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Andreas HaleJan 31, 2026, 06:34 PM ET<\/p>\n

Close<\/a>Andreas Hale is a combat sports reporter at ESPN. Andreas covers MMA, boxing and pro wrestling. In Andreas’ free time, he plays video games, obsesses over music and is a White Sox and 49ers fan. He is also a host for Sirius XM’s Fight Nation. Before joining ESPN, Andreas was a senior writer at DAZN and Sporting News. He started his career as a music journalist for outlets including HipHopDX, The Grammys and Jay-Z’s Life+Times. He is also an NAACP Image Award-nominated filmmaker as a producer for the animated short film “Bridges” in 2024.<\/p>\n

Multiple Authors<\/p>\n

IBF lightweight champion Raymond Muratalla was the betting underdog against Cuban Olympic gold medalist Andy Cruz and proved the oddsmakers wrong by retaining his title with a hard-fought majority decision win in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n

It was an extremely close fight in which Cruz boxed beautifully off of his back foot and had success countering Muratalla’s forward pressure. However, the judges favored Muratalla, who initiated the action.<\/p>\n

An inexplicably wide scorecard of 118-110 in favor of Muratalla was offset by a 116-112 scorecard and an even score at 114-114.<\/p>\n

The lightweights were separated by one punch on CompuBox, but Muratalla appeared to land the harder punches. It was the first time that Cruz fought past 10 rounds in his seven-fight pro career.<\/p>\n

Muratalla (24-0, 17 KOs) moves up to No. 4 from No. 6 in the ESPN lightweight rankings, while Cruz (6-1, 3 KOs) holds his spot at No. 5.<\/p>\n

On the undercard, Israil Madrimov<\/a> got back in the win column after losing competitive 154-pound fights to Terence Crawford<\/a> and Virgil Ortiz, respectively. Madrimov (11-2-1, 7 KOs) moved up to middleweight and defeated Luis David Salazar by unanimous decision. With the win, Madrimov debuts in ESPN’s middleweight rankings at No. 8.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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 reenter the rankings after his next bout.<\/p>\n

For a list of the current champions in all weight classes, click here<\/a>. For ESPN women’s divisional rankings, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Heavyweight<\/a> – Cruiserweight<\/a> – Light heavyweight<\/a> – Super middleweight<\/a> – Middleweight<\/a> – Junior middleweight<\/a> – Welterweight<\/a> – Junior welterweight<\/a> – Lightweight<\/a> – Junior lightweight<\/a> – Featherweight<\/a> – Junior featherweight<\/a> – Bantamweight<\/a> – Junior bantamweight<\/a> – Flyweight <\/a> – Junior flyweight<\/a> – Strawweight<\/a><\/p>\n

HEAVYWEIGHT (UNLIMITED)play<\/p>\n

2:52<\/p>\n

Oleksandr Usyk unanimously defeats Tyson Fury in rematch<\/p>\n

Oleksandr Usyk retains the heavyweight championship with another decision victory over Tyson Fury on Saturday, this time unanimously in an epic rematch.<\/p>\n

1. Oleksandr Usyk \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 1<\/p>\n

Record: 24-0, 15 KOs
Last: W (KO5) Daniel Dubois, July 19, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

2. Daniel Dubois \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 2<\/p>\n

Record: 22-3, 21 KOs
Last: L (KO5) Oleksandr Usyk, July 19, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

3. Fabio Wardley \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 3<\/p>\n

Record: 20-0-1, 19 KOs
Last: W (TKO11) Joseph Parker, Oct. 25, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

4. Joseph Parker \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 4<\/p>\n

Record: 36-4, 24 KOs
Last: L (TKO11) Fabio Wardley, Oct. 25, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

5. Anthony Joshua \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 5<\/p>\n

Record: 29-4, 26 KOs
Last: W (KO6) Jake Paul, Dec. 19, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

6. Agit Kabayel \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 6<\/p>\n

Record: 27-0, 19 KOs
Last: W (TKO3) Damian Knyba, Jan. 10
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

7. Filip Hrgovic \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 7<\/p>\n

Record: 19-1, 14 KOs
Last: W (UD10) David Adeleye, Aug. 16, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

