Here’s a current look at the world of boxing champions as of late 2023/early 2024. It’s a dynamic landscape, so interim champions and champions in recess frequently shift the picture. Let’s break down the titleholders across various weight classes.
Welterweight (147 lbs.)
Currently, the welterweight division is a bit complex. Terrence Crawford reigns as the undisputed champion, though he is presently a champion in recess. isaac Cruz holds the WBC interim title, positioning himself as a key contender.
Lightweight (135 lbs.)
The lightweight division is also experiencing some transitions. Vasiliy Lomachenko currently holds the IBF title, while Gervonta Davis claims the WBA belt. Shakur Stevenson is the WBC champion, and the WBO title remains vacant. Raymond Muratalla is the IBF interim champion, and William zepeda holds the WBC interim title.
Junior Lightweight (130 lbs.)
Emanuel Navarrete currently dominates the junior lightweight division as the WBO champion. Eduardo Nunez holds the IBF title, and O’Shaquie Foster is the WBC champion. Lamont Roach is the WBA champion, but Albert Batyrgaziev is the WBA interim champion.
Featherweight (126 lbs.)
Rafael Espinoza is the current WBO featherweight champion. Angelo Leo holds the IBF title, and Nick Ball is the WBA champion. Stephen fulton is the WBC champion, though Rey vargas is a champion in recess, with Bruce Carrington as the WBC interim champion.
junior Featherweight (122 lbs.)
Naoya Inoue has impressively unified the junior featherweight division. He currently holds all four major titles – WBO, IBF, WBA, and WBC – demonstrating his dominance in the weight class.
Bantamweight (118 lbs.)
The bantamweight division is seeing some exciting competition. Yoshiki Takei is the WBO champion, and Junto Nakatani holds both the IBF and WBC titles. Antonio Vargas is the WBA champion, while Nonito Donaire is the WBA interim champion.
Junior Bantamweight (115 lbs.)
Jesse Rodriguez is a force to be reckoned with in the junior bantamweight division, holding both the WBO and WBC titles. Willibaldo Garcia Perez is the IBF champion, and Fernando Martinez is the WBA champion, with David Jimenez as the WBA interim champion.
flyweight (112 lbs.)
Kenshiro Teraji is the dominant force in the flyweight division, holding both the WBA and WBC titles. Anthony Olascuaga is the WBO champion, and Masamichi Yabuki holds the IBF title. Francisco Rodriguez is the WBC flyweight interim champion.
Junior Flyweight (108 lbs.)
Rene Santiago is the current WBO junior flyweight champion. masamichi Yabuki also holds the IBF title. The WBA title is currently vacant, and Petchmanee CP Freshmart is the WBC champion.
Strawweight (105 lbs.)
Oscar Collazo currently holds both the WBO and WBA strawweight titles. Pedro Taduran is the IBF champion, and Melvin Jerusalem is the WBC champion.
I’ve found that keeping track of these interim champions is crucial, as they frequently enough represent the next generation of title contenders. The boxing world is constantly evolving, and these rankings are a snapshot in time. you can expect shifts as fighters compete and new champions emerge.