By - George Delis (@Delisketo)
Middleweight: -Ryota Murata (16-2): WBA World champion Murata and his 2012 Olympic finals rival Esquiva Falcao (28-0) might finally meet again later this year. Super Welterweight: -Takeshi Inoue (17-1): WBO #7 Inoue ended 2020 with 1 defense of his WBO Asia Pacific title. Welterweight: -Keita Obara (23-4): IBF #6 Obara will defend his Japanese strap against Shoki Sakai (25-11) on April 8. -Yuki Beppu (21-1): WBO #11 The WBO Asia Pacific champion Beppu will face the OPBF title holder Ryota Toyoshima (13-2) on May 6 in a unification match. Super Lightweight: -Andy Hiraoka (17-0): IBF #12 Hiraoka picked up an easy win over Fumisuke Kimura (9-7) last week in Japan. Lightweight: -Shuichiro Yoshino (13-0): WBO #8 / WBA #12 / WBC #13 / IBF #15 Yoshino defended his Japanese, OBPF & WBO Asia Pacific belts against Valentine Hosokawa (25-8) this past September. His next fight will most likely be in spring. The unbeaten Hironori Mishiro (10-0) is said to be the challenger. -Masayoshi Nakatani (19-1): WBO #5 / WBC #7 / IBF #10 Nakatani shocked everyone when he knocked out Felix Verdejo (27-2), after being dropped himself twice, to become the WBO Intercontinental champion. There are talks about him facing Vasyl Lomachenko (14-2) next. Super Featherweight: -Kenichi Ogawa (25-1): IBF #3 / WBA #5 / WBO #6 A fight between Ogawa and Shavkat Rakhimov (15-0) for the vacant IBF championship is currently under negotiations. -Kosuke Saka (21-5): WBO #11 Saka successfully defended his Japanese title against the veteran Takuya Watanabe (37-10) on January 22nd. Featherweight: -Tomoki Kameda (36-3): WBA #12 The former WBO Bantamweight & interim WBC Super Bantamweight champion is planning his Featherweight debut. -Musashi Mori (12-0): WBO #4 Mori will put his WBO Asia Pacific crown on the line, in a double title fight, against Olympic medalist and OPBF champion Satoshi Shimizu (9-1) on May 13th. - Hinata Maruta (11-1): WBC #10 Maruta stopped Ryo Sagawa (10-2) on February 11th, capturing the Japanese title in the process. -Ryo Matsumoto (24-3): IBF #14 The former world title challenger was scheduled to take on Takashi Igarashi (13-5) but the fight didn’t materialize (Ed's note - Igarashi suffered an injury in the build up to the fight). -Reiya Abe (20-3): IBF #11 Abe ruined Ren Sasaki’s (10-1) perfect record this past October. (Ed's note - Abe is scheduled to return in April against Koshin Takeshima) Super Bantamweight: -Ryosuke Iwasa (27-3): interim IBF World champion Iwasa challenges the WBA/IBF champion Murodjon Akhmadaliev (8-0) on April 3rd. -Hiroaki Teshigawara (22-2): IBF #3 / WBC #4 / WBO #12 Teshigawara has defended his OPBF championship 4 times overall, all knockouts. -Ryo Akaho (36-2): WBO #11 / IBF #15 Akaho is aiming to put himself back in world title contention this year. Bantamweight -Naoya Inoue (20-0): WBA (Super) & IBF World champion The Monster dispatched Jason Moloney (21-2) last October. His next title defense could be against mandatory IBF contender Michael Dasmarinas (30-2). -Daigo Higa (17-1): WBO #7 / WBA #8 / WBC #12 / IBF #13 Higa scored his 17th knockout on New Year’s Eve. -Takuma Inoue (14-1): WBC #5 / WBO #6 / IBF #9 / WBA #10 Takuma managed to defeat Keita Kurihara (15-6) on January 14th, for the OPBF title. Super Flyweight: -Kazuto Ioka (26-2): WBO World champion Ioka gave the 3 division world champion Kosei Tanaka (15-1) his first professional loss, knocking him down twice before the referee stopped the match in the 8th round. -Ryoji Fukunaga (13-4): IBF #9 / WBC #13 / WBO #14 Fukunaga unified the Japanese, OPBF & WBO Asia Pacific titles last December. -Sho Ishida (29-2): IBF #10 / WBA #13 Ishida beat Toshiya Ishii (3-1) in November. -Kosei Tanaka (15-1): WBO #6 / WBC #6 Tanaka tasted defeat for the 1st time at the hands of Kazuto Ioka. Flyweight: -Junto Nakatani (21-0): WBO World champion. Nakatani is aiming to defend his WBO title soon. His dream opponent is Kosei Tanaka. -Ryota Yamauchi (7-1): WBA #2 / IBF #10 / WBO #10 Yamauchi became the WBO Asia Pacific champion last August. Light Flyweight: -Hiroto Kyoguchi (14-0): WBA (Super) World champion. Kyoguchi defended his belt for the 3rd time on Match 13 against Axel Aragon Vega (14-4). -Kenshiro Teraji (17-0): WBC World champion. Kenshiro’s next defense will take place on April 24 against the WBC #1 contender Tetsuya Hisada (34-10). -Katsunari Takayama (32-8): WBA #5 The former king of the Strawweights made a successful Light Flyweight debut against 2x world title challenger Reiya Konishi (17-3) on December 27th. -Kenichi Horikawa (41-16): WBC #5 / IBF #6 / WBO #12 / WBA #13 The 41 year old scored the upset over rising star Daiki Tomita (15-2). -Masamichi Yabuki (12-3): WBC #2 / WBA #7 / IBF #8 / WBO #10 Yabuki marked his inaugural defense of the Japanese title against Toshimasa Ouchi (22-10). -Riku Kano (17-4): WBO #5 / IBF #11 Kano became the WBO Asia Pacific champion last November. Strawweight: -Ginjiro Shigeoka (5-0): WBA #10 / WBC #10 / WBO #11 / IBF #12 Shigeoka‘s comeback fight is expected to take place soon. -Masataka Taniguchi (13-3): WBO #1 / IBF #14 Taniguchi captured the Japanese title a few months ago. -Tsubasa Koura (15-1): IBF #7 / WBC #8 / WBO #11 Koura hasn’t competed for over a year. -Norihito Tanaka (20-8): WBC #11 / WBA #15 / WBO #15 / IBF #15 Tanaka beat Yuni Takada (8-6) this past November.
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By - George Delis (@Delisketo)
Heavyweight: -Zhilei Zhang (22-0): WBO #9 / IBF #15 The 2008 Olympic Silver medalist knocked out Devin Vargas (22-7) in his most recent fight. Cruiserweight: -Muhamad Farkhan (11-0): WBA #13 Malaysian KO artist Muhamad Farkhan stopped Pascal Abel Ndomba (25-10), back in 2019, to capture the WBA & WBC Asia championships. Light Heavyweight: -Meng Fanlong (16-0): IBF #1 / WBC #15 No news yet on Meng’s return. Middleweight: -Ainiwaer Yilixiati (17-1): WBO #14 Much like most Chinese fighters, Yilixiati hasn’t fought since 2019. Welterweight: -Manny Pacquiao (62-7): WBA (Super) World champion By the looks of it, Pacquiao may end up fighting former 2 division UFC champion Conor McGregor in 2021. Super Lightweight: -Apinun Khongsong (16-1): IBF #13 Apinun suffered a devastating defeat at the hands of Josh Taylor (17-0). -Daud Yordan (40-4): WBO #9 Yordan has had troubles getting a fight in his native country of Indonesia. Super Featherweight: -Joe Noynay (18-2): WBO #6 / IBF #14 Noynay earned the biggest win of his career in 2019 when he dominated Olympic Bronze medalist Satoshi Shimizu (9-1) to retain his WBO Asia Pacific title.. Featherweight: -Can Xu (18-2): WBA (Regular) World champion The fight with Josh Warrington (30-0) has been delayed again. -Mark Magsayo (21-0): IBF #4 / WBC #5 / WBA #9 / WBO #9 Magsayo is already back in camp, training for his next match. (Opponent TBA) Super Bantamweight: -Thattana Luangphon (13-0): WBC #6 Luangphon had an impressive 2020, winning 4 fights, all via knockout. -Albert Pagara (33-1): IBF #13 The former WBO & IBF Intercontinental champion defeated Filipino journeyman Virgil Puton (18-15) last month. -Mike Plania (24-1): WBA #6 / IBF #8 / WBC #14 Plania scored a big victory last June over Joshua Greer Jr. (22-2), dropping him twice in their 10 round encounter. -Marlon Tapales (34-3): IBF #4 The former world champion won his comeback fight against Eden Sonsona (36-12) this past November. -Jhunriel Ramonal (17-8): WBC #9 / IBF #15 / WBO #15 Ramonal stopped Yusaku Kuga (19-4) in 2019 and captured the WBO Asia Pacific title. -Jeo Santisima (20-3): WBO #8 Santisima beat Marjon Piencenaves (6-2) a few weeks ago. Bantamweight: -John Riel Casimero (30-4): WBO World champion A unification match with 2x Olympic gold medalist and the WBA (Regular) champion Guillermo Rigondeaux (20-1) is potentially next for Casimero. -Reymart Gaballo (24-0): Interim WBC World champion Gaballo earned a split decision over the former IBF champion Emmanuel Rodriguez (19-2) this past December to capture the interim WBC title. -Nawaphon Kaikanha (50-1): WBC #2 Nawaphon has been undefeated in his last 14 bouts, including KO victories over former world champions Sonny Boy Jaro (45-15) and Amnat Ruenroeng (21-4). -Nonito Donaire (40-6): WBC #1 The 4 division world champion could finally meet Nordine Oubaali (17-0) in the ring this year for the WBC title. -Tasana Salapat (58-1): WBA #4 / WBC #10 Salapat has been on a 10 fight winning streak, since his loss to Takuma Inoue (14-1), all knockouts. -Michael Dasmarinas (30-2): IBF #1 / WBO #3 / WBC #13 Dasmarinas will finally challenge Naoya Inoue (20-0) for the IBF championship. -Aston Palicte (27-4): WBO #10 / IBF #13 The former world title challenger has been 2-1 since losing to Kazuto Ioka (26-2). -Jun Zhao (13-2): WBA #13 Zhao defended his WBA Asia title twice in 2020. -Vincent Astrolabio (15-3): WBO #9 Astrolabio will face Genisis Libranza (19-1) on February 27th. Super Flyweight: -Jerwin Ancajas (32-1): IBF World champion Ancajas will mark his 9th title defense this April against Jonathan Javier Rodriguez (22-1). -Srisaket Sor Rungvisai (49-5): WBC #1 / WBO #7 The former 2 time WBC champion will face the winner of Juan Francisco Estrada (41-3) vs. Roman Gonzalez (50-2). -Sirichai Thaiyen (58-4): WBA #1 The former interim WBA titlist has been 8-0 since losing to Artem Dalakian (20-0). -Nattapong Jankaew (7-0): WBA #11 Thai rising star Jankaew scored the biggest win of his young career last November when he defeated former world title challenger Karoon Jarupianlerd (44-10). -KJ Cataraja (12-0): WBO #11 Cataraja dispatched former world title challenger John Mark Apolinario (20-14) last month, with a nasty body shot in the first round. -Komgrich Nantapech (29-5): IBF #13 Nantapech has won his last 7 fights, mostly against minor opponents. -Jade Bornea (15-0): IBF #8 / WBC #15 Bornea captured the NABF title early last year. Flyweight: -Thananchai Charunphak (11-1): WBC #8 2020 was a breakout year for Thananchai, picking up wins over veteran fighter Wicha Phulaikhao (61-15) as well as former world champion Suriyan Satorn (60-11), both stoppages. -Jayr Raquinel (12-1): IBF #6 / WBC #9 Raquinel is aiming at the newly crowned WBO champion Junto Nakatani (21-0). -Genisis Libranza (19-1): WBC #12 Libranza will go up against the WBO Oriental Bantamweight champion Vincent Astrolabio (15-3) on February 27th. -Jayson Mama (15-0): IBF #3 Mama’s IBF title fight with Moruti Mthalane (39-2) was cancelled. -Dave Apolinario (14-0): WBA #12 / IBF #14 Apolinario kept his perfect record intact in 2020. -Giemel Magramo (24-2): WBC #10 / WBO #11 Magramo failed to become the WBO champion when he fought Junto Nakatani. -Wenfeng Ge (12-1): WBO #6 Wenfeng hasn’t competed since October of 2019. Light Flyweight: -Christian Araneta (19-1): IBF #5 Araneta added 2 more wins to his record in 2020. -Tibo Monabesa (20-1): WBC #6 The IBO champion hasn’t been in the ring since he won the belt on July of 2019. -Mark Vicelles (12-0): WBC #9 / WBO #12 / IBF #13 Vicelles defeated Junuel Lacar (8-6) 2 months ago. -Edward Heno (14-1): WBC #7 Heno unsuccessfully challenged the WBO World champion Elwin Soto (18-1). -Andika Fredikson Ha'e (17-0): WBO #10 “D’Golden Boy” much like Monabesa, hasn’t seen action since the summer of 2019. Strawweight: -Panya Pradabsri (35-1): WBC World champion Pradabsri became the first man to defeat the unstoppable Chayaphon Moonsri (54-1) and become the new WBC champion. -Thammanoon Niyomtrong (21-0): WBA (Super) World champion The undefeated Thai champion is expected to make his 9th title defense in the coming months. -Pedro Taduran (14-2): IBF World champion Taduran will take on the challenge of Rene Mark Cuarto (18-2) on February 27th. -Victorio Saludar (20-4): WBO #2 / WBA #4 The former WBO champion will clash with Robert Paradero (18-0) on February 20th for the vacant WBA (Regular) World title. -Jing Xiang (17-4): WBO #1 / WBC #7 / WBA #12 / IBF #14 Xiang won the WBO International title on his Strawweight debut. -Rene Mark Cuarto (18-2): IBF #3 / WBO #8 Cuarto will go for the gold against the IBF champion Pedro Taduran (14-2). -Chayaphon Moonsri (54-1): WBC #1 Moonsri could be rematching Pradabsri at some point in 2021. -Lito Dante (17-11): IBF #6 / WBC #14 The OPBF champion hasn’t fought in almost 1 year. -Robert Paradero (18-0): WBA #5 As mentioned above, Paradero will face Saludar for the WBA (Regular) belt. -Melvin Jerusalem (16-2): WBC #2 / IBF #4 Jerusalem scored his 10th knockout recently in the Philippines. -Samuel Salva (18-1): WBO #14 Salva suffered an injury in his match with Taduran, costing him the opportunity to become the IBF champion. He bounced back with a win over Donny Mabao (23-43) last January. By - George Delis (@Delisketo)