8. Moses Itauma \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 8<\/p>\n

Record: 14-0, 12 KOs
Last: W (TKO1) Dillian Whyte, Aug. 16, 2025
Next: March 28 vs. Jermaine Franklin Jr.<\/p>\n

9. Zhilei Zhang \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 9<\/p>\n

Record: 27-3-1, 22 KOs
Last: L (KO6) Agit Kabayel, Feb. 22, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

10. Richard Torrez Jr. \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 10<\/p>\n

Record: 14-0, 12 KOs
Last: W (TKO1) Tomas Salek, Nov. 15, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

CRUISERWEIGHT (UP TO 200 POUNDS)1. Jai Opetaia \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 1<\/p>\n

Record: 29-0, 23 KOs
Last: W (KO8) Huseyin Cinkara, Dec. 6, 2025
Next: March 8 vs. TBA<\/p>\n

2. Gilberto Ramirez \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 2<\/p>\n

Record: 46-1, 30 KOs
Last: W (UD12) Yuniel Dorticos, June 28, 2025
Next: May 2 vs. David Benavidez<\/p>\n

3. Chris Billam-Smith \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 3<\/p>\n

Record: 21-2, 13 KOs
Last: W (UD12) Brandon Glanton, April 26, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

4. Noel Mikaelian \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 4<\/p>\n

Record: 28-3, 12 KOs
Last: W (UD12) Badou Jack, Dec. 13, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

5. Badou Jack \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 5<\/p>\n

Record: 29-4-3, 17 KOs
Last: L (UD12) Noel Mikaelian, Dec. 13, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

6. Aleksei Papin \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 6<\/p>\n

Record: 19-1, 17 KOs
Last: W (UD10) Miljan Rovcanin, July 19, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

7. Michal Cieslak \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 7<\/p>\n

Record: 28-2, 22 KOs
Last: W (TKO4) Jean Pascal, June 28, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

8. Leonardo Mosquea \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 8<\/p>\n

Record: 18-0, 11 KOs
Last: W (KO8) Jeison Troncoso, Dec. 19, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

9. Viddal Riley \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 9<\/p>\n

Record: 13-0, 7 KOs
Last: W (UD12) Cheavon Clarke, April 26, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

10. Robin Sirwan Safar \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 10<\/p>\n

Record: 19-0, 13 KOs
Last: W (UD10) Derick Miller Jr., Nov. 8, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT (UP TO 175 POUNDS)play<\/p>\n

1:01<\/p>\n

The numbers behind Bivol’s rematch victory against Beterbiev<\/p>\n

Take a look at the statistics from Dmitry Bivol’s win against Artur Beterbiev.<\/p>\n

1. Dmitry Bivol \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 1<\/p>\n

Record: 24-1, 12 KOs
Last: W (MD12) Artur Beterbiev, Feb. 22, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

2. Artur Beterbiev \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 2<\/p>\n

Record: 21-1, 20 KOs
Last: L (MD12) Dmitry Bivol, Feb. 22, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

3. David Benavidez \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 3<\/p>\n

Record: 31-0, 25 KOs
Last: W (TKO7) Anthony Yarde, Nov. 22, 2025
Next: May 2 vs. Gilberto Ramirez<\/p>\n

4. Callum Smith \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 4<\/p>\n

Record: 31-2, 22 KOs
Last: W (UD12) Joshua Buatsi, Feb. 22, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

5. David Morrell Jr. \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 5<\/p>\n

Record: 12-1, 9 KOs
Last: W (SD12) Imam Khataev, July 12, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

6. Imam Khataev \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 6<\/p>\n

Record: 11-1, 10 KOs
Last: W (KO3) Adam Deines, Dec. 11, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

7. Anthony Yarde \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 7<\/p>\n

Record: 27-4, 24 KOs
Last: L (TKO7) David Benavidez, Nov. 22, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

8. Oleksandr Gvozdyk \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 8<\/p>\n

Record: 21-2, 17 KOs
Last: W (KO3) Anthony Hollaway, April 19, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

