Mike CoppingerMar 4, 2025, 10:27 AM ET
- Mike Coppinger has covered boxing since 2010 with roles at USA Today, Ring Magazine and The Athletic before he joined ESPN in 2021. You can follow him on Twitter: @MikeCoppinger
Following Saturday's controversial draw with Gervonta "Tank" Davis in Brooklyn, Lamont Roach is now the only fighter in ESPN's men's rankings who appears in multiple divisions.
Roach is now ranked No. 6 at 135 pounds after he fought on even terms with Davis, the WBA champion who remains ESPN's No. 1 lightweight. Typically when fighters enter new weight classes, they are no longer ranked in their previous division, but Roach remains the WBA junior lightweight titleholder and as such maintains his No. 5 ESPN ranking at 130 pounds.
Roach also has a case that he deserved the decision against Davis. If referee Steve Willis correctly ruled a knockdown in Round 9 after Davis took a knee, Roach would have won the fight on the scorecards. Two judges scored the fight 114-114, and the third had his card 115-113 in Davis' favor.
Instead, Roach will have to wait for a possible rematch to settle matters. Davis said Monday on X he would push for a rematch that could take place in late May.
On the undercard, Gary Antuanne Russell outpointed Jose Valenzuela in dominant fashion to lift the WBA junior welterweight title. The Russell family has accomplished much in boxing and now boasts two champions (Gary Antuanne's brother and trainer, Gary Russell Jr., a former featherweight champion). Russell is now rated No. 6 at 140 pounds while Valenzuela falls off the top 10.
In the other 140-pound title fight on the undercard, Alberto Puello retained his WBC title with a split-decision victory over Sandor Martin. Puello is now ranked No. 4. It's yet another disputed decision defeat for Martin in a high-profile fight. In December 2022, Martin dropped a split decision to Teofimo Lopez. Martin enters the rankings at No. 10, even in defeat.
ESPN's divisional boxing rankings highlight the best in the sport in every weight class. Rankings will change based on recent results and performances. Fighters who have announced they are moving to a different weight class will be ranked in that new division, if warranted, only once they fight in that weight class. Fighters who currently own titles in two divisions can be ranked in both.
Fighters who haven't competed in the past 12 months -- and don't have a fight scheduled -- will be dropped from the rankings until they fight again. Any fighter who tests positive for a performance-enhancing substance will also be removed. That boxer will be eligible to re-enter the rankings after his next bout.
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HEAVYWEIGHT (UNLIMITED)
2:52
Oleksandr Usyk unanimously defeats Tyson Fury in rematch
Oleksandr Usyk retains the heavyweight championship with another decision victory over Tyson Fury on Saturday, this time unanimously in an epic rematch.
