Women's boxing champions list. -- Parkinson. The fighter: Villa is a talented southpaw who had a good amateur career -- the Californian boxer was a two-time U.S. national Golden Gloves champion -- and his rapid rise as a professional is no surprise. -- Kim. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. Note: Weight classifications in women's divisions above super-middleweight are not agreed upon by the different governing bodies. He's still a prospect, but he seems to be a bit of a ticket seller early on. He will fight often over the next few years and be given ample opportunity to sharpen his tools. Future/ceiling/expectations: Ennis will challenge for a welterweight title. Recommended Lists: Badminton Players Baseball Players 5 Wladimir Klitschko (Former Professional Boxer and One of the Best Heavyweight Champions of All Time) 41 19 Birthdate: March 25, 1976 Sun Sign: Aries Birthplace: Semey, Kazakhstan Wladimir Klitschko is a Ukrainian former boxer. Age: 55. -- Kim. This is the kind of fighter who comes along once in a generation. The team includes 2019 middleweight world champion, Lauren Price, and two men that competed at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, flyweight, Galal Yafai and welterweight, Pat McCormack. He has great counterpunching skills, incredible timing, accuracy and power. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Roach is a solid all-around boxer, and the only thing really missing from his arsenal is power. Dubois is an exciting, big puncher who has stopped all but one of his 14 opponents. She competed from 1999 until 2007. Lucia Rijker | Female Boxer Lucia Rijker is a talent that spreads throughout the field as a boxer, kickboxer, and actress. With his lean frame and heavy hands, Zayas could be the next Puerto Rican star. Morrell might be exposed if thrown in too soon against the light heavyweight elite (Artur Beterbiev, Dmitry Bivol, Eleider Alvarez). The only question: whether he is tough enough for the elite fighters in the division. Teofimo Lopez Jr. puts on a Joe Burrow jersey after defeating Richard Commey at MSG in December, similar to when Lopez sported a Kyler Murray jersey in his win the previous December. 2 in the division in the latest ESPN divisional rankings, and he has revived his career following a positive drug test for cocaine in September 2018, resulting in him being stripped of the title and kept out of the ring for 13 months. Price and McCormack are also 2019 European Games champions and won gold and silver respectively at their world championships in 2019. As well as power, he also has great footwork, and his amateur record could only have been assembled through exquisite and technically refined boxing skills. -- Parkinson. Below is a list of current female world boxing championsrecognised by the WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, and The Ring. You could argue that Garcia is boxing's first Instagram creation. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Haney has a variety of punches and is a delightful mover around the ring, making it hard for opponents to pin him down. He will be maneuvered by Golden Boy into a title shot as soon as possible. The boxers trained alongside the men's Podium squad at GB Boxing's headquarters at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield. A chance at redemption in a rematch against Charlo, Lubin's No. In 2014, she again competed for the WBO female light-middleweight belt. Over the course of the next year, expect the 24-year-old to continue showing how he has since improved his boxing IQ. 99.00 79.20. Vote for Your Favourite British Female Boxers 1 Savannah Marshall (Boxer) 28 7 Birthdate: May 19, 1991 Sun Sign: Taurus Birthplace: Hartlepool, County Durham, England 2 Nicola Adams (British Former Professional Boxer) 20 17 Birthdate: October 26, 1982 Sun Sign: Scorpio Birthplace: Leeds, England Super middleweight would be an easier division for Morrell to move through quickly, as light heavyweight is stacked with talent and big punchers. 