{"id":90191,"date":"2025-11-27T21:32:50","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T01:32:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/sin-categoria\/haney-king-at-welter-mason-breaks-into-135-updated-boxing-rankings\/"},"modified":"2025-11-27T21:32:50","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T01:32:50","slug":"haney-king-at-welter-mason-breaks-into-135-updated-boxing-rankings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/boxing\/haney-king-at-welter-mason-breaks-into-135-updated-boxing-rankings\/","title":{"rendered":"Haney King at Welter, Mason Breaks into 135: Updated Boxing Rankings"},"content":{"rendered":"The &#8220;The Ring IV: Night of the Champions&#8221; evening in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday, was much more than a card full of fights. The event had significant repercussions in multiple weight categories.\n\n<h2>Abdullah Mason, New World Champion<\/h2>\n\nAbdullah Mason, at 21 years old, won by unanimous decision against Sam Noakes, becoming the youngest boxing world champion, capturing the WBO lightweight title. Mason, with a skill advantage, had to go the distance for the first time in his professional career, utilizing exceptional body work and stamina to overcome an opponent who stood firm.\n\nMason hurt Noakes several times during the fight, including a sequence in the seventh round when the young boxer hit his opponent in the body. Noakes somehow survived the attack and counterattacked, putting Mason in difficult positions in the final rounds.\n\nWith his victory, Mason enters the divisional ranking at number 8.\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Devin Haney Ascends<\/h2>\n\n\nDevin Haney climbed to the top of the welterweight rankings by defeating Brian Norman Jr., winning the WBO title with a brilliant display of boxing. Haney knocked down Norman, known for his punching power, in the second round and never looked back, working with a firm jab and nullifying his opponent. Norman fell three places, remaining at number 4 after the defeat.\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jesse &#8220;Bam&#8221; Rodriguez solidifies his position<\/h2>\n\n\nJesse &#8220;Bam&#8221; Rodriguez&#8217;s masterclass in defeating Fernando Mart\u00ednez to unify three super flyweight titles keeps him firm at number 1, making a big difference from the rest of the competition. Mart\u00ednez remains at number 2, considering he has two victories over Kazuto Ioka, ranked at number 3.\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">David Benavidez Secures His Position<\/h2>\n\n\nDavid Benavidez&#8217;s dominant victory 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 that he will move up to cruiserweight for his next fight, challenging unified champion Gilberto &#8220;Zurdo&#8221; Ramirez on Cinco de Mayo weekend.\n\n<p>Divisional boxing rankings highlight the best in the sport in each weight category. The rankings will change according to recent results and performances. Boxers who have announced that they are moving to a different weight category will be ranked in that new division, if applicable, only once they fight in that category. Boxers who currently hold titles in two divisions may be ranked in both.<\/p>\n\nBoxers 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.\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weight Classifications<\/h2>\n\n\nHEAVYWEIGHT (NO LIMIT)\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\nOleksandr Usyk wins by unanimous decision against Tyson Fury in the rematch. Oleksandr Usyk retains the heavyweight championship with another decision victory over Tyson Fury on Saturday, this time unanimously in an epic rematch.\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Oleksandr Usyk \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 1<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 24-0, 15 KOs\n\nLast: W (KO5) Daniel Dubois, July 19th\n\nNext: TBA\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Tyson Fury \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 2<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 34-2-1, 24 KOs\n\nLast: L (UD12) Oleksandr Usyk, December 21st\n\nNext: TBA\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Daniel Dubois \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 3<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 22-3, 21 KOs\n\nLast: L (KO5) Oleksandr Usyk, July 19\n\nNext: TBA\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Fabio Wardley \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 4<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 20-0-1, 19 KOs\n\nLast: W (TKO11) Joseph Parker, October 25\n\nNext: TBA\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Joseph Parker \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 5<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 36-4, 24 KOs\n\nLast: L (TKO11) Fabio Wardley, October 25th\n\nNext: TBA\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Agit Kabayel \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 6<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 26-0, 18 KOs\n\nLast: W (KO6) Zhilei Zhang, February 22\n\nNext: TBA\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Filip Hrgovic \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 7<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 19-1, 14 KOs\n\nLast: W (UD10) David Adeleye, August 16th\n\nNext: TBA\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Moses Itauma \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 8<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 14-0, 12 KOs\n\nLast: W (TKO1) Dillian Whyte, August 16\n\nNext: January 24 vs. Jermaine Franklin Jr.\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Zhilei Zhang \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 9<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 27-3-1, 22 KOs\n\nLast: L (KO6) Agit Kabayel, February 22\n\nNext: TBA\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Martin Bakole \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 10<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 21-2-1, 16 KOs\n\nLast: D (Majority Draw 10) Efe Ajagba, May 3\n\nNext: TBA\n\nEditor&#8217;s note: Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz Jr. have been removed due to inactivity.