9. Albert Ramirez \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 9<\/p>\n

Record: 22-0, 19 KOs
Last: W (TKO7) Jerome Pampellone, Aug. 8, 2025
Next: Feb. 5 vs. Lerrone Richards<\/p>\n

10. Joshua Buatsi \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 10<\/p>\n

Record: 20-1, 13 KOs
Last: W (MD10) Zach Parker, Nov. 1, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT (UP TO 168 POUNDS)1. Canelo Alvarez \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 1<\/p>\n

Record: 63-3-2, 39 KOs
Last: L (UD12) Terence Crawford, Sept. 13, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

2. Hamzah Sheeraz \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 2<\/p>\n

Record: 22-0-1, 18 KOs
Last: W (KO5) Edgar Berlanga, July 12, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

3. Christian Mbilli \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 3<\/p>\n

Record: 29-0-1, 24 KOs
Last: D (Split draw 10) Lester Martinez, Sept. 13, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

4. Lester Martinez \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 4<\/p>\n

Record: 19-0-1, 16 KOs
Last: D (Split draw 10) Christian Mbilli, Sept. 13, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

5. Diego Pacheco \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 5<\/p>\n

Record: 25-0, 18 KOs
Last: W (UD12) Kevin Lele Sadjo, Dec. 13, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

6. Jermall Charlo \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 6<\/p>\n

Record: 34-0, 23 KOs
Last: W (TKO6) Thomas LaManna, May 31, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

7. Jose Armando Resendiz \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 7<\/p>\n

Record: 16-2, 11 KOs
Last: W (SD12) Caleb Plant, May 31, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

8. Osleys Iglesias \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 8<\/p>\n

Record: 14-0, 13 KOs
Last: W (TKO8) Vladimir Shishkin, Sept. 4, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

9. Caleb Plant \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 9<\/p>\n

Record: 23-2, 14 KOs
Last: L (SD12) Jose Armando Resendiz, March 31, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

10. Edgar Berlanga \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 10<\/p>\n

Record: 23-2, 18 KOs
Last: L (KO5) Hamzah Sheeraz, July 12, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

MIDDLEWEIGHT (UP TO 160 POUNDS)play<\/p>\n

1:08<\/p>\n

Alimkhanuly lands two ferocious shots for TKO win<\/p>\n

Janibek Alimkhanuly wins in stunning style over Anauel Ngamissengue in the fifth round.<\/p>\n

1. Janibek Alimkhanuly \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 1<\/p>\n

Record: 17-0, 12 KOs
Last: W (TKO5) Anauel Ngamissengue, April 5, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

2. Carlos Adames \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 2<\/p>\n

Record: 24-1-1, 18 KOs
Last: D (Split draw 12) Hamzah Sheeraz, Feb. 22, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

3. Erislandy Lara \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 3<\/p>\n

Record: 32-3-3, 19 KOs
Last: W (UD12) Johan Gonzales, Dec. 6, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

4. Jesus Ramos \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 4<\/p>\n

Record: 24-1, 19 KOs
Last: W (UD12) Shane Mosley Jr., Dec. 6, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

5. Conor Benn \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 5<\/p>\n

Record: 23-1, 14 KOs
Last: W (UD12) Chris Eubank Jr., Nov. 15, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

6. Chris Eubank Jr. \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 6<\/p>\n

Record: 35-4, 25 KOs
Last: L (UD12) Conor Benn, Nov. 15, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

7. Anauel Ngamissengue \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 7<\/p>\n

Record: 14-1, 9 KOs
Last: L (TKO5) Zhanibek Alimkhanuly, April 5, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

8. Israil Madrimov \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: NR<\/p>\n

Record: 11-2-1, 7 KOs
Last: W (UD10) Luis David Salazar, Jan. 24
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

9. Etinosa Oliha \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 8<\/p>\n

Record: 22-0, 10 KOs
Last: W (TKO3) Ivan Njegac, Sept. 12, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

10. Yoenli Hernandez \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 10<\/p>\n

Record: 9-0, 8 KOs
Last: W (TKO1) Ramon de la Cruz Sena, Oct. 12, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHT (UP TO 154 POUNDS)1. Vergil Ortiz Jr. \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 1<\/p>\n