Heavyweight: -Alexander Povetkin (36-2): interim WBC World champion. The 2004 Olympic Gold medalist viciously knocked out Dillian Whyte (27-2) this past August to become the interim WBC Heavyweight champion. -Evgeny Romanov (15-0): WBO #10 Romanov defended his WBO Global title against former world champion Siarhei Liakhovich (27-9) a few months ago. Cruiserweight: -Aleksei Egorov (11-0): WBA Gold champion Egorov bested combat sports veteran Vasil Ducar (8-3) in his last fight. -Evgeny Tishchenko (8-0): WBO #4 / IBF #6 The 2016 Olympic champion successfully defended his WBO Intercontinental title, for the third time, against John McCallum (12-2) in November. -Aleksei Papin (12-1): WBC #2 / WBO #10 Papin stopped Ruslan Fayfer (25-3) last summer in a WBC final eliminator. -Yury Kashinsky (19-1): IBF #4 / WBA #10 / WBC #12 Kashinsky will challenge the WBA champion Arsen Goulamirian (26-0) probably in spring. Light Heavyweight: -Artur Beterbiev (15-0): IBF & WBC World champion Beterbiev tested positive for COVID-19, thus his fight with Adam Deines (19-1) was postponed. -Dmitry Bivol (17-0): WBA (Super) World champion Bivol’s 7th defense could be against the former WBO Super Middleweight champion Gilberto Ramirez (41-0). -Maksim Vlasov (46-3): WBO #3 Vlasov will clash with Joe Smith Jr. (26-3) for the vacant WBO Light Heavyweight title on February 13th. -Sergey Kovalev (34-4): WBO #5 / WBC #6 The former World champion is set to meet 2016 Olympic Silver medalist Bektemir Melikuziev (6-0) at the end of the month. Update: The fight was cancelled due to Kovalev testing positive for synthetic testosterone. -Igor Mikhalkin (23-2): WBC #7 Mikhalkin will have the opportunity to become a 2 time European champion, when he meets Callum Johnson (18-1) in Manchester, for the vacant EBU title. -Rustam Tulaganov (3-0): WBA #14 The 2016 Olympic Bronze medalist defeated Norbert Dabrowski (23-9) last year to win his 1st professional title. -Ali Izmailov (5-0): IBF #15 Izmailov enters the world rankings after dispatching former IBF International champion Ruslan Fayfer (25-3) this past November. -Umar Salamov (25-1): WBO #2 Salamov was meant to fight Vlasov for the vacant WBO title, before he got tested positive for the coronavirus. Super Middleweight: -Fedor Chudinov (23-2): WBA Gold champion Fedor successfully defended his Gold belt for the 1st time over Umar Sadiq (10-2). -Bektemir Melikuziev (6-0): WBA #14 The 2016 Olympic Silver medalist will face his best opponent yet, when he meets the former Light Heavyweight World champion Sergey Kovalev (34-4) on January 30th in Russia. Update: The fight was cancelled due to Kovalev testing positive for synthetic testosterone. -Aidos Yerbossynuly (15-0): WBA #2 / WBO #4 / IBF #6 Aidos defended his WBA International & WBO Global belts twice in 2020, against Issah Samir (19-1) and Nuhu Lawal (27-8). -Azizbek Abdugofurov (13-0): WBC #6 The WBC Silver champion will be fighting on February 28th. (Opponent TBA) -Aslambek Idigov (19-0): WBO #6 / IBF #14 Rising star Idigov picked up 2 major wins last year over Ryan Ford (17-6) and former interim WBA titlist Stanislav Kashtanov (36-6). -Evgeny Shvedenko (15-0): IBF #5 Shvedenko defeated Artur Osipov (16-3) last month to win the vacant WBC International title. -Vladimir Shishkin (11-0): WBC #7 / WBA #11 / IBF #12 Shishkin will be in action on February 10th. (Opponent TBA) Middleweight: -Gennady Golovkin (41-1): IBF World champion Triple G destroyed Kamil Szeremeta (21-1) in his inaugural defense of the IBF title. -Kanat Islam (27-0): WBO #4 / IBF #14 The 2008 Olympic Bronze medalist was scheduled to make his US in ring return 4 months ago against Jesus Gurrola (27-15) but the fight was cancelled due to visa issues. -Magomed Madiev (15-0): WBA #2 Madiev defeated Konstantin Mishechkin (16-10) 2 weeks ago. -Janibek Alimkhanuly (9-0): WBO # 3 / WBC #5 / IBF #11 / WBA #15 The 2013 AIBA World champion knocked out Gonzalo Gaston Coria (16-4) with a crushing left hook to retain his WBO Global crown. Janibek now has his eyes set on Ryota Murata’s WBA Super title. -Andrey Sirotkin (19-1): WBC #15 Sirotkin won 3 fights in 2020 and also captured the WBC Asia Continental title. -Meiirim Nursultanov (14-0): IBF #9 Nursultanov only fought once in 2020. Super Welterweight: -Magomed Kurbanov (21-0): WBA #5 / WBO #6 / WBC #14 Kurbanov ended 2020 still undefeated. His most recent victory being against former WBC Silver champion Dmitry Mikhaylenko (23-8). A fight with Tim Tszyu (17-0) is in the works. -Israil Madrimov (6-0): WBA #1 Madrimov dominated Charlie Navarro (29-10) as well as Eric Walker (20-3) last year and is now even closer to a world title opportunity. -Bakhram Murtazaliev (18-0): WBC #1 / WBO #5 Murtazaliev has knocked out 14 out of his 18 opponents. Welterweight: -Sergey Lipinets (16-1): IBF #3 / WBO #9 Lipinets fought Custio Clayton (18-0) for the interim IBF title, to a draw. -David Avanesyan (26-3): WBC#7 / WBA #9 / WBO #10 Avanesyan’s 3rd defense of his European title, against Josh Kelly (10-0), was postponed. A new date will be decided soon. -Daniyar Yeleussinov (10-0): IBF #9 The 2016 Olympic Gold medalist earned the biggest victory of his pro career last November, when he stopped former IBF & WBA champion Julius Indongo (23-3) with 2 rounds. -Kudratillo Abdukakhorov (17-0): IBF #1 / WBC #8 / WBO #13 Kudratillo aims to challenge the WBC & IBF champion Errol Spence Jr. in 2021. -Radzhab Butaev (13-0): WBA #3 Butaev ruined Terry Chatwood’s (9-1) perfect record with a 3rd round KO on December 26th. Super Lightweight: -Shakhram Giyasov (10-0): WBA #6 The 2016 Olympic Silver medalist stopped Wiston Campos (31-8) this past August with a nasty body shot. -Shohjahon Ergashev (19-0): IBF #4 / WBA #8 / WBO #13 Ergashev could be next in line to challenge Josh Taylor (17-0) for the WBA & IBF titles. -Batyrzhan Jukembayev (18-0): IBF #8 / WBA #13 Jukembayev knocked out Ricardo Lara (22-9) last January. -Batyr Akhmedov (8-1): WBA #5 After suffering his first loss at the hands of Mario Barrios (26-0), Akhmedov came back last September and finished Rey Perez (24-12) in less than 3 minutes. -Petros Ananyan (15-2): IBF #14 Ananyan ended the undefeated streak of Subriel Matias (16-1) back in February of last year. Lightweight: -Zapir Rasulov (35-1): WBA #15 Rasulov scored his 31st knockout last October. He is scheduled to compete again in April. (Opponent TBA) -Elnur Samedov (11-1): IBF #14 Despite suffering an early flash knockdown, Samedov came back to dominate Alexander Podolsky (11-2), successfully retaining his WBA Continental title. -Zaur Abdullaev (12-1): IBF #8 / WBC #9 Zaur dropped Pavel Malikov (16-3) multiple times in his comeback fight. Super Featherweight: -Mark Urvanov (18-2): WBA Gold champion Urvanov delivered a stunning KO last year, ending the undefeated streak of Akzhol Sulaimanbek Uulu (15-1) and became the inaugural WBA Gold champion. He was meant to challenge Rene Alvarado (32-9) for the World title, before the Nicaraguan lost his belt to Roger Gutierrez (25-3) at the beginning of the year. -Shavkat Rakhimov (15-0): IBF #1 The unstoppable Rakhimov was meant to fight Joseph Diaz (31-1) for the IBF championship on February 13th but he recently tested positive for COVID-19 so the match is off. -Muhammadkhuja Yaqubov (16-0): WBC #6 / IBF #15 Yaqubov earned the biggest win of his career in 2020 when he outclassed former World champion Tomas Rojas (52-19) in Ekaterinburg. Featherweight: -Tugstsogt Nyambayar (12-1): WBC #3 / WBA #8 The 2012 Olympic Silver medalist unsuccessfully challenged Gary Russell Jr. (31-1) for the WBC World championship in 2020. -Andranik Grigoryan (12-0): WBA #10 Grigoryan defeated former IBF Intercontinental champion Andrei Isayeu (30-19) half a year ago. Super Bantamweight: -Murodjon Akhmadaliev (8-0): WBA & IBF World champion. The 2016 Olympic Bronze medalist will mark his inaugural defense against the interim IBF champion Ryosuke Iwasa (27-3) on March 13th. Bantamweight: -Nikolai Potapov (22-2): IBF #6 / WBO #8 Potapov earned a unanimous decision win over former WBA Intercontinental champion Oleksandr Hryshchuk (16-3) a few weeks ago. Super Flyweight: -Mikhail Aloyan (5-1): WBA Gold champion The 2012 Olympic Bronze medalist will defend his WBA Gold belt against Pablo Carrillo (25-7) this coming spring. Flyweight: -Olimjon Nazarov (25-5): WBO #5 Nazarov has been on an impressive 12 fight winning streak since 2018. By - George Delis (@Delisketo)