1. Oleksandr Usyk
Previous ranking: 1
Record: 23-0, 14 KOs
Last: W (UD12) Tyson Fury, Dec. 21
Next: TBA
2. Tyson Fury
Previous ranking: 2
Record: 34-2-1, 24 KOs
Last: L (UD12) Oleksandr Usyk, Dec. 21
Next: TBA
3. Daniel Dubois
Previous ranking: 3
Record: 22-2, 21 KOs
Last: W (KO5) Anthony Joshua, Sept. 21
Next: TBA
4. Joseph Parker
Previous ranking: 4
Record: 36-3, 24 KOs
Last: W (TKO2) Martin Bakole, Feb. 22
Next: TBA
5. Agit Kabayel
Previous ranking: 8
Record: 26-0, 18 KOs
Last: W (KO6) Zhilei Zhang, Feb. 22
Next: TBA
6. Anthony Joshua
Previous ranking: 5
Record: 28-4, 25 KOs
Last: L (KO5) Daniel Dubois, Sept. 21
Next: TBA
7. Zhilei Zhang
Previous ranking: 6
Record: 27-3-1, 22 KOs
Last: L (KO6) Agit Kabayel, Feb. 22
Next: TBA
8. Martin Bakole
Previous ranking: 7
Record: 21-2, 16 KOs
Last: L (TKO2) Joseph Parker, Feb. 22
Next: TBA
9. Jarrell Miller
Previous ranking: 9
Record: 26-1-2, 22 KOs
Last: Draw (MD12) Andy Ruiz Jr., Aug. 3
Next: TBA
10. Andy Ruiz Jr.
Previous ranking: 10
Record: 35-2-1, 22 KOs
Last: Draw (MD12) Jarrell Miller, Aug. 3
Next: TBA
CRUISERWEIGHT (UP TO 200 POUNDS)
1. Jai Opetaia
Previous ranking: 1
Record: 27-0, 21 KOs
Last: W (KO4) David Nyika, Jan. 8
Next: TBA
2. Gilberto Ramirez
Previous ranking: 2
Record: 46-1, 30 KOs
Last: W (UD12) Chris Billam-Smith, Nov. 16
Next: TBA
3. Mairis Briedis
Previous ranking: 3
Record: 28-3, 20 KOs
Last: L (UD12) Jai Opetaia, May 18
Next: TBA
4. Norair Mikaeljan
Previous ranking: 4
Record: 27-2, 12 KOs
Last: W (TKO3) Ilunga Makabu, Nov. 4, 2023
Next: TBA
5. Chris Billam-Smith
Previous ranking: 5
Record: 20-2, 13 KOs
Last: L (UD12) Gilberto Ramirez, Nov. 16
Next: April 26 vs. Brandon Glanton
6. Mateusz Masternak
Previous ranking: 6
Record: 49-6, 32 KOs
Last: W (UD10) Floyd Masson, Nov. 16
Next: TBA
7. Michal Cieslak
Previous ranking: 7
Record: 27-2, 21 KOs
Last: W (TKO3) Felix Valera, Oct. 26
Next: TBA
8. Richard Riakporhe
Previous ranking: 8
Record: 17-1, 13 KOs
Last: L (UD12) Chris Billam-Smith, June 15
Next: April 5 vs. Lawrence Okolie
9. Ryan Rozicki
Previous ranking: 9
Record: 20-1, 19 KOs
Last: D (MD12) Yamil Peralta, Dec. 7
Next: TBA
10. Yamil Peralta
Previous ranking: 10
Record: 17-1-1, 9 KOs
Last: D (MD12) Ryan Rozicki, Dec. 7
Next: TBA
LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT (UP TO 175 POUNDS)
1:01
The numbers behind Bivol's rematch victory against Beterbiev
Take a look at the statistics from Dmitry Bivol's win against Artur Beterbiev.
2. Dmitry Bivol
Previous ranking: 2
Record: 24-1, 12 KOs
Last: W (MD12) Artur Beterbiev, Feb. 22
Next: TBA
2. Artur Beterbiev
Previous ranking: 1
Record: 21-1, 20 KOs
Last: L (MD12) Dmitry Bivol, Feb. 22
Next: TBA
3. David Benavidez
Previous ranking: 3
Record: 30-0, 24 KOs
Last: W (UD12) David Morrell Jr., Feb. 1
Next: TBA
4. David Morrell Jr.
Previous ranking: 4
Record: 11-1, 9 KOs
Last: L (UD12) David Benavidez, Feb. 1
Next: TBA
5. Callum Smith
Previous ranking: 7
Record: 31-2, 22 KOs
Last: W (UD12) Joshua Buatsi, Feb. 22
Next: TBA
6. Anthony Yarde
Previous ranking: 6
Record: 25-3, 24 KOs
Last: W (UD10) Ralfs Vilcans, Oct. 19
Next: April 26 vs. Lyndon Arthur
7. Joshua Buatsi
