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As of July 23, 2025, three fighters ranked in the top 10 have recently shown impressive performances, reinforcing their standings.
Oleksandr Usyk solidified his position as the top heavyweight by decisively defeating Daniel Dubois in a rematch at Wembley Stadium in London. Usyk kept the pressure on Dubois until the fifth round, when the fight was stopped, securing for Usyk undisputed heavyweight champion status. Usyk now asserts himself as potentially the greatest fighter of the last 25 years.
Meanwhile, in Frisco, Texas, Jesse “Bum” Rodriguez unified the WBC and WBO junior bantamweight titles with a dominant 10-round TKO over Phumelele Cafu. Rodriguez, who has held the WBC Junior Bantamweight belt since 2022, improved to a 7-0 record with 5 knockouts since then, moving ahead of Artur Beterbiev in the rankings.
On July 12, Shakur Stevenson showcased his skill with a unanimous decision win over William Zepeda at Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, New York. Stevenson, often criticized for a cautious defensive style, showed more aggression and outperformed Zepeda with superior punch statistics, earning him a boost to No. 7 in the rankings.
Other noted fighters in the voting include Timothy Bradley Jr., Teddy Atlas, Eric Ruskin, and others.
Key Fighters and Rankings:
1. Oleksandr Usyk (24-0, 15 KOs) remains the undisputed heavyweight champion after his fifth-round KO of Daniel Dubois. His dominance is clear with wins over top contenders like Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury, and Dubois.
2. Naoya Inoue (30-0, 27 KOs) continues his dominant reign as junior featherweight champion, recently defeating Ramon Cardenas, with a high-profile fight against Murodjon Akhmadaliev scheduled for September.
3. Terence Crawford (40-0, 31 KOs) holds the junior middleweight title and is set to face Canelo Alvarez in September, aiming to become an undisputed champion across multiple weight classes.
4. Dmitry Bivol (24-1, 12 KOs) remained undefeated after avenging his only loss to Artur Beterbiev, holding the unified light heavyweight title.
5. Jesse Rodriguez (22-0, 15 KOs) unified the junior bantamweight division and is preparing to battle WBA titleholder Fernando Martinez later this year.
6. Artur Beterbiev (21-1, 20 KOs) remains a top light heavyweight contender after his sole loss to Bivol, with a rematch likely.
7. Shakur Stevenson (24-0, 11 KOs) showcased tactical aggression in his recent win over William Zepeda, addressing previous critiques of his style.
8. Canelo Alvarez (63-2-2, 39 KOs) stays a dominant super middleweight champion, preparing for a September fight versus Terence Crawford.
9. David Benavidez (30-0, 24 KOs) remains a top light heavyweight contender, set to fight Anthony Yarde in November.
10. Junto Nakatani (31-0, 24 KOs) unified the bantamweight titles with a TKO over Ryosuke Nishida and is viewed as a potential opponent for Naoya Inoue in a historic Japanese showdown.
The rankings are determined through a points system, with voters assigning points based on their choices for first through tenth place. Other fighters receiving votes included Teofimo Lopez Jr., Gervonta Davis, and Janibek Alimkhanuly.
This ranking reflects the consensus from leading analysts, illustrating the dynamic and competitive landscape of professional boxing today.
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Fan Take: These recent performances highlight boxing’s ongoing evolution, with emerging stars like Usyk and Rodriguez pushing boundaries. Fans should be excited as the sport braces for several high-stakes matchups that could redefine greatness across multiple weight classes.
