Boxing Rankings: Itauma Enters Heavyweight Top 10
- Moses Itauma, the undefeated 20-year-old, has surged into the heavyweight boxing rankings top 10 after a second-round victory against Mike Balogun.
- 4) and Tomoki Kameda (no. 8) fought to a majority draw in Japan.
- Josh Taylor's struggles continued with a decision loss to Ekow essuman.
Moses Itauma explodes into the heavyweight top 10, a meteoric rise fueled by his dominant knockout of Mike Balogun. The undefeated 20-year-old—now ranked No.1 by the WBO—is rapidly becoming a top contender,signaling a monumental shift in the boxing rankings.Elsewhere in the ring, Angelo Leo retains his IBF featherweight title after a draw wiht Tomoki Kameda, and Josh Taylor’s losing streak deepens following another defeat. These latest developments further reshape the landscape, highlighting the competitiveness across weight classes. Get the complete breakdown of the latest shifts,upsets,and title defenses—News Directory 3 has the full report.Discover what’s next as the boxing world continues to deliver thrilling surprises!
Itauma Enters Heavyweight Top 10 in Latest Boxing Rankings
Updated May 28, 2025
Moses Itauma, the undefeated 20-year-old, has surged into the heavyweight boxing rankings top 10 after a
second-round victory against Mike Balogun. Itauma (12-0, 10 KOs) is now ranked No. 1 by the WBO and could soon
be in line for a title fight. His dominant performances over the past year have solidified his place among the
elite, replacing Martin Bakole in the rankings.
In featherweight boxing action, Angelo Leo (No. 4) and Tomoki Kameda (no. 8) fought to a majority draw in Japan.
Leo retained his IBF featherweight title, but the result wasn’t enough to elevate him past Stephen Fulton at No.
3.Kameda’s strong showing allowed him to hold his position.
Josh Taylor’s struggles continued with a decision loss to Ekow essuman. This marks Taylor’s third consecutive
defeat after a 19-0 start to his career. Despite the notable win, Essuman did not crack the top 10 at 140
pounds.
Pedro Taduran remains at No. 2 in the strawweight division after a split decision victory over Ginjiro Shigeoka
to retain his IBF title. Shigeoka reportedly underwent brain surgery following the bout.
What’s next
Boxing fans can anticipate further shifts in the rankings as fighters compete and results unfold. Keep an eye on
upcoming title fights and performances that could shake up the current standings in each division.