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          Boxing divisional rankings: Usyk keeps top spot; where does Fury land?

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          Oleksandr Usyk unanimously defeats Tyson Fury in rematch (2:52)

          Oleksandr Usyk retains the heavyweight championship with another decision victory over Tyson Fury on Saturday, this time unanimously in an epic rematch. (2:52)

          • Mike Coppinger, ESPN Boxing InsiderDec 24, 2024, 08:07 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

          RIYADH, Saudi Arabia -- Oleksandr Uysk left no doubt on Saturday: He's the best current heavyweight in the world.

          There's no debate after a second consecutive close but clear decision victory over former champion Tyson Fury, an all-time great himself.

          Ukraine's Usyk also owns a ninth-round KO win over ESPN's No. 3 heavyweight, Daniel Dubois (who called for a rematch of their August 2023 meeting), and a pair of decision wins over No. 4 Anthony Joshua, another ex-champion.

          Joseph Parker, ranked No. 4, is also a former heavyweight titleholder. If he can defeat Dubois on Feb. 22 in Riyadh to claim the IBF title that Usyk vacated earlier this year, that would be the natural next fight to make for Usyk.

          The 37-year-old is cleaning out boxing's glamour division like he did at cruiserweight, where he also reigned as undisputed champion.

          And while Usyk didn't knock down Fury or appear on the verge of stopping him like he did in May, Usyk said this fight was easier. He was right. He found even more success during the second half of the rematch, winning five of the last seven rounds on all three scorecards.

          The first bout was a split decision, but this time around, Usyk won via the same score on all three cards: 116-112.

          Fury proved in another closely contested affair, with many difficult-to-score rounds, that he's undoubtedly still the world's second-best heavyweight.

          At 36, Fury proved there's plenty left in the tank. He would be heavily favored to defeat any heavyweight in the world. Just not Usyk.

          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.

          Heavyweight - Cruiserweight - Light heavyweight - Super middleweight - Middleweight - Junior middleweight - Welterweight - Junior welterweight - Lightweight - Junior lightweight - Featherweight - Junior featherweight - Bantamweight - Junior bantamweight - Flyweight - Junior flyweight - Strawweight

          HEAVYWEIGHT (UNLIMITED)

          1. Oleksandr Usyk     Previous ranking: No. 1

          Record: 23-0, 14 KOs
          Last: W (UD12) Tyson Fury, Dec. 21
          Next: TBA

          2. Tyson Fury     Previous ranking: No. 2

          Record: 34-2-1, 24 KOs
          Last: L (UD12) Oleksandr Usyk, Dec. 21
          Next: TBA

          3. Daniel Dubois     Previous ranking: No. 3

          Record: 22-2, 21 KOs
          Last: W (KO5) Anthony Joshua, Sept. 21
          Next: Feb. 22 vs. Joseph Parker

          4. Joseph Parker     Previous ranking: No. 4

          Record: 35-3, 23 KOs
          Last: W (MD12) Zhilei Zhang, March 8
          Next: Feb. 22 vs. Daniel Dubois

          5. Anthony Joshua     Previous ranking: No. 5

          Record: 28-4, 25 KOs
          Last: L (KO5) Daniel Dubois, Sept. 21
          Next: TBA

          6. Zhilei Zhang     Previous ranking: No. 6

          Record: 27-2-1, 22 KOs
          Last: W (KO5) Deontay Wilder, June 1
          Next: Feb. 22 vs. Agit Kabayel

          7. Martin Bakole     Previous ranking: No. 7

          Record: 21-1, 16 KOs
          Last: W (KO5) Jared Anderson, Aug. 3
          Next: TBA

          8. Agit Kabayel     Previous ranking: No. 8

          Record: 25-0, 17 KOs
          Last: W (KO7) Frank Sanchez, May 18
          Next: Feb. 22 vs. Zhilei Zhang

          9. Jarrell Miller     Previous ranking: No. 9

          Record: 26-1-2, 22 KOs
          Last: Draw (MD12) Andy Ruiz Jr., Aug. 3
          Next: TBA

