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Welterweight Boxing Rankings — January 2022

Official Welterweight rankings for January 2022.

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 2022WBCIBFJanuary 2022WBOJanuary 2022
🏆Cuba flagYordenis Ugas
Super Champion
Not available for January 2022
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 BennUnited Kingdom flagConor Benn▲+1Russia flagDavid Avanesyan
6Venezuela flagGabriel MaestreCanada flagCustio Clayton▼-1Canada flagCody Crowley
7United States flagMykal FoxUkraine flagIvan GolubUnited Kingdom flagConor Benn
8United States flagMario BarriosArmenia flagDavid AvanesyanUnited Kingdom flagLewis Crocker
9United States flagJamal JamesUkraine flagKaren ChukhadzhianLithuania flagEimantas Stanionis
10Ukraine flagTaras ShelestyukJapan flagKeita ObaraJapan flagKeita Obara
11United States flagJesus Alejandro Ramos JrUnited States flagAlexis RochaJapan flagRyota Toyoshima
12Russia flagDavid AvanesyanUnited Kingdom flagEkow EssumanUnited States flagAbel Ramos
13Argentina flagAlberto PalmettaAlbania flagFlorian MarkuUnited States flagMikey Garcia
14Tajikistan flagMekhrubon SanginovUnited States flagCody CrowleyUnited States flagJanelson Figueroa Bocachica
15France flagSandy Messaoud
Vacant
United States flagJosesito LopezNEW

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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IBFJanuary 2022 vs December 2021

Biggest risers

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    Conor BennUp one spot to #5
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

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    Custio ClaytonDown one place to #6
    ▼-1