Previous ranking: 5
Record: 19-1, 13 KOs
Last: L (UD12) Callum Smith, Feb. 22
Next: TBA
8. Oleksandr Gvozdyk
Previous ranking: 8
Record: 20-2, 16 KOs
Last: L (UD12) David Benavidez, June 15
Next: TBA
9. Conor Wallace
Previous ranking: 9
Record: 15-1, 11 KOs
Last: W (TKO8) Asemahle Wellem, Dec. 11
Next: TBA
10. Willy Hutchinson
Previous ranking: 10
Record: 18-2, 13 KOs
Last: L (SD12) Joshua Buatsi, Sept. 21
Next: TBA
SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT (UP TO 168 POUNDS)
1. Canelo Alvarez
Previous ranking: 1
Record: 62-2-2, 39 KOs
Last: W (UD12) Edgar Berlanga, Sept. 14
Next: May 3 vs. William Scull
2. Christian Mbilli
Previous ranking: 2
Record: 28-0, 23 KOs
Last: W (UD10) Sergiy Derevyanchenko, Aug. 17
Next: TBA
3. Caleb Plant
Previous ranking: 4
Record: 62-2-2, 39 KOs
Last: W (TKO9) Trevor McCumby, Sept. 14
Next: TBA
4. Diego Pacheco
Previous ranking: 5
Record: 23-0, 18 KOs
Last: W (UD12) Steven Nelson, Jan. 25
Next: TBA
5. Edgar Berlanga
Previous ranking: 6
Record: 22-1, 17 KOs
Last: L (UD12) Canelo Alvarez, Sept. 14
Next: March 15 vs. Jonathan Gonzalez-Ortiz
6. Bektemir Melikuziev
Previous ranking: 7
Record: 14-1, 10 KOs
Last: W (SD12) David Stevens, Nov. 2
Next: TBA
7. Osleys Iglesias
Previous ranking: 8
Record: 13-0, 12 KOs
Last: W (TKO5) Petro Ivanov, Nov. 7
Next: TBA
8. William Scull
Previous ranking: 9
Record: 23-0, 9 KOs
Last: W (UD12) Vladimir Shishkin, Oct. 19
Next: May 3 vs. Canelo Alvarez
9. Bruno Surace
Previous ranking: N/R
Record: 26-0-2, 5 KOs
Last: W (KO6) Jaime Munguia, Dec. 14
Next: TBA vs. Jaime Munguia
10. Jaime Munguia
Previous ranking: 3
Record: 44-2, 35 KOs
Last: L (KO6) Bruno Surace, Dec. 14
Next: TBA vs. Bruno Surace
MIDDLEWEIGHT (UP TO 160 POUNDS)
1:21
Janibek Alimkhanuly stops Vincenzo Gualtieri in Round 6
Janibek Alimkhanuly unifies two middleweight titles with a sixth-round stoppage of Vincenzo Gualtieri.
1. Janibek Alimkhanuly
Previous ranking: 1
Record: 16-0, 11 KOs
Last: W (TKO9) Andrei Mikhailovich, Oct. 4
Next: April 5 vs. Anauel Ngamissengue
2. Carlos Adames
Previous ranking: 2
Record: 24-1-1, 18 KOs
Last: D (SD12) Hamzah Sheeraz, Feb. 22
Next: TBA
3. Erislandy Lara
Previous ranking: 3
Record: 31-3-3, 19 KOs
Last: W TKO9) Danny Garcia, Sept. 14
Next: TBA
4. Chris Eubank Jr.
Previous ranking: 4
Record: 33-3, 25 KOs
Last: W (KO7) Kamil Szeremeta, Oct. 12
Next: April 26 vs. Conor Benn
5. Hamzah Sheeraz
Previous ranking: 6
Record: 21-0-1, 17 KOs
Last: D (SD12) Carlos Adames, Feb. 22
Next: TBA
6. Kyrone Davis
Previous ranking: 7
Record: 19-3-1, 6 KOs
Last: W (SD10) Elijah Garcia, June 15
Next: TBA
7. Anauel Ngamissengue
Previous ranking: 8
Record: 14-0, 9 KOs
Last: W (TKO3) Sandro Jajanidze, June 8
Next: April 5 vs. Janibek Alimkhanuly
8. Etinosa Oliha
Previous ranking: 9
Record: 21-0, 9 KOs
Last: W (TKO3) Alexander Pavlov, Sept. 14
Next: TBA
9. Fiodr Czerkaszyn
Previous ranking: 10
Record: 26-1, 16 KOs
Last: W (TKO2) Patrick Allotey, Feb. 1
Next: TBA
10. Josh Kelly
Previous ranking: N/R
Record: 16-1-1, 8 KOs
Last: W (MD12) Ishmael Davis, Sept. 21
Next: TBA
JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHT (UP TO 154 POUNDS)
