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IBF Welterweight Boxing Rankings

Current IBF Welterweight rankings. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
RankIBFMay 2026
🏆Australia flagLiam ParoNEW
Champion
PreviousUnited Kingdom flagLewis Crocker
1Ireland flagPaddy Donovan▲+2
2Australia flagLiam ParoNow Champion
3United States flagRichardson Hitchins▲+1
4United States flagTeofimo Lopez▲+1
5United States flagKeyshawn DavisNEW
6Mexico flagRicardo Salas Rodriguez
7United States flagBrian Norman Jr▲+3
8United Kingdom flagConah Walker▲+3
9Dominican Republic flagRohan Polanco▲+4
10Mexico flagRaul Curiel▼-2
11United Kingdom flagConor BennNEW
12Ukraine flagKaren Chukhadzhian▼-5
13Russia flagVadim Musaev▼-1
14United States flagDelante Johnson
15United Kingdom flagHarlem Eubank

Source: IBF

About the Welterweight Division

Weight Limit: 140-147 lbs (63.5-66.7 kg)

Welterweight is one of boxing's most competitive and talent-rich divisions. The weight class has consistently produced exciting fights and has been home to many of boxing's biggest stars.

Division Characteristics

Welterweights are known for their speed, skill, and combination punching. The division features a mix of technical boxers and aggressive punchers, leading to diverse and exciting matchups.

Notable Facts

The Welterweight division has been home to legendary fighters like Sugar Ray Leonard, Floyd Mayweather Jr., and Manny Pacquiao. The division is known for producing high-profile, lucrative fights.

Historical Context

Welterweight has long been considered one of boxing's premier divisions, with a history of producing competitive matchups and memorable championship fights.

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🏆

There is a new Champion: Australia flagLiam Paro(previously United Kingdom flagLewis Crocker)

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Keyshawn DavisEnters at #5
  • GB flag
    Conah WalkerUp from #11 - now #8
  • DO flag
    Rohan PolancoNow #9 (was #13)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • UA flag
    Karen ChukhadzhianDown to #12
  • US flag
    Arnold Barboza JrWas #9 last month

Biggest risers

  • DO flag
    Rohan PolancoImproved from #13 to #9
    ▲+4
  • US flag
    Brian Norman JrImproved from #10 to #7
    ▲+3
  • GB flag
    Conah WalkerNow #8 after being #11 last month
    ▲+3

Biggest fallers

  • UA flag
    Karen ChukhadzhianDropped from #7 to #12
    ▼-5
  • MX flag
    Raul CurielFrom #8 to #10
    ▼-2
  • RU flag
    Vadim MusaevFrom #12 to #13
    ▼-1

IBF Welterweight Title History

Champions who have held each belt, from oldest to most recent. Title history only goes back as far as our earliest IBF monthly rankings (December 2005).

IBF Welterweight — Champion

Australia flagLiam Paro
June 2026 — Current
1 month
United Kingdom flagLewis Crocker
September 2025 — May 2026
9 months
United States flagJaron Ennis
October 2023 — June 2025
1 year 9 months
United States flagTerence Crawford
July 2023 — October 2023
4 months
United States flagErrol Spence Jr
May 2017 — July 2023
6 years 3 months
United Kingdom flagKell Brook
December 2014 — May 2017
2 years 6 months
United States flagShawn Porter
November 2013 — December 2014
1 year 2 months
United States flagDevon Alexander
October 2012 — November 2013
1 year 2 months
United States flagRandall Bailey
June 2012 — October 2012
5 months
United States flagAndre Berto
August 2011 — November 2011
4 months
Slovenia flagJan Zaveck
December 2009 — August 2011
1 year 9 months
South Africa flagIsaac Hlatshwayo
August 2009 — December 2009
5 months
Ghana flagJoshua Clottey
September 2008 — May 2009
9 months
United States flagAntonio Margarito
May 2008 — July 2008
3 months
Puerto Rico flagKermit Cintron
November 2006 — May 2008
1 year 7 months
United States flagFloyd Mayweather Jr
April 2006 — June 2006
3 months
United States flagZab Judah
December 2005 — April 2006
5 months

IBF Welterweight — Interim Champion

United States flagJaron Ennis
January 2023 — October 2023
10 months