Heavyweight: -Zhilei Zhang (21-0): WBO #10 / IBF #13 The 2008 Olympic Silver medalist defended his WBO Oriental title against Andriy Rudenko (32-5). Cruiserweight: -Muhamad Farkhan (11-0): WBA #13 Malaysian knockout artist Muhamad Farkhan stopped Pascal Abel Ndomba (25-10), back in December, to capture the WBA & WBC Asia championships. Light Heavyweight: -Meng Fanlong (16-0): IBF #1 / WBC #15 Meng will challenge Artur Beterbiev (15-0) for the IBF title, on March 28th, in Canada. Welterweight: -Manny Pacquiao (62-7): WBA (Super) World champion Pacman looks to Danny Garcia (36-2) or Errol Spence Jr. (26-0) as his potential next opponent. Super Lightweight: -Apinun Khongsong (16-0): IBF #1 / WBA #12 Apinun is set to clash with the unified WBA (Super) & IBF champion Josh Taylor (16-0) on May 2nd. -Daud Yordan (40-4): WBO #11 Yordan was supposed to fight in Singapore next month, but due the coronavirus outbreak, the fight was cancelled. Super Featherweight: -Joe Noynay (18-2): WBO #4 / IBF #14 Noynay earned the biggest win of his career last summer when he dominated the 2012 Olympic Bronze medalist Satoshi Shimizu (8-1) to retain his WBO Asia Pacific title. His defence over Kenichi Ogawa (24-1) ended in a technical draw. -Yongqiang Yang (13-0): WBO #13 The WBO Global champion was meant to face Masayuki Ito (26-2) in a world title eliminator, but due to the coronavirus outbreak in China, the entire event was cancelled. Yang is also ranked #15 at the IBF Lightweight rankings. -Xiao Tao Su (11-1): WBO #14 Tao Su dispatched Shota Yukawa (11-6) in one round to win the vacant WBO Oriental title. Featherweight: -Can Xu (18-2): WBA (Regular) World champion The Chinese star has set his sights on fighting Josh Warrington (30-0). -Mark Magsayo (20-0): IBF #4 / WBC #5 / WBA #11 Magsayo beat the former 2 time World champion Panya Uthok (53-8) back in August. The unbeaten Filipino is now training under Freddie Roach. Super Bantamweight: -Thattana Luangphon (10-0): WBC #13 The undefeated Thai fighter had an impressive 2019, winning 6 fights as well as the WBC Asia championship. His most recent one was on March 7th against Artid Bamrungauea (26-30). -Albert Pagara (32-1): WBO #6 The former WBO & IBF Intercontinental champion has been working as the sparring partner for Naoya Inoue since last month. -Mike Plania (23-1): WBA #11 / IBF #12 Plania earned a unanimous decision over Giovanni Gutierrez (10-1), winning the IBF North American title in the process. -Alie Laurel (18-4): WBO #13 Laurel stopped Jun Eraham (22-39) on February 15th. -Jhunriel Ramonal (17-8): WBC #12 Ramonal knocked out Yusaku Kuga (19-4) on New Year’s Eve, becoming the new WBO Asia Pacific champion. -Jeo Santisima (19-3): WBO #4 Santisima came up short in his world title fight against the WBO champion Emanuel Navarrete (31-1). -Marlon Tapales (33-3): IBF #4 Tapales lost to Ryosuke Iwasa (27-3), on December 7th, in an interim IBF title match. Bantamweight: -John Riel Casimero (29-4): WBO World champion Casimero dispatched Zolani Tete (28-4) within 3 rounds, becoming a 3 division World champion in the process. A unification fight with the WBA (Super) & IBF title holder Naoya Inoue (19-0) will take place on April 25th. -Nawaphon Kaikanha (48-1): WBC #2 Nawaphon has been undefeated in his last 12 bouts, including KO victories over former World champions Sonny Boy Jaro (45-15) as well as Amnat Ruenroeng (20-3). -Nonito Donaire (40-6): WBC #1 / WBO #4 The 4 division World champion will meet Nordine Oubaali (17-0) for the WBC title on May 16th. -Tasana Salapat (55-1): WBC #8 / WBA #7 Salapat scored his 40th knockout last month in Thailand, capturing the WBC Asia Diamond title as well. -Reymart Gaballo (23-0): WBA #1 / IBF #6 The former interim WBA champion outclassed Chaiwat Buatkrathok (32-3) in his most recent fight. -Vincent Astrolabio (15-3): WBO #10 Astrolabio defended his WBO Oriental title against Wilbert Berondo (14-5). -Michael Dasmarinas (30-2): IBF #1 / WBO #6 / WBC #14 Dasmarinas will square off with Chaiwat Buatkrathok (33-3) on May 16th. -Jun Zhao (13-2): WBA #14 After making short work of Jay Francis Buray (11-2) this January, Zhao put his WBA Asia title on the line once again on March 13th against Kai Chiba (12-1). Super Flyweight: -Jerwin Ancajas (32-1): IBF World champion Ancajas will mark his 9th title defense, against Jonathan Javier Rodriguez (21-1), on April 11th. -Srisaket Sor Rungvisai (47-5): WBC #1 / WBO #11 The former 2 time WBC champion will finally make his in ring return on April 4th against Amnat Ruenroeng (20-3). -Donnie Nietes (42-1): WBC #5 After missing 2019 due to a shoulder injury, the 4 division World champion is planning on making a comeback this year. -Sirichai Thaiyen (57-4): WBA #1 The former interim WBA titlist has been 7-0 since losing to Artem Dalakian. -Jade Bornea (15-0): IBF #7 / WBA #14 Bornea fought and beat Ernesto Delgadillo (11-1) on January 30th. -Froilan Saludar (31-4): WBO #9 Saludar lost his WBO Asia Pacific title to Ryoji Fukunaga (12-4). -Komgrich Nantapech (27-5): IBF #13 Nantapech has won his last 5 fights. -KJ Cataraja (11-0): WBO #13 Cataraja stopped Crison Omayao (24-22) a few months ago. Flyweight: -Giemel Magramo (24-1): WBO #1 Magramo and Junto Nakatani (20-0) were meant to clash for the vacant WBO World title on April 4th in Tokyo, but since the Japan Professional Boxing Association and Japan Boxing Commission have suspended all the fights in the country, it’s not known if the match will be postponed or change its location. -Jayson Mama (15-0): IBF #3 / WBO #8 The undefeated Filipino had an impressive 2019, with victories over Teeraphong Utaida (39-7) and former World champion Ekkawit Songnui (49-7). -Wenfeng Ge (12-1): WBO #7 Wenfeng earned the biggest victory of his career when he outboxed 2 division World champion Suriyan Satorn (60-8) to capture the WBO Global title. -Dave Apolinario (13-0): WBA #11 / IBF #15 Apolinario added 4 more wins to his record in 2019. -Jayr Raquinel (12-1): WBC #9 / IBF #12 / WBA #15 Raquinel returned after almost an entire year of inactivity this past summer, and stopped former world title challenger Takuya Kogawa (30-6) as well as Indonesian journeyman Jack Amisa (21-47) -Genisis Libranza (19-1): IBF #6 / WBC #12 Libranza has been 8-0 since losing to Moruti Mthalane. Light Flyweight: -Panya Pradabsri (32-1): WBO #2 / WBA #4 / WBC #11 Pradabsri knocked out former world title challenger Jerry Tomogdan (29-11) in less than 2 minutes. He might be next in line to fight the WBA (Regular) champion Carlos Canizales (22-0). -Tibo Monabesa (20-1): WBC #5 Monabesa meets Toto Landero (11-4) on March 21st for the WBC International championship. -Andika Fredikson Ha'e (17-0): WBA #2 / WBO #8 “D’Golden Boy” defended his WBA Asia title against Richard Rosales (14-12). -Thanongsak Simsri (14-0): WBA #12 Undefeated Thai fighter Simsri won a very close decision over Christian Bacolod (12-1) in Japan. -Edward Heno (14-1): WBO #9 Heno unsuccessfully challenged the WBO World champion Elwin Soto (17-1). -Mark Vicelles (11-0): WBO #11 / WBC #12 Vicelles defeated Jesse Espinas (20-4) last summer. -Christian Araneta (17-1): IBF #9 Araneta lost an IBF eliminator to Daniel Valladares (22-1). -John Michael Zulueta (11-0): WBA #14 / IBF #15 Zulueta captured the IBF Asia title last September. Strawweight: -Thammanoon Niyomtrong (21-0): WBA World champion The undefeated Thai champion defended his crown, for the 8th time, against Norihito Tanaka (19-8). -Pedro Taduran (14-2): IBF World champion Taduran fought Daniel Valladares (22-1) to a technical draw. -Chayaphon Moonsri (54-0): WBC World champion Moonsri defends next on April 25th against Marco John Rementizo (12-3). -Jing Xiang (17-4): WBO #1 / WBC #10 / WBA #8 Xiang won the WBO International title on his Strawweight debut. -Lito Dante (17-11): IBF #8 The OPBF champion was meant to face Masataka Taniguchi (12-3) on March 17th but the match has cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak in Japan. -Rene Mark Cuarto (18-2): IBF #3 / WBO #9 Cuarto defeated Jayson Francisco (5-2) 3 months ago. -Victorio Saludar (20-4): WBO #2 / WBA #7 The former WBO champion knocked out Mike Kinaadman (7-13) last December. -Robert Paradero (18-0): WBO #7 / IBF #6 / WBA #15 Paradero hasn’t fought since April of 2019. -Melvin Jerusalem (15-2): WBC #1 / IBF #4 / WBO #5 Jerusalem defeated Reymark Taday (10-12) in his most recent fight. -Samuel Salva (18-1): IBF #7 / WBO #14 Salva suffered an injury in his match with Pedro Taduran (14-2), costing him the opportunity to become the IBF champion. He bounced back with a win over Donny Mabao (23-43) on January 19th. By - George Delis (@Delisketo) Heavyweight: -Alexander Povetkin (35-2): WBA #8 / WBC #10 The former Olympic & World champion will challenge Dillian Whyte (27-1) on May 2nd for the interim WBC title. -Evgeny Romanov (14-0): WBO #8 Romanov kept his undefeated record intact throughout 2019 and also became the inaugural WBO Global Heavyweight champion. -Sergey Kuzmin (15-1): WBA #13 Kuzmin’s fight with Zhang Zhilei (21-0) was cancelled due to the Russian suffering an injury during training. Cruiserweight: -Aleksei Egorov (10-0): WBA Gold champion Egorov will face combat sports veteran Vasil Ducar (8-2) on March 12th. -Evgeny Tishchenko (7-0): WBO #7 / IBF #12 The 2016 Olympic champion successfully defended his WBO Intercontinental title, for the second time, against Marcos Antonio Aumada (21-9) this past weekend. -Ruslan Fayfer (25-1): IBF #1 / WBC #4 / WBO #6 / WBA #12 Fayfer defeated Yury Kashinsky (19-1) to become the #1 contender for the IBF championship. He will now clash with Dmitry Kudryashov, on May 8th, in a WBC eliminator. -Aleksei Papin (11-1): WBC #8 The former kickboxing star & 2 time IBF International champion wants a revenge match with Ilunga Makabu (27-2). -Dmitry Kudryashov (24-3): WBC #10 / IBF #14 As mentioned above, Kudryashov will take on Ruslan Fayfer next. -Yury Kashinsky (16-1): IBF #8 / WBA #9 / WBC #12 Kashinsky knocked out Cesar David Crenz (25-15) on February 12th. Light Heavyweight: -Artur Beterbiev (15-0): IBF & WBC World champion The unified WBC & IBF champion defends his belts against mandatory challenger Fanlong Meng (16-0), on March 28th, in Canada. It’s also worth mentioning that, according to a representative of the Russian Boxing federation, a major event will take place at the Gazprom Arena (67K capacity), this coming August, which will be headlined by Beterbiev. -Dmitry Bivol (17-0): WBA (Super) World champion No news on when Bivol’s 7th defense takes place. -Maksim Vlasov (45-3): WBO #3 / IBF #9 Vlasov defended his WBO Global title twice last year. He will take on Umar Salamov as part of a 4man tournament for the vacant WBO World championship this summer. -Igor Mikhalkin (23-2): WBC #9 / IBF #10 / WBO #14 / WBA #12 Mikhalkin will have the opportunity to become a 2 time European champion, when he meets Callum Johnson (18-1) in Manchester, for the vacant EBU title, on March 7th. -Rustam Tulaganov (3-0): WBA #15 The 2016 Olympic Bronze medalist defeated Norbert Dabrowski (23-9) last month to win his 1st professional title. Tulaganov is set to defend his WBA Continental belt on April 4th. (Opponent TBA) -Umar Salamov (25-1): WBO #2 / IBF #4 / WBA #8 Salamov successfully retained the WBO International title for the 3rd time after knocking out Emmanuel Danso (32-5) back in September. As aforementioned, a fight with Maksim Vlasov will take place in summer. -Sergey Kovalev (34-4): WBO #6 / WBC #7 The former WBA, WBC, WBO, IBF World champion will return to the ring on April 25th, when he goes up against Sullivan Barrera (22-3). Super Middleweight: -Fedor Chudinov (22-2): WBA Gold champion Fedor fought 4 times in 2019, capturing the WBA Gold championship in the process. He will mark his inaugural defense over 2x world title challenger Isaac Chilemba (26-7) on March 21st, in Vladikavkaz. -Aidos Yerbossynuly (13-0): WBA #2 / WBO #8 / IBF #13 The unified WBA International, WBO Global & WBC Asia Continental champion defended his belts this past December, against Omar Garcia (15-3), whom he knocked out in the 8th round. According to his manager, Aidos has already started training for his next bout. The details will be revealed soon. -Azizbek Abdugofurov (13-0): WBC #2 Azizbek will put his WBC Silver title on the line against the WBO