Record: 24-0, 22 KOs
Last: W (TKO2) Erickson Lubin, Nov. 8, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

2. Sebastian Fundora \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 2<\/p>\n

Record: 23-1-1, 14 KOs
Last: W (TKO8) Tim Tszyu, July 19, 2025
Next: TBA vs. Keith Thurman<\/p>\n

3. Jaron Ennis \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 3<\/p>\n

Record: 35-0, 31 KOs
Last: W (TKO1) Uisma Lima, Oct. 11, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

4. Xander Zayas \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 4<\/p>\n

Record: 22-0, 13 KOs
Last: W (UD12) Jose Garcia Perez, July 26, 2025
Next: Jan. 31 vs. Abass Baraou<\/p>\n

5. Keith Thurman \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 6<\/p>\n

Record: 31-1, 23 KOs
Last: W (TKO3) Brock Jarvis, March 12, 2025
Next: TBA vs. Sebastian Fundora<\/p>\n

6. Abass Baraou \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 7<\/p>\n

Record: 17-1, 9 KOs
Last: W (UD12) Yoenis Tellez, Aug. 23, 2025
Next: Jan. 31 vs. Xander Zayas<\/p>\n

7. Brandon Adams \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 8<\/p>\n

Record: 26-4, 16 KOs
Last: W (UD10) Serhii Bohachuk, Sep. 13, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

8. Serhii Bohachuk \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 9<\/p>\n

Record: 26-3, 24 KOs
Last: L (UD10) Brandon Adams, Sept. 13, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

9. Bakary Samake \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 10<\/p>\n

Record: 19-0, 11 KOs
Last: W (KO5) Alejandro Ortiz, Oct. 25, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

10. Yoenis Tellez \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: NR<\/p>\n

Record: 11-1, 8 KOs
Last: W (TKO5) Kendo Castaneda, Dec. 13, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

WELTERWEIGHT (UP TO 147 POUNDS)1. Devin Haney \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 1<\/p>\n

Record: 33-0-1 NC, 15 KOs
Last: W (UD12) Brian Norman Jr., Nov. 22, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

2. Mario Barrios \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 2<\/p>\n

Record: 29-2-2, 18 KOs
Last: Draw (Majority draw 12) Manny Pacquiao, July 19, 2025
Next: Feb. 21 vs. Ryan Garcia<\/p>\n

3. Brian Norman Jr. \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 3<\/p>\n

Record: 28-1, 22 KOs
Last: L (UD12) Devin Haney, Nov. 22, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

4. Manny Pacquiao \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 4<\/p>\n

Record: 62-8-3, 39 KOs
Last: Draw (Majority draw 12) Mario Barrios, July 19, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

5. Liam Paro \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 5<\/p>\n

Record: 27-1, 16 KOs
Last: W (UD12) David Papot, Sept. 18, 2025
Next: Jan. 16 vs. Paddy Donovan<\/p>\n

6. Shakhram Giyasov \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 6<\/p>\n

Record: 17-0, 10 KOs
Last: W (KO4) Franco Ocampo, April 12, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

7. Giovani Santillan \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 7<\/p>\n

Record: 34-1, 18 KOs
Last: W (UD10) Angel Beltran, May 10, 2025
Next: Jan. 31 vs. Courtney Pennington<\/p>\n

8. Rolando Romero \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 8<\/p>\n

Record: 17-2, 13 KOs
Last: W (UD12) Ryan Garcia, May 2, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

9. Souleymane Cissokho \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 9<\/p>\n

Record: 18-0, 9 KOs
Last: W (UD10) Egidijus Kavaliauskas, May 10, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

10. Lewis Crocker \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 10<\/p>\n

Record: 22-0, 11 KOs
Last: W (SD12) Paddy Donovan, Sept. 13, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHT (UP TO 140 POUNDS)Teofimo Lopez cruised to a unanimous decision against previously unbeaten Arnold Barboza Jr. in New York’s Times Square back in May.\u00a0Cris Esqueda\/Golden Boy\/Getty Images1. Teofimo Lopez \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 1<\/p>\n

Record: 22-1, 13 KOs
Last: W (UD12) Arnold Barboza Jr., May 2, 2025
Next: Jan. 31 vs. Shakur Stevenson<\/p>\n

