World Middleweight Boxing Rankings

World Middleweight Boxing Rankings

The Middleweight division remains one of boxing's most historic weight classes. Led by a dominant force from Kazakhstan, the current Top 20 is a diverse mix of Caribbean power, European technique, and American prospects.

 

 

Fighter Name

Country

Continent

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Zhanibek Alimkhanuly

Kazakhstan

Asia

#2

Erislandy Lara

USA (Cuba-born)

North America

#3

Carlos Adames

Dominican Rep.

North America (Caribbean)

#4

Conor Benn

United Kingdom

Europe

#5

Callum Walsh

Ireland

Europe

#6

Aaron McKenna

Ireland

Europe

#7

Chris Eubank Jr.

United Kingdom

Europe

#8

Jesus Alejandro Ramos Jr.

USA

North America

#9

Serhii Bohachuk

Ukraine

Europe

#10

Michael Zerafa

Australia

Oceania

#11

Michel Soro

France

Europe

#12

Austin Williams

USA

North America

#13

Vito Mielnicki Jr.

USA

North America

#14

Etinosa Oliha

Italy

Europe

#15

Vadim Tukov

Russia

Europe/Asia

#16

Yoenli Hernandez

Cuba

North America (Caribbean)

#17

Anauel Ngamissengue

France

Europe

#18

Riku Kunimoto

Japan

Asia

#19

Fiodor Czerkaszyn

Poland

Europe

#20

Radzhab Butaev

Russia

Europe/Asia

 

Division Highlights

​Central Asian Dominance: Zhanibek Alimkhanuly sits atop the throne, continuing the long-standing tradition of elite middleweights coming out of Kazakhstan.

​The Irish Wave: The division is currently seeing a surge in Irish talent, with Callum Walsh and Aaron McKenna both securing spots in the global Top 10.

​Caribbean Presence: High-ranking fighters like Carlos Adames (Dominican Republic) and veteran Erislandy Lara ensure the Caribbean remains a major factor in the title conversation.

​Global Contenders: From Japan's Riku Kunimoto to Australia's Michael Zerafa, the 160-pound limit is a truly international battleground.

 

 

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