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Welterweight Boxing Rankings — December 2021

Official Welterweight rankings for December 2021.

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
RankWBADecember 2021WBCIBFDecember 2021WBODecember 2021
🏆Cuba flagYordenis Ugas
Super Champion
Not available for December 2021
United States flagErrol Spence Jr
Champion
United States flagTerence Crawford
Super Champion
🏆Russia flagRadzhab Butaev
World Champion

1Lithuania flagEimantas Stanionis
Vacant
United States flagVergil Ortiz Jr
2United States flagVergil Ortiz Jr
Vacant
United States flagJaron Ennis
3United States flagJaron EnnisUnited States flagJaron EnnisUnited Kingdom flagMichael McKinson
4United States flagAbel RamosUnited States flagVergil Ortiz JrSpain flagSandor Martin
5United Kingdom flagConor BennCanada flagCustio Clayton▲+9Russia flagDavid Avanesyan
6Venezuela flagGabriel MaestreUnited Kingdom flagConor Benn▼-1Canada flagCody CrowleyNEW
7United States flagMykal FoxUkraine flagIvan Golub▼-1United Kingdom flagConor Benn▲+4
8United States flagMario BarriosArmenia flagDavid Avanesyan▼-1United Kingdom flagLewis Crocker▼-1
9United States flagJamal JamesUkraine flagKaren Chukhadzhian▼-1Lithuania flagEimantas Stanionis▼-1
10Ukraine flagTaras ShelestyukJapan flagKeita Obara▼-1Japan flagKeita Obara▼-1
11United States flagJesus Alejandro Ramos JrUnited States flagAlexis Rocha▼-1Japan flagRyota Toyoshima▲+2
12Russia flagDavid AvanesyanUnited Kingdom flagEkow Essuman▼-1United States flagAbel RamosNEW
13Argentina flagAlberto PalmettaAlbania flagFlorian Marku▼-1United States flagMikey Garcia▼-1
14Tajikistan flagMekhrubon SanginovUnited States flagCody CrowleyNEWUnited States flagJanelson Figueroa Bocachica
15France flagSandy Messaoud
Vacant
Argentina flagJuan Hernan Leal

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO

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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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Month-over-month changes since November 2021

IBFDecember 2021 vs November 2021

Entered the top 10

  • CA flag
    Custio ClaytonJumped from #14 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • UZ flag
    Kudratillo AbdukakhorovOut of the top 10 after being #1
  • US flag
    Alexis RochaNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • CA flag
    Custio ClaytonNow #5 after #14 last month
    ▲+9

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Conor BennDown one place to #6
    ▼-1
  • UA flag
    Ivan GolubSlipped a spot to #7
    ▼-1
  • RU flag
    David AvanesyanFrom #7 to #8
    ▼-1

WBODecember 2021 vs November 2021

Entered the top 10

  • CA flag
    Cody CrowleyNow in the top 10 at #6
  • GB flag
    Conor BennPreviously #11, enters at #7

Dropped out of the top 10

  • UZ flag
    Kudratillo AbdukakhorovOut of the top 10 after being #6
  • US flag
    Chris AlgieriWas #10 last month

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Conor BennNow #7 after #11 last month
    ▲+4
  • JP flag
    Ryota ToyoshimaFrom #13 to #11
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • GB flag
    Lewis CrockerSlipped a spot to #8
    ▼-1
  • LT flag
    Eimantas StanionisSlipped a spot to #9
    ▼-1
  • JP flag
    Keita ObaraDown one place to #10
    ▼-1