1 spot at 126 pounds. Haney made a successful first defense via a unanimous decision against Alfredo Santiago in November but suffered a right shoulder injury in the process. Future/ceiling/expectations: If Dubois gets past Joe Joyce (a fight currently scheduled for October), there will be a clamor to see him against some other British rivals -- Whyte, WBC world champion Fury and WBA-IBF-WBO world champion Joshua. The fighter: The 6-foot-1 super middleweight had an amateur record of 130-2 and was a regular on the Cuba national team. Lubin has impressive power -- he has won three inside-the-distance fights since the Charlo nightmare -- and while he waits for a Charlo rematch for the WBC world title (which might be a while) there are other big fights for him to gain experience and popularity from: against Tony Harrison, Nathaniel Gallimore and Julian Williams. Conwell is perhaps best known for the tragic circumstance of his fight last October when opponent Patrick Day fell into a coma after getting knocked out in 10 rounds, then died the next week from brain trauma suffered in the fight. She later blamed her menstrual cycle for her sudden weight gain of 2.5lbs. Each champion's professional boxing record is shown in the following format: winslossesdrawsno contests (knockout wins). It is one of the proudest achievements of my life.. Why Weight of Stuff? The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". During his boxing career. At age 20, time is on his side. Future/ceiling/expectations: There has been talk of a showdown with unified lightweight champion Vasiliy Lomachenko, the best fighter in the division and ESPN's No. Internationally, AIBA passed a resolution to allow womens boxing in November 1993 and in 1999 it held the inaugural European Cup for Women, followed by the first ever World Championship in 2001 in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Mielnicki took advantage of the opportunity, sending Cory Champion to the canvas in Round 2 and winning a four-round unanimous decision. You can read more about us here. To watch more Top Rank and catch the rest of this bout, sign up for ESPN+. Women's Brushed Cotton Dressing Gown - Ash Grey Herringbone. After being diagnosed with osteoporosis, she began campaigning for the National Osteoporosis Society to spread awareness about the ailment. She is also the IBA and IFBA lightweight champion. List of current female world boxing champions, Light middleweight, junior middleweight, super welterweight (154 lb, 69.9 kg), Light welterweight, junior welterweight, super lightweight (140 lb, 63.5 kg), Super featherweight, junior lightweight (130 lb, 59 kg), Super bantamweight, junior featherweight (122 lb, 55.3 kg), Super flyweight, junior bantamweight (115 lb, 52.2 kg), Light flyweight, junior flyweight (108 lb, 49 kg), Strawweight, mini flyweight, minimumweight (105 lb, 47.6 kg), Atomweight, junior mini flyweight, light minimumweight (102 lb, 46.3 kg), Last edited on 27 February 2023, at 06:07, "Champions and ratings World Boxing Council", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_current_female_world_boxing_champions&oldid=1141862407, This page was last edited on 27 February 2023, at 06:07. Xavier Martinez, 14, T29. He should be the next standout from Japan who will win titles in multiple divisions. Known for her work on both TV and radio, she later gained fame with shows such as EastEnders. Yeah, it could be the byproduct of favorable matchmaking, but Berlanga has faced some decent opposition in Cesar Nunez and Jaime Barboza, and he got each of them out of there in quick fashion as well. It was to prove another triumph for women from the GB Boxing squad as Nicola Adams and Savannah Marshall both won gold in Glasgow. He's just 22, and the future is very bright. I was able to go to Rio as a sparring partner and it was good to support the team, but to compete at Olympics is what I have always wanted and I just cannot wait to go out there and show the world what I can do. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Boxers also include everyone from Matthew Hatton to Frankie Gavin. All rights reserved | Site by BreamTeam. Salazar became just the third Hispanic to win the World Heavyweight Championship in the sports history, and only the second Hispanic to do it in womens boxing as well. She is one of the heaviest female boxers in the world with a bodyweight of 235 pounds. Weight has always been something that fascinates us. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. Ann Wolfe is a former boxer, trainer, and actress from the United States. This is a very talented group with quite a lot of experience and provided they continue to prepare well, work hard and listen to the coaches they have every chance of being successful at the Olympic Games., On the decision to appoint Frazer Clarke as captain of the boxing team, McCracken explained: Frazer has been a big part of the GB Boxing squad for more than a decade and was the outstanding candidate when it came to appointing a captain. #2 Feared woman boxer, Hattie Stewart in 1883. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". *. 2) Nicola Adams (Fully named: Nicola Adams, Nickname: The Lioness, Babyface) Nicola Adams is a former professional boxer and also the first female boxer to become an Olympic champion. "It's a journey, and I'm not in a rush." BoxRec named him the world's seventh-active boxer in 2020. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. List of current female world boxing champions, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_female_boxers&oldid=1090510576, Short description is different from Wikidata, Wikipedia articles in need of updating from July 2021, All Wikipedia articles in need of updating, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 29 May 2022, at 22:09. Insiders have believed for a while that he is the next standout from the fighting city of Philadelphia. Villa might have to face Conlan before he gets his title shot, and Conlan would be favored to win that fight. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. That's the big question. Laila Ali. Early signs are good in the paid ranks after a first-round knockout on his debut and then a second-round KO in November. Alexis Rocha, 16, T26. 2 in the WBO rankings. She was born in the Mexican city of Ocotlan, in the state of Jalisco. Future/ceiling/expectations: Conwell has yet to go 12 rounds and needs more experience against other contenders looking to secure a title shot. She is also a model, businesswoman, and taekwondo champion. The fighter: Back in 2017, Flores made history by becoming the youngest boxer (at age 17) to make a debut with Top Rank. Accomplishments/biggest moment: In September 2017, the then-20-year-old Benavidez became the youngest ever super middleweight titleholder when he defeated Ronald Gavril by split decision to win the WBC belt. #3 Hattie Madders (right), winner of the Most Scary Woman in the UK title in 1883 was the only woman to hold the boxing heavyweight championship of the world title. Especially the weight of objects that people don't usually think about weighing. A win against Lomachenko would make Lopez the sport's youngest superstar -- and he would've done it the right way. The fighter: Stevenson, a 2016 Olympic silver medalist, was signed with much fanfare out of the Olympics, and he hasn't disappointed. Lubin has successfully rebuilt his career since a devastating first-round defeat by Jermell Charlo for the WBC world title in October 2017. Some of the well known boxers to hail from England include former heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis, retired light-welterweight champ Ricky Hatton, and the old-fashioned boxing legend Bob Fitzsimmons. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". She was joined in Tokyo by flyweight Charley Davison, lightweight Caroline Dubois and featherweight Karriss Artingstall with the latter earning an impressive bronze medal. You get the sense that the experience he gained in the loss against Herring will prove to be valuable when he fights again for a title. Winning a world title is possible for Villa once he gets more experience over the next two years, but until then, he will be a tough title contender. The WBA governing body already has Morrell at No. Christina Hammer is a German professional boxer. The 29-year-old, who has been part of the GB Boxing squad for more than 10 years, has been named as captain of the boxing team. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. After winning gold in the 2012 World Championships in her first year of competition, she became the first British female world champion. 1 Point. He is ranked No. Zayas is considered a high-level prospect who could win titles in multiple weight classes as his body grows and he moves up in weight. She grew up in Los Angeles after being born in New York City. He held world championships in two weight classes, including the WBO middleweight, Christopher Livingstone Eubank (born 8 August 1966) is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1985 to 1998. 2 at lightweight by ESPN. Many compare him to Terence Crawford for his ability to seamlessly switch-hit between conventional and southpaw stances. Openly lesbian, she is also an LGBT icon. Such as the weight of the moon. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. Now based in Minneapolis, the 22-year-old southpaw has two knockouts from as many professional fights since turning pro a year ago. United Kingdom has produced some very talented boxers over the years, including heavyweights, light heavyweights, cruiserweights, featherweights and flyweights. Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0; additional . Since then the sports popularity has increased rapidly, with the introduction of the Womens World and European Championships as regular features in the international boxing calendar. The fighter: Colbert is a slick, flashy boxer with a lot of speed. She has held the WBO female junior-middleweight title since February 2022. As an amateur, he beat Stevenson and Haney. 