South Africa

This page brings together champions and ranked contenders from South Africa across the WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO and RING. Use it as a snapshot of how fighters from this nation appear in the latest official world rankings.

Last Updated: July 2026

Champion

World champions representing South Africa

Siyakholwa Kuse

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Champion

Top 10 Contenders

Top 10 ranked boxers from South Africa

Total Ranked

26 boxers from South Africa are currently ranked as champions or contenders in the latest WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO and RING world rankings. This list shows 16 additional fighters beyond the champions and Top 10 contenders highlighted above.

Historical ranking footprint

Number of boxers and champions representing South Africa.

Coverage note: Some months include fewer than all five organizations because their ratings were not yet published or not available. A lower total in those months may reflect incomplete coverage rather than a real drop in ranked boxers or champions.

Historical ranked boxer counts for South Africa
PeriodRanked boxersChampions
July 20262/5 Partial coverage241
June 2026251
May 2026281
April 2026291
March 2026301
February 2026311
January 20264/5 Partial coverage110
December 2025331
November 20254/5 Partial coverage120
October 2025291
September 2025291
August 2025311
July 2025291
June 20254/5 Partial coverage252
May 2025272
April 2025302
March 2025302
February 2025302
January 2025272
December 2024272
November 20243/5 Partial coverage80
October 2024201
September 20244/5 Partial coverage192
August 20244/5 Partial coverage202