Boxing Champions: ESPN List
Stay informed on all the current boxing champions with our complete list, perfect for any boxing enthusiast. As of May 2025, discover the titleholders across all 17 weight classes, including WBO, IBF, WBA, and WBC. We spotlight champions like Oleksandr Usyk, Canelo Alvarez, and Dmitry Bivol, showcasing the top athletes in the sport. News Directory 3 delivers the most current information, breaking down each division to keep you ahead. Explore who holds the belts and stay up-to-date with every division in the boxing world. Discover what’s next for these boxing stars.
Current Boxing World Champions: A Complete List of Titleholders
Updated May 28, 2025
Keeping track of boxing world champions can be a challenge. With numerous weight classes and sanctioning bodies—WBO, IBF, WBA, and WBC—the title landscape is ever-shifting. This guide offers a clear overview of the current boxing world champions across all divisions.
Oleksandr Usyk currently reigns as a top name in boxing, holding multiple heavyweight titles. Canelo Alvarez dominates the super middleweight division, while Dmitry Bivol holds multiple light heavyweight belts. These fighters represent the pinnacle of achievement in their respective weight classes.
Below is a breakdown of the current titleholders in each weight class, offering clarity for boxing fans following the sport’s top athletes and their championship reigns. This list provides a quick reference to the current boxing world champions.
Current Boxing World Champions by Weight Class
| Weight Class | WBO | IBF | WBA | WBC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavyweight (Unlimited) | oleksandr Usyk | Daniel Dubois | Oleksandr Usyk | Oleksandr Usyk |
| Cruiserweight (200 lbs.) | Gilberto Ramirez | Jai Opetaia | Gilberto Ramirez | Badou Jack |
| Light Heavyweight (175 lbs.) | Dmitry Bivol | Dmitry Bivol | Dmitry Bivol | David Benavidez |
| Super Middleweight (168 lbs.) | Canelo Alvarez | Canelo Alvarez | Canelo Alvarez | Canelo alvarez |
| Middleweight (160 lbs.) | Janibek Alimkhanuly | Janibek Alimkhanuly | Erislandy Lara | Carlos Adames |
| junior Middleweight (154 lbs.) | Sebastian Fundora | Bakhram Murtazaliev | Terence Crawford | Sebastian fundora |
| Welterweight (147 lbs.) | Brian Norman Jr. | Jaron Ennis | jaron Ennis | Mario Barrios |
| Junior Welterweight (140 lbs.) | Teofimo Lopez Jr. | Richardson Hitchins | Gary Antuanne Russell | Alberto Puello |
| Lightweight (135 lbs.) | Keyshawn Davis | Vasiliy Lomachenko | Gervonta Davis | Shakur Stevenson |
| junior Lightweight (130 lbs.) | Emanuel Navarrete | eduardo Nunez | Lamont Roach | O’Shaquie Foster |
| Featherweight (126 lbs.) | Rafael Espinoza | Angelo Leo | Nick Ball | Stephen Fulton |
| Junior Featherweight (122 lbs.) | naoya Inoue | naoya Inoue | Naoya Inoue | Naoya Inoue |
| Bantamweight (118 lbs.) | Yoshiki Takei | Ryosuke nishida | seiya Tsutsumi | Junto Nakatani |
| Junior Bantamweight (115 lbs.) | Phumelele Cafu | Willibaldo Garcia Perez | Fernando Martinez | Jesse Rodriguez |
| Flyweight (112 lbs.) | Anthony Olascuaga | Masamichi Yabuki | Kenshiro teraji | Kenshiro Teraji |
| Junior Flyweight (108 lbs.) | Rene Santiago | Masamichi Yabuki | Vacant | Petchmanee CP Freshmart |
| Strawweight (105 lbs.) | Oscar Collazo | Pedro Taduran | oscar Collazo | Melvin Jerusalem |
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What’s next
Boxing fans can anticipate future matchups and title defenses as these champions continue their reigns. The boxing world remains dynamic, with potential upsets and new contenders emerging regularly.