1 priority, but he is heavy-handed and can be expected to climb closer to a title shot in 2021. Future/ceiling/expectations: It's not clear how much of a mark he can make, given that he's in the smallest weight class in boxing, but Taduran is a fighter with an entertaining and relentless style. The fighter: Roach is a solid, all-around technician who's adept at boxing. Claressa Maria Shields is a professional boxer and mixed martial artist from the United States. Following the success of womens boxing at the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games Federation announced in October 2012 that women would box at three weights in the Glasgow 2014 Games. Divisional rankings: Lara still No. Northern Ireland's Michael Conlan, the 2012 Olympic bronze medalist, is No. Former WBA female bantamweight title holder Shannon Courtenay had her title revoked after failing to make it to the specified weight category for her fight against Jamie Mitchell. Tyson Luke Fury (born 12 August 1988) is a British professional boxer. The fighter: Ennis looks to be the next great Philly fighter. Mendez could own the division in the near future. The fighter: A recent high school graduate, Mielnicki turned pro at a very young age (17). He is now rated third by the WBO. With a weight of 160 pounds, she is among the heaviest female boxers in the world. A victory over the southpaw from the U.K. would truly legitimize Garcia as a professional prizefighter. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Laila Amaria Ali is a former professional boxer and television personality from the United States. Initially a kindergarten teacher, Pat Coombs later established herself as a prominent comedian. One of the biggest names in British boxing over the last 10 years, Khan is an orthodox welterweight with an impressive record of 33 wins, 20 knockouts and only four . -- Kim. Hector Tanajara, 3, 45. Joseph Adorno, 1. Liam Paro, 10, T31. Vonda was born on March 16, 1973, in New York City. Women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Did Baumgardner do enough to overtake Serrano? He held world championships in two weight classes, including the, George Groves (born 26 March 1988) is a British former professional boxer who competed from 2008 to 2018. Accomplishments/biggest moment: In his last fight, Nakatani stopped former world titleholder Milan Melindo in a six-round TKO victory. It wasn't an easy task to rank them, but this incredible collection of talent shows that boxing is in good hands in the years to come. Figueroa knocked out Javier Chacon, then 38, four months later, and fought to a split-decision draw against Julio Ceja in November after being promoted to "regular" champion status. -- Kim. Future/ceiling/expectations: Haney has been linked to British fighter Luke Campbell for his next fight, while there are some big potential fights at lightweight in the future against fellow young sensations Ryan Garcia and IBF titlist Teofimo Lopez Jr.. Campbell, who has twice lost world title shots on points against elite opponents Lomachenko and Jorge Linares, would be the best opponent Haney has faced so far and a true test of his potential to become a standout star in the sport. The fighter: Zayas was coveted by all the major players as he made the decision to turn pro in 2019. Emanuel Navarrete will get a shot immediately after stepping up a division and relinquishing his WBO junior featherweight belt recently. List of current female world boxing champions; List of current women boxing rankings; List of male boxers This page was last edited on 29 May 2022, at 22:09 (UTC). The Best Female Boxers of All Time. Wahlstrom was 16 years older than Harper and had made five defenses, but Wahlstrom was well beaten by the English boxer and was given a count in the seventh round. This young man is a hard-hitting welterweight with legitimate power in both hands. Savannah Rose Marshall is a British professional boxer who has held the WBO female middleweight championship since October 2020. -- Nick Parkinson. The three remaining women in the team are mum of three Charley Davison who will box at flyweight, 2019 Youth world and Olympic champion, Caroline Dubois, at lightweight and 2019 world championship bronze medallist Karriss Artingstall in the featherweight division. He held world championships in two weight classes, including the .more 5 George Groves 25 votes She is originally from the Californian city of San Francisco. Everything that a boxer needs including footwork, speed, combination punching, and snapping jab; Khan is perfect at all these things. 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