International champion Lerrone Richards (13-0) on April 18th. -Aslambek Idigov (18-0): WBO #7 The WBO & IBF European champion fought and beat former MMA fighter Ryan Ford (17-6) on February 21st to also capture the WBA Asia title. -Bektemir Melikuziev (5-0): WBA #15 The 2016 Olympic Silver medalist made short work of Oscar Cortes (27-6) on Valentine’s Day. His next match will be in April. -Vladimir Shishkin (10-0): WBC #12 Shishkin remained undefeated on January 17th while also ruining Ulises Sierra’s (15-1) perfect record in the process. -Ali Akhmedov (16-0): WBC #15 Akhmedov defended his WBC International Silver title against Andrew Hernandez (20-8) a few months ago. -Evgeny Shvedenko (13-0): IBF #7 Shvedenko earned 2 unanimous decision victories over Nadjib Mohammedi (42-8) and Nuhu Lawal (27-6) last year. He will now fight Rowan Campbell (12-0) on March 28th for the vacant IBO title. Middleweight: -Gennady Golovkin (40-1): IBF World champion Triple G will mark his inaugural IBF title defense against Kamil Szeremeta (21-0) in May or June. -Kanat Islam (27-0): WBO #3 The 2008 Olympic Bronze medalist made his triumphant return after a 2 year hiatus and demolished Julio De Jesus (27-2) in 14 seconds to become the new WBO International champion. He then defeated former world title challenger Walter Kautondokwa (18-2) last October. -Magomed Madiev (14-0): WBA #2 Madiev won a hard fought battle with Evgeny Terentiev (15-3) to defend his Eurasian title. -Janibek Alimkhanuly (8-0): WBO #4 / WBC #9 / IBF #12 The 2013 AIBA World champion knocked out Albert Onolunose (24-3) in November to successfully defend his WBO Global & WBC Continental Americas titles. His next opponent will be the undefeated Issah Samir (18-0), whom he’ll face on March 28th in Canada. -Meiirim Nursultanov (13-0): IBF #8 Nursultanov took a unanimous decision over Christian Olivas (18-6) to win the WBC US title this past November. Super Welterweight: -Israil Madrimov (5-0): WBA #2 Madrimov dominated the former world title challenger Charlie Navarro (29-10) in a WBA final eliminator. -Bakhram Murtazaliev (17-0): IBF #1 / WBO #3 / WBC #14 Murtazaliev has scored victories over Elvin Ayala (29-13), Bruno Leonardo Romay (21-8) and Jorge Fortea (20-2) in 2019. -Magomed Kurbanov (19-0): WBA #5 / WBO #7 / WBC #10 The 2 time WBO International champion went to war with Ismail Iliev (12-2) on March 7th and came out victorious. Welterweight: -Alexander Besputin (14-0): WBA (Regular) World champion Besputin tested positive for a banned substance and could be stripped of his title. -Sergey Lipinets (16-1): WBO #3 / IBF #3 / WBC #9 The former IBF Super Lightweight World champion will lock horns with the undefeated Kudratillo Abdukakhorov, on May 16th, for the interim IBF title. -David Avanesyan (26-3): WBC #5 / IBF #6 / WBA #6 / WBO #10 Avanesyan will put his European title on the line, against the former WBA International champion Josh Kelly (10-0), on March 28th. -Kudratillo Abdukakhorov (17-0): IBF #1 / WBC #7 / WBO #9 As mentioned above, Kudratillo will clash with Lipinets in May. -Nursultan Zhangabayev (8-0): WBA #7 / IBF #7 / WBO #15 Zhangabayev was supposed to defend his WBA Intercontinental title against Ernesto Espana (30-2) in December of 2019 but the match was cancelled due to an injury. Super Lightweight: -Shakhram Giyasov (9-0): WBA #7 The 2016 Olympic Silver medalist slept the former interim WBA champion Darleys Perez (34-5), in less than a minute, this past summer. -Shohjahon Ergashev (18-0): WBA #6 / IBF #6 / WBO #12 Ergashev stopped Adrian Estrella (29-5) in the opening round of their contest, with a nasty body shot. -Zhankosh Turarov (24-0) WBO #9 The WBO Intercontinental champion will defend his strap against Alexander Duran (20-0), on March 28th, in Almaty. -Batyrzhan Jukembayev (18-0): IBF #8 / WBC #11 / WBA #15 Jukembayev scored a major victory, this past September, defeating longtime World Lightweight title holder Miguel Vazquez (42-9) to become the WBA Continental & IBF Intercontinental champion. He then knocked out Ricardo Lara (22-8) on January 25th. -Eduard Troyanovsky (28-2): WBC #7 / IBF #14 The former IBF World champion faces Matias Raimundo Diaz (8-5) on March 13th. -Batyr Akhmedov (7-1): WBA #5 Akhmedov and Mario Barrios (25-0) are very likely to meet again for the WBA (Regular) title later this year. Lightweight: -Roman Andreev (23-0): WBO #4 / IBF #12 The former WBO European & Intercontinental champion has signed with Top Rank and will be making his US debut in the coming months. -Pavel Malikov (16-1): IBF #8 / WBO #14 Malikov earned a majority decision against former world title challenger Isa Chaniev (13-3). -Zapir Rasulov (34-1): WBA #15 The Russian knockout artist will face Augusto Pinilla (16-14) on April 21st. -Viktor Kotochigov (11-0): WBC #11 Kotochigov defended his WBC International title against Javier Jose Clavero (27-7) this past December. -Zaur Abdullaev (11-1): WBC #6 Zaur suffered an injury during his interim WBC title fight with Devin Haney (24-0) and couldn’t capture the gold. Super Featherweight: -Mark Urvanov (18-2): WBA Gold champion Urvanov delivered a stunning KO to end the undefeated streak of Akzhol Sulaimanbek Uulu (15-1) and to become the inaugural WBA Gold champion. -Muhammadkhuja Yaqubov (16-0): WBC #7 / WBO #8 / IBF #15 Yaqubov earned the biggest win of his career on March 7th, defeating former World champion Tomas Rojas (51-19) in Ekaterinburg and retaining his WBC International title. -Shavkat Rakhimov (15-0): IBF #1 / WBC #3 Rakhimov knocked out Azinga Fuzile (14-1) in an IBF final eliminator. -Akzhol Sulaimanbek Uulu (15-1): WBA #6 Uulu suffered his first loss at the hands of Mark Urvanov. Featherweight: -Tugstsogt Nyambayar (11-1): WBC #3 The 2012 Olympic Silver medalist unsuccessfully challenged Gary Russell Jr. (31-1) for the WBC World championship in February. Super Bantamweight: -Murodjon Akhmadaliev (8-0): WBA & IBF World champion. The 2016 Olympic Bronze medalist edged Daniel Roman (27-3) to become a World champion at the age of 25. His next opponent could be the interim IBF title holder Ryosuke Iwasa (27-3). Bantamweight: -Nikolai Potapov (21-2): WBO #9 / IBF #10 Potapov got the DQ victory over Nasibu Ramadhani (29-15) in October. Super Flyweight: -Mikhail Aloyan (5-1): WBA Gold champion The 2012 Olympic Bronze medalist made a successful in ring comeback on December 10th, besting Ronal Batista (12-2) to capture the WBA Gold championship. Flyweight: -Olimjon Nazarov (22-5): WBO #9 Nazarov has been on an impressive 9 fight winning streak since 2018. His latest victory was over Orlie Silvestre (15-6) on February 29th for the vacant WBO Oriental title. By - George Delis (@Delisketo) Heavyweight: -Alexander Povetkin (35-2): WBA #7 / WBC #9 / IBF #10 The former Olympic & World champion might be facing Dillian Whyte (27-1) on April 18th. -Evgeny Romanov (14-0): WBO #8 Romanov kept his undefeated record intact throughout 2019 and also became the inaugural WBO Global Heavyweight champion. -Sergey Kuzmin (15-1): WBA #12 Kuzmin’s fight with Zhang Zhilei (21-0) was cancelled due to the Russian suffering an injury during training. He will step into a US ring again later this month. (Date & opponent TBA) Cruiserweight: -Aleksei Egorov (10-0): WBA Gold champion Egorov bested Roman Golovashchenko (20-5) within 3 rounds to be declared the new WBA Gold champion. He defended his belt on December 7th against Serhiy Radchenko (7-5). Egorov now stands next in line for Arsen Goulamirian’s Super title. -Evgeny Tishchenko (6-0): WBO #7 / IBF #13 The 2016 Olympic champion won the vacant WBO Intercontinental title after knocking out Abraham Tabul (16-3) in the opening round and defended it against Issa Akberbayev (20-1). Tishchenko will put his belt on the line again on March 7th. (Opponent TBA) -Ruslan Fayfer (25-1): IBF #1 / WBC #5 / WBO #6 / WBA #11 Fayfer defeated Yury Kashinsky (18-1) to become the #1 contender for the IBF championship. He will now clash with former world title challenger Dmitry Kudryashov (24-3), on May 8th, in a WBC eliminator. -Aleksei Papin (11-1): WBC #9 The former kickboxing star & 2 time IBF International champion wants a revenge match with Ilunga Makabu (27-2). -Dmitry Kudryashov (24-3): WBC #11 / IBF #15 The former WBC Silver & WBA International champion won a controversial decision over Vaclav Pejsar (14-9) on December 21st. As mentioned above, he meets Ruslan Fayfer next in Russia. Light Heavyweight: -Artur Beterbiev (15-0): IBF & WBC World champion The unified WBC & IBF champion defends his belts against mandatory challenger Fanlong Meng (16-0), on March 28th, in Canada. It’s also worth mentioning that, according to a representative of the Russian Boxing federation, a major event will take place at the Gazprom Arena (67K capacity), this coming August, which will be headlined by Beterbiev. -Dmitry Bivol (17-0): WBA (Super) World champion Bivol’s 7th defense is rumored to be against either the undefeated former WBO Super Middleweight champion Gilberto Ramirez (40-0) or Badou Jack (22-3) in April. -Maksim Vlasov (45-3): WBO #3 / IBF #10 Vlasov defended his WBO Global title twice last year, over Isaac Chilemba (26-7) as well as Emmanuel Martey (15-1). It’s very likely that he and Umar Salamov square off for the vacant WBO World championship in the near future. -Igor Mikhalkin (23-2): WBC #8 / IBF #11 / WBO #14 / WBA #14 Mikhalkin will have the opportunity to become a 2 time European champion, when he meets Callum Johnson (18-1) in Manchester, for the vacant EBU title, on March 7th. -Umar Salamov (25-1): WBO #2 / IBF #4 / WBA #9 Salamov successfully retained the WBO International title for the 3rd time after knocking out Emmanuel Danso (31-5) in September. As aforementioned, a fight with Vlasov for the WBO World title could take place soon. -Sergey Kovalev (34-4): WBO #6 / WBC #6 The former WBA, WBC, WBO, IBF World champion aims to continue his career in 2020. Super Middleweight: -Fedor Chudinov (22-2): WBA Gold champion Fedor fought 4 times in 2019. He most recently bested Hassan N'Dam N'Jikam (37-5) in Vladikavkaz, to capture the WBA Gold championship. Chudinov will return to the ring this coming March. -Aidos Yerbossynuly (13-0): WBA #2 / WBO #7 The unified WBA International, WBO Global & WBC Asia Continental champion defended his belts this past December, against Omar Garcia (15-3), whom he knocked out in the 8th round. According to his manager, Aidos has already started training for his next bout. The details will be revealed soon. -Azizbek Abdugofurov (13-0): WBC #2 Azizbek will put his WBC Silver title on the line against the WBO International champion Lerrone Richards (13-0) on April 18th. -Aslambek Idigov (17-0): WBO #6 The WBO & IBF European champion will face former MMA fighter Ryan Ford (17-5) on February 21st. -Bektemir Melikuziev (4-0): WBA #15 The 2016 Olympic Silver medalist made his pro debut in 2019, winning 4 fights in a row and also capturing the WBA Continental Americas title. His next opponent will be former world title challenger Marco Antonio Periban (25-5). The match takes place next week. -Vladimir Shishkin (10-0): WBC #15 Shishkin remained undefeated on January 17th while