\n\nCRUISERWEIGHT (UP TO 200 POUNDS)\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Jai Opetaia \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 1<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 28-0, 22 KOs\n\nLast: W (KO5) Claudio Squeo, June 8th\n\nNext: December 6 vs. Huseyin Cinkara\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Gilberto Ramirez \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 2<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 46-1, 30 KOs\n\nLast: W (UD12) Yuniel Dorticos, June 28\n\nNext: January 16 vs. Robin Sirwan Safar\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Chris Billam-Smith \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 3<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 21-2, 13 KOs\n\nLast: W (UD12) Brandon Glanton, April 26th\n\nNext: TBA\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Badou Jack \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 4<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 29-3-3, 17 KOs\n\nLast: W (MD12) Norair Mikaeljan, May 3rd\n\nNext: December 13 vs. Norair Mikaeljan\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Norair Mikaeljan \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 5<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 27-3, 12 KOs\n\nLast: L (MD12) Badou Jack, May 3rd\n\nNext: December 13 vs. Badou Jack\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Aleksei Papin \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 6<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 19-1, 17 KOs\n\nLast: W (UD10) Miljan Rovcanin, July 19th\n\nNext: TBA\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Michal Cieslak \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 7<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 28-2, 22 KOs\n\nLast: W (TKO4) Jean Pascal, June 28\n\nNext: TBA\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Ryan Rozicki \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 8<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 20-1-1, 19 KOs\n\nLast: D (Majority Draw 12) Yamil Peralta, December 7th\n\nNext: TBA\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Yamil Peralta \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 9<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 17-1-1, 9 KOs\n\nLast: D (Majority Draw 12) Ryan Rozicki, December 7\n\nNext: TBA\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Leonardo Mosquea \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 10<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 17-0, 10 KOs\n\nLast: W (TKO9) Ivan Gabriel Garcia, June 12th\n\nNext: TBA\n\nLIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT (UP TO 175 POUNDS)\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\nThe numbers behind Bivol&#8217;s victory in the rematch against Beterbiev. Check out the stats from Dmitry Bivol&#8217;s victory against Artur Beterbiev.\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Dmitry Bivol \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 1<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 24-1, 12 KOs\n\nLast: W (MD12) Artur Beterbiev, February 22\n\nNext: TBA\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Artur Beterbiev \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 2<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 21-1, 20 KOs\n\nLast: L (MD12) Dmitry Bivol, February 22\n\nNext: TBA\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>David Benavidez \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 3<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 31-0, 25 KOs\n\nLast: W (TKO7) Anthony Yarde, November 22\n\nNext: TBA\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Callum Smith \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 4<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 31-2, 22 KOs\n\nLast: W (UD12) Joshua Buatsi, February 22\n\nNext: TBA\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>David Morrell Jr. \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 5<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 12-1, 9 KOs\n\nLast: W (SD12) Imam Khataev, July 12th\n\nNext: TBA\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Imam Khataev \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 6<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 10-1, 9 KOs\n\nLast: L (SD10) David Morrell Jr., July 12\n\nNext: December 11 vs. Adam Deines\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Anthony Yarde \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 7<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 27-4, 24 KOs\n\nLast: L (TKO7) David Benavidez, November 22\n\nNext: TBA\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Oleksandr Gvozdyk \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 8<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 21-2, 17 KOs\n\nLast: W (KO3) Anthony Hollaway, April 19th\n\nNext: TBA\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Albert Ramirez \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 9<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 22-0, 19 KOs\n\nLast: W (TKO7) Jerome Pampellone, August 8th\n\nNext: TBA\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Joshua Buatsi \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 10<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 20-1, 13 KOs\n\nLast: W (MD10) Zach Parker, November 1st\n\nNext: TBA\n\nSUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT (UP TO 168 POUNDS)\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\nTeddy Atlas and Timothy Bradley Jr. analyze Terence Crawford&#8217;s victory over Canelo \u00c1lvarez.