analysis of the statistics of Dmitry Bivol&#8217;s victory against Artur Beterbiev.\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Dmitry Bivol<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 1<\/li><li><strong>Artur Beterbiev<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 2<\/li><li><strong>David Benavidez<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 3<\/li><li><strong>Callum Smith<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 4<\/li><li><strong>David Morrell Jr.<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 5<\/li><li><strong>Imam Khataev<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 6<\/li><li><strong>Anthony Yarde<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 7<\/li><li><strong>Oleksandr Gvozdyk<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 8<\/li><li><strong>Albert Ramirez<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 9<\/li><li><strong>Joshua Buatsi<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 10<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Super Middleweight (Up to 168 pounds)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a2.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fmedia%2Fmotion%2Fwsc%2F2025%2F0914%2Fe42d57df%2D4dcd%2D45f6%2Db0bd%2D740ab194b65c%2Fe42d57df%2D4dcd%2D45f6%2Db0bd%2D740ab194b65c.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\nTeddy Atlas and Timothy Bradley Jr. analyze Terence Crawford&#8217;s victory over Canelo \u00c1lvarez.\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Terence Crawford<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 1<\/li><li><strong>Canelo Alvarez<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 2<\/li><li><strong>Diego Pacheco<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 3<\/li><li><strong>Hamzah Sheeraz<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 4<\/li><li><strong>Christian Mbilli<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 5<\/li><li><strong>Lester Martinez<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 6<\/li><li><strong>Jermall Charlo<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 7<\/li><li><strong>Edgar Berlanga<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 8<\/li><li><strong>Jose Armando Resendiz<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 9<\/li><li><strong>Caleb Plant<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 10<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Middleweight (Up to 160 pounds)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a4.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fmedia%2Fmotion%2F2025%2F0405%2Fdm_250405_boxing_KO_woof%2Fdm_250405_boxing_KO_woof.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\nJanibek Alimkhanuly wins with an impressive technical knockout over Anauel Ngamissengue in the fifth round.\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Janibek Alimkhanuly<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 1<\/li><li><strong>Carlos Adames<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 2<\/li><li><strong>Conor Benn<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 3<\/li><li><strong>Chris Eubank Jr.<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 4<\/li><li><strong>Anauel Ngamissengue<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 5<\/li><li><strong>Etinosa Oliha<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 6<\/li><li><strong>Fiodor Czerkaszyn<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 7<\/li><li><strong>Yoenli Hernandez<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 8<\/li><li><strong>Troy Isley<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 9<\/li><li><strong>Austin Williams<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 10<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Super Welterweight (Up to 154 pounds)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fmedia%2Fmotion%2F2025%2F0727%2Fdm_250727_dm_box_zayas_wins%2Fdm_250727_dm_box_zayas_wins.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\nXander Zayas, 22 years old, becomes the youngest world champion.\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Vergil Ortiz Jr.<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 1<\/li><li><strong>Sebastian Fundora<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 2<\/li><li><strong>Jaron Ennis<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 3<\/li><li><strong>Xander Zayas<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 4<\/li><li><strong>Israil Madrimov<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 5<\/li><li><strong>Tim Tszyu<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 6<\/li><li><strong>Keith Thurman<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 7<\/li><li><strong>Jesus Ramos Jr.<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 8<\/li><li><strong>Abass Baraou<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 9<\/li><li><strong>Brandon Adams<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: NR<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<h3>Welterweight (Up to 147 lbs)<\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Devin Haney<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 3<\/li><li><strong>Mario Barrios<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 2<\/li><li><strong>Brian Norman Jr.<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 1<\/li><li><strong>Manny Pacquiao<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 4<\/li><li><strong>Liam Paro<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 5<\/li><li><strong>Shakhram Giyasov<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 6<\/li><li><strong>Giovani Santillan<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 7<\/li><li><strong>Rolando Romero<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 8<\/li><li><strong>Souleymane Cissokho<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 9<\/li><li><strong>Lewis Crocker<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 10<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Super Lightweight (Up to 140 pounds)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fmedia%2Fmotion%2F2024%2F0630%2Fdm_240630_dm_box_teo_hl_pub2tag%2Fdm_240630_dm_box_teo_hl_pub2tag.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\nTeofimo L\u00f3pez wins by unanimous decision.\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Teofimo Lopez<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 1<\/li><li><strong>Richardson Hitchins<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 2<\/li><li><strong>Subriel Matias<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 3<\/li><li><strong>Alberto Puello<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 4<\/li><li><strong>Gary Antuanne Russell<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 5<\/li><li><strong>Arnold Barboza Jr.<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 6<\/li><li><strong>Sandor Martin<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 7<\/li><li><strong>Andy Hiraoka<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 8<\/li><li><strong>Dalton Smith<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 9<\/li><li><strong>Adam Azim<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 10<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lightweight (Up to 135 pounds)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Shakur Stevenson<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 1<\/li><li><strong>Gervonta Davis<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 2<\/li><li><strong>Keyshawn Davis<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 3<\/li><li><strong>William Zepeda<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 4<\/li><li><strong>Lamont Roach<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 5<\/li><li><strong>Andy Cruz<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 6<\/li><li><strong>Raymond Muratalla<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 7<\/li><li><strong>Abdullah Mason<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: NR<\/li><li><strong>Frank Martin<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 8<\/li><li><strong>Floyd Schofield<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 9<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Super Featherweight (Up to 130 pounds)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fmedia%2Fmotion%2F2025%2F0511%2Fdm_250511_dm_box_navarette_hl%2Fdm_250511_dm_box_navarette_hl.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\nEmanuel Navarrete wins by technical decision despite the injury.\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Emanuel Navarrete<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 1<\/li><li><strong>Anthony Cacace<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 2<\/li><li><strong>O&#8217;Shaquie Foster<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 3<\/li><li><strong>Ray Ford<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 4<\/li><li><strong>Robson Conceicao<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 5<\/li><li><strong>Eduardo Nunez<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 6<\/li><li><strong>Andres Cortes<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 7<\/li><li><strong>Charly Suarez<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 8<\/li><li><strong>James Dickens<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 9<\/li><li><strong>Joe Cordina<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 10<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Peso Pluma (Up to 126 pounds)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a3.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fmedia%2Fmotion%2F2024%2F0811%2Fdm_240811_dm_box_top_rank_ko_pub2tag%2Fdm_240811_dm_box_top_rank_ko_pub2tag.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\nAngelo Leo knocks out Venado L\u00f3pez.\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Rafael Espinoza<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 1<\/li><li><strong>Nick Ball<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 2<\/li><li><strong>Stephen Fulton<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 3<\/li><li><strong>Angelo Leo<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 4<\/li><li><strong>Bruce Carrington<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 5<\/li><li><strong>Luis Alberto Lopez<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 6<\/li><li><strong>Brandon Figueroa<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 7<\/li><li><strong>Tomoki Kameda<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 8<\/li><li><strong>Robeisy Ramirez<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 9<\/li><li><strong>Mirco Cuello<\/strong> \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 10<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Super Bantamweight (Up to 122 lbs)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a3.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2025%2F0914%2Fr1545366_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\nNaoya Inoue, on the left, dominated Murodjon Akhmadaliev.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The event &#8220;The Ring IV: Night of the Champions&#8221; in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was much more than a fight card; it had a significant impact on various weight categories. 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