          10. Andy Ruiz Jr.     Previous ranking: No. 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: No. 1

          Record: 26-0, 20 KOs
          Last: W (TKO6) Jack Massey, Oct. 12
          Next: Jan. 8 vs. David Nyika

          2. Gilberto Ramirez     Previous ranking: No. 4

          Record: 46-1, 30 KOs
          Last: W (UD12) Chris Billam-Smith, Nov. 16
          Next: TBA

          3. Mairis Briedis     Previous ranking: No. 3

          Record: 28-3, 20 KOs
          Last: L (UD12) Jai Opetaia, May 18
          Next: TBA

          4. Norair Mikaeljan     Previous ranking: No. 5

          Record: 27-2, 12 KOs
          Last: W (TKO3) Ilunga Makabu, Nov. 4, 2023
          Next: TBA

          5. Chris Billam-Smith     Previous ranking: No. 2

          Record: 20-2, 13 KOs
          Last: L (UD12) Gilberto Ramirez, Nov. 16
          Next: TBA

          6. Mateusz Masternak     Previous ranking: No. 7

          Record: 49-6, 32 KOs
          Last: W (UD10) Floyd Masson, Nov. 16
          Next: TBA

          7. Michal Cieslak     Previous ranking: No. 8

          Record: 27-2, 21 KOs
          Last: W (TKO3) Felix Valera, Oct. 26
          Next: TBA

          8. Richard Riakporhe     Previous ranking: No. 9

          Record: 17-1, 13 KOs
          Last: L (UD12) Chris Billam-Smith, June 15
          Next: TBA

          9. Ryan Rozicki     Previous ranking: No. 10

          Record: 20-1, 19 KOs
          Last: D (MD12) Yamil Peralta, Dec. 7
          Next: TBA

          10. Yamil Peralta     Previous ranking: N/R

          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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          Artur Beterbiev stuns Dmitry Bivol via majority decision to become undisputed champ

          Artur Beterbiev comes away with a majority decision victory over Dmitry Bivol in front of a packed crowd in Saudi Arabia.

          1. Artur Beterbiev     Previous ranking: No. 2

          Record: 21-0, 20 KOs
          Last: W (MD12) Dmitry Bivol, Oct. 12
          Next: Feb. 22 vs. Dmitry Bivol

          2. Dmitry Bivol     Previous ranking: No. 1

          Record: 23-1, 12 KOs
          Last: L (MD12) Artur Beterbiev, Oct. 12
          Next: Feb. 22 vs. Artur Beterbiev

          3. David Benavidez     Previous ranking: No. 3

          Record: 29-0, 24 KOs
          Last: W (UD12) Oleksandr Gvozdyk, June 15
          Next: Feb. 1 vs. David Morrell

          4. David Morrell     Previous ranking: No. 4

          Record: 11-0, 9 KOs
          Last: W (UD12) Radivoje Kalajdzic, Aug. 3
          Next: Feb. 1 vs. David Benavidez

          5. Joshua Buatsi     Previous ranking: No. 5

          Record: 19-0, 13 KOs
          Last: W (SD12) Willy Hutchinson, Sept. 21
          Next: Feb. 22 vs. Callum Smith

          6. Anthony Yarde     Previous ranking: No. 6

          Record: 25-3, 24 KOs
          Last: W (UD10) Ralfs Vilcans, Oct. 19
          Next: TBA

          7. Callum Smith     Previous ranking: No. 7

          Record: 30-2, 22 KOs
          Last: W (TKO5) Carlos Galvan, Nov. 30
          Next: Feb. 22 vs. Joshua Buatsi

          8. Oleksandr Gvozdyk     Previous ranking: No. 8

          Record: 20-2, 16 KOs
          Last: L (UD12) David Benavidez, June 15
          Next: TBA

          9. Conor Wallace     Previous ranking: No. 9

          Record: 15-1, 11 KOs
          Last: W (TKO8) Asemahle Wellem, Dec. 11
          Next: TBA

          10. Willy Hutchinson     Previous ranking: No. 10

          Record: 18-2, 13 KOs
          Last: L (SD12) Joshua Buatsi, Sept. 21
          Next: Feb. 8 vs. Zach Parker

          SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT (UP TO 168 POUNDS)