1. Terence Crawford
Previous ranking: 1
Record: 41-0, 31 KOs
Last: W (UD12) Israil Madrimov, Aug. 3
Next: TBA
2. Sebastian Fundora
Previous ranking: 3
Record: 21-1-1, 13 KOs
Last: W (SD12) Tim Tszyu, March 30
Next: March 29 vs. Chordale Booker
3. Vergil Ortiz Jr.
Previous ranking: 5
Record: 23-0, 21 KOs
Last: W (UD12) Israil Madrimov, Feb. 22
Next: TBA
4. Bakhram Murtazaliev
Previous ranking: 4
Record: 23-0, 17 KOs
Last: W (TKO3) Tim Tszyu, Oct 19
Next: TBA
5. Israil Madrimov
Previous ranking: 2
Record: 10-2-1, 7 KOs
Last: L (UD12) Vergil Ortiz Jr., Feb. 22
Next: TBA
6. Serhii Bohachuk
Previous ranking: 6
Record: 25-2, 24 KOs
Last: W (TKO6) Ishmael Davis, Dec. 21
Next: TBA
7. Tim Tszyu
Previous ranking: 7
Record: 24-2, 17 KOs
Last: L (TKO3) Bakhram Murtazaliev, Oct. 19
Next: TBA
8. Jesus Ramos Jr.
Previous ranking: 8
Record: 23-1, 18 KOs
Last: W (TKO8) Jeison Rosario, Feb. 1
Next: March 22 vs. Kevin Salgado
9. Charles Conwell
Previous ranking: 9
Record: 21-0, 16 KOs
Last: W (KO7) Gerardo Vergara, Dec. 14
Next: TBA
10. Michel Soro
Previous ranking: 10
Record: 36-4-2, 25 KOs
Last: W (KO2) Oziel Santoyo, May 31
Next: TBA
Editor's note: Jermell Charlo has been removed for inactivity in the division.
WELTERWEIGHT (UP TO 147 POUNDS)
1. Jaron Ennis
Previous ranking: 1
Record: 33-0, 29 KOs
Last: W (UD12) Karen Chukhadzhian, Nov. 9
Next: April 12 vs. Eimantas Stanionis
2. Eimantas Stanionis
Previous ranking: 2
Record: 15-0, 9 KOs
Last: W (UD12) Gabriel Maestre, May 4
Next: April 12 vs. Jaron Ennis
3. Brian Norman Jr.
Previous ranking: 3
Record: 26-0, 20 KOs
Last: W (KO10) Giovani Santillan, May 18
Next: March 29 vs. Derrieck Cuevas
4. Mario Barrios
Previous ranking: 4
Record: 29-2-1, 18 KOs
Last: SD (Split draw 12) Abel Ramos, Nov. 15
Next: TBA
5. Conor Benn
Previous ranking: 5
Record: 23-0, 14 KOs
Last: W (UD12) Peter Dobson, Feb. 3
Next: April 26 vs. Chris Eubank Jr.
6. Shakhram Giyasov
Previous ranking: 6
Record: 16-0, 9 KOs
Last: W (SD10) Miguel Parra, July 31
Next: TBA
7. Jin Sasaki
Previous ranking: 7
Record: 19-1-1, 17 KOs
Last: W (UD12) Shoki Sakai, Jan. 24
Next: TBA
8. Abel Ramos
Previous ranking: 8
Record: 28-6-3, 22 KOs
Last: SD (Split draw 12) Mario Barrios, Nov. 15
Next: TBA
9. Giovani Santillan
Previous ranking: 9
Record: 33-1, 18 KOs
Last: W (TKO1) Fredrick Lawson, Dec. 7
Next: TBA
10. Alexis Rocha
Previous ranking: 10
Record: 25-2-1, 16 KOs
Last: D (MD12) Raul Curiel, Dec. 14
Next: TBA
Editor's note: Cody Crowley has been removed for inactivity.
JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHT (UP TO 140 POUNDS)
1:01
Teofimo Lopez cruises to unanimous-decision victory
Teofimo Lopez wins via unanimous decision over Steve Claggett in Miami.
1. Teofimo Lopez
Previous ranking: 1
Record: 21-1, 13 KOs
Last: W (UD12) Steve Claggett, June 29
Next: May 2 vs. Arnold Barboza Jr.
2. Devin Haney
Previous ranking: 2
Record: 31-0-1, 15 KOs
Last: No contest (NC12) Ryan Garcia, April 20
Next: May 2 vs. Jose Ramirez
3. Arnold Barboza Jr.
Previous ranking: 8
Record: 31-1, 11 KOs
Last: W (SD12) Jack Catterall, Feb. 15
Next: May 2 vs. Teofimo Lopez Jr.