also ruining Ulises Sierra’s (15-1) perfect record in the process. -Ali Akhmedov (16-0): WBC #14 Akhmedov defended his WBC International Silver title against Andrew Hernandez (20-8) 3 months ago. -Evgeny Shvedenko (13-0): IBF #9 Shvedenko earned 2 unanimous decision victories over Nadjib Mohammedi (42-8) and Nuhu Lawal (27-6) last year. Middleweight: -Gennady Golovkin (40-1): IBF World champion Triple G will mark his inaugural IBF title defense against the unbeaten Kamil Szeremeta (21-0) on March 28th. -Kanat Islam (27-0): WBO #4 The 2008 Olympic Bronze medalist made his triumphant return after a 2 year hiatus and demolished Julio De Jesus (27-2) in 14 seconds to become the new WBO International champion. He then defeated former world title challenger Walter Kautondokwa (18-2) last October. -Magomed Madiev (14-0): WBA #2 Madiev won a hard fought battle with Evgeny Terentiev (15-2) to defend his Eurasian title. -Janibek Alimkhanuly (8-0): WBO #5 / WBC #10 / IBF #12 The 2013 AIBA World champion knocked out Albert Onolunose (24-3) in November to successfully defend his WBO Global & WBC Continental Americas titles. His next fight will be this coming March. The exact date and opponent will be announced soon. -Meiirim Nursultanov (13-0): IBF #8 Nursultanov took a unanimous decision over Christian Olivas (18-6) to win the WBC US title this past November. Super Welterweight: -Bakhram Murtazaliev (17-0): IBF #1 / WBO #3 / WBC #11 Murtazaliev has scored victories over Elvin Ayala (29-13), Bruno Leonardo Romay (21-8) and Jorge Fortea (20-2) in 2019. -Israil Madrimov (4-0): WBA #3 The WBA Intercontinental champion will fight 15 year veteran Charlie Navarro (29-9) on February 29th. -Magomed Kurbanov (18-0): WBA #4 / WBO #7 / WBC #7 Kurbanov defeated former interim WBA World titlist Diego Gabriel Chaves (27-6) to become a 2 time WBO International champion. His first defense will be on March 7th. (Opponent TBA) -Artem Oganesyan (11-0): WBO #14 The Russian rising star will face Fouad El Massoudi (17-12) on February 21st. Welterweight: -Alexander Besputin (14-0): WBA (Regular) World champion Besputin tested positive for a banned substance and could be stripped of his title. -Kudratillo Abdukakhorov (17-0): IBF #1 / WBC #5 / WBO #9 Kudratillo might face Lipinets for the interim IBF championship on February 22nd. -David Avanesyan (26-3): WBC #4 / IBF #6 / WBA #6 / WBO #10 Avanesyan will put his European title on the line, against the former WBA International champion Josh Kelly (10-0), on March 24th. -Sergey Lipinets (16-1): WBO #3 / IBF #3 / WBC #7 The former IBF Super Lightweight World champion could be locking horns with the undefeated Kudratillo Abdukakhorov really soon. -Nursultan Zhangabayev (8-0): WBA #7 / IBF #7 / WBO #15 Zhangabayev was supposed to defend his WBA Intercontinental title against Ernesto Espana (30-2) on December 21st but the match was cancelled due to injury. He will make his return next month. It’s not known yet if Espana will be his opponent. Super Lightweight: -Shakhram Giyasov (9-0): WBA #7 / IBF #15 The 2016 Olympic Silver medalist knocked out the former interim WBA World champion Darleys Perez (34-5), in less than a minute, to defend his WBA International title. -Shohjahon Ergashev (18-0): WBA #6 / IBF #6 / WBO #13 The undefeated Ergashev stopped Adrian Estrella (29-5) in the opening round of their contest, with a nasty body shot, a few weeks ago. -Zhankosh Turarov (24-0) WBO #9 Turarov made short work of Mauro Maximiliano Godoy (32-5) last summer, thus becoming the new WBO Intercontinental champion. -Eduard Troyanovsky (28-2): WBC #7 / IBF #13 The former IBF World champion defeated Josef Zahradnik (11-4) in his comeback match. -Batyrzhan Jukembayev (18-0): IBF #8 / WBC #12 / WBA #15 Jukembayev scored a major victory, this past September, defeating longtime World Lightweight title holder Miguel Vazquez (42-9) to become the WBA Continental & IBF Intercontinental champion. He then knocked out Ricardo Lara (22-8) on January 25th. -Batyr Akhmedov (7-1): WBA #5 Akhmedov and Mario Barrios (25-0) are very likely to meet again for the WBA (Regular) title in 2020. Lightweight: -Roman Andreev (23-0): WBO #3 / IBF #12 The former WBO European & Intercontinental champion has signed with Top Rank and will be making his US debut in the coming months. -Pavel Malikov (16-1): IBF #8 / WBO #14 Malikov earned a majority decision against former world title challenger Isa Chaniev (13-3). -Zapir Rasulov (34-1): WBA #15 The Russian knockout artist will face Augusto Pinilla (16-14) on April 21st. Viktor Kotochigov (11-0): WBC #13 Kotochigov defended his WBC International title against Javier Jose Clavero (27-6) this past December. -Zaur Abdullaev (11-1): WBC #6 Zaur suffered an injury during his interim WBC title fight with Devin Haney (24-0) and couldn’t capture the gold. Super Featherweight: -Shavkat Rakhimov (15-0): IBF #1 / WBC #4 Rakhimov knocked out Azinga Fuzile (14-1) to become the number 1 contender for the IBF World championship. -Akzhol Sulaimanbek Uulu (15-0): WBA #6 Sulaimanbek stopped both Pipat Chaiporn (47-13) and Milner Marcano (21-9) in 2019 to defend his WBA Asia title. He now challenges Mark Urvanov for the WBO International title, on March 7th. -Muhammadkhuja Yaqubov (15-0): WBC #7 / WBO #8 / IBF #15 The undefeated WBC International champion marked his inaugural title defense against former interim WBA World titlist Emanuel Lopez (30-12) and his second one against Abraham Montoya (18-2). He will compete again on March 7th. (Opponent TBA) -Mark Urvanov (17-2): WBO #10 Urvanov earned the biggest win of his career last year, when he knocked out former world title challenger Evgeny Chuprakov (21-2) to capture the WBO International championship. As said above, he will mark his inaugural defense against Akzhol Sulaimanbek Uulu. Featherweight: -Tugstsogt Nyambayar (11-0): WBC #1 The 2012 Olympic Silver medalist will challenge Gary Russell Jr. (30-1) for the WBC World championship on February 8th. Super Bantamweight: -Murodjon Akhmadaliev (8-0): WBA & IBF World champion. The 2016 Olympic Bronze medalist edged Daniel Roman (27-3) to become a World champion at the age of 25. His next opponent could be the interim IBF title holder Ryosuke Iwasa (27-3). Bantamweight: -Nikolai Potapov (21-2): WBO #10 / IBF #10 Potapov got the DQ victory over Nasibu Ramadhani (29-15) in October. Super Flyweight: -Mikhail Aloyan (5-1): WBA Gold champion The 2012 Olympic Bronze medalist made a successful in ring comeback on December 10th, besting Ronal Batista (12-2) to capture the WBA Gold championship. Flyweight: -Olimjon Nazarov (21-5): WBO #9 Nazarov has been on an impressive 8 fight winning streak since 2018. His latest victory was over Chaiwat Buadkratok (32-3) in Vietnam. Nazarov will square off with Orlie Silvestre (15-5) on February 29th for the vacant WBO Oriental title. By - George Delis (@Delisketo) Heavyweight: -Alexander Povetkin (35-2): WBC #6 / WBA #6 / IBF #10 The former Olympic & World champion faces Michael Hunter (18-1) on December 7th, in a WBA eliminator bout. -Evgeny Romanov (14-0): WBO #9 / WBC #20 Romanov has kept his undefeated record intact throughout 2019 and has also become the inaugural WBO Global Heavyweight champion. -Sergey Kuzmin (15-1): WBA #12 / IBF 14 / WBC #27 Kuzmin’s fight with Zhang Zhilei (21-0) was cancelled due to the Russian suffering an injury during training. Cruiserweight: -Aleksei Egorov (9-0): WBA Gold champion Egorov bested Ukrainian veteran Roman Golovashchenko (20-4) within 3 rounds to be declared the new WBA Gold champion. He will defend his belt on December 7th against Serhiy Radchenko (7-4). -Beibut Shumenov (18-2): WBA (Regular) World champion Shumenov’s next fight could take place at a major boxing event, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, promoted by Don King. -Evgeny Tishchenko (6-0): WBO #10 / IBF #13 / WBC #25 The 2016 Olympic champion won the vacant WBO Intercontinental title after knocking out Abraham Tabul (16-2) in the opening round and defended it against Issa Akberbayev (20-1) on November 2nd. -Ruslan Fayfer (25-1): IBF #5 / WBC #8 / WBA #11 / WBO #12 Fayfer defeated Yury Kashinsky for the right to become the mandatory challenger for the IBF World championship. -Dmitry Kudryashov (23-3): WBC #9 The former WBC Silver & WBA International champion faces Vaclav Pejsar (14-8) on December 21st. -Yury Kashinsky (18-1): IBF #3 / WBO #4 / WBC #6 As mentioned above, Kashinsky lost an IBF eliminator to Ruslan Fayfer, on November 30th. -Aleksei Papin (11-1): WBC #11 The former Kickboxing star & 2 time IBF International champion has expressed his wish for a revenge match with Ilunga Makabu (26-2). Light Heavyweight: -Artur Beterbiev (15-0): IBF & WBC World champion Beterbiev ended Oleksandr Gvozdyk’s (17-1) undefeated streak and unified the IBF & WBC World Championships. -Dmitry Bivol (17-0): WBA (Super) World champion Bivol successfully defended his title for the 6th time this October and was finally promoted to Super champion by the WBA. -Maksim Vlasov (45-3): WBO #5 / IBF #11 Vlasov defended his WBO Global title against 2 time world title challenger Isaac Chilemba (25-7) in July, plus avenging his 1st professional loss. He also beat Emmanuel Martey (15-1) on November 30th. -Umar Salamov (25-1): WBO #2 / IBF #5 / WBA #9 Salamov retained the WBO International title for the 3rd time after knocking out Emmanuel Danso (31-5) in September. -Igor Mikhalkin (23-2): WBC #5 / IBF #13 / WBA #14 / WBO #15 Mikhalkin earned a unanimous decision victory over Timur Nikarkhoev (21-3) thus becoming the interim IBO champion. -Sergey Kovalev (34-4): WBO #4 / WBC #8 The former WBA, WBC, WBO, IBF World champion aims to continue his career in 2020. Super Middleweight: -Fedor Chudinov (21-2): WBA #1 / IBF #6 / WBC #6 / WBO #11 Fedor fights for the 4th time this year, on December 13th. The former WBA World champion will meet Hassan N'Dam N'Jikam (37-4) in Vladikavkaz, Russia. -Aidos Yerbossynuly (12-0): WBA #2 / WBO #8 / WBC #33 The unified WBA International, WBO Global & WBC Asia Continental champion will put his belts on the line, on December 21st, against Obodai Sai (35-3). -Aslambek Idigov (17-0): WBO #6 Idigov picked up a unanimous decision victory over Robert Racz (22-2) on September 19th and remained the WBO & IBF European champion. -Vladimir Shishkin (9-0): WBC #11 The undefeated Russian stopped DeAndre Ware (13-2) in August. -Ali Akhmedov (16-0): WBC #14 Akhmedov defended his WBC International Silver title against Andrew Hernandez (20-8) on October 5th. -Evgeny Shvedenko (13-0): IBF #9 / WBC #27 Shvedenko has remained unbeaten in 2019, with victories over Nadjib Mohammedi (42-8) and Nuhu Lawal (27-6). -Azizbek Abdugofurov (13-0): WBC #2 The WBC Silver champion made a successful comeback this past summer. Middleweight: -Gennady Golovkin (40-1): IBF World champion Triple G earned a decision victory over Sergiy Derevyanchenko (13-2) on October 5th to become a 2 time IBF champion. His inaugural title defense will take place either in February or March. The undefeated Kamil Szeremeta (21-0) will most likely be his opponent. -Kanat Islam (27-0): WBO #5 The 2008 Olympic Bronze medalist