ESPN boxing rankings Top 10 Best Boxers for Each Division

Briefly, that’s an overview of who is currently the best in boxing at each weight class. What implications does that have for the future? Accordingly, these ESPN boxing rankings show the top ten fighters in each weight class.

ESPN Boxing Ranking Changes

On Saturday, April 1st, former unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua defeated Jermaine Franklin by a unanimous decision in London. However, he failed to impress the ESPN panel and remained at No. 4.

Jermaine Franklin dropped out of the top 10 with the loss, and young KO artist Jared Anderson replaced him.

Shakur Stevenson

So, on Saturday, April 8, 2023, Shakur Stevenson, a former two-division champion, moved up to the lightweight class and defeated Shuichiro Yoshino by TKO in round six of a WBC lightweight title eliminator in Newark, New Jersey. With this victory, Stevenson enters the 135-pound rankings at No. 4, behind Devin Haney, Vasiliy Lomachenko, and Gervonta Davis.

Jesse Rodriguez

On the same night in San Antonio, Texas, Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez moved down to the flyweight division and defeated Cristian Gonzalez Hernandez by a unanimous decision to win the vacant WBO title. He becomes the new No 1 flyweight in the division, taking the top spot from fellow champion Sunny Edwards.

Robeisy Ramirez

In another bout, Robeisy Ramirez dominated Isaac Dogboe by a unanimous decision to win the WBO featherweight title. Ramirez, a Cuban Olympic gold medalist in 2016, lost his professional debut but has won 12 consecutive fights since. He moves up one spot to 126 pounds.

Espn Boxing Rankings rules

So, ESPN’s boxing rankings are a reflection of the best fighters in each weight class. Another key point they are subject to change based on recent results and performances. Accordingly, A fighter’s ranking is determined by their achievements in their current weight division. When a fighter moves to a new weight class, their ranking will be updated. So, that happens after their first fight in that division. Then if a fighter holds titles in two weight classes, they will be ranked in both. Nevertheless, fighters inactive for over 15 months will be removed from the rankings and can re-enter after their next bout. Besides if testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs boxers will be removed also.

Boxing Divisional Rankings

So, by highlighting the Best in Every Weight Class boxing rankings ESPN provides a comprehensive list of the best fighters in every weight class. However, these rankings change frequently, based on recent results and performances. Besides that are determined by a fighter’s accomplishments in their respective weight division. So this is not espn top 10 boxers of all time.

Fighters who announce that they are moving up or down to a new weight division will be ranked in the new weight class once they have fought and warrant being ranked. Besides that the fighters that currently own titles in two different divisions, will be ranked in both weight classes. So, the rankings are based on a fighter’s accomplishments in the weight division in which they are ranked.

So, inactive fighters who haven’t competed in the past 15 months and do not have a fight scheduled will be dropped from the rankings. Similarly, any fighter who tests positive for a performance-enhancing substance will be removed from the rankings. However, that boxer will be eligible to re-enter the rankings after their next bout.

In conclusion, ESPN’s Divisional Boxing Rankings and Pound-for-Pound Rankings provide an accurate and frequently updated representation of the best boxers. So, fans can stay up-to-date with the latest rankings every Tuesday watching ESPN Top 10 boxers. Stay with us. And watch ESPN boxing champions on the lists below.

P4P Boxing Rankings ESPN

Who is the Best Fighter Regardless of Weight Class? The organization also provides ESPN boxing pound for pound, which determines the best fighter regardless of weight class. So, ESPN p4p rankings are updated weekly on Tuesdays and are determined by Mike Coppinger, Ben Baby, and Michael Rothstein.

Additionally, You can see the men’s and women’s P4P rankings here. Recent ESPN p4p rankings.

Here ESPM pound for pound list. Men’s

Besides determining the ratings, a panel of experts rates boxers based on their accomplishments and consistency. It’s based on a 10-point scale. So, they are ESPN top boxers. In any event, you can find the ESPN rankings boxing here:

HEAVYWEIGHT BOXING RANKINGS (UNLIMITED)

At this time, the champ in the ESPN heavyweight rankings for 2022 is Tyson Fury. The #2 in heavyweight boxing rankings ESPN is Oleksandr Usyk. So, I think that the Boxing heavyweight rankings are in an interesting situation right now. Besides I’m very interested in whether one of these big guys will be able to stop the ascent of the former cruiserweight Oleksandr Usyk. Is this Oleksandr’s luck or talent? Will see …

