Here is the complete top 20 national ranking of the best heavyweights in the United States, based on the BoxRec list.
This list represents the current elite of the U.S. heavyweight division, featuring a mix of established veterans, former world champions, and the new generation of rising contenders.
|
Rank |
Name |
Status/Note |
|---|---|---|
|
#1 |
Richard Torrez Jr |
Olympic Silver Medalist & Top Prospect |
|
#2 |
Jarrell Miller |
Former Title Challenger |
|
#3 |
Stephan Shaw |
St. Louis Contender |
|
#4 |
Deontay Wilder |
Former WBC World Champion |
|
#5 |
Kingsley Ibeh |
Rising Heavyweight Force |
|
#6 |
Brandon Moore |
Undefeated Prospect |
|
#7 |
Jerry Forrest |
Respected Division Veteran |
|
#8 |
Jermaine Franklin Jr |
Michigan’s Top Heavyweight |
|
#9 |
Dante Stone |
Emerging Arizona Talent |
|
#10 |
John Cantrell |
Midwest Power Puncher |
|
#11 |
Pryce Taylor |
Brooklyn Standout |
|
#12 |
Deontae Pettigrew |
Chicago Native |
|
#13 |
Gustavo Trujillo |
"The Cuban Assassin" (Based in FL) |
|
#14 |
Joshua Juarez |
Texas Representative |
|
#15 |
Alexander Flores |
Experienced California Fighter |
|
#16 |
Mike Balogun |
Former Football Star turned Boxer |
|
#17 |
Charles Martin |
Former IBF World Champion |
|
#18 |
Jake Paul |
"The Problem Child" |
|
#19 |
Roney Hines |
Cleveland Prospect |
|
#20 |
Damazion Vanhouter |
Florida Up-and-comer |
Here is the ranking of the top 20 heavyweight boxers in the United States according to the latest BoxRec data, categorized by their U.S. Census Bureau Region based on their birthplace or primary hometown.
Top US Heavyweights by Census Region
The South
The South dominates this list, accounting for 35% of the top 20, including former world champion Deontay Wilder.
| Rank | Name | Hometown/Birthplace | State |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| #4 | Deontay Wilder | Tuscaloosa | Alabama |
| #6 | Brandon Moore | Lakeland | Florida |
| #7 | Jerry Forrest | Newport News | Virginia |
| #13 | Gustavo Trujillo | Miami (Cuban-born) | Florida |
| #14 | Joshua Juarez | Laredo | Texas |
| #16 | Mike Balogun | Upper Marlboro | Maryland |
| #20 | Damazion Vanhouter | Saint Petersburg | Florida |
The West
The West holds the current top spot with Richard Torrez Jr., the Olympic silver medalist and rising star.
| Rank | Name | Hometown/Birthplace | State |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| #1 | Richard Torrez Jr | Tulare | California |
| #5 | Kingsley Ibeh | Phoenix (Nigerian-born) | Arizona |
| #9 | Dante Stone | Chandler | Arizona |
| #15 | Alexander Flores | Rowland Heights | California |
The Midwest
Known for its "blue-collar" fighters, the Midwest features heavy hitters like Jermaine Franklin and the polarizing Jake Paul.
| Rank | Name | Hometown/Birthplace | State |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| #3 | Stephan Shaw | Saint Louis | Missouri |
| #8 | Jermaine Franklin Jr | Saginaw | Michigan |
| #10 | John Cantrell | Topeka | Kansas |
| #12 | Deontae Pettigrew | Chicago | Illinois |
| #17 | Charles Martin | Saint Louis | Missouri |
| #18 | Jake Paul | Cleveland | Ohio |
The Northeast
While having fewer representatives in the top 20, the Northeast holds the #2 spot with Brooklyn's Jarrell Miller.
| Rank | Name | Hometown/Birthplace | State |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| #2 | Jarrell Miller | Brooklyn | New York |
| #11 | Pryce Taylor | Brooklyn | New York |
| #19 | Roney Hines | Cleveland (Based in NE) | Ohio / NY |
Regional Breakdown Summary
- Midwest: 6 Boxers
- South: 7 Boxers
- West: 4 Boxers
- Northeast: 3 Boxers
Note: Regional placement is based on the official U.S. Census Bureau designations. International-born fighters (like Kingsley Ibeh or Gustavo Trujillo) are categorized by their established U.S. residence/training base.