made his triumphant return after a 2 year hiatus and demolished Julio De Jesus (27-2) in 14 seconds to become the new WBO International champion. He marked his inaugural title defense, on October 26th, against former world title challenger Walter Kautondokwa (18-2). -Matvey Korobov (28-2): WBA #3 Korobov and Chris Eubank Jr. (28-2) will face each other for the interim WBA title on December 7th. -Magomed Madiev (13-0): WBA #4 Madiev went to war with Evgeny Terentiev (14-2) in July and defended his WBA Asia title for the 3rd time. -Janibek Alimkhanuly (8-0): WBO #6 / IBF #14 / WBC #15 The 2013 AIBA World champion knocked out Albert Onolunose (24-3) on November 9th to successfully defend his WBO Global & WBC Continental Americas titles. -Meiirim Nursultanov (13-0): IBF #9 / WBC #25 Nursultanov took a unanimous decision over Christian Olivas (16-6) to win the WBC US title earlier this month. -Mikalai Vesialou (11-0): WBA #9 The WBA Continental champion defended his belt for the 3rd time, in October, against Abdul Khattab (18-3). -Anatoli Muratov (22-2): WBA #12 Muratov knocked out Ilias Essaoudi (15-2) in September to capture the WBA Intercontinental championship. Super Welterweight: -Bakhram Murtazaliev (17-0): IBF #1 / WBO #4 / WBC #13 Murtazaliev has scored victories this year over Elvin Ayala (29-13), Bruno Leonardo Romay (21-8) and Jorge Fortea (20-2). -Magomed Kurbanov (18-0): WBA #5 / WBO #9 / WBC #8 Kurbanov defeated former interim WBA World titlist Diego Gabriel Chaves (27-5), on November 2nd, and became a 2 time WBO International champion. -Israil Madrimov (4-0): WBA #4 / WBC #34 Madrimov has fought and beat Frank Rojas (24-3), Norberto Gonzalez (24-14) and Alejandro Barrera (29-6) in 2019, earning the WBA Intercontinental championship in the process. -Artem Oganesyan (11-0): WBO #15 The Russian rising star has added 3 more victories to his perfect record this year. Welterweight: -Alexander Besputin (14-0): WBA (Regular) World champion Besputin went to war with Radzhab Butaev (12-1) on November 30th and emerged the new WBA champion. -Kudratillo Abdukakhorov (17-0): IBF #1 / WBC #5 / WBO #10 Kudratillo bested Keita Obara (22-4) to become the #1 contender for the IBF title. He then defeated former WBA World champion Luis Collazo (39-8) in October. Rumor has it that Kudratillo and Lipinets might face each other for the interim IBF World championship on February 22nd of 2020. -David Avanesyan (25-3): IBF #6 / WBC #6 / WBA #10 / WBO #12 The former interim WBA World title holder stopped Kerman Lejarraga (29-2) to become the EBU European champion. Those 2 met again in September with the same result. His next defense will take place on December 12th against Jose Del Rio (29-8). -Sergey Lipinets (16-1): IBF #3 / WBO #4 / WBC #8 Lipinets stopped 2 division World champion Lamont Peterson (35-5) earlier this year. He added another finish to his record in July, after he dropped Jayar Inson (18-3) to win the vacant WBO Intercontinental title. As mentioned above, he and Kudratillo could fight for the interim IBF strap next year. -Nursultan Zhangabayev (8-0): WBA #6 / IBF #8 / WBC #30 Zhangabayev defends his WBA Intercontinental title against Ernesto Espana (30-2) on December 21st. Super Lightweight: -Shakhram Giyasov (9-0): WBA #7 / IBF #15 / WBC #22 The 2016 Olympic Silver medalist knocked out the former interim WBA World champion Darleys Perez (34-5), on August 24th, in less than a minute, to defend his WBA International title. -Zhankosh Turarov (24-0) WBO #9 Turarov made short work of Mauro Maximiliano Godoy (32-5) in July, thus becoming the new WBO Intercontinental champion. -Eduard Troyanovsky (28-2): WBC #8 The former IBF World champion defeated Josef Zahradnik (11-4) in his comeback match a few weeks ago. -Shohjahon Ergashev (17-0): WBA #6 / IBF #6 / WBO #11 / WBC #28 Undefeated prospects collide as Ergashev goes up against Keith Hunter (11-0) on January 10th of 2020. -Batyrzhan Jukembayev (17-0): IBF #11 / WBC #12 Jukembayev scored a major victory, this past September, defeating longtime World Lightweight title holder Miguel Vazquez (41-9) to become the WBA Continental & IBF Intercontinental champion. -Ivan Baranchyk (20-1): IBF #4 / WBC #5 The former IBF World champion stopped Gabriel Bracero (25-4) on October 5th to capture the WBA Intercontinental title. -Batyr Akhmedov (7-1): WBA #5 / WBC #17 Akhmedov and Mario Barrios (25-0) are very likely to meet again for the WBA (Regular) title in 2020. Lightweight: -Roman Andreev (23-0): WBO #3 / IBF #10 / WBC #37 The former WBO European & Intercontinental champion has signed with Top Rank. He will make his US debut in 2020. -Pavel Malikov (16-1): IBF #9 / WBO #14 / WBC #38 Malikov earned a majority decision against former world title challenger Isa Chaniev on October 12th. -Zaur Abdullaev (11-1): WBC #7 Zaur suffered an injury during his interim WBC title fight with Devin Haney (24-0) and couldn’t capture the gold. Super Featherweight: -Shavkat Rakhimov (15-0): WBC #3 / IBF #5 Rakhimov knocked out Azinga Fuzile (14-1) on September 29th to become the number 1 contender for the IBF World championship. -Akzhol Sulaimanbek Uulu (15-0): WBA #6 Sulaimanbek stopped both Pipat Chaiporn (47-13) and Milner Marcano (21-8) this year to defend his WBA Asia title. -Muhammadkhuja Yaqubov (15-0): WBC #7 / WBO #12 / IBF #15 The undefeated WBC International champion marked his inaugural title defense against former interim WBA World titlist Emanuel Lopez (30-12) this past February and his second one against Abraham Montoya (18-2). -Mark Urvanov (17-2): WBO #14 Urvanov earned the biggest win of his career on November 2nd when he knocked out former world title challenger Evgeny Chuprakov (21-2) to capture the WBO International championship. -Denis Shafikov (40-4): IBF #10 Shafikov fought Gaybatulla Gadzhialiev (6-2) to a draw. Featherweight: -Tugstsogt Nyambayar (11-0): WBC #1 / IBF #4 The 2012 Olympic Silver medalist will challenge Gary Russell Jr. (30-1) for the WBC title in April of next year. Super Bantamweight: -Murodjon Akhmadaliev (7-0): WBA #1 The 2016 Olympic Bronze medalist has stopped Wilner Soto (22-7) as well as former world title challenger Carlos Carlson (24-6) in 2019. Bantamweight: -Nikolai Potapov (21-2): WBO #9 / IBF #11 / WBC #20 Potapov got the DQ victory over Nasibu Ramadhani (29-15) on October 30th. Flyweight: -Olimjon Nazarov (20-5): WBO #12 Nazarov has been on an impressive 7 fight winning streak since 2018 and has also captured the WBO Oriental championship. He recently earned a unanimous decision over Chaiwat Buadkratok (32-2) in Vietnam.By - George Delis (@Delisketo) By - George Delis (@Delisketo) Cruiserweight: -Muhamad Farkhan (10-0): WBA #15 Farkhan knocked out 50 plus fight veteran Alexander Bajawa (43-9) in June, making him the 1st Malaysian to enter the world rankings in years. Light Heavyweight: -Meng Fanlong (16-0): IBF #1 Meng won an IBF title eliminator a couple of months ago, against Adam Deines (19-1). He beat Mexican journeyman Gilberto Rubio (9-9) on October 5th. Super Lightweight: -Apinun Khongsong (16-0): IBF #1 The undefeated Thai fighter blasted Akihiro Kondo (31-9) to become the #1 contender for the IBF World championship, earlier this year. Lightweight: -Romero Duno (21-1): WBO #4 The Filipino prospect defeated former world title challenger Juan Antonio Rodriguez (30-8) in May and then Ivan Delgado (13-3) last month. He is now scheduled to meet Ryan Garcia (18-0) on November 2nd. -Xiangxiang Sun (16-0): IBF #12 Sun defended his IBF Asia championship against Monico Laurente (30-15) this past March. Super Featherweight: -Joe Noynay (18-2): WBO #6 Noynay earned the biggest win of his career this summer as he dominated the 2012 Olympic Bronze medalist Satoshi Shimizu (8-1) to defend his WBO Asia Pacific crown. He will return to Japan, on December 7th, in a match against Kenichi Ogawa (24-1). -Xiao Tao Su (11-1): WBO #15 The Chinese fighter dispatched Shota Yukawa (11-6) in one round to win the vacant WBO Oriental title. He will defend his belt on November 23rd. (Opponent TBA) Featherweight: -Jhack Tepora (23-0): IBF #3 / WBA #11 / WBC #13 The former interim WBA World champion got a unanimous decision over Jose Luis Gallegos (16-8) on June 1st. -Mark Magsayo (20-0): WBC #8 Magsayo outclassed the former 2 time World champion Panya Uthok (53-7) on August 31st and also gained the vacant WBC Asia title. Super Bantamweight: -Marlon Tapales (33-2): WBO #1 / IBF #3 The former WBO Bantamweight World champion has 3 stoppage wins since moving up a weight class. -Albert Pagara (32-1): WBO #2 The WBO Intercontinental champion made easy work of Ratchanon Sawangsoda (12-4) in August. -Ye Joon Kim (18-1): WBA #12 Joon defeated Ryo Kosaka (17-5) to win the vacant WBA Asia title. -Jeo Santisima (18-2): WBO #6 Santisima knocked out Alvius Maufani (6-4) in a single round. Bantamweight: -Nawaphon Kaikanha (47-1): WBC #3 Nawaphon has been undefeated in his last 11 bouts, including KO victories over former World champions Sonny Boy Jaro (45-15) as well as Amnat Ruenroeng (20-3). -Michael Dasmarinas (29-2): IBF #1 / WBO #7 / WBC #9 Dasmarinas defeated Kenny Demecillo (14-5) this past March, to become the #1 contender for the IBF World title. He is scheduled to compete on October 26th. (Opponent TBA) -Reymart Gaballo (22-0): WBA #4 / IBF #10 / WBO #13 The former interim WBA champion destroyed Japanese journeyman Yuya Nakamura (9-3) this past February and then Yeison Vargas (17-2) on August 31st. -Tasana Salapat (52-1): WBC #7 / WBA #8 Since failing to capture the interim WBC title last year, Salapat has picked up 4 more wins, all stoppages. -Sukpraserd Ponpitak (24-10): IBF #4 Ponpitak successfully defended his IBF Pan Pacific title, for the 2nd time, in July. He takes on the OPBF champion Keita Kurihara (14-5) on November 15th. -Vincent Astrolabio (14-3): WBO #12 Astrolabio dispatched Kevin Aseniero (9-3) on August 24th. -Jun Zhao (12-2): WBA #15 Zhao has added 2 more knockouts to his record this year, while also winning the WBA Asia title in the process. Super Flyweight: -Srisaket Sor Rungvisai (47-5): WBC #1 The former 2 time WBC champion will be in action on October 19th, in Thailand. He is also expected to fight in America this coming December. -Sirichai Thaiyen (55-4): WBA #2 The former interim WBA Flyweight World titlist has been 5-0 since losing to Dalakian. -Donnie Nietes (42-1): IBF #4 / WBC #4 No news yet on the 4 division world champion’s return. -Froilan Saludar (31-3): WBO #12 Saludar got his 22nd KO against Tsubasa Murachi (4-1) to win the WBO Asia Pacific crown. -Aston Palicte (25-3): WBO #8 / WBC #8 Palicte lost to Kazuto Ioka (24-2) and failed once again to capture the WBO belt. -Jakkrawut Majoogoen (29-1): WBA #14 Majoogoen has been on an impressive 15 fight winning streak since losing to Daigo Higa in 2015. -KJ Cataraja (11-0): WBO #10 Cataraja beat Crison Omayao (24-21) on September 23rd. Flyweight: -Wulan Tuolehazi (12-3): WBA #4 / WBO #12 Tuolehazi marked his inaugural WBA International title defense against Ardin Diale (35-14) this past May. He now faces Satoshi Tanaka (7-5) on October 17th. -Jayson Mama (14-0): IBF #6 / WBO #10 / WBA #15 The undefeated