1. Tyson Fury	Previous rank: 1
2. Oleksandr Usyk	Earlier ranking: 4
3. Deontay Wilder	Previous rank: 3
4. Anthony Joshua	Earlier ranking: 2
5. Andy Ruiz Jr.	Previous rank: 5
6. Joe Joyce	Earlier ranking: 8
7. Dillian Whyte	Previous rank: 6
8. Joseph Parker	Earlier ranking: 8
9. Jared Anderson	Previous rank: 10
10. Otto Wallin	Earlier ranking: 9

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BOXING CRUISERWEIGHT WEIGHT (UP TO 200 POUNDS)

At present, the champ at cruiserweight for 2022 in the ESPN boxing rankings is Yuniel Dorticos. Check the cruiserweight boxing rankings below:

1. Yuniel Dorticos	Earlier ranking: 2
2. Lawrence Okolie	Previous rank: 3
3. Jai Opetaia	Earlier ranking: N/R
4. Badou Jack	Previous rank: N/R
5. Mairis Briedis	Earlier ranking: 1
6. Ilunga Makabu	Previous rank: 4
7. Thabiso Mchunu	Earlier ranking: 6
8. Aleksei Papin	Previous rank: 9
9. Richard Riakporhe	Earlier ranking: 10
10. Arsen Goulamirian	Previous rank: N\R

ESPN LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT RANKINGS (UP TO 175 POUNDS)

So let’s see on ESPN light heavyweight rankings. Dmitry Bivol is the king of the division in the boxing rankings 2022 ESPN. By the way, see the best betting site in France Yonibet!

However, If you look closely at the fighters of the light heavyweight division, it is obvious that today, two Russians dominate here. So, Bivol and Beterbiev, and take 1st and 2nd place, respectively, in the Boxing light heavyweight rankings. By the way, the fight between them has been postponed and is still in the process of discussion. Stay tuned. Additionally, there are nine more boxers in the light heavyweight boxing rankings that you can find here:

1. Dmitry Bivol	Previous rank: 2
2. Artur Beterbiev	Earlier ranking: 1
3. Callum Smith	Previous rank: 4
4. Anthony Yarde	Earlier ranking: 7
5. Gilberto Ramirez	Previous rank: 4
6. Joe Smith Jr.	Earlier ranking: 5
7. Joshua Buatsi	Previous rank: 8
8. Craig Richards	Earlier ranking: 9
9. Dan Azeez	Previous ranking: 10
10. Andre Dirrell	Earlier ranking: N/R

SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT RANKINGS (UP TO 168 LBS)

So, If talk about super middleweight boxing rankings. At this time, the middleweight champion of ESPN boxing rankings for 2022 is Canelo Alvares.

However, Alvarez has traditionally dominated the division. So, he is number 1 in the super middleweight rankings. But I think in the future Caleb Plant will be able to try to compete with him in the Boxing super middleweight rankings. So that is super middleweight rankings:

1. Canelo Alvarez	Earlier ranking: 1
2. David Benavidez	Previous rank: 2
3. Caleb Plant	Earlier ranking: 3
4. John Ryder	Previous rank: 4
5. David Morrell	Earlier ranking: 6
6. Christian Mbili	Previous rank: 7
7. Demetrius Andrade	Earlier ranking: 9
8. Carlos Gongora	Previous rank: 8
9. Zach Parker	Earlier ranking: 10
10. Erik Bazinyan	Previous rank: N\R

BOXING MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONS (UP TO 160 POUNDS)

So, boxing middleweight rankings. However, Gennady Golovkin is the current champion in the middleweight division of the ESPN boxing rankings for 2023.

Golovkin is No 1 in the boxing middleweight champions list, despite his age and, it seems to me, his lost reaction and speed. But I think Middleweight rankings boxing needs new blood. So who could it be? What do you think? Leave your comment below the post.

1. Gennady Golovkin	Earlier ranking: 2
2. Janibek Alimkhanuly	Previous rank: 4
3. Jaime Munguia	Earlier ranking: 4
4. Carlos Adames	Previous rank: 5
5. Liam Smith	Earlier ranking: 5
6. Esquiva Falcao	Previous rank: 6
7. Israil Madrimov	Earlier ranking:N/R
8. Erislandy Lara	Previous rank: 7
9. Chris Eubank Jr.	Earlier ranking: 5
10. Michael Zerafa	Previous rank: 10

JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHT RANKINGS (UP TO 154 POUNDS)

So, Jermall Charlo is the current champion in the junior middleweight division of the ESPN rankings boxing for 2023.

