List of current female world boxing champions
Appearance
Current champions
[edit]Below is a list of current female world boxing champions recognised by the WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, and The Ring.[1][2][3][4]
Each champion's professional boxing record is shown in the following format: wins–losses–draws–no contests (knockout wins).
Heavyweight (+200 lb/+90.7 kg or +168 lb/+76.2 kg)
[edit]WBA | WBC | IBF | WBO | The Ring |
Claressa Shields 15–0 (3 KO) July 27, 2024[5] |
vacant |
Cruiserweight/Junior heavyweight (200 lb/90.7 kg)
[edit]WBA | WBC | IBF | WBO | The Ring |
vacant |
Light heavyweight (175 lb/79.4 kg)
[edit]WBA | WBC | IBF | WBO | The Ring |
Che Kenneally 5–0 (2 KO) July 20, 2024[6] |
Lani Daniels 11–2–2 (1 KO)[7] December 2, 2023 |
Claressa Shields 15–0 (3 KO) July 27, 2024 |
Super middleweight (168 lb/76.2 kg)
[edit]WBA | WBC | IBF | WBO | The Ring |
Franchón Crews-Dezurn 9–2–0–1 (2 KO) March 25, 2024[8] |
Franchón Crews-Dezurn 9–2–0–1 (2 KO) December 15, 2023 |
Savannah Marshall 13–1 (10 KO) July 1, 2023 |
Shadasia Green 15–1 (11 KO) November 15, 2024[9] |
Savannah Marshall 13–1 (10 KO) July 1, 2023 |
Middleweight (160 lb/72.6 kg)
[edit]WBA | WBC | IBF | WBO | The Ring |
Claressa Shields 15–0 (3 KO) June 22, 2018 |
Claressa Shields 15–0 (3 KO) November 17, 2018 |
vacant | vacant | Claressa Shields 15–0 (3 KO) April 13, 2019 |
Super welterweight/Junior middleweight (154 lb/69.9 kg)
[edit]WBA | WBC | IBF | WBO | The Ring |
Terri Harper 15–2–2 (6 KO)[10] September 24, 2022 |
Ema Kozin 24–1–1 (12 KO) November 18, 2023[11] |
Oshae Jones 8–0 (3 KO) November 22, 2024[12] |
Ema Kozin 24–1–1 (12 KO) November 18, 2023 |
vacant[13] |
Mary Spencer Interim champion 9–2 (6 KO) September 5, 2024[14] |
Cecilia Braekhus Interim champion 38–2–1 (9 KO) August 10, 2024[15] |
Welterweight (147 lb/66.7 kg)
[edit]WBA | WBC | IBF | WBO | The Ring |
Lauren Price 7–0 (1 KO) May 11, 2024[16] |
Ivana Habazin 23–5 (7 KO) April 20, 2024[17] |
Natasha Jonas 15–2–1 (9 KO)[18] July 1, 2023 |
Mikaela Mayer 20–2 (5 KO) September 27, 2024[19] |
Lauren Price 7–0 (1 KO) May 11, 2024 |
Ivana Habazin Interim champion 23–5 (7 KO) April 20, 2024 |
Super lightweight/Junior welterweight (140 lb/63.5 kg)
[edit]WBA | WBC | IBF | WBO | The Ring |
Katie Taylor 24–1 (6 KO)[20] November 25, 2023 |
Katie Taylor 24–1 (6 KO) November 25, 2023 |
Katie Taylor 24–1 (6 KO) November 25, 2023 |
Katie Taylor 24–1 (6 KO) November 25, 2023 |
Katie Taylor 24–1 (6 KO) November 25, 2023 |
Chantelle Cameron Interim champion 20–1 (8 KO)[21] July 20, 2024 |
Lightweight (135 lb/61.2 kg)
[edit]WBA | WBC | IBF | WBO | The Ring |
Katie Taylor 24–1 (6 KO) October 28, 2017 |
Katie Taylor 24–1 (6 KO) June 1, 2019 |
Beatriz Ferreira 5–0 (2 KO) April 27, 2024[22] |
Terri Harper 15–2–2 (6 KO) September 28, 2024 |
Katie Taylor 24–1 (6 KO) June 1, 2019 |
Caroline Dubois Interim champion 10–0 (5 KO) August 3, 2024[23] |
Super featherweight/Junior lightweight (130 lb/59 kg)
[edit]WBA | WBC | IBF | WBO | The Ring |
Alycia Baumgardner 15–1–0–1 (7 KO)[24] February 4, 2023 |
Alycia Baumgardner 15–1–0–1 (7 KO) November 13, 2021 |
Alycia Baumgardner 15–1–0–1 (7 KO) October 15, 2022 |
Alycia Baumgardner 15–1–0–1 (7 KO) October 15, 2022 |
Alycia Baumgardner 15–1–0–1 (7 KO) October 15, 2022 |
Featherweight (126 lb/57.2 kg)
[edit]WBA | WBC | IBF | WBO | The Ring |
Amanda Serrano 47–2–1 (31 KO)[25] February 4, 2023 |
Skye Nicolson 12–0 (1 KO)[26] April 6, 2024 |
Nina Meinke 19–3 (4 KO) September 21, 2024[27] |