2. Richardson Hitchins \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 2<\/p>\n

Record: 20-0, 8 KOs
Last: W (TKO8) George Kambosos Jr., June 14, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

3. Dalton Smith \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 3<\/p>\n

Record: 19-0, 14 KOs
Last: W (TKO5) Subriel Matias, Jan. 10
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

4. Subriel Matias \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 4<\/p>\n

Record: 23-3, 22 KOs
Last: L (TKO5) Dalton Smith, Jan. 10
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

5. Alberto Puello \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 5<\/p>\n

Record: 24-1, 10 KOs
Last: L (MD12) Subriel Matias, July 12, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

6. Gary Antuanne Russell \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 6<\/p>\n

Record: 18-1, 17 KOs
Last: W (UD12) Jose Valenzuela, March 1, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

7. Arnold Barboza Jr. \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 7<\/p>\n

Record: 31-2, 11 KOs
Last: L (UD12) Teofimo Lopez, May 2, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

8. Sandor Martin \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 8<\/p>\n

Record: 42-4, 15 KOs
Last: L (SD12) Alberto Puello, March 1, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

9. Adam Azim \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 9<\/p>\n

Record: 14-0, 11 KOs
Last: W (TKO12) Kurt Scoby, Nov. 15, 2025
Next: Jan. 31 vs. Gustavo Lemos<\/p>\n

10. Lamont Roach Jr. \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 10<\/p>\n

Record: 25-1-3, 10 KOs
Last: Draw (Majority draw 12) Isaac Cruz, Dec. 6, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

LIGHTWEIGHT (UP TO 135 POUNDS)1. Shakur Stevenson \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 1<\/p>\n

Record: 24-0, 11 KOs
Last: W (UD12) William Zepeda, July 12, 2025
Next: Jan. 31 vs. Teofimo Lopez Jr.<\/p>\n

2. Gervonta Davis \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 2<\/p>\n

Record: 30-0-1, 28 KOs
Last: Draw (Majority draw 12) Lamont Roach, March 1, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

3. Keyshawn Davis \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 3<\/p>\n

Record: 13-0, 9 KOs
Last: W (KO4) Denys Berinchyk, Feb. 14, 2025
Next: Jan. 31 vs. Jamaine Ortiz<\/p>\n

4. Raymond Muratalla \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 6<\/p>\n

Record: 23-0, 17 KOs
Last: W (MD12) Andy Cruz, Jan. 24
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

5. Andy Cruz \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 5<\/p>\n

Record: 6-0, 3 KOs
Last: L (MD12) Raymond Muratalla, Jan .24
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

6. Abdullah Mason \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 7<\/p>\n

Record: 20-0, 17 KOs
Last: W (UD12) Sam Noakes, Nov. 22, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

7. William Zepeda \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 4<\/p>\n

Record: 33-1, 27 KOs
Last: L (UD12) Shakur Stevenson, July 12, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

8. Floyd Schofield \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 8<\/p>\n

Record:19-0, 13 KOs
Last: W (KO1) Tevin Farmer, June 28, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

9. Denys Berinchyk \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 9<\/p>\n

Record: 19-1, 9 KOs
Last: L (KO4) Keyshawn Davis, Feb. 14, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

10. Sam Noakes \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 10<\/p>\n

Record: 17-1, 15 KOs
Last: L (UD12) Abdullah Mason, Nov. 22, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

JUNIOR LIGHTWEIGHT (UP TO 130 POUNDS)play<\/p>\n

1:17<\/p>\n

Emanuel Navarrete wins via technical decision despite injury<\/p>\n

Emanuel Navarrete outlasts Charly Suarez despite a major cut to his head in the main event.<\/p>\n

1. Emanuel Navarrete \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 1<\/p>\n

Record: 39-2-1, 31 KOs
Last: NC (no contest) Charly Suarez, May 10, 2025
Next: Feb. 28 vs. Eduardo Nunez<\/p>\n

2. O’Shaquie Foster \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 2<\/p>\n

Record: 24-3, 12 KOs
Last: W (UD12) Stephen Fulton, Dec. 6, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