          1. Canelo Alvarez     Previous ranking: No. 1

          Record: 62-2-2, 39 KOs
          Last: W (UD12) Edgar Berlanga, Sept. 14
          Next: TBA

          2. Christian Mbilli     Previous ranking: No. 2

          Record: 28-0, 23 KOs
          Last: W (UD10) Sergiy Derevyanchenko, Aug. 17
          Next: TBA

          3. Caleb Plant     Previous ranking: No. 4

          Record: 62-2-2, 39 KOs
          Last: W (TKO9) Trevor McCumby, Sept. 14
          Next: TBA

          4. Diego Pacheco     Previous ranking: No. 5

          Record: 22-0, 18 KOs
          Last: W (KO6) Maciej Sulecki, Aug. 31
          Next: Jan. 25 vs. Steven Nelson

          5. Edgar Berlanga     Previous ranking: No. 6

          Record: 22-1, 17 KOs
          Last: L (UD12) Canelo Alvarez, Sept. 14
          Next: TBA

          6. Bektemir Melikuziev     Previous ranking: No. 7

          Record: 14-1, 10 KOs
          Last: W (SD12) David Stevens, Nov. 2
          Next: TBA

          7. Osleys Iglesias     Previous ranking: No. 8

          Record: 13-0, 12 KOs
          Last: W (TKO5) Petro Ivanov, Nov. 7
          Next: TBA

          8. William Scull     Previous ranking: No. 9

          Record: 23-0, 9 KOs
          Last: W (UD12) Vladimir Shishkin, Oct. 19
          Next: TBA

          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: No. 3

          Record: 44-2, 35 KOs
          Last: L (KO6) Bruno Surace, Dec. 14
          Next: TBA vs. Bruno Surace

          Editor's note: David Benavidez moved up to light heavyweight.

          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: No. 1

          Record: 16-0, 11 KOs
          Last: W (TKO9) Andrei Mikhailovich, Oct. 4
          Next: TBA

          2. Carlos Adames     Previous ranking: No. 2

          Record: 24-1, 18 KOs
          Last: W (UD12) Terrell Gausha, June 15
          Next: Feb. 22 vs. Hamzah Sheeraz

          3. Erislandy Lara     Previous ranking: No. 3

          Record: 31-3-3, 19 KOs
          Last: W TKO9) Danny Garcia, Sept. 14
          Next: TBA

          4. Chris Eubank Jr.     Previous ranking: No. 4

          Record: 33-3, 25 KOs
          Last: W (KO7) Kamil Szeremeta, Oct. 12
          Next: TBA

          5. Hamzah Sheeraz     Previous ranking: No. 6

          Record: 21-0, 17 KOs
          Last: W (TKO2) Tyler Denny, Sept. 21
          Next: Feb. 22 vs. Carlos Adames

          6. Kyrone Davis     Previous ranking: No. 7

          Record: 19-3-1, 6 KOs
          Last: W (SD10) Elijah Garcia, June 15
          Next: TBA

          7. Anauel Ngamissengue     Previous ranking: No. 8

          Record: 14-0, 9 KOs
          Last: W (TKO3) Sandro Jajanidze, June 8
          Next: TBA

          8. Etinosa Oliha     Previous ranking: No. 9

          Record: 21-0, 9 KOs
          Last: W (TKO3) Alexander Pavlov, Sept. 14
          Next: TBA

          9. Fiodr Czerkaszyn     Previous ranking: No. 10

          Record: 25-1, 15 KOs
          Last: W (UD10) Sebastian Horacio Papeschi, Oct. 26
          Next: TBA

          10. Josh Kelly     Previous ranking: N/R

          Record: 16-1-1, 8 KOs
          Last: W (MD12) Ishmael Davis, Sept. 21
          Next: TBA

          Editor's note: Jermall Charlo and Gennadiy Golovkin hav been removed for inactivity.

          JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHT (UP TO 154 POUNDS)

          1. Terence Crawford     Previous ranking: No. 1

          Record: 41-0, 31 KOs
          Last: W (UD12) Israil Madrimov, Aug. 3
          Next: TBA

          2. Israil Madrimov     Previous ranking: No. 2

          Record: 10-1-1, 7 KOs
          Last: L (UD12) Terence Crawford, Aug. 3
          Next: Feb. 22 vs. Vergil Ortiz Jr.