Amanda Serrano 47–2–1 (31 KO) September 13, 2019 |
Amanda Serrano 47–2–1 (31 KO) September 24, 2022 |
Jennifer Miranda Interim champion 12–0 (1 KO) October 20, 2024[28] |
Super bantamweight/Junior featherweight (122 lb/55.3 kg)
[edit]WBA | WBC | IBF | WBO | The Ring |
Nazarena Romero 14–0–2 (8 KO) August 24, 2024[29] |
Yamileth Mercado 24–3 (5 KO)[30] November 16, 2019 |
Ellie Scotney 9–0[31] June 10, 2023 |
Ellie Scotney 9–0 April 13, 2024 |
Ellie Scotney 9–0 April 13, 2024 |
Bantamweight (118 lb/53.5 kg)
[edit]WBA | WBC | IBF | WBO | The Ring |
Cherneka Johnson 16–2 (6 KO) May 12, 2024[32] |
Dina Thorslund 23–0 (9 KO)[33] September 1, 2023 |
Shurretta Metcalf 14–4–1–1 (2 KO) October 23, 2024[34] |
Dina Thorslund 23–0 (9 KO) June 25, 2021 |
Dina Thorslund 23–0 (9 KO) September 1, 2023 |
Super flyweight/Junior bantamweight (115 lb/52.2 kg)
[edit]WBA | WBC | IBF | WBO | The Ring |
Clara Lescurat 11–0 (4 KO)[35] June 24, 2022 |
Asley Gonzalez 16–2 (7 KO)[36] October 1, 2022 |
Irma García 23–5–1 (5 KO) November 11, 2023[37] |
Mizuki Hiruta 6–0 (2 KO)[38] December 1, 2022 |
vacant |
Virginia Fuchs Interim champion 4–0 (1 KO) August 31, 2024[39] |
Flyweight (112 lb/50.8 kg)
[edit]WBA | WBC | IBF | WBO | The Ring |
Gabriela Fundora 15–0–0–1 (7 KO) November 2, 2024[40] |
Gabriela Fundora 15–0–0–1 (7 KO) November 2, 2024 |
Gabriela Fundora 15–0–0–1 (7 KO) October 21, 2023 |
Gabriela Fundora 15–0–0–1 (7 KO) November 2, 2024 |
Gabriela Fundora 15–0–0–1 (7 KO) November 2, 2024 |
Maria Magdalena Rivera Interim champion 14–6–3 (3 KO) August 23, 2024[41] |
Kenia Enríquez Interim champion 28–1 (11 KO)[42] September 10, 2023 |
Light flyweight/Junior flyweight (108 lb/49 kg)
[edit]WBA | WBC | IBF | WBO | The Ring |
Jessica Nery Plata Super champion 30–2 (3 KO)[43] March 11, 2022 |
Jessica Nery Plata 30–2 (3 KO) January 13, 2023 |
Evelyn Bermúdez 20–1–1 (7 KO)[44] March 10, 2023 |
Evelyn Bermúdez 20–1–1 (7 KO) March 10, 2023 |
vacant |
Sara Haghighat-Joo Regular champion 4–0 April 27, 2024[45] |
Minimumweight/Mini flyweight/Strawweight (105 lb/47.6 kg)
[edit]WBA | WBC | IBF | WBO | The Ring |
vacant[46] | Yokasta Valle 32–3 (10 KO) November 1, 2024[47] |
vacant | vacant | vacant |
Umi Ishikawa Interim champion 12–3 (10 KO) May 3, 2024[48] |
Light minimumweight/Junior mini flyweight/Atomweight (102 lb/46.3 kg)
[edit]WBA | WBC | IBF | WBO | The Ring |
Christina Rupprecht 14–1–1 (3 KO) November 23, 2024[49] |
Christina Rupprecht 14–1–1 (3 KO) January 13, 2024 |
Sumire Yamanaka 8–0 (3 KO) January 12, 2024[50] |
Christina Rupprecht 14–1–1 (3 KO) November 23, 2024 |
Christina Rupprecht 14–1–1 (3 KO) November 23, 2024 |
See also
[edit]- List of current world boxing champions
- List of WBA female world champions
- List of WBC female world champions
- List of IBF female world champions
- List of WBO female world champions
- Women Boxing Archive Network
References
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- ^ Kieran Mulvaney (2024-11-15). "Bruce Carrington dominates, Shadasia Green takes vacant title". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
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- ^ John Evans (2024-04-29). "Beatriz Ferreira Moves To 5-0 As A Pro, Guarantees Olympic Gold in Paris". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ^ "Dubois wins WBC interim lightweight title". World Boxing Council. 2024-08-03. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