4. Alberto Puello
Previous ranking: 5
Record: 24-0, 10 KOs
Last: W (SD12) Sandor Martin, March 1
Next: TBA
5. Richardson Hitchins
Previous ranking: 4
Record: 19-0, 7 KOs
Last: W (SD12) Liam Paro, Dec. 7
Next: TBA
6. Gary Antuanne Russell
Previous ranking: N/R
Record: 18-1, 17 KOs
Last: w (UD12) Jose Valenzuela, March 1
Next: TBA
7. Jack Catterall
Previous ranking: 3
Record: 30-2, 13 KOs
Last: L (SD12) Arnold Barboza Jr., Feb. 15
Next: TBA
8. Liam Paro
Previous ranking: 7
Record: 25-1, 15 KOs
Last: L (SD12) Richardson Hitchins, Dec. 7
Next: TBA
9. Subriel Matias
Previous ranking: 8
Record: 22-2, 22 KOs
Last: W (TKO8) Gabriel Valenzuela, March 1
Next: TBA
10. Sandor Martin
Previous ranking: N/R
Record: 42-4, 15 KOs
Last: L (SD12) Alberto Puello, March 1
Next: TBA
Editor's note: Ryan Garcia has been removed for testing positive ahead of his win over Devin Haney.
LIGHTWEIGHT (UP TO 135 POUNDS)
1:39
Dominant Lomachenko stops Kambosos Jr. in 11th to win title
Vasiliy Lomachenko throws an onslaught of punches to the body of George Kambosos Jr. that forces the referee to stop the fight in the 11th round.
1. Gervonta Davis
Previous ranking: 1
Record: 30-0-1, 28 KOs
Last: D (MD12) Lamont Roach, March 1
Next: TBA
2. Vasiliy Lomachenko
Previous ranking: 2
Record: 18-3, 12 KOs
Last: W (TKO11) George Kambosos Jr., May 11
Next: TBA
3. Shakur Stevenson
Previous ranking: 4
Record: 23-0, 11 KOs
Last: W (TKO9) Josh Padley, Feb. 22
Next: TBA
4. Keyshawn Davis
Previous ranking: 6
Record: 13-0, 9 KOs
Last: W (KO4) Denys Berinchyk, Feb. 14
Next: TBA
5. William Zepeda
Previous ranking: 4
Record: 32-0, 27 KOs
Last: W (SD10) Tevin Farmer, Nov. 16
Next: March 29 vs. Tevin Farmer
6. Lamont Roach
Previous ranking: N/R
Record: 25-1-2 10 KOs
Last: D (MD12) Gervonta Davis, March 1
Next: TBA
7. George Kambosos Jr.
Previous ranking: 7
Record: 21-3, 10 KOs
Last: L (TKO11) Vasiliy Lomachenko, May 11
Next: March 22 vs. Daud Yordan
8. Frank Martin
Previous ranking: 8
Record: 18-1, 12 KOs
Last: L (KO8) Gervonta Davis, June 15
Next: TBA
9. Andy Cruz
Previous ranking: 9
Record: 5-0, 2 KOs
Last: W (UD10) Omar Salcido, Jan. 25
Next: TBA
10. Raymond Muratalla
Previous ranking: 10
Record: 22-0, 17 KOs
Last: W (TKO2) Jesus Perez, Nov. 2
Next: TBA
JUNIOR LIGHTWEIGHT (UP TO 130 POUNDS)
2:08
Emanuel Navarrete wins instant classic vs. Oscar Valdez
Emanuel Navarrete comes out victorious in a 12-round classic vs. Oscar Valdez in Arizona.
1. Emanuel Navarrete
Previous ranking: 1
Record: 39-2-1, 32 KOs
Last: W (KO6) Oscar Valdez, Dec. 7
Next: TBA
2. Anthony Cacace
Previous ranking: 2
Record: 23-1, 8 KOs
Last: W (UD12) Josh Warrington, Sept. 21
Next: TBA
3. O'Shaquie Foster
Previous ranking: 3
Record: 23-3, 12 KOs
Last:W (SD12) Robson Conceicao, Nov. 2
Next: TBA
4. Robson Conceicao
Previous ranking: 4
Record: 19-3-1 1 NC, 9 KOs
Last:L (SD12) O'Shaquie Foster, Nov. 2
Next: TBA
5. Lamont Roach
Previous ranking: 6
Record: 25-1-2 10 KOs
Last: D (MD12) Gervonta Davis, March 1
Next: TBA
6. Raymond Ford
Previous ranking: 7
Record: 16-1-1, 8 KOs
Last: W (UD10) Orlando Gonzalez, Nov. 9
Next: TBA
7. Joe Cordina
Previous ranking: 8
Record: 17-1, 9 KOs
Last: L (TKO7) Anthony Cacace, May 18
Next: TBA
8. Eduardo Nunez
Previous ranking: 9
Record: 27-1 27 KOs
Last: W (TKO6) Miguel Marriaga, Aug. 31
Next: TBA
9. Andres Cortes
Previous ranking: 10
Record: 22-0, 12 KOs
Last: W (UD10) Abraham Nova, June 21
Next: TBA
10. Mark Magsayo
Previous ranking: N/R
Record: 27-2, 18 KOs
Last: W (TKO2) Bryan Mercado, Dec. 14
Next: TBA
FEATHERWEIGHT (UP TO 126 POUNDS)
1:46
Angelo Leo flattens Venado Lopez for KO of the year candidate
Angelo Leo needs one punch to flatten Venado Lopez and claim the IBF belt for the knockout of the year candidate.