\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Terence Crawford \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 1<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 42-0, 31 KOs\n\nLast: W (UD12) Canelo Alvarez, September 13th\n\nNext: TBA\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Canelo Alvarez \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 2<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 63-3-2, 39 KOs\n\nLast: L (UD12) Terence Crawford, September 13th\n\nNext: TBA\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Diego Pacheco \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 3<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 24-0, 18 KOs\n\nLast: W (UD12) Trevor McCumby, July 19\n\nNext: December 13 vs. Kevin Lele Sadjo\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hamzah Sheeraz \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 4<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 22-0-1, 18 KOs\n\nLast: W (KO5) Edgar Berlanga, July 12\n\nNext: TBA\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Christian Mbilli \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 5<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 29-0-1, 24 KOs\n\nLast: D (Split Draw 10) Lester Martinez, September 13th\n\nNext: TBA\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Lester Martinez \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 6<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 19-0-1, 16 KOs\n\nLast: D (Split draw 10) Christian Mbilli, September 13th\n\nNext: TBA\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Jermall Charlo \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 7<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 34-0, 23 KOs\n\nLast: W (TKO6) Thomas LaManna, May 31st\n\nNext: TBA\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Edgar Berlanga \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 8<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 23-2, 18 KOs\n\nLast: L (KO5) Hamzah Sheeraz, July 12\n\nNext: TBA\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Jose Armando Resendiz \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 9<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 16-2, 11 KOs\n\nLast: W (SD12) Caleb Plant, May 31\n\nNext: TBA\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Caleb Plant \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 10<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 23-2, 14 KOs\n\nLast: L (SD12) Jose Armando Resendiz, March 31st\n\nNext: TBA\n\nMIDDLEWEIGHT (UP TO 160 POUNDS)\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\nJanibek Alimkhanuly wins with an impressive style over Anauel Ngamissengue in the fifth round.\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Janibek Alimkhanuly \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 1<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 17-0, 12 KOs\n\nLast: W (TKO5) Anauel Ngamissengue, April 5th\n\nNext: December 6 vs. Erislandy Lara\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Carlos Adames \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 2<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 24-1-1, 18 KOs\n\nLast: D (Split Draw 12) Hamzah Sheeraz, February 22nd\n\nNext: TBA\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Conor Benn \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 3<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 23-1, 14 KOs\n\nLast: W (UD12) Chris Eubank Jr., November 15th\n\nNext: TBA\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Chris Eubank Jr. \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 4<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 35-4, 25 KOs\n\nLast: L (UD12) Conor Benn, November 15th\n\nNext: TBA\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Anauel Ngamissengue \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 5<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 14-1, 9 KOs\n\nLast: L (TKO5) Zhanibek Alimkhanuly, April 5th\n\nNext: TBA\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Etinosa Oliha \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 6<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 22-0, 10 KOs\n\nLast: W (TKO3) Ivan Njegac, September 12th\n\nNext: TBA\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Fiodor Czerkaszyn \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 7<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 26-1, 16 KOs\n\nLast: W (TKO2) Patrick Allotey, February 1st\n\nNext: TBA\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Yoenli Hernandez \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 8<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 8-0, 7 KOs\n\nLast: W (TKO1) Ramon De La Cruz Sena, October 12th\n\nNext: TBA\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Troy Isley \u2003 \u2003 Previous Ranking: 9<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 15-0, 5 KOs\n\nLast: W (UD10) Etoundi Michel William, June 7th\n\nNext: TBA\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Austin Williams \u2003 \u2003 Previous ranking: 10<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 19-1, 13 KOs\n\nLast: W (TKO9) Ivan Vazquez, July 19th\n\nNext: TBA","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The &#8220;The Ring IV: Night of the Champions&#8221; evening in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday, was much more than a card full of fights. The event had significant repercussions in multiple weight categories. Abdullah Mason, New World Champion Abdullah Mason, at 21 years old, won by unanimous decision against Sam Noakes, becoming the youngest boxing [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":90192,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[30],"tags":[10423,205,3623,1971],"class_list":{"0":"post-90191","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-boxing","8":"tag-abdullah-mason","9":"tag-boxing","10":"tag-devin-haney","11":"tag-rankings"},"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/90191","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=90191"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/90191\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/90192"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=90191"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=90191"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=90191"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}