          3. Sebastian Fundora     Previous ranking: No. 3

          Record: 21-1-1, 13 KOs
          Last: W (SD12) Tim Tszyu, March 30
          Next: TBA

          4. Bakhram Murtazaliev     Previous ranking: No. 4

          Record: 23-0, 17 KOs
          Last: W (TKO3) Tim Tszyu, Oct 19
          Next: TBA

          5. Vergil Ortiz Jr.     Previous ranking: No. 5

          Record: 22-0, 21 KOs
          Last: W (UD12) Serhii Bohachuk, Aug. 10
          Next: Feb. 22 vs. Israil Madrimov

          6. Serhii Bohachuk     Previous ranking: No. 6

          Record: 25-2, 24 KOs
          Last: W (TKO6) Ishmael Davis, Dec. 21
          Next: TBA

          7. Tim Tszyu     Previous ranking: No. 8

          Record: 24-2, 17 KOs
          Last: L (TKO3) Bakhram Murtazaliev, Oct. 19
          Next: TBA

          8. Jesus Ramos Jr.     Previous ranking: No. 9

          Record: 21-1, 17 KOs
          Last: W (TKO9) Johan Gonzalez, May 4
          Next: Feb. 1 vs. Jeison Rosario

          9. Charles Conwell     Previous ranking: No. 10

          Record: 21-0, 16 KOs
          Last: W (KO7) Gerardo Vergara, Dec. 14
          Next: TBA

          10. Michel Soro     Previous ranking: N/R

          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. Brian Castano have been removed for inactivity.

          WELTERWEIGHT (UP TO 147 POUNDS)

          1. Jaron Ennis     Previous ranking: No. 1

          Record: 33-0, 29 KOs
          Last: W (UD12) Karen Chukhadzhian, Nov. 9
          Next: TBA

          2. Eimantas Stanionis     Previous ranking: No. 2

          Record: 15-0, 9 KOs
          Last: W (UD12) Gabriel Maestre, May 4
          Next: TBA

          3. Brian Norman Jr.     Previous ranking: No. 3

          Record: 26-0, 20 KOs
          Last: W (KO10) Giovani Santillan, May 18
          Next: TBA

          4. Mario Barrios     Previous ranking: No. 4

          Record: 29-2-1, 18 KOs
          Last: SD (Split draw 12) Abel Ramos, Nov. 15
          Next: TBA

          5. Conor Benn     Previous ranking: No. 5

          Record: 23-0, 14 KOs
          Last: W (UD12) Peter Dobson, Feb. 3
          Next: TBA

          6. Shakhram Giyasov     Previous ranking: No. 6

          Record: 16-0, 9 KOs
          Last: W (SD10) Miguel Parra, July 31
          Next: TBA

          7. Jin Sasaki     Previous ranking: No. 7

          Record: 18-1-1, 17 KOs
          Last: W (TKO7) Qamil Balla, Sept. 3
          Next: Jan. 24 vs. Shoki Sakai

          8. Abel Ramos     Previous ranking: No. 8

          Record: 28-6-3, 22 KOs
          Last: SD (Split draw 12) Mario Barrios, Nov. 15
          Next: TBA

          9. Giovani Santillan     Previous ranking: No. 9

          Record: 33-1, 18 KOs
          Last: W (TKO1) Fredrick Lawson, Dec. 7
          Next: TBA

          10. Alexis Rocha     Previous ranking: No. 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: No. 1

          Record: 21-1, 13 KOs
          Last: W (UD12) Steve Claggett, June 29
          Next: TBA

          2. Devin Haney     Previous ranking: No. 2

          Record: 31-0-1, 15 KOs
          Last: No contest (NC12) Ryan Garcia, April 20
          Next: TBA

          3. Jack Catterall     Previous ranking: No. 3

          Record: 30-1, 13 KOs
          Last: W (UD12) Regis Prograis, Oct. 26
          Next: Feb. 15 vs. Arnold Barboza Jr.

