{"id":90923,"date":"2025-11-28T12:46:23","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T16:46:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/sin-categoria\/haney-welterweight-king-mason-debuts-at-135-boxing-ranking\/"},"modified":"2025-11-28T12:46:23","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T16:46:23","slug":"haney-welterweight-king-mason-debuts-at-135-boxing-ranking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/boxing\/haney-welterweight-king-mason-debuts-at-135-boxing-ranking\/","title":{"rendered":"Haney Welterweight King, Mason Debuts at 135: Boxing Ranking"},"content":{"rendered":"The &#8220;The Ring IV: Night of the Champions&#8221; evening in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was much more than a fight-filled card; the event had significant repercussions in various weight categories.\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Champions Night Summary<\/h2>\n\n\nAbdullah Mason, at 21 years old, won by unanimous decision against Sam Noakes, becoming the youngest world champion in boxing and conquering the WBO lightweight title. Despite his advantage in skills, Mason fought the full 12 rounds for the first time in his professional career, demonstrating excellent physical condition and endurance to overcome an opponent who never gave up. Mason&#8217;s victory places him in eighth place in the divisional ranking.\n\nDevin Haney ascended to the top of the welterweight rankings by defeating Brian Norman Jr., winning the WBO title with a masterful boxing display. Haney sent Norman to the canvas in the second round and controlled the fight with a constant jab, neutralizing his opponent. After the defeat, Norman fell to fourth place.\n\nJesse &#8220;Bam&#8221; Rodriguez reaffirmed his number one position with a master class by finishing Fernando Martinez and unifying three super flyweight titles, solidifying his dominance in the category. Martinez remains in second place, considering his two victories over Kazuto Ioka, who occupies third place in the ranking.\n\nDavid Benavidez&#8217;s resounding victory over Anthony Yarde secured his place as number three 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 his transition to cruiserweight for his next fight, challenging unified champion Gilberto &#8220;Zurdo&#8221; Ramirez during the Cinco de Mayo weekend.\n\n<p>Boxing rankings highlight the best in each weight category. These rankings are updated according to recent results and performances. Boxers who change categories will be included in the new division, if applicable, once they compete in it. Boxers who hold titles in two divisions may be ranked in both. Boxers inactive for more than 12 months, without scheduled fights, will be removed from the ranking until their next fight. Likewise, any boxer who tests positive for performance-enhancing substances will be excluded.<\/p>\n\nHere are the rankings by weight category:\n\n<h2>Heavy (Unlimited)<\/h2>\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\n<em>Oleksandr Usyk defeats Tyson Fury by unanimous decision in the rematch<\/em>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Oleksandr Usyk<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 24-0, 15 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Tyson Fury<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 34-2-1, 24 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Daniel Dubois<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 22-3, 21 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Fabio Wardley<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 20-0-1, 19 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Joseph Parker<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 36-4, 24 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Agit Kabayel<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 26-0, 18 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Filip Hrgovic<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 19-1, 14 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Moses Itauma<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 14-0, 12 KOs\n\nNext: January 24 vs. Jermaine Franklin Jr.\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Zhilei Zhang<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 27-3-1, 22 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Martin Bakole<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 21-2-1, 16 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\nEditor&#8217;s note: Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz Jr. have been removed due to inactivity.\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cruise (Up to 200 pounds)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Jai Opetaia<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 28-0, 22 KOs\n\nNext: December 6 vs. Huseyin Cinkara\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Gilberto Ram\u00edrez<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 46-1, 30 KOs\n\nNext: January 16 vs. Robin Sirwan Safar\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Chris Billam-Smith<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 21-2, 13 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Badou Jack<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 29-3-3, 17 KOs\n\nNext: December 13 vs. Norair Mikaeljan\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Norair Mikaeljan<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 27-3, 12 KOs\n\nNext: December 13 vs. Badou Jack\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Aleksei Papin<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 19-1, 17 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Michal Cieslak<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 28-2, 22 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Ryan Rozicki<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 20-1-1, 19 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Yamil Peralta<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 17-1-1, 9 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Leonardo Mosquea<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 17-0, 10 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\n<h2>Semi-heavyweight (Up to 175 pounds)<\/h2>\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\n<em>The numbers after Bivol&#8217;s victory in the rematch against Beterbiev<\/em>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Dmitry Bivol<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 24-1, 12 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Artur Beterbiev<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 21-1, 20 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>David Benavidez<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 31-0, 25 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Callum Smith<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 31-2, 22 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>David Morrell Jr.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 12-1, 9 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Imam Khataev<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 10-1, 9 KOs\n\nNext: December 11 vs. Adam Deines\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Anthony Yarde<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 27-4, 24 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Oleksandr Gvozdyk<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 21-2, 17 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Albert Ramirez<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 22-0, 19 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Joshua Buatsi<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 20-1, 13 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Super Middleweight (Up to 168 pounds)<\/h2>\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\n<em>Teddy Atlas, motivated by Terence Crawford&#8217;s performance against Canelo \u00c1lvarez<\/em>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Terence Crawford<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 42-0, 31 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Canelo \u00c1lvarez<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 63-3-2, 39 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Diego Pacheco<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 24-0, 18 KOs\n\nNext: December 13 vs. Kevin Lele