Filipino fighter has had quite an impressive year thus far, with victories over Teeraphong Utaida (38-7) and former WBA Strawweight World champion Ekkawit Songnui (49-7). -Giemel Magramo (24-1): WBO #1 / IBF #3 / WBC #5 / WBA #6 The WBO International champion recently defeated Richard Claveras (18-7). -Nare Yianleang (71-5): WBA #3 / WBC #7 Since losing to Kazuto Ioka in 2017, Yianleang has won 9 fights in a row. -Jayr Raquinel (11-1): WBC #12 Raquinel returned after almost an entire year of inactivity, on August 23rd, and stopped former world title challenger Takuya Kogawa (30-6). -Komgrich Nantapech (25-5): IBF #4 Nantapech hasn’t fought since last December. -Genisis Libranza (19-1): IBF #8 / WBC #14 Libranza has been 8-0 since losing to the IBF World champion Moruti Mthalane (38-2). -Sarawut Thawornkham (20-2): WBA #7 Sarawut failed to capture the WBA World title from Artem Dalakian (19-0). Light Flyweight: -Edward Heno (14-0): WBO #1 The longtime OPBF king will challenge the WBO World champion Elwin Soto (15-1) either on October 24th. -Andika Fredikson Ha'e (17-0): WBA #3 “D’Golden Boy” became the WBA Asia champion in April and defended it on August 31st. -Randy Petalcorin (30-3): IBF #5 / WBA #9 The former interim WBA World champion will fight Wichet Sengprakhon (9-6) on October 19th in Manila. -Mark Vicelles (11-0): WBO #10 Vicelles defeated Robert Onggocan (12-6) and Jesse Espinas (19-4) this year. -Tibo Monabesa (20-1): WBC #13 The Indonesian fought and beat Omari Kimweri (17-5) in July to win the IBO title. -Christian Bacolod (12-0): WBO #11 Christian stopped Garry Rojo (9-13) in July and Michael Camelion (10-13) on September 23rd. -Xiang Li (7-2): WBO #15 Li won the WBC Asia Continental & WBO Youth titles this past May. He will defend his WBO strap against Ryu Horikawa (2-0) on October 17th. -Christian Araneta (17-1): IBF #9 Araneta lost an IBF title eliminator against Daniel Valladares (21-1) on September 7th. -Jonathan Taconing (28-4): WBC #7 Taconing failed to capture the WBC World title from Ken Shiro (16-0). Strawweight: -Jing Xiang (17-4): WBO #3 / WBC #6 After earning the biggest victory of his career against 2 division World champion Suriyan Satorn (60-7) in early 2019, the Chinese star made his Strawweight debut on August 17th, capturing the WBO International title. -Lito Dante (16-10): WBC #8 / IBF #11 In a shocking turn of events, Dante managed to stop Tsubasa Koura (14-1) and become the OPBF champion. -Rene Mark Cuarto (17-2): IBF #5 / WBO #11 Cuarto fought the undefeated Jayson Vayson (8-0) to a draw. -Rhenrob Andales (10-1): WBA #7 / WBO #13 ”ArAr” unsuccessfully challenged the WBA World champion Thammanoon Niyomtrong (19-0) on August 2nd. -Joey Canoy (15-3): WBO #7 / IBF #9 Canoy stopped Ryan Makiputin (13-18) on July 11th. -Mark Anthony Barriga (9-1): WBC #7 Barriga failed to capture the vacant IBF World Championship last year. -Robert Paradero (18-0): WBO #1 / IBF #8 / WBA #13 Paradero beat Jonathan Almacen (5-3) this past April. -Melvin Jerusalem (15-2): WBC #2 / IBF #6 / WBO #8 Jerusalem defeated Reymark Taday (9-10) on August 17th. -Samuel Salva (17-1): IBF #10 Salva suffered an injury in his match with Pedro Taduran (14-2), costing him the opportunity to become the IBF champion. By - George Delis (@Delisketo) Heavyweight: -Alexander Povetkin (35-2): WBC #7 / WBA #8 / IBF #14 The former Olympic & World champion defeated Hughie Fury (23-3) to win the vacant WBA International title. He now wants Tyson next. -Sergey Kuzmin (15-0): WBA #5 / IBF 7 The WBA Intercontinental champion Sergey Kuzmin will clash with Michael Hunter (17-1) on September 13th. -Evgeny Romanov (14-0): WBO #10 Romanov has improved his perfect record with 3 more victories this year as well as becoming the 1st ever WBO Global Heavyweight champion. -Ivan Dychko (9-0): WBA #13 The 2 time Olympic Bronze Medalist stopped Nate Heaven (9-3) as well as former world title challenger Ray Austin (29-10) thus far in 2019. Cruiserweight: -Aleksei Egorov (9-0): WBA Gold champion The 2013 European winner bested Ukranian veteran Roman Golovashchenko (20-4) within 3 rounds to be declared the new WBA Gold champion. -Yury Kashinsky (18-0): IBF #3 / WBA #3 / WBO #4 / WBC #7 Kashinsky won the vacant IBF Intercontinental title, on June 16th. -Evgeny Tishchenko (5-0): WBO #11 / IBF #14 The 2016 Olympic champion dropped to Cruiserweight and won the vacant WBO Intercontinental title after stopping Abraham Tabul (16-2) in one round. -Ruslan Fayfer (24-1): IBF #5 / WBC #11 Ruslan defeated Serhiy Radchenko (7-4) on May 19th. Light Heavyweight: -Sergey Kovalev (34-3): WBO World champion The Russian legend successfully defended his WBO title against Anthony Yarde (18-1) on August 24th. There are talks about him fighting Canelo next. -Artur Beterbiev (14-0): IBF World champion Beterbiev will unify with the WBC champion Oleksandr Gvozdyk (17-0) on October 18th. -Dmitry Bivol (16-0): WBA World champion Bivol made his 4th title defense in March against Joe Smith Jr. (24-3). He is expected to compete at Matchroom’s October 12th card. -Maksim Vlasov (44-3): WBO #6 / IBF #11 Vlasov defended his WBO Global title against former foe & 2 time world title challenger Isaac Chilemba (25-7) on July 20th, thus avenging his 1st professional loss. -Umar Salamov (24-1): WBO #4 / WBA #10 Salamov retained the WBO International title after knocking out Norbert Dabrowski (22-8) this past April. -Igor Mikhalkin (23-2): WBC #4 / IBF #13 / WBA #15 Mikhalkin earned a unanimous decision victory over Timur Nikarkhoev (21-3) as well as the interim IBO title. Super Middleweight: -Fedor Chudinov (21-2): WBA #3 WBC #5 / IBF #6 / WBO #11 The former WBA World champion has fought thrice in 2019, defeating the likes of Wuzhati Nuerlang (11-3), Rafael Bejaran (26-4) and Ezequiel Osvaldo Maderna (26-6). According to his manager, Fedor could be challenging for the big one soon. -Aidos Yerbossynuly (12-0): WBA #4 / WBO #9 The Kazakh defeated Lukas Ndafoluma (16-2) in March, to become the WBA International champion. Aidos already holds the WBO Global & WBC Asia Continental titles as well, which he defended against Rocky Jerkic (17-2) in Australia, on August 14th. -Aslambek Idigov (16-0): WBO #8 Idigov picked up a majority decision over Ronny Landaeta (16-2) in April, to become the WBO & IBF European champion. -Vladimir Shishkin (9-0): WBA #13 / WBC #13 The undefeated Russian stopped the WBC Continental Americas champion DeAndre Ware (13-2) on August 23rd. -Evgeny Shvedenko (12-0): IBF #11 Shvedenko beat former world title contender Nadjib Mohammedi (41-8) to win the Eurasian & IBO Intercontinental titles. -Azizbek Abdugofurov (13-0): WBC #4 The WBC Silver champion made a successful comeback in the ring, on August 24th, against Gasan Gasanov (16-9). Middleweight: -Gennady Golovkin (39-1): WBO #1 / WBC #1 / IBF #3 Triple G will battle for the vacant IBF title against Sergiy Derevyanchenko (13-1) on October 5th. -Kanat Islam (26-0): WBO #8 The 2008 Olympic Bronze Medalist made his triumphant return after a 2 year hiatus and demolished Julio De Jesus (27-2) in 14 seconds to become the new WBO International champion. He is expected to fight again in October. -Magomed Madiev (13-0): WBA #3 Madiev went to war with fellow Russian fighter Evgeny Terentiev (14-2) on July 22nd and defended his WBA Asia title for the 3rd time. -Janibek Alimkhanuly (7-0): WBO #15 The 2013 AIBA World champion defeated Christian Olivas (16-5) to win the inaguaral WBO Global title & the vacant WBC Continental Americas title. He defended his belts against Stuart McLellan (27-4) on August 17th. -Meiirim Nursultanov (12-0): IBF #10 Nursultanov has added 3 more victories, this year, to his already impressive record. Super Welterweight: -Israil Madrimov (3-0): WBA #6 Accomplished amateur Uzbek boxer Madrimov knocked Frank Rojas (24-3) out in just 2 rounds, to defend the WBA Intercontinental title this past March. He made his successful Madison Square Garden debut this past June, against Norberto Gonzalez (24-13). He is expected to compete on October 5th. -Magomed Kurbanov (17-0): WBA #8 Kurbanov was meant to fight Michel Soro (34-2) on July 20th, for the vacant WBA (Regular) World championship in France, but he couldn’t make it in the country due to a visa issue. -Bakhram Murtazaliev (16-0): WBO #4 / IBF #6 Murtazaliev defended his WBC United States championship against Elvin Ayala (29-13) this past February. He then scored a first round finish of Bruno Leonardo Romay (21-7) in April. The Russian will now go toe to toe with Jeison Rosario (19-1) in an IBF title eliminator on September 21st. -Aram Amirkhanyan (12-0): WBO #7 The unified WBO International & WBA Continental champion hasn’t fought since December of last year. Welterweight: -Kudratillo Abdukakhorov (16-0): IBF #1 / WBC #6 / WBO #11 Kudratillo bested Keita Obara (21-4) this past March, to become the #1 contender for the IBF title. He is rumored to be fighting former WBA World champion Luis Collazo (39-7) on October 18th. -Sergey Lipinets (16-1): IBF #3 / WBO #4 / WBC #5 Lipinets stopped 2 division World champion Lamont Peterson (35-5) in March. He added another finish to his record on July 20th after he dropped Jayar Inson (18-3) to win the vacant WBO Intercontinental title. There are talks about him going up against the current WBC Silver & former World champion Danny Garcia (35-2) before the end of the year. -David Avanesyan (24-3): WBC #10 / WBO #14 The former interim WBA World title holder defeated Kerman Lejarraga (28-1) in March and became the EBU European champion. These 2 will have their rematch on September 28th. -Alexander Besputin (13-0): WBA #1 Besputin defended his USBA title for the second time against Alfredo Blanco (20-8) in April. Odds are we are going to see him and Butaev fight each other for the now vacant WBA (Regular) championship. -Nursultan Zhangabayev (8-0): WBA #7 / IBF #13 Zhangabayev won the vacant WBA Intercontinental title after beating Ivan Matute (30-3) in March. He defended his belt against the IBF Pan Pacific champion Steve Gago (11-1) on August 14th. -Radzhab Butaev (12-0): WBA #2 Butaev knocked out Lanardo Tyner (35-16) in March and then defeated Sliverio Ortiz (37-26) 2 months later. As said above, the 2 undefeated Russians might go at it for the WBA (Regular) title. Super Lightweight: -Batyr Akhmedov (7-0): WBA #3 Akhmedov has expanded his undefeated streak in 2019, with victories over Viktor Plotnikov (33-6) as well as Francisco Gabriel Pina (14-16). He will now meet with Mario Barrios (24-0) for the WBA (Regular) title on September 28th. -Zhankosh Turarov (24-0) WBO #9 Turarov made short work of Mauro Maximiliano Godoy (31-5) in July, thus becoming the new WBO Intercontinental champion. He has joined the MTK Golden Contract Super Lightweight tournament along with the IBF European champion Akeen Ennis Brown (13-0) and former IBO champion Mohamed Mimoune (21-3). -Shohjahon Ergashev (17-0): WBA #4 / IBF #6 / WBO #11 The unstoppable Uzbek has beaten Mykal Fox (20-1) and Abdiel Ramirez (24-5) in 2019. -Shakhram Giyasov (9-0): WBA #5 / IBF #15 The 2016 Olympic Silver Medalist knocked out the former interim WBA World champion Darleys