1. Rafael Espinoza
Previous ranking: 1
Record: 26-0, 22 KOs
Last: W (TKO6) Robeisy Ramirez, Dec. 7
Next: TBA
2. Nick Ball
Previous ranking: 2
Record: 21-0-1, 12 KOs
Last: W (TKO10) Ronny Rios, Oct. 5
Next: March 15 vs. TJ Doheny
3. Angelo Leo
Previous ranking: 3
Record: 25-1, 12 KOs
Last: W (KO10) Luis Alberto Lopez, Aug. 10
Next: TBA
4. Stephen Fulton
Previous ranking: 7
Record: 23-1, 8 KOs
Last: W (UD12) Brandon Figueroa, Feb. 1
Next: TBA
5. Luis Alberto Lopez
Previous ranking: 5
Record: 30-3, 17 KOs
Last: L (TKO10) Angelo Leo, Aug. 10
Next: TBA
6. Rey Vargas
Previous ranking: 6
Record: 36-1, 22 KOs
Last: Split draw (SD12) Nick Ball, March 8
Next: TBA
7. Brandon Figueroa
Previous ranking: 4
Record: 25-2-1, 19 KOs
Last: L (UD12) Stephen Fulton, Feb. 1
Next: TBA
8. Bruce Carrington
Previous ranking: 8
Record: 14-0, 8 KOs
Last: W (UD8) Dana Coolwell, Nov. 15
Next: March 29 vs. Enrique Vivas
9. Tomoki Kameda
Previous ranking: 9
Record: 42-4, 23 KOs
Last: W (SD12) Lerato Dlamini, Aug. 24
Next: TBA
10. Robeisy Ramirez
Previous ranking: 10
Record: 14-3, 9 KOs
Last: L (TKO6) Rafael Espinoza, Dec. 7
Next: TBA
Editor's note: Leigh Wood has been removed for inactivity.
JUNIOR FEATHERWEIGHT (UP TO 122 POUNDS)
1:02
Ye Joon Kim KO'd by Naoya Inoue after asking for more
Naoya Inoue's barrage in the fourth round sends Ye Joon Kim to the canvas as the Japanese fighter retains his belts.
1. Naoya Inoue
Previous ranking: 1
Record: 29-0, 26 KOs
Last: W (KO4) Ye Joon Kim, Jan. 24
Next: TBA
2. Marlon Tapales
Previous ranking: 2
Record: 39-4, 20 KOs
Last: W (UD10) Saurabh Kumar, Sept. 7
Next: TBA
3. Murodjon Akhmadaliev
Previous ranking: 3
Record: 13-1, 10 KOs
Last: W (TKO3) Ricardo Espinoza, Dec. 14
Next: TBA
4. Sam Goodman
Previous ranking: 4
Record: 19-0, 8 KOs
Last: W (UD12) Thachtana Luangphon, July 10
Next: TBA
5. Luis Nery
Previous ranking: 5
Record: 35-2, 27 KOs
Last: L (TKO6) Naoya Inoue, May 6
Next: Feb. 22 vs. Kyonosuke Kameda
6. John Riel Casimero
Previous ranking: 6
Record: 34-4-1, 23 KOs
Last: W (TKO1) Saul Sanchez, Oct. 13
Next: TBA
7. Elijah Pierce
Previous ranking: 7
Record: 20-2, 16 KOs
Last: W (UD10) Jose Sanmartin, Aug. 30
Next: TBA
8. TJ Doheny
Previous ranking: 9
Record: 26-5, 20 KOs
Last: L (TKO7) Naoya Inoue, Sept. 3
Next: March 15 vs. Nick Ball
9. Alan Picasso Romero
Previous ranking: N/R
Record: 31-0-1, 17 KOs
Last: W (KO3) Yehison Cuello, Dec. 14
Next: TBA
10. Ramon Cardenas
Previous ranking: 10
Record: 25-1, 14 KOs
Last: W (KO9) Jesus Ramirez Rubio, April 24
Next: TBA
Editor's note: Stephen Fulton moved up to featherweights. Ra'eese Aleem has been removed for inactivity.
