1. OLEKSANDER USYK –  24-0

His last win was an impressive stoppage victory over Dubois in July 2025, making it two wins apiece over Dubois, Fury and Joshua in his last six fights. Previously, he was undisputed at cruiserweight. However, some may argue that he needs to fight some American heavyweights, but as of now, I doubt anyone can argue his top spot.

2. NAOYE INOUE – 32-0

One of only three male boxers to become undisputed in two weight classes in the four-belt era. “The Monster” has won titles in four divisions and currently holds all the belts at Super Bantamweight. He also had a great 2025, with four title fights, winning two by stoppage and two via points.

3. DMITRY BIVOL – 24-1

He is third due to his rematch win over Beterbiev in Feb 2025, after narrowly losing the first fight in October 2024. Before that, he had impressive wins over  Canelo, Gilberto Ramirez, Jean Pascal and Lyndon Arthur. However, the third fight with Beterbiev is what everyone is waiting for.

4. ARTUR BETERBIEV – 21-1

He lost his undisputed light heavyweight titles after his recent defeat to Bivol. After winning the first fight, he became the tenth male undisputed boxer. Before those two fights, he was the only champion with a 100% knockout rate. With wins over Tony Bellew, Anthony Yarde and Oleksandr Gvozdyk.

5. JESSE RODRIGUEZ – 23-0

One of my biggest movers in the top ten, a former unified flyweight champion and the current unified WBC, WBO, WBA and Ring Magazine super flyweight champion. He’s an underrated boxer, but also one of the most devastating punchers in the lighter weights. He has stopped his last five opponents and seems to be improving with every challenge.

6. DAVID BENAVIDEZ – 31-0

A two-division champion at middleweight and currently at light heavyweight, after winning the interim WBC title, which he has since defended twice. In his first defence, he became the unified WBC and WBA champion. Then, an impressive seventh-round stoppage of Anthony Yarde, and still one of the most avoided fighters. 

7. SHAKUR STEVENSON – 25-0

His recent dominant and flawless points victory over Teo Lopez made a real boxing statement. Now the current WBO and Ring Magazine light welterweight champion will look at even bigger fights to cement his legacy. He has won titles in four weight classes and is capable of even more.

8. DEVIN HANEY – 33-0-1 nc

A three-division world champion and still the youngest undisputed male champion. The defeat to Ryan Garcia was bad, but it was drug-aided, so it’s officially a no-contest. He has returned with two good wins over José Ramírez, followed by an impressive win over Brian Norman Jr., and he has claimed the WBO welterweight title.

9. GILBERTO RAMIREZ – 48-1

The unified cruiserweight champion, holding both WBA & WBO titles, will forever be one of the most underrated fighters in boxing. He is also a two-weight world champion, after claiming the WBO super middleweight title. His only defeat from 48 fights was a points loss to Bivol at light heavyweight.

10. JUNTO NAKATANI – 32-0

He has held titles in three weight classes: flyweight, super flyweight and bantamweight, and has recently moved up to super bantamweight, where he won his debut on points. He is one of the more ferocious punchers in the lighter weights. He has stopped 25 of his 32 opponents and is one of the very few fighters chasing Inoue.

11. CANELO ALVAREZ – 63-3-2 

The Mexican legend is a veteran with almost 70 fights. After his recent defeat to Crawford, he was actively seeking a rematch, but it may look unlikely due to Crawford’s retirement. Canelo is one of the all-time greats, and although on the slide at the age of 35, he may still have something to offer, but for all he has done in the sport, he has nothing left to prove.

12. GERVONTA DAVIS – 30-0-1

Love him or hate him, regardless of his outside issues, he is the WBA lightweight champion and has some of the most devastating knockouts in boxing. However, his last fight, a draw with Lamont Roach Jr added fuel for the doubters, and his legal issues may keep him out of the ring for a while to put it right.

13. JARON ENNIS – 35-0-1 nc

Now a two-weight world champion after recently winning the interim WBA super welterweight title. Previously was a unified WBA & IBF welterweight champion. “Boots” is one of the more exciting fighters with 31 stoppages in 35 wins. But needs a big win over a marquee opponent to solidify his position on this list.

14. EMANUEL NAVARRETE – 40-2-1-1 nc

A three-division world champion, who recently unified the WBO & IBF junior lightweight titles. He showed a combination of typically tough Mexican boxing, but also knockout power, as demonstrated in his last two stoppages. A rematch with Oscar Valdez and a win over Eduardo Nunez in February 2026, to unify, but Nunez has a rematch clause.

15. VIRGIL ORTIZ JR – 24-0 

He is the current interim WBC super middleweight title holder and has defended it twice already. An impressive amateur which he has translated into the professional ranks. He is a devastating puncher, stopping 22 of his 24 opponents and already has some impressive, highlight-reel knockouts.

16. JANIBEK ALIMKHANULY – 17-0

He is the current unified WBO & IBF middleweight champion. A strong and physical fighter with a superb gas tank that helps him push the pace on his opponents to overwhelm them. A stellar amateur, he has transitioned to the professional ranks with ease, becoming a champion in just twelve fights. He has stopped his last four opponents and 10 of his last 11.

17. TEOFIMO LOPEZ – 22-2

Although his recent loss to Stevenson has set him back, Lopez is a skilled performer who has won titles in two divisions at lightweight, where he held the unified WBA & WBO titles, and more recently at welterweight. However, after his second career defeat, he will need to hit the ground running to stay on this list.

18. JAI OPETAIA – 30-0

He is a two-time IBF and current Ring Magazine cruiserweight champion, unbeaten in 30 fights with 23 stoppages. He possesses a devastating punch and has recently looked the outstanding performer in the cruiserweight division. However, his recent switch to Zuffa boxing could affect his future position on this list.

19. RAFAEL ESPINOZA – 28-0

The rangy Mexican is rarely in a dull fight. He won the WBO featherweight title in December 2023, defeating two-time Cuban Olympic gold medalist Robeisy Ramirez via a majority decision. He has since defended his title four times, including a rematch with Ramirez, with a sixth round stoppage and has stopped 24 of his 28 opponents.

20. ERISLANDY LARA – 32-3-3

Many may not like his style, but at the age of 42, he is currently the WBA middleweight champion. His three defeats came against Paul Williams, MD, in 2011, a harsh Split decision defeat to Canelo in 2014, and a split decision to Jarrett Hurd in 2018. Since he won the WBA light middleweight title and defended it. Then won the WBA middleweight title and has defended it four times.

Just missing out…..

SEBASTION FUNDORA – 23-1-1
OSCAR COLLAZO – 13-0
AGIT KABAYEL – 27-0
DANIEL DUBOIS – 22-3
RAYMOND MURATALLA – 24-0