          4. Richardson Hitchins     Previous ranking: N/R

          Record: 19-0, 7 KOs
          Last: W (SD12) Liam Paro, Dec. 7
          Next: TBA

          5. Alberto Puello     Previous ranking: No. 5

          Record: 23-0, 10 KOs
          Last: W (SD12) Gary Antuanne Russell, June 15
          Next: March 1 vs. Sandor Martin

          6. Jose Valenzuela     Previous ranking: No. 6

          Record: 14-2, 9 KOs
          Last: W (SD12) Gary Antuanne Russell, June 15
          Next: TBA

          7. Liam Paro     Previous ranking: No. 4

          Record: 25-1, 15 KOs
          Last: L (SD12) Richardson Hitchins, Dec. 7
          Next: TBA

          8. Subriel Matias     Previous ranking: No. 7

          Record: 21-2, 21 KOs
          Last: W (TKO2) Roberto Ramirez, Nov. 9
          Next: TBA

          9. Arnold Barboza Jr.     Previous ranking: 8

          Record: 31-0, 11 KOs
          Last: W (UD10) Jose Ramirez, Nov. 16
          Next: Feb. 15 vs. Jack Catterall

          10. Josh Taylor     Previous ranking: No. 9

          Record: 19-2, 13 KOs
          Last: L (UD12) Jack Catterall, May 25
          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: No. 1

          Record: 30-0, 28 KOs
          Last: W (KO8) Frank Martin, June 15
          Next: March 1 vs. Lamont Roach

          2. Vasiliy Lomachenko     Previous ranking: No. 2

          Record: 18-3, 12 KOs
          Last: W (TKO11) George Kambosos Jr., May 11
          Next: TBA

          3. Shakur Stevenson     Previous ranking: No. 4

          Record: 22-0, 10 KOs
          Last: W (UD12) Artem Harutyunyan, July 6
          Next: Feb. 22 vs. Floyd Schofield

          4. William Zepeda     Previous ranking: No. 3

          Record: 32-0, 27 KOs
          Last: W (SD10) Tevin Farmer, Nov. 16
          Next: TBA

          5. Denys Berinchyk     Previous ranking: No. 5

          Record: 19-0, 9 KOs
          Last: W (SD12) Emanuel Navarrete, May 18
          Next: Feb. 14 vs. Keyshawn Davis

          6. Keyshawn Davis     Previous ranking: No. 6

          Record: 12-0, 8 KOs
          Last: W (KO2) Gustavo Lemos, Nov. 8
          Next: Feb. 14 vs. Denys Berinchyk

          7. George Kambosos Jr.     Previous ranking: No. 7

          Record: 21-3, 10 KOs
          Last: L (TKO11) Vasiliy Lomachenko, May 11
          Next: TBA

          8. Frank Martin     Previous ranking: No. 8

          Record: 18-1, 12 KOs
          Last: L (KO8) Gervonta Davis, June 15
          Next: TBA

          9. Andy Cruz     Previous ranking: No. 9

          Record: 4-0, 2 KOs
          Last: W (KO7) Antonio Moran, Aug. 3
          Next: Jan. 25 vs. Omar Salcido

          10. Raymond Muratalla     Previous ranking: No. 10

          Record: 22-0, 17 KOs
          Last: W (TKO2) Jesus Perez, Nov. 2
          Next: TBA

          JUNIOR LIGHTWEIGHT (UP TO 130 POUNDS)

          1. Emanuel Navarrete     Previous ranking: No. 1

          Record: 39-2-1, 32 KOs
          Last: W (KO6) Oscar Valdez, Dec. 7
          Next: TBA

          2. Anthony Cacace     Previous ranking: No. 2

          Record: 23-1, 8 KOs
          Last: W (UD12) Josh Warrington, Sept. 21
          Next: TBA

          3. O'Shaquie Foster     Previous ranking: No. 3

          Record: 23-3, 12 KOs
          Last:W (SD12) Robson Conceicao, Nov. 2
          Next:TBA

          4. Robson Conceicao     Previous ranking: No. 4

          Record: 19-3-1 1 NC, 9 KOs
          Last:L (SD12) O'Shaquie Foster, Nov. 2
          Next:TBA