BANTAMWEIGHT (UP TO 118 POUNDS)
0:45
Junto Nakatani KOs David Cuellar in 3rd round to retain bantamweight title
Junto Nakatani knocks down David Cuellar twice in the third round for the KO win to retain the bantamweight title.
1. Junto Nakatani
Previous ranking: 1
Record: 30-0, 23 KOs
Last: W (KO3) David Cuellar, Feb. 24
Next: TBA
2. Ryosuke Nishida
Previous ranking: 2
Record: 10-0, 2 KO
Last: W (KO7) Anuchai Donsua, Dec. 15
Next: TBA
3. Yoshiki Takei
Previous ranking: 3
Record: 10-0, 8 KOs
Last: W (UD12) Daigo Higa, Sept. 3
Next: TBA
4. Seiya Tsutsumi
Previous ranking: 4
Record: 12-0-3, 8 KOs
Last: D (UD12) Daigo Higa, Feb. 24
Next: TBA
5. Takuma Inoue
Previous ranking: 5
Record: 20-2, 5 KOs
Last: L (UD12) Seiya Tsutsumi, Oct. 13
Next: TBA
6. Roman "Chocolatito" Gonzalez
Previous ranking: 6
Record: 52-4, 42 KOs
Last: W (TKO10) Rober Barrera, July 12
Next: TBA
7. Emmanuel Rodriguez
Previous ranking: 7
Record: 22-3, 13 KOs
Last: L (UD12) Ryosuke Nishida, May 4
Next: TBA
8. Sho Ishida
Previous ranking: 8
Record: 34-4, 17 KOs
Last: L (UD12) Takuma Inoue, May 6
Next: TBA
9. Tenshin Nasukawa
Previous ranking: N/R
Record: 6-0, 2 KOs
Last: L (UD10) Tenshin Nasukawa, May 6
Next: TBA
10. Daigo Higa
Previous ranking: N/R
Record: 21-3-2, 19 KOs
Last: D (UD12) Seiya Tsutsumi, Feb. 24
Next: TBA
Editor's note: Gary Antonio Russell and Kal Yafai have been remove for inactivity.
JUNIOR BANTAMWEIGHT (UP TO 115 POUNDS)
1. Jesse Rodriguez
Previous ranking: 1
Record: 21-0, 14 KOs
Last: W (TKO2) Pedro Guevara, Nov. 9
Next: TBA
2. Fernando Martinez
Previous ranking: 2
Record: 17-0, 9 KOs
Last: W (UD12) Kazuto Ioka, July 7
Next: TBA vs. Kazuto Ioka
3. Juan Francisco Estrada
Previous ranking: 3
Record: 44-4, 28 KOs
Last: L (KO7) Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez, June 29
Next: TBA
4. Kazuto Ioka
Previous ranking: 4
Record: 31-3-1, 16 KOs
Last: L (UD12) Fernando Martinez, July 7
Next: TBA vs. Fernando Martinez
5. Phumelele Cafu
Previous ranking: 5
Record: 11-0-3, 8 KOs
Last: W (SD12) Kosei Tanaka, Oct. 14
Next: TBA
6. Kosei Tanaka Previous ranking: 6
Record: 20-2, 11 KOs
Last: L (SD12) Phumelele Cafu, Oct. 14
Next: TBA
7. KJ Cataraja
Previous ranking: 7
Record: 17-1, 13 KOs
Last: L (SD10) Kenbun Torres, Aug. 24
Next: TBA
8. David Jimenez
Previous ranking: 8
Record: 16-1, 11 KOs
Last: W (UD12) John Ramirez, April 20
Next: TBA
9. Suzumi Takayama
Previous ranking: 9
Record: 9-0, 7 KOs
Last: W (TKO2) Isao Aoyama, Nov. 12
Next TBA
10. Ricardo Malajika
Previous ranking: 10
Record: 14-2, 10 KOs
Last: W (KO11) Yanga Sigqibo, Aug. 23
Next: TBA
Editor's note: Srisaket Sor Rungvisai has moved to bantamweight.
