By - George Delis (@Delisketo) Middleweight: -Ryota Murata (16-2): WBA (Regular) World champion The Olympic champion knocked out Steven Butler (28-2) in his inaugural WBA title defence on New Year’s Eve. A match with Canelo could be realised in Fall. Super Welterweight: -Takeshi Inoue (16-1): WBO #10 / IBF #14 / WBC #15 Inoue made short work of Thai veteran Komsan Polsan (39-12) to become the WBO Asia Pacific champion for the second time. He also dominated Chinese fighter Cheng Su (14-3) on January 18th. Welterweight: -Keita Obara (23-4): IBF #4 Obara successfully challenged Yuki Nagano (17-3) on February 1st, winning the Japanese strap once more, this time in a different weight class. -Yuki Beppu (21-1): WBO #14 In what was an absolute thriller, Yuki Beppu came back from 5 knockdowns and stopped Ryota Yada (19-6), capturing the WBO Asia Pacific title in the process. Super Lightweight: -Koki Inoue (15-0): WBO #15 The unified Japanese & WBO Asia Pacific champion will put his national title on the line, against Daishi Nagata (14-2) on March 16th. -Andy Hiraoka (15-0): IBF #14 / WBC #20 The Japanese youngster earned the biggest win of his career, this past summer, over former world title challenger Akihiro Kondo (32-9). He also made a successful US debut against Rogelio Casarez (13-9) on November 30th. Lightweight: -Shuichiro Yoshino (11-0): WBO #13 / WBC #15 Yoshino knocked out Harmonito Dela Torre (20-3) in just one round to unify the Japanese, OBPF & WBO Asia Pacific belts. He now meets Izuki Tomioka (7-2) on February 13th. Super Featherweight: -Masayuki Ito (26-2): WBO #5 / WBC #13 The former World titlist was supposed to be involved in a WBO final eliminator, on February 2nd, but due to an injury, he’s out of the match. -Kenichi Ogawa (24-1): IBF #3 / WBA #4 / WBO #7 / WBC #18 Ogawa’s fight with Joe Noynay (18-2), from this past December, ended with a technical draw. -Kazuhiro Nishitani (21-4): IBF #9 Nishitani beat Monico Laurente (30-16) 2 months ago. Featherweight: -Tomoki Kameda (36-3): WBA #4 / WBC #15 The former WBO Bantamweight & interim WBC Super Bantamweight champion is planning his Featherweight debut. -Musashi Mori (11-0): WBO #6 / WBC #22 Mori defended his WBO Asia Pacific title twice in 2019, against the former champion Richard Pumicpic (21-10) as well as Takuya Mizuno (17-2). -Hiroshige Osawa (36-5): WBA #1 / IBF #10 / WBC #19 Osawa defeated Jason Butar Butar (32-27) back in October. -Ryo Sagawa (9-1): WBC #9 / IBF #14 / WBO #15 Sagawa earned a unanimous decision over Ryo Hino (13-2) to retain his Japanese title. Super Bantamweight: -Ryosuke Iwasa (27-3): interim IBF World champion Iwasa secured the interim IBF title, after stopping Marlon Tapales (33-3), this past December. He is expected to unify with the new WBA/IBF champion & Olympic Bronze medalist Murodjon Akhmadaliev (8-0) later this year. -Hiroaki Teshigawara (21-2): IBF #7 Teshigawara has defended his OPBF championship 3 times in 2019, against Yuki Iriguchi (10-3), Shohei Kawashima (18-4) and former world title challenger Shohei Omori (21-3). All knockout victories. -Yukinori Oguni (21-2): WBA #4 The former IBF champion hasn’t competed since last May. Bantamweight -Naoya Inoue (19-0): WBA (Super) & IBF World champion The Monster will be involved in another unification match, on April 25th, this time with the WBO champion John Riel Casimero (29-4). -Daigo Higa (15-1): WBC #7 The former WBC Flyweight World champion will make his Bantamweight debut on February 13th against Jason Buenaobra (7-4). -Keita Kurihara (15-5): IBF #5 Kurihara scored 2 knockout