3. Anthony Cacace \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 3<\/p>\n

Record: 24-1, 9 KOs
Last: W (TKO9) Leigh Wood, May 10, 2025
Next: March 14 vs. James Dickens<\/p>\n

4. Ray Ford \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 4<\/p>\n

Record: 18-1-1, 8 KOs
Last: W (UD10) Abraham Nova, Aug. 16, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

5. Robson Conceicao \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 5<\/p>\n

Record: 20-3-1 1 NC, 10 KOs
Last: W (KO6) Yonnaiquer Rondon, Aug. 2, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

6. Eduardo Nunez \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 6<\/p>\n

Record: 29-1 27 KOs
Last: W (UD12) Christopher Diaz, Sept. 6, 2025
Next: Feb. 28 vs. Emanuel Navarrete<\/p>\n

7. Andres Cortes \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 7<\/p>\n

Record: 24-0, 13 KOs
Last: W (KO4) Derlyn Hernandez-Gerarldo, Oct. 18, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

8. Charly Suarez \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 8<\/p>\n

Record: 18-0, 10 KOs
Last: NC (No contest) Emanuel Navarrete, May 10, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

9. James Dickens \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 9<\/p>\n

Record: 36-5, 15 KOs
Last: W (KO4) Albert Batyrgaziev, July 2, 2025
Next: March 14 vs. Anthony Cacace<\/p>\n

10. Joe Cordina \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 10<\/p>\n

Record: 19-1, 9 KOs
Last: W (UD12) Gabriel Flores Jr., Dec. 13, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

FEATHERWEIGHT (UP TO 126 POUNDS)1. Rafael Espinoza \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 1<\/p>\n

Record: 28-0, 24 KOs
Last: W (KO11) Arnold Khegai, Nov. 15, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

2. Nick Ball \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 2<\/p>\n

Record: 23-0-1, 13 KOs
Last: W (UD10) Sam Goodman, Aug. 16, 2025
Next: Feb. 7 vs. Brandon Figueroa<\/p>\n

3. Angelo Leo \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 3<\/p>\n

Record: 26-1, 12 KOs
Last: W (MD12) Tomoki Kameda, May 24, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

4. Bruce Carrington \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 4<\/p>\n

Record: 16-0, 9 KOs
Last: W (UD12) Mateus Heita, July 26, 2025
Next: Jan. 31 vs. Carlos Castro<\/p>\n

5. Luis Alberto Lopez \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 5<\/p>\n

Record: 32-3, 18 KOs
Last: W (TKO3) Miguel Arevalo Mejia, Dec. 13, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

6. Brandon Figueroa \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 6<\/p>\n

Record: 26-2-1, 19 KOs
Last: W (UD12) Joet Gonzalez, July 19, 2025
Next: Feb. 7 vs. Nick Ball<\/p>\n

7. Sam Goodman \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 7<\/p>\n

Record: 21-1, 8 KOs
Last: W (UD10) Tyler Blizzard, Dec. 17, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

8. Tomoki Kameda \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 8<\/p>\n

Record: 42-5, 23 KOs
Last: L (MD12) Angelo Leo, May 24, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

9. Mirco Cuello \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 9<\/p>\n

Record: 16-0, 13 KOs
Last: W (TKO2) Sergio Rios Jimenez, Aug. 8, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

10. Nathaniel Collins \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 10<\/p>\n

Record: 17-0-1, 8 KOs
Last: Draw (Split draw 12) Cristobal Lorenta, Oct. 4, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

JUNIOR FEATHERWEIGHT (UP TO 122 POUNDS)Naoya Inoue, left, dominated Murodjon Akhmadaliev in a unanimous decision victory to retain his undisputed junior featherweight championship Sunday in Nagoya, Japan.\u00a0AP Photo\/Shuji Kajiyama1. Naoya Inoue \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 1<\/p>\n

Record: 32-0, 27 KOs
Last: W (UD12) David Picasso, Dec. 27, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

2. Marlon Tapales \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 2<\/p>\n

Record: 41-4, 22 KOs
Last: W (KO6) Fernando Toro, Oct. 29, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