- ^ Lucas Ketelle (2023-09-27). "Clash of heads steals thunder from returning Alycia Baumgardner". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
- ^ Kieran Mulvaney (2024-07-21). "Amanda Serrano outclasses Stevie Morgan to win in two". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ^ Kieran Mulvaney (2024-10-12). "Skye Nicolson eases to decision win over Raven Chapman". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
- ^ Per Ake Persson (2024-09-22). "Euro News: Nina Meinke captures IBF featherweight belt, and Jack Culcay retires". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
- ^ Juan Francisco Arias (2024-10-21). "Miranda interim WBA world champion". World Boxing Association. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ Jake Donovan (2024-08-24). "Nazarena Romero Stops Paulette Valenzuela Cuesta In Tenth Round, Wins WBA 122-Pound Title". The Ring. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
- ^ Lance Pugmire (2024-06-29). "Yamileth Mercado Stifles Ramla Ali; Arturo Cardenas Clips Danny Barrios". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
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- ^ Lucas Ketelle (2024-10-23). "Shurretta Metcalf takes bantamweight title from Miyo". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
- ^ Yesica Palmetta (2024-04-24). "Lescurat retained her crown in Australia". World Boxing Association. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ^ KOntreras (2023-03-26). "Asley Gonzalez volvió a superar a Lourdes Juárez y se confirma como campeona WBC". Box En Esta Esquina. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
- ^ Anthony Saldana (2023-11-11). "Irma Garcia Wins Vacant IBF 115-Pound Title, Fernando Vargas Jr. Remains Unbeaten". The Ring. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ "Hiruta retains WBO female super flyweight title by stopping tenacious Park". Boxing News. 2024-01-13. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
- ^ Lucas Ketelle (2024-09-08). "Ginny Fuchs overcomes adversity to win a junior bantamweight title in just her fourth fight". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ^ Lucas Ketelle (2024-11-02). "'Golden Girl' Gabriela Fundora becomes boxing's youngest undisputed champ". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- ^ Diego Morilla (2024-08-24). "Scuderi, Rivera And Papeschi Score Wins In WBA's KO To Drugs Event In Argentina". The Ring. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
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- ^ Diego Morilla (2024-05-06). "Evelin Bermudez stops Jessica Basulto in Luna Park Stadium's last boxing card". The Ring. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
- ^ Jesus Milano (2024-04-29). "Haghighat Joo dethrones Bautista in Toronto". World Boxing Association. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ^ "Seniesa 'Super Bad' Estrada hangs the gloves up at 26-0". Boxing Scene. 2024-10-23. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ Jake Donovan (2024-11-01). "Yokasta Valle Scores Repeat Win Over Elizabeth Lopez Corzo, Claims WBC 105-Pound Title". The Ring. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
- ^ "Ishikawa's KO win for interim WBC title". World Boxing Council. 2024-05-03. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
- ^ Per Ake Persson (2024-11-23). "Labinot Xhoxhaj wins EBU heavyweight title - but the belt doesn't mean much anymore". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
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