victories in 2019 over former world title challenger Warlito Parrenas (26-10) and the IBF Pan Pacific champion Sukpraserd Ponpitak (24-11). -Yuki Strong Kobayashi (15-8): IBF #12 / WBO #14 / WBC #21 Kobayashi defended his WBO Asia Pacific title against Ki Chang Go (8-4) on December 22nd. -Takuma Inoue (13-1): WBC #6 The former interim WBC champion will resume his career in 2020. Super Flyweight: -Kazuto Ioka (24-2): WBO World champion. Japan’s first ever 4 division World champion broke the undefeated streak of Jeyvier Cintron (11-1) to successfully retain his WBO crown on New Year’s Eve. Ioka hopes to face the WBC champion Juan Francisco Estrada (40-3) next. Flyweight: -Kosei Tanaka (15-0): WBO World champion Tanaka obliterated Wulan Tuolehazi (13-4), on New Year’s Eve, in just a few rounds. The 3 division World champion has expressed his wish to move up to Super Flyweight and challenge Kazuto Ioka. -Junto Nakatani (20-0): WBA #1 / WBC #3 / WBO #3 / IBF #7 Nakatani scored the biggest win of his career last October, when he outclassed former IBF World champion Milan Melindo (37-5). -Ryota Yamauchi (5-1): WBA #3 Yamauchi beat the WBA Asia champion Alphoe Dagayloan (14-3) last year. He now takes on MJ Bo (8-3) on February 14th. -Akira Yaegashi (28-7): IBF #12 The former 3 division champion came up short in his quest to recapture the IBF title. Light Flyweight: -Hiroto Kyoguchi (14-0): WBA (Super) World champion. Kyoguchi will return to action either in April or in May. -Kenshiro Teraji (17-0): WBC World champion. The unstoppable Kenshiro marked his 7th title defense, on December 23rd, over former interim WBA champion Randy Petalcorin (31-4). -Sho Kimura (18-3): WBO #7 / WBA #10 Former World champions collide on February 15th, as Sho Kimura squares off with Merlito Sabillo (27-7) in the Philippines. -Daiki Tomita (14-1): WBO #13 Tomita returned the WBO Asia Pacific title and will now be fighting Kenichi Horikawa (40-16) for the vacant OPBF championship, on March 1st. -Yuto Takahashi (11-4): IBF #6 The Japanese champion defends against Masamichi Yabuki (10-3) on March 15th. -Reiya Konishi (17-2): IBF #8 / WBC #16 Konishi failed to capture the IBF title from Felix Alvarado (35-2). -Masamichi Yabuki (10-3): WBC #12 Yabuki challenges Yuto Takahashi for the Japanese belt as aforementioned. -Tetsuya Hisada (34-10): WBC #3 / IBF #4 Hisada’s impressive 13 fight winning streak came to an end, when he challenged Hiroto Kyoguchi for the WBA (Super) title. -Kenichi Horikawa (40-16): WBC #5 / IBF #13 As mentioned above, Horikawa and Daiki Tomita will face each other for the OPBF strap. Strawweight: -Ginjiro Shigeoka (5-0): WBA #8 / WBO #14 / WBC #14 Shigeoka knocked out former world title challenger Rey Loreto (25-15) on December 31st to retain his WBO Asia Pacific championship. -Norihito Tanaka (19-7): WBC #3 / IBF #3 / WBO #5 / WBA #13 Tanaka vacated the Japanese title, as he aims at a world championship fight in 2020. -Masataka Taniguchi (12-3): WBO #4 / WBC #11 The former WBO Asia Pacific champion Taniguchi will clash with the OPBF champion Lito Dante (16-11) on March 17th, for both the OPBF & the vacant Japanese titles. -Takumi Sakae (22-3): WBO #11 / IBF #13 / WBC #40 Sakae fought thrice last year, knocking out all of his opponents. -Tsubasa Koura (14-1): WBC #9 / IBF #14 Koura is scheduled to return on February 27th, against Yujie Zeng (14-10).
