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Super Lightweight Boxing Rankings — January 2026

Official Super Lightweight rankings for January 2026.

Presented as a historical snapshot for that month. Use the weight-class arrows to move up or down divisions, the month controls to jump between updates, and click any fighter's name to see their ranking history across the four organisations.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAJanuary 2026WBCIBFJanuary 2026WBOJanuary 2026
🏆United States flagGary Antuanne Russell
World Champion
Not available for January 2026
United States flagRichardson Hitchins
Champion
United States flagShakur Stevenson
Champion

1Japan flagAndy HiraokaMexico flagLindolfo DelgadoUnited States flagKeyshawn Davis
2Russia flagKhariton Agrba
Vacant
United States flagTeofimo Lopez
3Cuba flagKevin Hayler BrownMexico flagOscar DuartePuerto Rico flagAlfredo Santiago▼-1
4Dominican Republic flagAlberto Puello▲+1United States flagKeyshawn DavisNEWMexico flagLindolfo Delgado▼-1
5United States flagKenneth Sims Jr▲+1Canada flagArthur Biyarslanov▼-1Dominican Republic flagAlberto Puello
6United States flagCletus Seldin▲+1Mexico flagGabriel Valenzuela▲+1United States flagArnold Barboza Jr
7United States flagFrank MartinNEWUnited Kingdom flagAdam Azim▼-2Mexico flagEmiliano Vargas
8United States flagIsrael Mercado▲+3United States flagErnesto Mercado▼-2United States flagErnesto Mercado
9United States flagEmiliano VargasNEWUnited States flagKenneth Sims Jr▼-1United Kingdom flagAdam Azim
10Cuba flagErislandy Alvarez▲+2Argentina flagGustavo Daniel Lemos▼-1Dominican Republic flagHendri Cedeno
11United States flagKeyshawn DavisNEWAustralia flagJohn Mannu▼-1United Kingdom flagJack Rafferty▲+1
12Argentina flagRuben Nestor Neri Munoz▲+1Ireland flagSean McCombCanada flagArthur BiyarslanovNEW
13Spain flagSandor Martin▼-5Dominican Republic flagMichel RiveraUnited Kingdom flagYaser Al Ghena▲+1
14Kazakhstan flagBatyrzhan JukembayevIreland flagPierce O'learyJapan flagKuntae LeeNEW
15United Kingdom flagJack RaffertyBelgium flagAntoine VanackereGhana flagFaisal Abubakari

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO

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About the Super Lightweight Division

Weight Limit: 135-140 lbs (61.2-63.5 kg)

Super Lightweight, also known as Junior Welterweight or Light Welterweight, sits between Lightweight and Welterweight. The division features fast, skilled fighters with significant power.

Division Characteristics

Super Lightweights combine the speed of lightweights with increased power. Fighters in this division are typically quick, athletic, and capable of producing exciting fights.

Notable Facts

The Super Lightweight division has produced many exciting fighters and competitive matchups. The division is known for its depth of talent and competitive nature.

Historical Context

Established in 1959, Super Lightweight has developed into a respected division that often serves as a bridge between Lightweight and Welterweight.

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Month-over-month changes since December 2025

WBAJanuary 2026 vs December 2025

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Frank MartinEnters at #7
  • US flag
    Israel MercadoClimbed from #11 up to #8
  • US flag
    Emiliano VargasEnters at #9
  • CU flag
    Erislandy AlvarezJumped from #12 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Oscar DuarteLast ranked #4
  • ES flag
    Sandor MartinCurrently at #13
  • AM flag
    Hovhannes BachkovWas #9 last month
  • US flag
    Jamaine OrtizPreviously held #10

Biggest risers

  • US flag
    Israel MercadoUp 3 places to #8
    ▲+3
  • CU flag
    Erislandy AlvarezFrom #12 to #10
    ▲+2
  • DO flag
    Alberto PuelloUp one spot to #4
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • ES flag
    Sandor MartinNow #13 after #8 last month
    ▼-5

IBFJanuary 2026 vs December 2025

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Keyshawn DavisEnters at #4

Dropped out of the top 10

  • AU flag
    John MannuJust outside at #11

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Gabriel ValenzuelaUp one spot to #6
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Adam AzimFrom #5 to #7
    ▼-2
  • US flag
    Ernesto MercadoDown to #8 from #6
    ▼-2
  • CA flag
    Arthur BiyarslanovFrom #4 to #5
    ▼-1

WBOJanuary 2026 vs December 2025

🏆

There is a new Champion: United States flagShakur Stevenson(previously United States flagTeofimo Lopez)

Dropped out of the top 10

  • MX flag
    Oscar DuarteLast ranked #4

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Jack RaffertyUp one spot to #11
    ▲+1
  • GB flag
    Yaser Al GhenaFrom #14 to #13
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • DO flag
    Alfredo SantiagoFrom #2 to #3
    ▼-1
  • MX flag
    Lindolfo DelgadoFrom #3 to #4
    ▼-1