FLYWEIGHT (UP TO 112 POUNDS)
1. Seigo Yuri Akui
Previous ranking: 2
Record: 21-2-1, 11 KOs
Last: W (SD12) Thananchai Charunphak, Oct. 13
Next: March 13 vs. Kenshiro Teraji
2. Kenshiro Teraji
Previous ranking: 3
Record: 24-1, 15 KOs
Last: W (TKO11) Cristofer Rosales, Oct. 13
Next: March 13 vs. Seigo Yuri Akui
3. Galal Yafai
Previous ranking: 9
Record: 9-0, 7 KOs
Last: W (TKO6) Sunny Edwards, Nov. 30
Next: TBA
4. Angel Ayala
Previous ranking: 4
Record: 17-0, 7 KOs
Last: W (UD10) Felix Alvarado, Oct. 14
Next: TBA
5. Angelino Cordova
Previous ranking: 5
Record: 19-0-1, 12 KOs
Last: W (UD8) Josue Morales, Dec. 6
Next: TBA
6. Anthony Olascuaga
Previous ranking: 6
Record: 8-1, 6 KOs
Last: W (TKO1) Jonathan Gonzalez, Oct. 14
Next March 13 vs. Hiroto Kyoguchi
7. Ricardo Sandoval
Previous ranking: 7
Record: 24-2, 17 KOs
Last: W (KO10) Angel Acosta, July 6
Next: TBA
8. Artem Dalakian
Previous ranking: 8
Record: 22-1, 15 KOs
Last: L (UD12) Seigo Yuri Akui, Jan. 23
Next TBA
9. Felix Alvarado
Previous ranking: 9
Record: 42-4, 35 KOs
Last: W (MD12) Tobias Reyes, Dec. 27
Next TBA
10. Hiroto Kyoguchi
Previous ranking: N/R
Record: 19-2, 12 KOs
Last: W (MD10) Vince Paras, Oct. 13
Next: March 13 vs. Anthony Olascuaga
Editor's note: Julio Cesar Martinez has been removed for testing positive ahead of his win over Angelino Cordova. Sunny Edwards retired and has been removed from the rankings.
JUNIOR FLYWEIGHT (UP TO 108 POUNDS)
1. Jonathan Gonzalez
Previous ranking: 1
Record: 28-4-1, 14 KOs
Last: L (TKO1) Anthony Olascuaga, Oct. 14
Next: TBA
2. Masamichi Yabuki
Previous ranking: 2
Record: 17-4, 16 KOs
Last: W (TKO9) Sivenathi Nontshinga, Oct. 12
Next: TBA
3. Elwin Soto
Previous ranking: 3
Record: 21-3, 13 KOs
Last: W (UD10) Jose Ramirez Armenta, Nov. 11
Next: TBA
4. Shokichi Iwata
Previous ranking: 5
Record: 14-1, 11 KOs
Last: W (TKO3) Jairo Noriega, Oct. 13
Next: March 13 vs. Rene Santiago
5. Petchmanee CP Freshmart
Previous ranking: N/R
Record: 44-2, 27 KOs
Last: W (MD12) Carlos Canizalez, Dec. 26
Next: TBA
STRAWWEIGHT (UP TO 105 POUNDS)
1. Oscar Collazo
Previous ranking: 1
Record: 11-0, 8 KOs
Last: W (TKO7) Knockout CP Freshmart, Nov. 16
Next: TBA
2. Melvin Jerusalem
Previous ranking: 2
Record: 23-3, 12 KOs
Last: W (UD12) Luis Castillo, Sept. 22
Next: TBA
3. Erick Rosa
Previous ranking: 3
Record: 8-0, 2 KOs
Last: W (UD12) Neider Valdez Aguilar, Dec. 19
Next: TBA
4. Pedro Taduran
Previous ranking: 5
Record: 17-4-1, 13 KOs
Last: W (TKO9) Ginjiro Shigeoka, July 28
Next: TBA
5. Knockout CP Freshmart
Previous ranking: 4
Record: 11-2, 9 KOs
Last: L (TKO7) Oscar Collazo, Nov. 16
Next: TBA
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