The Lightweight division is widely considered the most exciting and fast-paced category in the sport. Dominated by young American phenoms and elite Mexican pressure fighters, here is the current Top 20 ranking.
|
Fighter Name |
Country |
Continent |
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
👑 |
Raymond Muratalla |
USA |
North America |
|
#2 |
Abdullah Mason |
USA |
North America |
|
#3 |
William Zepeda Segura |
Mexico |
North America |
|
#4 |
Floyd Schofield |
USA |
North America |
|
#5 |
Shu Utsuki |
Japan |
Asia |
|
#6 |
Jadier Herrera |
Cuba |
North America (Caribbean) |
|
#7 |
Lamont Roach |
USA |
North America |
|
#8 |
Jose Valenzuela |
USA |
North America |
|
#9 |
Artur Subkhankulov |
Russia |
Europe/Asia |
|
#10 |
Justin Pauldo |
USA |
North America |
|
#11 |
Edwin De Los Santos |
Dominican Rep. |
North America (Caribbean) |
|
#12 |
Sam Noakes |
United Kingdom |
Europe |
|
#13 |
Stephen Fulton |
USA |
North America |
|
#14 |
Alan Abel Chaves |
Argentina |
South America |
|
#15 |
Albert Bell |
USA |
North America |
|
#16 |
Lucas Bahdi |
Canada |
North America |
|
#17 |
Andy Cruz |
Cuba |
North America (Caribbean) |
|
#18 |
Armando Martinez Rabi |
Cuba |
North America (Caribbean) |
|
#19 |
Luis Torres Valenzuela |
Mexico |
North America |
|
#20 |
Dzmitry Asanau |
Belarus |
Europe |
Division Highlights
The American Takeover: The USA firmly holds the throne with Raymond Muratalla at the top, followed closely by the rising sensation Abdullah Mason at #2.
Mexican Pressure: William Zepeda continues to be the division's "boogeyman," representing Mexico with a high-volume punching style that has him ranked #3 globally.
Cuban Amateur Pedigree: The list features elite technical talent from Cuba, including Andy Cruz and Jadier Herrera, who are quickly transitioning their amateur success into the professional ranks.
Global Contenders: Beyond the Americas, Japan's Shu Utsuki and the UK's Sam Noakes are proving that the 135-pound division is a global battleground for world titles.