          5. Lamont Roach     Previous ranking: No. 6

          Record: 25-1-1 10 KOs
          Last: W (TKO8) Feargal McCrory, June 28
          Next: March 1 vs. Gervonta Davis

          6. Raymond Ford     Previous ranking: No. 7

          Record: 16-1-1, 8 KOs
          Last: W (UD10) Orlando Gonzalez, Nov. 9
          Next: TBA

          7. Joe Cordina    Previous ranking: No. 8

          Record: 17-1, 9 KOs
          Last: L (TKO7) Anthony Cacace, May 18
          Next: TBA

          8. Eduardo Nunez    Previous ranking: No. 9

          Record: 26-1 26 KOs
          Last: W (TKO2) Oscar Escandon, Oct. 28
          Next: TBA

          9. Andres Cortes     Previous ranking: No. 10

          Record: 22-0, 12 KOs
          Last: W (UD10) Abraham Nova, June 21
          Next: TBA

          10. Mark Magsayo     Previous ranking: No. 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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          Emanuel Navarrete wins instant classic vs. Oscar Valdez

          Emanuel Navarrete comes out victorious in a 12-round classic vs. Oscar Valdez in Arizona.

          1. Rafael Espinoza     Previous ranking: No. 2

          Record: 26-0, 22 KOs
          Last: W (TKO6) Robeisy Ramirez, Dec. 7
          Next: TBA

          2. Nick Ball     Previous ranking: No. 1

          Record: 21-0-1, 12 KOs
          Last: W (TKO10) Ronny Rios, Oct. 5
          Next: March 15 vs. TJ Doheny

          3. Angelo Leo     Previous ranking: No. 3

          Record: 25-1, 12 KOs
          Last: W (KO10) Luis Alberto Lopez, Aug. 10
          Next: TBA

          4. Brandon Figueroa     Previous ranking: No. 4

          Record: 25-1-1, 19 KOs
          Last: W (KO9) Jessie Magdaleno, May 4
          Next: Feb. 1 vs. Stephen Fulton

          5. Luis Alberto Lopez     Previous ranking: No. 5

          Record: 30-3, 17 KOs
          Last: L (TKO10) Angelo Leo, Aug. 10
          Next: TBA

          6. Rey Vargas     Previous ranking: No. 6

          Record: 36-1, 22 KOs
          Last: Split draw (SD12) Nick Ball, March 8
          Next: TBA

          7. Stephen Fulton     Previous ranking: No. 8

          Record: 22-1, 8 KOs
          Last: W (SD10) Carlos Castro, Sept. 14
          Next: Feb. 1 vs. Brandon Figueroa

          8. Bruce Carrington     Previous ranking: No. 9

          Record: 14-0, 8 KOs
          Last: W (UD8) Dana Coolwell, Nov. 15
          Next: TBA

          9. Tomoki Kameda     Previous ranking: 10

          Record: 42-4, 23 KOs
          Last: W (SD12) Lerato Dlamini, Aug. 24
          Next: TBA

          10. Robeisy Ramirez     Previous ranking: No. 7

          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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          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. Naoya Inoue     Previous ranking: No. 1

          Record: 28-0, 25 KOs
          Last: W (TKO7) TJ Doheny, Sept. 3 (Watch this fight on ESPN+)
          Next: Jan. 24 vs. Sam Goodman

          2. Marlon Tapales     Previous ranking: No. 2

          Record: 39-4, 20 KOs
          Last: W (UD10) Saurabh Kumar, Sept. 7
          Next: TBA

          3. Murodjon Akhmadaliev     Previous ranking: No. 3

          Record: 13-1, 10 KOs
          Last: W (TKO3) Ricardo Espinoza, Dec. 14
          Next: TBA

          4. Sam Goodman     Previous ranking: No. 4

          Record: 19-0, 8 KOs
          Last: W (UD12) Thachtana Luangphon, July 10
          Next: Jan. 24 vs. Naoya Inoue

          5. Luis Nery     Previous ranking: No. 5

          Record: 35-2, 27 KOs
          Last: L (TKO6) Naoya Inoue, May 6
          Next: TBA

