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Divisional rankings: Where does Roach land after controversial draw with 'Tank' Davis?

  • Mike CoppingerMar 4, 2025, 10:27 AM ET

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      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.

For a list of the current champions in all weight classes, click here. For ESPN women's divisional rankings, click here.

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HEAVYWEIGHT (UNLIMITED)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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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