1. Jermall Charlo	Earlier ranking: 1
2. Tim Tszyu	Previous rank: 3
3. Brian Castano	Earlier ranking: 4
4. Brian Mendoza	Previous rank: 3
5. Sebastian Fundora	Earlier ranking: 2
6. Erickson Lubin	Previous rank: 5
7. Liam Smith	Earlier ranking: 7
8. Tony Harrison	Previous rank: 8
9. Michel Soro	Earlier ranking: 9
10. Magomed Kurbanov	Previous rank: 10

ESPN WELTERWEIGHT RANKINGS (UP TO 147 POUNDS)

So, Terence Crawford defended his title this weekend by knocking out David Avanesyan in the eighth round. However, with his performance this past weekend, he proved why he is the reigning champ and #1 in the boxing welterweight rankings. Nevertheless, the intrigue in the Terence Crawford weight division persists.

Crawford dominates the division and has a top 1 welterweight boxing ranking. It seems to me that he has few competitors in welterweight rankings boxing today.

1. Terence Crawford	Earlier ranking: No. 1
2. Errol Spence Jr.	Previous rank: No. 2
3. Vergil Ortiz Jr.	Earlier ranking: 4
4. Jaron Ennis	Previous rank: 3
5. Yordenis Ugas	Earlier ranking: 3
6. Eimantas Stanionis	Previous rank: 7
7. Keith Thurman	Earlier ranking: 6
8. Radzhab Butaev	Previous rank: 9
9. David Avanesyan	Earlier ranking: 10
10. Cody Crowley	Previous rank: N/R

JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHT (UP TO 140 POUNDS)

Jack Catterall is #1 in junior welterweight for now. Besides that, we saw Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall fight on March 4th, 2023 and that was great again. So, he stays strong in the Super welterweight rankings boxing. But his crown in the Boxing light welterweight rankings is claimed by the wild Teofimo Lopez, who recently made his debut in the division.

1. Jack Catterall	Earlier ranking: N/R
2. Josh Taylor	Previous rank: 1
3. Regis Prograis	Earlier ranking: 4
4. Jose Ramirez	Previous rank: 3
5. Subriel Matias	Earlier ranking: 9
6. Ryan Garcia	Previous rank: 6
7. Sandor Martin	Earlier ranking: 5
8. Arnold Barboza Jr.	Previous rank: 7
9. Jose Zepeda	Earlier ranking: 9
10. Teofimo Lopez Jr.	Previous rank: 10

LIGHTWEIGHT BOXING RANKINGS (UP TO 135 LBS)

At this time, the king in ESPN lightweight rankings 2022 is Devin Haney. Then Vasyl Lomachenko is the #2 lightweight rankings boxing. However, fight between them we’ll see in May and the main intrigue is who will be the #1 boxing lightweight rankings after:

1. Devin Haney	Previous rank: 4
2. Vasiliy Lomachenko	Earlier ranking: 2
3. Gervonta Davis	Previous rank: 3
4. Shakur Stevenson	Earlier ranking: N\R
5. George Kambosos Jr.	Earlier ranking: 4
6. Isaac Cruz	Previous rank: 5
7. William Zepeda	Earlier ranking: 6
8. Gustavo Lemos	Previous rank: 7
9. Jamaine Ortiz	Earlier ranking: 8
10. Zaur Abdullaev	Previous rank: 10

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SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT BOXING RANKINGS (UP TO 130 POUNDS)

Henceforth, Shavkatdzhon Rakhimov becomes the unified junior lightweight champion on the ESPN boxing rankings ESPN. So, he is dominant in super lightweight boxing rankings and I don’t know who can stop him now.

1. Shavkatdzhon Rakhimov	Previous rank: 2
2. Oscar Valdez	Earlier ranking: 3
3. Emanuel Navarrete	Previous rank: 4
4. Hector Luis Garcia	Earlier ranking: 5
5. O’Shaquie Foster	Earlier ranking: 6
6. Joe Cordina	Previous rank: 7
7. Roger Gutierrez	Earlier ranking: 8
8. Robson Conceicao	Previous rank: 10
9. Kenichi Ogawa	Earlier ranking: N\R
10. Leo Santa Cruz	Previous rank: 9

ESPN FEATHERWEIGHT (UP TO 126 POUNDS)

So, let’s see on boxing featherweight rankings. So, Mauricio Lara is ranked first in ESPN boxing. Below are featherweight boxing rankings:

1. Mauricio Lara	Previous rank: 1
2. Rey Vargas	Earlier ranking: 3
3. Brandon Figueroa	Previous rank: 5
4. Luis Alberto Lopez	Earlier ranking: 5
5. Josh Warrington	Earlier ranking: 8
6. Robeisy Ramirez	Previous rank: 7
7. Mark Magsayo	Earlier ranking: 8
8. Leigh Wood	Previous rank: 6
9. Michael Conlan	Earlier ranking: 9
10. Isaac Dogboe	Previous rank: 10

JUNIOR FEATHERWEIGHT (UP TO 122 POUNDS) ESPN

Stephen Fulton is the champ in junior featherweight at the present time on the ESPN boxing ranking.