          6. John Riel Casimero     Previous ranking: No. 6

          Record: 34-4-1, 23 KOs
          Last: W (TKO1) Saul Sanchez, Oct. 13
          Next: TBA

          7. Elijah Pierce     Previous ranking: No. 7

          Record: 20-2, 16 KOs
          Last: W (UD10) Jose Sanmartin, Aug. 30
          Next: TBA

          8. TJ Doheny     Previous ranking: No. 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: No. 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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          Inoue lands flurry of vicious punches, secures 7th-round TKO victory

          Naoya Inoue connects with consecutive jabs in Round 6 before picking up the TKO win over TJ Doheny in Round 7 to retain the undisputed junior featherweight championship.

          1. Junto Nakatani     Previous ranking: No. 1

          Record: 28-0, 21 KOs
          Last: W (TKO6) Petch Sor Chitpattana, Oct. 14
          Next: TBA

          2. Ryosuke Nishida     Previous ranking: No. 2

          Record: 10-0, 2 KO
          Last: W (KO7) Anuchai Donsua, Dec. 15
          Next: TBA

          3. Yoshiki Takei     Previous ranking: No. 3

          Record: 10-0, 8 KOs
          Last: W (UD12) Daigo Higa, Sept. 3
          Next: Jan. 24 vs. Yuttapong Tongdee

          4. Seiya Tsutsumi     Previous ranking: No. 4

          Record: 12-0-2, 8 KOs
          Last: W (UD12) Takuma Inoue, Oct. 13
          Next: TBA

          5. Takuma Inoue     Previous ranking: No. 5

          Record: 20-2, 5 KOs
          Last: L (UD12) Seiya Tsutsumi, Oct. 13
          Next: TBA

          6. Roman "Chocolatito" Gonzalez     Previous ranking: No. 6

          Record: 52-4, 42 KOs
          Last: W (TKO10) Rober Barrera, July 12
          Next: TBA

          7. Emmanuel Rodriguez   UP:   Previous ranking: No. 8

          Record: 22-3, 13 KOs
          Last: L (UD10) Khalid Twaiti, Oct 10
          Next: TBA

          8. Sho Ishida   UP:   Previous ranking: No. 9

          Record: 33-4, 16 KOs
          Last: L (UD12) Takuma Inoue, May 6
          Next: TBA

          9. Jason Moloney   UP:   Previous ranking: No. 10

          Record: 27-3, 19 KOs
          Last: L (UD12) Yoshiki Takei, May 6
          Next: TBA

          10. Antonio Vargas   UP:   Previous ranking: N/R

          Record: 19-1, 11 KOs
          Last: W (TKO10) Winston Guerrero, Dec. 13
          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: No. 1

          Record: 21-0, 14 KOs
          Last: W (TKO2) Pedro Guevara, Nov. 9
          Next: TBA

          2. Fernando Martinez     Previous ranking: No. 2

          Record: 17-0, 9 KOs
          Last: W (UD12) Kazuto Ioka, July 7
          Next: Dec. 31 vs. Kazuto Ioka

          3. Juan Francisco Estrada     Previous ranking: No. 3

          Record: 44-4, 28 KOs
          Last: L (KO7) Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez, June 29
          Next: TBA

          4. Kazuto Ioka     Previous ranking: No. 4

          Record: 31-3-1, 16 KOs
          Last: L (UD12) Fernando Martinez, July 7
          Next: Dec. 31 vs. Fernando Martinez

          5. Phumelele Cafu     Previous ranking: 6

          Record: 11-0-3, 8 KOs
          Last: W (SD12) Kosei Tanaka, Oct. 14
          Next: TBA

          6. Kosei Tanaka     Previous ranking: No. 7

          Record: 20-2, 11 KOs
          Last: L (SD12) Phumelele Cafu, Oct. 14
          Next: TBA

          7. KJ Cataraja     Previous ranking: No. 8

          Record: 17-0, 13 KOs
          Last: W (UD8) Jun Blazo, Feb. 13
          Next: TBA

          8. David Jimenez     Previous ranking: No. 9

          Record: 16-1, 11 KOs
          Last: W (UD12) John Ramirez, April 20
          Next: TBA

