Where does this IBF Lightweight ranking data come from?
The list is taken from the official IBF ranking publication for this division. Box-Rank formats that published list so you can browse it alongside other months and organizations.
IBF Lightweight boxing rankings
Official IBF Lightweight rankings only. This page is the IBF-only list. View all IBF rankings, or compare the Lightweight boxing rankings across all organizations.
| Rank | IBFAugust 2026 |
|---|---|
| 🏆 | Vacant Previous  Raymond Muratalla |
| 1 | Vacant |
| 2 |  Artur Subkhankulov |
| 3 |  Andy Cruz |
| 4 |  Dzmitri Asanau |
| 5 |  Alan Abel Chaves |
| 6 |  Sam Noakes |
| 7 |  Mark Magsayo |
| 8 | Joe Cordina |
| 9 | Jordan White |
| 10 |  Reito Takahashi |
| 11 |  Lucas Bahdi |
| 12 | Shuma Nakazato |
| 13 | Mikhail Grigoryan |
| 14 |  Siro Choi |
| 15 | Chriztian Pitt Laurente |
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Latest published list
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Month-over-month changes since July 2026
The title is now vacant(previously held by Raymond Muratalla)
Entered the top 10
- Andy CruzEnters at #3
- Jordan WhiteEnters at #9
- Reito TakahashiNow in the top 10 at #10
Dropped out of the top 10
- Stephen FultonLast ranked #6
- Shu UtsukiLast ranked #7
- Luis Torres ValenzuelaPreviously held #8
Biggest risers
- Sam NoakesNow #6 after being #9 last month
- Joe CordinaUp to #8 from #10
- Mikhail GrigoryanFrom #15 to #13
Biggest fallers
- Mark MagsayoDown to #7 from #5
- Dzmitri AsanauFrom #3 to #4
- Alan Abel ChavesSlipped a spot to #5
IBF Lightweight Title History
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