3. Murodjon Akhmadaliev \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 3<\/p>\n

Record: 14-2, 11 KOs
Last: L (UD12) Naoya Inoue, Sept. 14, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

4. Junto Nakatani \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 4<\/p>\n

Record: 32-0, 24 KOs
Last: W (UD12) Sebastian Hernandez, Dec. 27, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

5. Luis Nery \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 5<\/p>\n

Record: 36-2, 28 KOs
Last: W (TKO7) Kyonosuke Kameda, Feb. 22, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

6. David Picasso \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 6<\/p>\n

Record: 32-1-1, 17 KOs
Last: L (UD12) Naoya Inoue, Dec. 27, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

7. Ramon Cardenas \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 7<\/p>\n

Record: 26-2, 15 KOs
Last: W (TKO5) Erik Robles Ayala, Dec. 18, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

8. Shabaz Masoud \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 8<\/p>\n

Record: 15-0, 4 KOs
Last: W (UD12) Peter McGrail, Dec. 6, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

9. TJ Doheny \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 9<\/p>\n

Record: 26-6, 20 KOs
Last: L (TKO10) Nick Ball, March 15, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

10. Ra’eese Aleem \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 10<\/p>\n

Record: 23-1, 12 KOs
Last: W (UD12) Mikito Nakano, Nov. 24, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

BANTAMWEIGHT (UP TO 118 POUNDS)1. Ryosuke Nishida \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 1<\/p>\n

Record: 10-1, 2 KO
Last: L (TKO6) Junto Nakatani, June 8, 2025
Next: Feb. 15 vs. Bryan Mercado Vazquez<\/p>\n

2. Christian Medina \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 2<\/p>\n

Record: 26-4, 19 KOs
Last: W (TKO4) Yoshiki Takei, Sept. 14, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

3. Seiya Tsutsumi \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 3<\/p>\n

Record: 13-0-3, 8 KOs
Last: W (SD12) Nonito Donaire, Dec. 17, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

4. Yoshiki Takei \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 4<\/p>\n

Record: 11-1, 9 KOs
Last: L (TKO4) Christian Medina Jimenez, Sept. 14, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

5. Takuma Inoue \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 5<\/p>\n

Record: 21-2, 5 KOs
Last: W (UD12) Tenshin Nasukawa, Nov. 24, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

6. Daigo Higa \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 6<\/p>\n

Record: 21-3-3, 19 KOs
Last: Draw (Unanimous draw 12) Antonio Vargas, July 30, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

7. Antonio Vargas \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 7<\/p>\n

Record: 19-1-1, 11 KOs
Last: Draw (Unanimous draw 12) Daigo Higa, July 30, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

8. Tenshin Nasukawa \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 8<\/p>\n

Record: 7-1, 2 KOs
Last: L (UD12) Takuma Inoue, Nov. 24, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

9. Kazuto Ioka \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 9<\/p>\n

Record: 32-4-1, 17 KOs
Last: W (KO4) Maikel Ordosgoitti, Dec. 31, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

10. Jason Moloney \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 10<\/p>\n

Record: 28-4, 20 KOs
Last: W (TKO4) Herlan Gomez, Dec. 6, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

JUNIOR BANTAMWEIGHT (UP TO 115 POUNDS)1. Jesse Rodriguez \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 1<\/p>\n

Record: 23-0, 16 KOs
Last: W (KO10) Fernando Martinez, Nov. 22, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

2. Fernando Martinez \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 2<\/p>\n

Record: 18-1, 9 KOs
Last: L (KO10) Jesse Rodriguez, Nov. 22, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

3. Phumelele Cafu \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 3<\/p>\n

Record: 11-1-3, 8 KOs
Last: L (TKO10) Jesse Rodriguez, July 19, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

4. David Jimenez \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 4<\/p>\n

Record: 18-1, 12 KOs
Last: W (KO11) Kenbun Torres, July 20, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

5. Willibaldo Garcia Perez \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 5<\/p>\n

Record: 23-6-2, 13 KOs
Last: W (SD12) Rene Calixto Bibiano, May 23, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