Sadjo\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hamzah Sheeraz<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 22-0-1, 18 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Christian Mbilli<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 29-0-1, 24 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Lester Mart\u00ednez<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 19-0-1, 16 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Jermall Charlo<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 34-0, 23 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Edgar Berlanga<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 23-2, 18 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Jose Armando Resendiz<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 16-2, 11 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Caleb Plant<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 23-2, 14 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\n<h2>Medium (Up to 160 pounds)<\/h2>\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\n<em>Alimkhanuly connects two ferocious blows to win by KO<\/em>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Janibek Alimkhanuly<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 17-0, 12 KOs\n\nNext: December 6 vs. Erislandy Lara\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Carlos Adames<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 24-1-1, 18 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Conor Benn<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 23-1, 14 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Chris Eubank Jr.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 35-4, 25 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Anauel Ngamissengue<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 14-1, 9 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Etinosa Oliha<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 22-0, 10 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Fiodor Czerkaszyn<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 26-1, 16 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Yoenli Hernandez<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 8-0, 7 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Troy Isley<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 15-0, 5 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Austin Williams<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 19-1, 13 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\nEditor&#8217;s Note: Erislandy Lara has been removed due to inactivity.\n\n<h2>Super Welterweight (Up to 154 pounds)<\/h2>\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\n<em>Xander Zayas, 22 years old, becomes the youngest world champion<\/em>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Vergil Ortiz Jr.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 24-0, 22 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sebastian Fundora<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 23-1-1, 14 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined vs. Keith Thurman\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Jaron Ennis<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 35-0, 31 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Xander Zayas<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 22-0, 13 KOs\n\nNext: January 31 vs. Abass Baraou\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Israil Madrimov<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 10-2-1, 7 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Tim Tszyu<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 25-3, 18 KOs\n\nNext: December 17 vs. Anthony Velazquez\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keith Thurman<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 31-1, 23 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined vs. Sebastian Fundora\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Jesus Ramos Jr.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 23-1, 19 KOs\n\nNext: December 16 vs. Shane Mosley Jr.\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Abass Baraou<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 17-1, 9 KOs\n\nNext: January 31 vs. Xander Zayas\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Brandon Adams<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 26-4, 16 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\nEditor&#8217;s Note: Bakhram Murtazaliev has been removed due to inactivity.\n\n<h2>W\u00e9lter (Up to 147 pounds)<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Devin Haney<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 33-0-1 NC, 15 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Mario Barrios<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 29-2-2, 18 KOs\n\nNext: February 21 vs. Ryan Garcia\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Brian Norman Jr.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 28-1, 22 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Manny Pacquiao<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 62-8-3, 39 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Liam Paro<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 27-1, 16 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Shakhram Giyasov<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 17-0, 10 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Giovani Santillan<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 34-1, 18 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Rolando Romero<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 17-2, 13 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Souleymane Cissokho<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 18-0, 9 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Lewis Crocker<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 22-0, 11 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Super Lightweight (Up to 140 pounds)<\/h2>\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\n<em>Teofimo L\u00f3pez achieves a unanimous decision victory<\/em>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Teofimo L\u00f3pez<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 22-1, 13 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Richardson Hitchins<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 20-0, 8 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Subriel Mat\u00edas<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 23-2, 22 KOs\n\nNext: January 10 vs. Dalton Smith\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Alberto Puello<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 24-1, 10 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Gary Antuanne Russell<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 18-1, 17 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Arnold Barboza Jr.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 31-2, 11 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sandor Martin<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nRecord: 42-4, 15 KOs\n\nNext: To be determined\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Andy Hiraoka<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The &#8220;The Ring IV: Night of the Champions&#8221; evening in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was much more than a fight-filled card; the event had significant repercussions in various weight categories. Champions Night Summary Abdullah Mason, at 21 years old, won by unanimous decision against Sam Noakes, becoming the youngest world champion in boxing and conquering the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":90924,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[30],"tags":[205,224,1971,1537],"class_list":{"0":"post-90923","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-boxing","8":"tag-boxing","9":"tag-champion","10":"tag-rankings","11":"tag-wbo"},"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/90923","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=90923"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/90923\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/90924"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=90923"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=90923"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=90923"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}