Changes in the Women’s Boxing Rankings After a Week of Action
An intense week in women’s boxing has caused movements in the divisional rankings. The recent retirements of undisputed atomweight champion Tina Rupprecht and Cecilia Braekhus, WBC and WBO super welterweight champion, have opened up new opportunities in their respective divisions.Rankings Movements
In the light flyweight category, the majority decision victory of Lourdes Juárez, WBC champion, over Jessica Nery Plata in the main event of “Most Valuable Prospects 16” on Saturday, swapped positions in the ranking. Juárez now holds second place and Nery Plata third. Juárez benefited from her greater punch volume to secure the victory against Nery Plata, who was returning after almost two years of inactivity. In the undercard, former bantamweight champion Shurretta Metcalf rebounded from her knockout loss to Cherneka Johnson in July, securing a unanimous decision victory over Krystal Rosado-Ortiz, solidifying her position at number 4 in the 118-pound division. In addition, unified middleweight champion Desley Robinson demonstrated her dominance by defeating Logan Holler in the second round. Robinson maintains the top spot in the 160-pound division. In Germany, Sarah Bormann won a controversial split decision over Yuko Kuroki, unifying the IBF and WBA strawweight titles. Bormann remains at number 2, but Kuroki moved up to number 4.Rankings are updated every Tuesday, based on recent fights, head-to-head matchups, and the quality of the opponent. Until the boxers face each other, there is an element of subjectivity. Boxers who have not fought in 18 months and do not have a fight scheduled will be removed from the rankings until they compete again.
To find out the current champions in all weight categories, see the list. For the women’s P4P ranking, click here.Detailed Rankings by Division
Here are the updated rankings for each weight division:HEAVYWEIGHT (Over 175 pounds)
- 1. Claressa Shields Previous ranking: 1
- 2. Danielle Perkins Previous ranking: 2
- 3. Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse Previous ranking: 3
- 4. Minellis Blanco Previous ranking: 4
- 5. Giovanna Gonzalez Previous ranking: 5
LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT (Up to 175 pounds)
- 1. Lani Daniels Previous ranking: 1
- 2. Che Kenneally Previous ranking: 2
- 3. Angie Paola Rocha Previous ranking: 3
- 4. Celina Agwu Previous ranking: 4
- 5. Sarah Scheurich Previous ranking: 5
SUPER WELTERWEIGHT (Up to 168 pounds)
- 1. Shadasia Green Previous ranking: 1
- 2. Savannah Marshall Previous ranking: 2
- 3. Franchon Crews Dezurn Previous ranking: 3
- 4. Hanna Gabriels Previous ranking: 4
- 5. Melinda Watpool Previous ranking: 5
MIDDLEWEIGHT (Up to 160 pounds)
- 1. Desley Robinson Previous ranking: 1
- 2. Tamm Thibeault Previous ranking: 2
- 3. Olivia Curry Previous ranking: 3
- 4. Kaye Scott Previous ranking: 4
- 5. Chloe Chaos Previous ranking: 5
SUPER WELTERWEIGHT (Up to 154 pounds)
- 1. Oshae Jones Previous ranking: 1
- 2. Terri Harper Previous ranking: 3
- 3. Ema Kozin Previous ranking: 4
- 4. Mary Spencer Previous ranking: 5
- 5. Dilara Yucel Previous ranking: N/R
Editor’s Note: Cecilia Braekhus has been withdrawn due to her retirement.
WELTERWEIGHT (Up to 147 lbs)
- 1. Lauren Price Previous ranking: 1
- 2. Mikaela Mayer Previous ranking: 2
- 3. Sandy Ryan Previous ranking: 3
- 4. Natasha Jonas Previous ranking: 4
- 5. Layla McCarter Previous ranking: 5
SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT (Up to 140 pounds)
- 1. Katie Taylor Previous ranking: 1
- 2. Chantelle Cameron Previous ranking: 2
- 3. Amanda Serrano Previous ranking: 3
- 4. Samantha Worthington Previous ranking: 4
- 5. Elhem Mekhaled Previous ranking: 5
LIGHTWEIGHT (Up to 135 pounds)
- 1. Caroline Dubois Previous ranking: 1
- 2. Beatriz Fereira Previous ranking: 2
- 3. Terri Harper Previous ranking: 3
- 4. Stephanie Han Previous ranking: 4
- 5. Rhiannon Dixon Previous ranking: 5
SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT (Up to 130 pounds)
- 1. Alycia Baumgardner Previous ranking: 1
- 2. Delfine Persoon Previous ranking: 2
- 3. Leila Beaudoin Previous ranking: 3
- 4. Maira Moneo Previous ranking: 4
- 5. Elif Nur Turhan Previous ranking: 5
FEATHERWEIGHT (Up to 126 pounds)
- 1. Amanda Serrano Previous ranking: 1
- 2. Tiara Brown Previous ranking: 2
- 3. Nina Meinke Previous ranking: 3
- 4. Sarah Mahfoud Previous ranking: 4
- 5. Jennifer Miranda Previous ranking: 5
SUPER BANTAMWEIGHT (Up to 122 pounds)
- 1. Ellie Scotney Previous ranking: 1
- 2. Mayelli Flores Rosquero Previous ranking: 2
- 3. Skye Nicolson Previous ranking: 3
- 4. Erika Cruz Previous ranking: 4
- 5. Jelena Mrdjenovich Previous ranking: NR
BANTAMWEIGHT (Up to 118 pounds)
- 1. Cherneka Johnson Previous ranking: 1
- 2. Dina Thorslund Previous ranking: 2
- 3. Florencia Ayelen Juarez Previous ranking: 3
- 4. Shurretta Metcalf Previous ranking: 4
- 5. Miyo Yoshida Previous ranking: 5
SUPER FLYWEIGHT (Up to 115 pounds)
- 1. Mizuki Hiruta Previous ranking: 1
- 2. Asley Gonzalez Macias Previous ranking: 2
- 3. Diana Laura Fernandez Previous ranking: 3
- 4. Irma Garcia Previous ranking: 4
- 5. Jasmine Artiga Previous ranking: 5
FLYWEIGHT (Up to 112 pounds)
- 1. Gabriela Fundora Previous ranking: 1
- 2. Kenia Enriquez Previous ranking: 2
- 3. Marilyn Badillo Amaya Previous ranking: 3
- 4. Gabriela Sanchez Saavedra Previous ranking: 4
- 5. Laura Wollenmann Previous ranking: 5
LIGHT FLYWEIGHT (Up to 108 pounds)
- 1. Evelin Bermudez Previous ranking: 1
- 2. Lourdes Juarez Previous ranking: 3
- 3. Jessica Nery Plata Previous ranking: 2
- 4. Gabriela Celeste Alaniz Previous ranking: 4
- 5. Sara Bailey Previous ranking: 5
STRAWWEIGHT (Up to 105 lbs)
- 1. Yokasta Valle Previous ranking: 1
- 2. Sarah Bormann Previous ranking: 2
- 3. Kim Clavel Previous ranking: 3
- 4. Yuko Kuroki Previous ranking: 5
- 5. Sol Cudos Previous ranking: 4
ATOM WEIGHT (Up to 102 pounds)
- 1. Eri Matsuda Previous ranking: 2
- 2. Sumire Yamanaka Previous ranking: 3
- 3. Esneidy Rodriguez Olmos Previous ranking: 4
- 4. Camila Zamorano Previous ranking: 5
- 5. Yenifer Leon Previous ranking: N/R
Editor’s Note: Tina Rupprecht has been withdrawn due to her retirement.