Perez (34-5), on August 24th, in less than a minute. Lightweight: -Roman Andreev (23-0): WBO #3 / IBF #10 Top Russian contender defeated Jesus Cuadro (18-5) in May. -Zaur Abdullaev (11-0): WBC #4 / WBO #15 The WBC Silver champion stopped Humberto Martinez (33-9) earlier this year. Abdullaev will now collide with Devin Haney (22-0), on September 13th, in a WBC title eliminator. -Pavel Malikov (15-1): IBF #13 Malikov will face former world title challenger Isa Chaniev on October 12th. -Isa Chaniev (13-2): IBF #14 Chaniev, as mentioned above, is going to meet the Eurasian champion Malikov in Riga. Super Featherweight: -Shavkat Rakhimov (14-0): WBC #3 / IBF #5 Rakhimov marked his 3rd IBO title defense, against Rofhiwa Maemu (18-9) in March. He will be involved in an IBF eliminator with Azinga Fuzile (14-0) on September 29th. -Akzhol Sulaimanbek Uulu (14-0): WBA #5 Sulaimanbek stopped Pipat Chaiporn (47-13) in Russia, to defend his WBA Asia championship. He marked his 4th one against Milner Marcano (20-8) on August 24th. -Muhammadkhuja Yaqubov (15-0): WBC #12 / IBF #14 / WBO #15 The undefeated WBC International champion has scored 2 victories this year against Jhon Gemino (20-12) and former interim WBA World champion Emanuel Lopez (30-11). He will defend his title again on November 3rd. (Opponent TBA) -Denis Shafikov (40-4): IBF #10 Shafikov fought Gaybatulla Gadzhialiev (6-2), this past February, to a draw. Featherweight: -Tugstsogt Nyambayar (11-0): WBC #1 / IBF #5 The 2012 Olympic Silver Medalist defeated Claudio Marrero (24-3) in January, to earn the vacant IBO belt. King Tug is next in line for a shot at the WBC World championship. Super Bantamweight: -Murodjon Akhmadaliev (6-0): WBA #2 The 2016 Olympic Bronze Medalist was scheduled to challenge the unified WBA & IBF World champion Daniel Roman (27-2) but since Roman was injured, it’s unclear as to what happens next. Bantamweight: -Nikolai Potapov (20-2): WBO #8 / IBF #11 Potapov lost to Joshua Greer Jr. (21-1) on July 13th. By - George Delis (@Delisketo) Heavyweight: -Sergey Kuzmin (15-0): WBA #5 / IBF 7 The WBA Intercontinental champion Sergey Kuzmin will clash with the WBA International champion Michael Hunter on September 14th. -Evgeny Romanov (13-0): WBO #10 Romanov became the 1st ever WBO Global Heavyweight champion this past February and marked his inaugural title defense in June. He will be in action on August 24th. (Opponent TBA) -Alexander Povetkin (34-2): WBC #7 / WBA #10 The former Olympic & World champion is set to return on August 31st against Hughie Fury (23-2). Cruiserweight: -Alexey Egorov (9-0): WBA Gold champion The 2013 European winner bested Ukranian veteran Roman Golovashchenko (20-4) within 3 rounds to be declared the new WBA Gold champion. -Yury Kashinsky (18-0): IBF #3 / WBA #3 / WBO #4 / WBC #7 Kashinsky won the vacant IBF Intercontinental title, on June 16th. -Evgeny Tishchenko (5-0): WBO #11 The 2016 Olympic champion dropped to Cruiserweight and won the vacant WBO Intercontinental title after stopping Abraham Tabul (16-2) in one round. -Aleksei Papin (11-0): IBF #14 Papin finished Alexandru Jur (18-4) this June to become a 2 time IBF International champion. He will challenge Ilunga Makabu (25-2) on August 24th in Russia for the WBC Silver title. -Ruslan Fayfer (24-1): IBF #5 / WBC #12 Ruslan defeated Serhiy Radchenko (7-4) on May 19th. Light Heavyweight: -Sergey Kovalev (33-3): WBO World champion The Russian legend will defend his WBO title against undefeated top contender Anthony Yarde (18-0) on August 24th. -Artur Beterbiev (14-0): IBF World champion Beterbiev will unify with the WBC champion Oleksandr Gvozdyk (17-0) on October 18th. -Dmitry Bivol (16-0): WBA World champion Bivol made his 4th successful title defense in March against Joe Smith Jr. (24-3). -Maksim Vlasov (44-3): WBO #7 / IBF #11 Vlasov defended his WBO Global title against former foe & 2 time world title challenger Isaac Chilemba (25-7) on July 20th, thus avenging his 1st professional loss. -Umar Salamov (24-1): WBO #4 / WBA #7 Salamov successfully retained the WBO International title after knocking out Norbert Dabrowski (22-8) this past April. -Igor Mikhalkin (23-2): WBC #3 / IBF #13 Mikhalkin earned a unanimous decision victory over Timur Nikarkhoev (21-3) as well as the interim IBO title. Super Middleweight: -Fedor Chudinov (20-2): WBA #3 / IBF #6 / WBC #6 The former WBA World champion has fought thrice in 2019, defeating the likes of Wuzhati Nuerlang (11-3), Rafael Bejaran (26-4) and Ezequiel Osvaldo Maderna (26-6). -Aidos Yerbossynuly (11-0): WBA #6 / WBO #10 The Kazakh defeated Lukas Ndafoluma (16-2) in March, to become the WBA International champion. Aidos already holds the WBO Global & WBC Asia Continental titles as well. He will put his WBA belt on the line, against Rocky Jerkic (17-1) in Australia, on August 14th. -Aslambek Idigov (16-0): WBO #9 Idigov picked up a majority decision over Ronny Landaeta (16-2) in April, to become the WBO & IBF European champion. -Azizbek Abdugofurov (12-0): WBC #4 Abdugofurov won the WBC Silver title last year. Middleweight: -Gennady Golovkin (39-1): WBO #1 / WBA #1 / WBC #1 / IBF #3 Triple G stopped Steve Rolls (19-1) on June 8th. Golovkin will possibly battle for the now vacant IBF title against Sergiy Derevyanchenko (13-1) in October. -Kanat Islam (26-0): WBO #8 The 2008 Olympic Bronze Medalist made his triumphant return after a 2 year hiatus and demolished Julio De Jesus (27-2) in 14 seconds to become the new WBO International champion. -Magomed Madiev (13-0): WBA #5 Madiev went to war with fellow Russian fighter Evgeny Terentiev (14-2) on July 22nd and defended his WBA Asia title for the 3rd time. -Janibek Alimkhanuly (6-0): WBO #15 The 2013 AIBA World champion defeated Christian Olivas (16-5) to win the inaguaral WBO Global title & the vacant WBC Continental Americas title. He is set to compete on August 17th against Stuart McLellan (27-3). -Meiirim Nursultanov (11-0): IBF #10 Nursultanov has added 2 more victories, this year, to his already perfect record. He will be back in the ring on August 24th. (Opponent TBA) Super Welterweight: -Israil Madrimov (3-0): WBA #8 Accomplished amateur Uzbek boxer Madrimov knocked Frank Rojas (24-3) out in just 2 rounds, to defend the WBA Intercontinental title this past March. He made his successful Madison Square Garden debut, on June 8, against Norberto Gonzalez (24-13). -Magomed Kurbanov (17-0): WBA #10 Kurbanov was meant to fight Michel Soro (34-2) on July 20th, for the vacant WBA (Regular) World championship in France, but he couldn’t make it in the country due to a visa issue. -Bakhram Murtazaliev (16-0): WBO #4 / IBF #6 Murtazaliev defended his WBC United States championship against Elvin Ayala (29-13) this past February. He then scored a first round finish of Bruno Leonardo Romay (21-7) in April. The Russian will now go toe to toe with Jeison Rosario (19-1) in an IBF title eliminator. -Aram Amirkhanyan (12-0): WBO #7 The unified WBO International & WBA Continental champion hasn’t fought since December of last year. Welterweight: -Kudratillo Abduqaxorov (16-0): IBF #1 / WBC #4 / WBO #11 Kudratillo bested Keita Obara (21-4) this past March, to become the #1 contender for the IBF World title. -Sergey Lipinets (16-1): WBC #3 / IBF #3 / WBO #4 Lipinets stopped 2 division World champion Lamont Peterson (35-5) in March. He added another finish to his record on July 20th after he dropped Jayar Inson (18-3) to win the vacant WBO Intercontinental title. -David Avanesyan (24-3): WBC #8 / WBO #14 The former interim WBA World title holder defeated Kerman Lejarraga (28-1) in March and became the EBU European champion. -Alexander Besputin (13-0): WBA #1 / IBF #4 Besputin defended his USBA title for the second time against Alfredo Blanco (20-8) on April 12. Odds are we are going to see him and Butaev fight each other for the now vacant WBA (Regular) title. -Nursultan Zhangabayev (7-0): WBA #9 / IBF #15 Zhangabayev won the vacant WBA Intercontinental title after beating Ivan Matute (30-2) in March. He’s scheduled to make his Australian debut on August 14, against the IBF Pan Pacific champion Steve Gago (11-0). -Radzhab Butaev (12-0): WBA #2 Butaev knocked out Lanardo Tyner (35-16) in March and then defeated Sliverio Ortiz (37-26) 2 months later. As said above, the 2 undefeated Russians might go at it for the WBA (Regular) crown. Super Lightweight: -Batyr Akhmedov (7-0): WBA #3 Akhmedov has continued his undefeated streak in 2019, with victories over Viktor Plotnikov (33-6) as well as Francisco Gabriel Pina (14-15). The WBA has now ordered him and Mario Barrios (24-0) to fight for the Regular title. -Zhankosh Turarov (24-0) WBO #9 Turarov stopped Mauro Maximiliano Godoy (31-5) in July, thus winning the vacant WBO Intercontinental title. -Shohjahon Ergashev (16-0): WBA #4 / IBF #6 / WBO #8 The unstoppable Uzbek beat Mykal Fox (20-1) this past February. He now faces Abdiel Ramirez (24-4) on August 23rd. -Shakhram Giyasov (8-0): WBA #10 / IBF #15 The 2016 Olympic Silver Medalist picked up his 8th victory as a pro this past April as well as the vacant WBA International title. Giyasov will meet former interim WBA World champion Darleys Perez (34-4) on August 24th in Mexico. Maxim Dadashev The young Russian rising star unfortunately passed away, after his fierce battle with Subriel Matias, on July 23rd. Dadashev was a true warrior inside the ring and a great family man. He will be greatly missed. Rest in peace Mad Max. Lightweight: -Roman Andreev (23-0): WBO #3 / IBF #10 Top Russian contender defeated Jesus Cuadro (17-5) in May. -Zaur Abdullaev (11-0): WBC #3 / WBO #15 The WBC Silver champion stopped Humberto Martinez (33-9) earlier this year. Abdullaev will now collide with Devin Haney (22-0), on September 14th, in a WBC title eliminator. Super Featherweight: -Shavkat Rakhimov (14-0): WBC #4 / IBF #5 Rakhimov marked his 3rd IBO title defense, against Rofhiwa Maemu (18-9) in March. -Akzhol Sulaimanbek Uulu (14-0): WBA #4 Sulaimanbek stopped Pipat Chaiporn (46-13) in Russia, to defend his WBA Asia championship. His next match will take place on August 24th. (Opponent TBA) -Muhammadkhuja Yaqubov (14-0): WBC #13 / IBF #14 The undefeated WBC International champion has scored 2 victories this year against Jhon Gemino (20-12) and former interim WBA World champion Emanuel Lopez (30-11). -Denis Shafikov (40-4): IBF #9 Shafikov fought Gaybatulla Gadzhialiev (6-2), this past February, to a draw. Featherweight: -Tugstsogt Nyambayar (11-0): WBC #1 / IBF #5 The 2012 Olympic Silver Medalist defeated Claudio Marrero (24-3) in January, to earn the vacant IBO belt. King Tug is next in line for a shot at the WBC World championship. Super Bantamweight: -Murodjon Akhmadaliev (6-0): WBA #2 The 2016 Olympic Bronze Medalist made his pro debut last year and has already amassed 6 victories (5 stoppages) as well as the WBA Intercontinental title. He is now targeting the unified WBA & IBF World champion Daniel Roman (27-2). Their match will take place on September 14th. Bantamweight: -Nikolai Potapov (20-2): WBO #8 / IBF #11 Potapov lost to Joshua Greer Jr. (20-2) on July 13th. |
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