1. Stephen Fulton	Previous rank: 1
2. Luis Nery	Earlier ranking: 3
3. Ra’eese Aleem	Previous rank: 4
4.  Marlon Tapales	Earlier ranking: 9
5.  Azat Hovhannisyan	Earlier ranking: 8
6. Murodjon Akhmadaliev	Previous rank: 2
7. Takuma Inoue	Earlier ranking: 6
8. Zolani Tete	Previous rank: 7
9. John Riel Casimero	Earlier ranking: 8
10. Ronny Rios	Previous rank: 10

BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPION (UP TO 118 POUNDS)

So, Naoya Inoue made his statement. Besides he is successfully defending his unified bantamweight title against Michael Dasmarinas in Japan. Additionally, Both fighters showed why they are at the top of their respective divisions. However, it will be interesting to see how they fare in their next fights. So, that’s bantamweight boxing rankings:

1. Naoya Inoue	Previous rank: 1
2. Nonito Donaire	Earlier ranking: 2
3. Jason Moloney	Previous rank: 7
4. Emmanuel Rodriguez	Earlier ranking: 6
5. Kal Yafai	Earlier ranking: 10
6. Vincent Astrolabio	Previous rank: N\R
7. Gary Antonio Russell	Earlier ranking: 8
8. Ra’eese Aleem	Previous rank: 9
9.  Alexandro Santiago	Earlier ranking: N\R
10. Sho Ishida	Previous rank: 10

JUNIOR BANTAMWEIGHT BOXING (UP TO 115 POUNDS)

At this time, the king of Super Flyweight Boxers 2022 is Juan Francisco Estrada.

1. Juan Francisco Estrada	Previous rank: 1
2. Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez	Earlier ranking: 2
3. Kazuto Ioka	Previous rank: 4
4. Joshua Franco	Earlier ranking: 5
5. Fernando Martinez	Earlier ranking: 6
6. Srisaket Sor Rungvisai	Previous rank: 7
7. Donnie Nietes	Earlier ranking: 8
8. Junto Nakatani	Previous rank: 9
9. Carlos Cuadras	Earlier ranking: 10
10. Andrew Moloney	Previous rank: N\R

FLYWEIGHT BOXING (UP TO 112 POUNDS)

At this time, the champ in flyweight ESPN boxing for 2023 is Jesse Rodriguez.

1. Jesse Rodriguez	Previous rank: 2
2. Sunny Edwards	Earlier ranking: 1
3.  Julio Cesar Martinez	Previous rank: 2
4. Artem Dalakian	Earlier ranking: 3
5.  David Jimenez	Earlier ranking: 4
6. Ricardo Sandoval	Previous rank: 5
7. Angel Ayala	Earlier ranking: 6
8. Felix Alvarado	Previous rank: 7
9.McWilliams Arroyo	Earlier ranking: N\R
10. Cristofer Rosales	Previous rank: 10

JUNIOR FLYWEIGHT (UP TO 108 POUNDS)

1. Kenshiro Teraji	Previous rank: 3
2. Jonathan Gonzalez	Earlier ranking: 2
3. Hiroto Kyoguchi	Previous rank: 1
4. Felix Alvarado	Earlier ranking: 4
5. Hekkie Budler	Earlier ranking: 5

STRAWWEIGHT (UP TO 105 POUNDS)

1. Knockout CP Freshmart	Previous rank: 1
2. Petchmanee CP Freshmart	Earlier ranking: 2
3. Wanheng Menayothin	Previous rank: 2
4. Melvin Jerusalem	Earlier ranking: N\R
5. Daniel Valladares	Earlier ranking: N\R

Other rankings besides ESPN boxing rankings

However, the world of professional boxing is divided into five major sanctioning bodies, each with its champions. Altogether, that’s the world boxing rankings. So, these include the World Boxing Association (WBA), World Boxing Council (WBC), International Boxing Federation (IBF), World Boxing Organization (WBO), and the ESPN boxing ranking.

Besides each of these organizations does not rank the other organization’s champions, leading to multiple champions in some organizations. For instance, the WBA has several champions, including “Super” and “Regular” champions, who are not included in the ranking. The organization’s “interim” champion is, however, ranked number one.

WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO

Accordingly, the IBF has a different approach to ranking its boxers. Its protocol requires that the top two positions in its rankings remain vacant until its top two competitors fight. So, after the match, the winner takes one of those two places. While the other place remains vacant until the next top-two contender match.

However, there have been recent efforts toward the unification of the major boxing organizations. Besides that, In October 2021, was organized meeting all together with major boxing organizations, namely WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO. Concurrently, discussed and planned unification there for the benefit of the sport.

Aside from the major organizations, there are also minor sanctioning bodies. Such as the International Boxing Council (IBC) and the World Boxing Foundation (WBF). The IBC was formed by millionaire Marty Cohen when the WBA withdrew recognition as junior featherweight champion from Jesus Salud. However, the IBC paved the way for the WBF and other sanctioning bodies. Which are not made up of actual commissions.

However, the world of professional boxing has five major sanctioning bodies, each with its champions. While there are efforts towards unification, each organization currently does not rank the other organizations’ champions. So, that led to multiple champions in some organizations. There are also minor sanctioning bodies such as the IBC and WBF. However, these have contributed to the diversification of the sport.

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BoxRec

In like fashion, BoxRec is a website that provides an extensive database of professional boxing records. Since its launch in 2002, it has become the largest online boxing database in the world. BoxRec hosts more than 600,000 bouts, including fight results and fighter profiles.

BoxRec is a free website, and it’s also available as an iOS and Android app. In short, the site offers a wide range of features, including boxing records. So, this section provides all the information you need about the boxers who have fought in professional boxing bouts. Also, you can find data on each boxer’s weight class, height, reach, and record.

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In summary

Generally, this article was the result of a long-term discussion on the forum. So, there are contributor M06 suggested that a US-based boxing magazine should focus more on future champions.
In conclusion, this is just a taste of what’s to come in the next few years of boxing. However, mark my words: Oleksandr Usyk has a chance and will become an all-time great. If Tyson Fury will not stop him, Alexander has more than enough speed, quickness, and defensive skills. However, that’s his chance to pass the test in the big leagues as well. Canelo Alvarez will undoubtedly reclaim his throne and become the true king of boxing by 2023. When it comes to Vasyl Lomachenko vs. Davin Haney, this fight does happen, but it does not occur until 2023.

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Detailed next year’s boxing fight odds

As an illustration, next year will be full of exciting confrontations in several divisions at once.

Bivol will be defending his belts. And maybe we’ll see Canelo try to break into a light heavyweight division again in a while. Meanwhile, Ukrainian boxer Vasily Lomachenko next fight. However, after a long layoff, will try to regain his belt in the fight with Haney. So, that can help him achieve his goal of becoming the undisputed champion in the division. As can be seen, he had all the belts except one and lost them to Teofimo Lopez in 2020.

Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk

Firstly, in super heavyweight, Oleksandr Usyk holds every belt except the WBC after defeating AJ. And, Tyson Fury has the WBC belt. Although he is a very dangerous opponent and wins by anthropometric specification, Tyson Fury height is 2.06 m. Sooner or later, Usyk will be looking to fight Tyson Fury to unify all the belts. Finally, I’m hoping to see Usyk vs. Fury.

Concurrently, Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are both elite heavyweights in the boxing world. Fury, also known as “The Gypsy King,” is a former unified heavyweight champion. As an illustration, Tyson Fury record of 33-0-1 and is known for his size, power, and stamina. Usyk, on the other hand, is a former undisputed cruiserweight champion, known for his technical skills, footwork, and combination punching.

Indeed, this match would be an interesting matchup of styles. Because Fury’s size and power would be a challenge for Usyk’s speed and movement. Because Fury’s ability to control the distance and pace of the fight could play a big factor in this match. Usyk, however, could pose a difficult target for Fury due to his high-speed punching and ability to switch stances.

So, in terms of prediction, it’s hard to say for sure how this match would play out. Firstly both fighters have proven themselves to be elite boxers. Because the fight would likely be a close, competitive matchup. Finally, the fighter who can impose their style and game plan on the other is likely to win.

However, it’s also worth noting that this is a hypothetical match. So, it’s not confirmed if they will fight each other in the future. So, the outcome would depend on the strategy, and game plan. And of course the physical condition of the fighters on the day of the match.

Conclusion

Boxing fans from all over the world, above all, will be closely watching the outcome of these fights. However, we will try to highlight each of the fights in our blog. And of course watch boxer rankings.

So, follow our news and announcements and subscribe to our email newsletter and social media. Although there is no clear answer for the best boxer right now in 2022, one thing is for sure. However, you should watch the best fighters on ESPN PPV.

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