Skip to main content
Boxing Rankings LogoBoxing Rankings Logo
Home
Latest RankingsRanking MovementsArchives
World ChampionsChampions by Nation
Boxers A–ZRanked by NationCountriesSearch
About UsOrganizationsHow Rankings WorkMethodologyFAQContactData correctionsTermsPrivacy Policy

About Box-Rank

Box-Rank compiles and presents the latest rankings from all major sanctioning bodies (WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO) in a clear and easy-to-navigate format. Learn more

Data on this site may be incomplete or inaccurate.

Organizations

  • All organizations
  • WBA
  • WBC
  • IBF
  • WBO

Weight classes

  • Heavyweight
  • Light Heavyweight
  • Super Middleweight
  • Welterweight
  • Lightweight

Explore

  • Ranking movements
  • Monthly archive
  • Champions
  • Champions by nation
  • Ranked by nation
  • Boxers A–Z
  • Countries
  • Search

© 2026 Box-Rank. All Rights Reserved.

AboutHow Rankings WorkFAQContactCorrectionsFollow on XTermsPrivacy PolicyMethodology
🏠Home📊Rankings🔍Search🏆Champions

Welterweight Boxing Rankings — January 2025

Official Welterweight rankings for January 2025.

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 2025WBCJanuary 2025IBFJanuary 2025WBOJanuary 2025
🏆Lithuania flagEimantas Stanionis
World Champion
United States flagMario Barrios
Champion
United States flagJaron Ennis
Champion
United States flagBrian Norman Jr
Champion

1Uzbekistan flagShakhram GiyasovFrance flagSouleymane Cissokho
Vacant
Uzbekistan flagShakhram Giyasov
2United Kingdom flagConor BennUnited Kingdom flagConor Benn
Vacant
United States flagAlexis Rocha
3United Kingdom flagLewis CrockerLithuania flagEgidijus KavaliauskasJapan flagJin SasakiJapan flagJin Sasaki
4Japan flagJin SasakiJapan flagJin SasakiUnited Kingdom flagConor BennFrance flagDavid Papot
5Ireland flagPaddy DonovanMexico flagRaul CurielUnited Kingdom flagLewis CrockerUnited Kingdom flagEkow Essuman
6Mexico flagRicardo Salas RodriguezSouth Africa flagTulani MbengeIreland flagPaddy DonovanUkraine flagKaren ChukhadzhianNEW
7Venezuela flagGabriel MaestreUnited States flagAbel RamosUnited States flagAlexis RochaUnited Kingdom flagLewis Crocker▲+2
8United States flagCletus SeldinUnited States flagAlexis RochaUkraine flagKaren ChukhadzhianPuerto Rico flagNicklaus Flaz
9Puerto Rico flagNicklaus Flaz▲+2France flagDavid PapotPuerto Rico flagNicklaus FlazUnited States flagBlair Cobbs▲+1
10Ukraine flagKaren Chukhadzhian▼-1United States flagGiovani SantillanFrance flagDavid PapotPuerto Rico flagJean Carlos Torres▲+1
11United Kingdom flagPat McCormack▼-1Ukraine flagKaren ChukhadzhianMexico flagRaul CurielPuerto Rico flagDerrieck Cuevas▼-5
12United Kingdom flagEkow EssumanArmenia flagDavid AvanesyanMexico flagRicardo Salas RodriguezMexico flagRicardo Salas Rodriguez
13Mexico flagJesus SarachoIreland flagPaddy DonovanRussia flagVitaly PetryakovDominican Republic flagRohan Polanco
14Puerto Rico flagJose Roman VazquezArmenia flagAram AmirkhanyanSouth Africa flagTulani MbengeMexico flagRaul Curiel
15Argentina flagJoel Marcos MafauadArmenia flagGor YeritsyanMexico flagChristopher GuerreroArgentina flagJoel Marcos Mafauad
16Spain flagSamuel Molina
17Dominican Republic flagRohan Polanco
18Mexico flagRicardo Salas Rodriguez
19France flagSandy Messaoud
20United Kingdom flagLewis Crocker
21Nicaragua flagHarvin Aguirre
22Kazakhstan flagDaniyar Yeleussinov
23Puerto Rico flagNicklaus Flaz
24United States flagBlair Cobbs
25Argentina flagFabian Andres Maidana
26Australia flagJackson Griffiths
27Mexico flagHeriberto Flores
28United Kingdom flagChris Kongo
29United Kingdom flagMichael McKinson
30France flagJordy Weiss
31Poland flagMateusz Polski
32United Kingdom flagHarlem Eubank
33Ukraine flagYaroslav Mykhalushko
34Venezuela flagEddy Colmenares
35Mexico flagJulio Luna
36United Kingdom flagPat McCormack
37Tunisia flagAkrem Aouina
38Australia flagBlake Minto
39Chile flagEduardo Zuleta
40Türkiye flagArda Avci

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO

Report an error

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.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.

Keep exploring

🏆World champions

Current titleholders in every division.

📈Ranking movements

Month-over-month changes across the site.

📆Monthly archive

Jump to any historical rankings month.

🔤Boxers A–Z

Alphabetical directory of ranked fighters.

🌐Countries

Browse fighters and stats by country.

🥊Browse rankings

Choose any weight class and sanctioning body.

🏛️Organizations

WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO in one place.

🔍Search boxers

Look up any fighter in the database.

Month-over-month changes since December 2024

WBAJanuary 2025 vs December 2024

Entered the top 10

  • PR flag
    Nicklaus FlazPreviously #11, enters at #9

Dropped out of the top 10

  • GB flag
    Pat McCormackNow ranked #11

Biggest risers

  • PR flag
    Nicklaus FlazNow ranked #9 (was #11)
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • UA flag
    Karen ChukhadzhianSlipped a spot to #10
    ▼-1
  • GB flag
    Pat McCormackDown one place to #11
    ▼-1

WBOJanuary 2025 vs December 2024

Entered the top 10

  • UA flag
    Karen ChukhadzhianInto the top 10 at #6
  • PR flag
    Jean Carlos TorresClimbed from #11 up to #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PR flag
    Derrieck CuevasDropped to #11
  • GB flag
    Conor BennPreviously held #7

Biggest risers

  • GB flag
    Lewis CrockerNow ranked #7 (was #9)
    ▲+2
  • US flag
    Blair CobbsUp one spot to #9
    ▲+1
  • PR flag
    Jean Carlos TorresFrom #11 to #10
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • PR flag
    Derrieck CuevasDropped from #6 to #11
    ▼-5