6. Tomoya Tsuboi \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 6<\/p>\n

Record: 3-0, 2 KOs
Last: W (TKO8) Carlos Cuadras, Nov. 24, 2025
Next TBA<\/p>\n

7. Andrew Moloney \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 7<\/p>\n

Record: 28-4, 18 KOs
Last: W (TKO5) Pawan Kumar Arya, Nov. 1, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

8. Carlos Cuadras \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 8<\/p>\n

Record: 44-6-1, 28 KOs
Last: L (TKO8) Tomoya Tsuboi, Nov. 24, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

9. Charlie Edwards \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 9<\/p>\n

Record: 21-2, 7 KOs
Last: W (UD10) Salvador Juarez, Sept. 5, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

10. Rene Calixto Bibiano \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 10<\/p>\n

Record: 24-1-1, 10 KOs
Last: W (TKO4) Ruben Lezama Gonzalez, Dec. 6, 2025
Next TBA<\/p>\n

FLYWEIGHT (UP TO 112 POUNDS)1. Ricardo Sandoval \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 1<\/p>\n

Record: 27-2, 18 KOs
Last: W (SD12) Kenshiro Teraji, July 30, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

2. Kenshiro Teraji \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 2<\/p>\n

Record: 25-2, 16 KOs
Last: L (SD12) Ricardo Sandoval, July 30, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

3. Seigo Yuri Akui \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 3<\/p>\n

Record: 22-3-1, 12 KOs
Last: W (KO3) Vencent Lacar, Dec. 17, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

4. Francisco Rodriguez Jr. \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 4<\/p>\n

Record: 41-6, 28 KOs
Last: W (TKO2) Jesus Faro, Oct. 25, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

5. Anthony Olascuaga \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 5<\/p>\n

Record: 11-1, 8 KOs
Last: W (TKO4) Taku Kuwahara, Dec. 21, 2025
Next: March 15 vs. Jukiya Iimura<\/p>\n

JUNIOR FLYWEIGHT (UP TO 108 POUNDS)1. Rene Santiago \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 1<\/p>\n

Record: 15-4, 9 KOs
Last: W (SD12) Kyosuke Takami, Dec. 17, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

2. Kyosuke Takami \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 2<\/p>\n

Record: 10-1, 8 KOs
Last: L (SD12) Rene Santiago, Dec. 17, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

3. Carlos Canizales \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 3<\/p>\n

Record: 28-3-1, 20 KOs
Last: W (KO5) Petchmanee CP Freshmart, Aug. 1, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

4. Knockout CP Freshmart \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 4<\/p>\n

Record: 29-1, 11 KOs
Last: W (UD12) Junior Leandro Zarate, Dec. 4, 2025
Next: March 15 vs. Shokichi Iwata<\/p>\n

5. Erik Badillo Mares \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 5<\/p>\n

Record: 19-0, 8 KOs
Last: W (UD10) Elwin Soto, Nov. 29, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

STRAWWEIGHT (UP TO 105 POUNDS)1. Oscar Collazo \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 1<\/p>\n

Record: 13-0, 10 KOs
Last: W (TKO7) Jayson Vayson, Sept. 20, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

2. Pedro Taduran \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 2<\/p>\n

Record: 19-4-1, 13 KOs
Last: W (UD12) Christian Balunan, Oct. 26, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

3. Melvin Jerusalem \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 3<\/p>\n

Record: 25-3, 12 KOs
Last: W (UD12) Siyakholwa Kuse, Oct. 29, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

4. Yudai Shigeoka \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 4<\/p>\n

Record: 9-2, 5 KOs
Last: L (UD12) Melvin Jerusalem, March 30, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n

5. Ryusei Matsumoto \u2003\"\" \u2003 Previous ranking: 5<\/p>\n

Record: 7-0, 4 KOs
Last: W (TD5) Yuni Takeda, Sep. 14, 2025
Next: TBA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Andreas HaleJan 31, 2026, 06:34 PM ET CloseAndreas Hale is a combat sports reporter at ESPN. Andreas covers…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":446375,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[447],"tags":[703,49,48,82],"class_list":["post-446374","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-boxing","tag-boxing","tag-ca","tag-canada","tag-sports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/446374","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=446374"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/446374\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/446375"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=446374"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=446374"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=446374"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}