          9. Suzumi Takayama     Previous ranking: No. 10

          Record: 9-0, 7 KOs
          Last: W (TKO2) Isao Aoyama, Nov. 12
          Next TBA

          10. Ricardo Malajika     Previous ranking: N/R

          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: No. 2

          Record: 21-2-1, 11 KOs
          Last: W (SD12) Thananchai Charunphak, Oct. 13
          Next: TBA

          2. Kenshiro Teraji     Previous ranking: No. 3

          Record: 24-1, 15 KOs
          Last: W (TKO11) Cristofer Rosales, Oct. 13
          Next: TBA

          3. Galal Yafai     Previous ranking: No. 9

          Record: 9-0, 7 KOs
          Last: W (TKO6) Sunny Edwards, Nov. 30
          Next: TBA

          4. Angel Ayala     Previous ranking: No. 4

          Record: 17-0, 7 KOs
          Last: W (UD10) Felix Alvarado, Oct. 14
          Next: TBA

          5. Angelino Cordova     Previous ranking: No. 5

          Record: 18-0-1, 12 KOs
          Last: No Contest (NC) Julio Cesar Martinez, March 30
          Next: TBA

          6. Anthony Olascuaga     Previous ranking: No. 6

          Record: 8-1, 6 KOs
          Last: W (TKO1) Jonathan Gonzalez, Oct. 14
          Next TBA

          7. Ricardo Sandoval     Previous ranking: No. 7

          Record: 24-2, 17 KOs
          Last: W (KO10) Angel Acosta, July 6
          Next: TBA

          8. Artem Dalakian     Previous ranking: No. 8

          Record: 22-1, 15 KOs
          Last: L (UD12) Seigo Yuri Akui, Jan. 23
          Next TBA

          9. Felix Alvarado     Previous ranking: No. 9

          Record: 41-4, 35 KOs
          Last: W (UD10) Francisco Gomez Sanchez, July 13
          Next TBA

          10. Hiroto Kyoguchi     Previous ranking: No. N/R

          Record: 19-2, 12 KOs
          Last: W (MD10) Vince Paras, Oct. 13
          Next: TBA

          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: No. 1

          Record: 28-4-1, 14 KOs
          Last: L (TKO1) Anthony Olascuaga, Oct. 14
          Next: TBA

          2. Masamichi Yabuki     Previous ranking: No. 2

          Record: 17-4, 16 KOs
          Last: W (TKO9) Sivenathi Nontshinga, Oct. 12
          Next: TBA

          3. Elwin Soto     Previous ranking: No. 3

          Record: 21-3, 13 KOs
          Last: W (UD10) Jose Ramirez Armenta, Nov. 11
          Next: TBA

          4. Shokichi Iwata     Previous ranking: No. 5

          Record: 14-1, 11 KOs
          Last: W (TKO3) Jairo Noriega, Oct. 13
          Next: TBA

          5. Sivenathi Nontshinga     Previous ranking: N/R

          Record: 13-2, 10 KOs
          Last: L (TKO9) Masamichi, Oct. 12
          Next: TBA

          Editor's note: Kenshiro Teraji has moved to flyweights.

          STRAWWEIGHT (UP TO 105 POUNDS)

          1. Oscar Collazo     Previous ranking: No. 1

          Record: 11-0, 8 KOs
          Last: W (TKO7) Knockout CP Freshmart, Nov. 16
          Next: TBA

          2. Melvin Jerusalem     Previous ranking: No. 2

          Record: 23-3, 12 KOs
          Last: W (UD12) Luis Castillo, Sept. 22
          Next: TBA

          3. Erick Rosa     Previous ranking: No. 3

          Record: 8-0, 2 KOs
          Last: W (UD12) Neider Valdez Aguilar, Dec. 19
          Next: TBA

          4. Pedro Taduran     Previous ranking: No. 5

          Record: 17-4-1, 13 KOs
          Last: W (TKO9) Ginjiro Shigeoka, July 28
          Next: TBA

          5. Knockout CP Freshmart     Previous ranking: No. 4

          Record: 11-2, 9 KOs
          Last: L (TKO7) Oscar Collazo, Nov. 16
          Next: TBA