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By - George Delis (@Delisketo) Heavyweight: -Zhilei Zhang (21-0): WBO #10 / IBF #14 / WBC #29 The 2008 Olympic Silver medalist defended his WBO Oriental title against Andriy Rudenko (32-5) in Monaco. Cruiserweight: -Muhamad Farkhan (11-0): WBA #15 Malaysian knockout artist Muhamad Farkhan stopped Pascal Abel Ndomba (24-10), on December 29th, to capture the WBA & WBC Asia championships. Light Heavyweight: -Meng Fanlong (16-0): IBF #1 / WBC #14 Meng defeated Adam Deines (19-1) in June to become the mandatory challenger for Artur Beterbiev’s (15-0) IBF title. The fight however might not take place due to Beterbiev’s reluctance to travel to China. Welterweight: -Manny Pacquiao (62-7): WBA (Super) World champion Pacman’s looks to former World champions Danny Garcia (35-2) and Shawn Porter (30-3) as his potential opponents for 2020. Super Lightweight: -Apinun Khongsong (16-0): IBF #1 The undefeated Thai fighter is next in line to challenge Josh Taylor (16-0) for the IBF strap. -Daud Yordan (40-4): WBO #11 The former world title contender earned his 28th stoppage victory last November, over Michael Mokoena (15-5), back in his home country of Indonesia. Yordan aims at competing for a WBO championship next. Lightweight: -Xiangxiang Sun (16-0): IBF #13 Sun defended his IBF Asia title against Monico Laurente (30-16) last year. Super Featherweight: -Joe Noynay (18-2): WBO #5 / WBC #16 Noynay earned the biggest win of his career this summer as he dominated 2012 Olympic Bronze medalist Satoshi Shimizu (8-1) to retain his WBO Asia Pacific crown. His defense over Kenichi Ogawa (24-1) ended in a technical draw. -Xiao Tao Su (11-1): WBO #14 The Chinese fighter 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 defended his belt in a one sided affair against Manny Robles III (18-1) on November 23rd. His next goal is to face Josh Warrington (30-0) for the IBF crown. -Mark Magsayo (20-0): WBC #7 Magsayo beat the former 2 time World champion Panya Uthok (53-8) back in August. -Jhack Tepora (23-1): IBF #3 / WBA #10 / WBC #9 The Filipino prodigy suffered his first professional loss at the hands of Oscar Escandon (26-5) on December 21st. Super Bantamweight: -Albert Pagara (32-1): WBO #1 The WBO Intercontinental champion made short work of Ratchanon Sawangsoda (12-4) last summer. Pagara now eyes a future world title tilt with Emanuel Navarrete (30-1). -Alie Laurel (17-4): WBO #14 Laurel recently scored a win over Ernesto Saulong (22-6) to capture the WBO Oriental title. -Jeo Santisima (19-2): WBO #5 Santisima made Rene Dacquel (20-10) retire on his stool after 3 rounds. -Ye Joon Kim (18-1): WBA #13 Joon defeated Ryo Kosaka (17-5) 8 months ago. -Marlon Tapales (33-3): IBF #3 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) in April looks very possible. -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 The 4 division World champion has been named mandatory challenger for Nordine Oubaali’s (17-0) WBC title. -Tasana Salapat (53-1): WBC #8 / WBA #8 Salapat scored his 38th knockout over Aries Buenavidez (13-4) in less than a minute. -Michael Dasmarinas (30-2): IBF #1 / WBO #7 / WBC #12 Dasmarinas is next in line for an IBF title match. -Reymart Gaballo (23-0): WBA #4 / IBF #6 / WBO #15 / WBC #32 The former interim WBA champion outclassed Chaiwat Buatkrathok (32-3) on December 14th. -Karoon Jarupianlerd (44-9): WBA #12 Karoon earned a unanimous decision over Renz Rosia (16-9) this past September. -Vincent Astrolabio (15-3): WBO #12 Astrolabio defended his WBO Oriental title against Wilbert Berondo (14-5) a few weeks ago. -Jun Zhao (12-2): WBA #14 Zhao will put his WBA Asia title on the line against Jay Francis Buray (11-1) on January 6th. Super Flyweight: -Jerwin Ancajas (32-1): IBF World champion Ancajas successfully defended his championship for the 8th time last month, against Miguel Gonzalez (31-3). -Srisaket Sor Rungvisai (47-5): WBC #1 / WBO #7 The former 2 time WBC champion is expected to return to the ring soon. -Donnie Nietes (42-1): IBF #4 / WBC #6 No news yet on the 4 division World champion’s future. -Sirichai Thaiyen (55-4): WBA #3 / WBC #16 The former interim WBA Flyweight World titlist has been 5-0 since losing to Artem Dalakian. -Jade Bornea (14-0): IBF #10 / WBA #15 Bornea will face fellow unbeaten prospect Ernesto Delgadillo (11-0) on January 30th of 2020 for the vacant NABF title. -Froilan Saludar (31-3): WBO #9 Saludar became the WBO Asia Pacific champion, after knocking out Tsubasa Murachi (4-1) in September. - KJ Cataraja (11-0): WBO #12 Cataraja expanded his undefeated streak when he beat Crison Omayao (24-21) a few months ago. -Sarawut Thawornkham (21-2): WBA #13 Thawornkham TKOed Samuel Tehuayo (21-46) winning the WBA Asia title as well. Flyweight: -Jayson Mama (14-0): WBO #8 / WBC #26 The undefeated Filipino fighter had an impressive 2019, with victories over Teeraphong Utaida (39-7) and former World champion Ekkawit Songnui (49-7). -Giemel Magramo (24-1): WBO #1 / IBF #3 / WBC #5 / WBA #5 Magramo defeated Richard Claveras (18-7) in September. -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 #14 Apolinario added 4 more wins to his record in 2019. -Jayr Raquinel (12-1): WBC #13 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 #7 / WBC #15 Libranza has been 8-0 since losing to the IBF champion Moruti Mthalane. -Wulan Tuolehazi (13-4): WBO #10 Tuolehazi suffered a devastating loss to Kosei Tanaka (15-0) on New Year’s Eve. Light Flyweight: -Tibo Monabesa (20-1): WBC #8 / IBF #14 Monabesa fought and beat Omari Kimweri (17-5) this past August. The Indonesian now wants to compete for the WBC title against Kenshiro Teraji (17-0). -Panya Pradabsri (30-1): WBO #3 / WBA #7 Pradabsri knocked out former world title challenger Jerry Tomogdan (29-11) on December 20th in less than 2 minutes. -Andika Fredikson Ha'e (17-0): WBA #2 / WBO #9 “D’Golden Boy” defended his WBA Asia title against Richard Rosales (14-11). -Thanongsak Simsri (13-0): WBA #14 Undefeated Thai fighter Simsri won a very close decision over Christian Bacolod (12-1) in Japan. -Edward Heno (14-1): WBO #10 The longtime OPBF king unsuccessfully challenged the WBO World champion Elwin Soto (16-1) in October. -Mark Vicelles (11-0): WBO #11 / WBC #15 Vicelles defeated Jesse Espinas (20-4) this past July. -Christian Araneta (17-1): IBF #9 Araneta lost an IBF eliminator to Daniel Valladares (22-1) 4 months ago. Strawweight: -Thammanoon Niyomtrong (20-0): WBA World champion The undefeated Thai champion has defended his belt 7 times. -Pedro Taduran (14-2): IBF World champion Taduran captured the vacant title when he beat Samuel Salva (17-1) in September. -Chayaphon Moonsri (54-0): WBC World champion Moonsri outclassed Simpiwe Konkco (19-6) back in October to mark his 12th successful defense. -Jing Xiang (17-4): WBO #2 / WBC #6 Xiang won the WBO International title on his Strawweight debut. -Lito Dante (16-11): WBC #7 / IBF #10 The OPBF champion will face Sulis Barrera (4-7) on February 8th. -Rene Mark Cuarto (18-2): IBF #4 / WBO #10 / WBC #38 Cuarto defeated Jayson Francisco (5-2) on December 15th. -Vic Saludar (20-4): WBO #3 The former WBO World champion knocked out Mike Kinaadman (7-13) on December 21st. -Rhenrob Andales (10-2): WBA #7 ”ArAr” got knocked out by Joel Lino (11-3) on November 15th. -Joey Canoy (15-4): IBF #8 Canoy lost to Nkosinathi Joyi (29-5) on December 16th. -Robert Paradero (18-0): WBO #1 / IBF #7 / WBA #15 / WBC #20 Paradero hasn’t fought since April of 2019. -Melvin Jerusalem (15-2): WBC #1 / IBF #5 / WBO #6 Jerusalem defeated Reymark Taday (9-11) in August. -Samuel Salva (17-1): IBF #9 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 #6 / WBA #7 / IBF #10 The former Olympic & World champion fought Michael Hunter (18-1) on December 7th, to a draw. There are already talks about a potential rematch in 2020. -Evgeny Romanov (14-0): WBO #8 / WBC #21 Romanov has kept his undefeated record intact throughout 2019 and has also become the inaugural WBO Global Heavyweight champion. -Sergey Kuzmin (15-1): WBA #13 / WBC #28 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 bested Ukrainian veteran 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. -Beibut Shumenov (18-2): WBA (Regular) World champion No news yet on Shumenov’s return to the ring. -Evgeny Tishchenko (6-0): WBO #9 / IBF #13 / WBC #26 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 #1 / WBC #3 / WBA #11 / WBO #6 Fayfer defeated Yury Kashinsky (18-1) for the right to become the mandatory challenger for the IBF World championship. -Dmitry Kudryashov (24-3): WBC #7 The former WBC Silver & WBA International champion won a controversial decision over Vaclav Pejsar (14-9) on December 21st. -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.The Russian was meant to defend the IBF title against mandatory challenger Fanlong Meng (16-0) but refused to travel to China for political reasons. If the fight doesn’t take place then he will have to vacate and move on to a WBC defense. -Dmitry Bivol (17-0): WBA (Super) World champion Bivol’s 7th defense is rumored to be against the undefeated former WBO Super Middleweight champion Gilberto Ramirez (40-0), probably late March or early April. -Maksim Vlasov (45-3): WBO #4 / IBF #10 Vlasov defended his WBO Global title against 2 time world title challenger Isaac Chilemba (26-7) in July, plus avenging his 1st professional loss. He also beat Emmanuel Martey (15-1) on November 30th. Vlasov and Umar Salamov might square off for the now vacant WBO World championship. -Igor Mikhalkin (23-2): WBC #5 / IBF #11 / WBO #13 / WBA #14 Mikhalkin earned a unanimous decision victory over Timur Nikarkhoev (21-3) thus becoming the interim IBO champion. -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 mentioned above, he and Vlasov could meet for the vacant WBO World title. -Sergey Kovalev (34-4): WBO #5 / WBC #7 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 outclassed Hassan N'Dam N'Jikam (37-5) in Vladikavkaz, Russia, to capture the WBA Gold championship. Chudinov will return to the ring this coming March. -Aidos Yerbossynuly (13-0): WBA #2 / WBO #8 / WBC #35 The unified WBA International, WBO Global & WBC Asia Continental champion put his belts on the line on December 21st, against Omar Garcia (15-3), whom he knocked out in the 8th round. -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. -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 fight could take place on February 14th against Hassan N'Dam N'Jikam (37-5). -Vladimir Shishkin (9-0): WBC #12 Shishkin will meet fellow undefeated boxer Ulises Sierra (15-0) on January 17th. -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). -Magomed Madiev (14-0): WBA #3 Madiev won a hard fought battle with Evgeny Terentiev (15-2) in July and defended his WBA Asia title for the 3rd time. He fought again on December 21st, earning a unanimous decision over Dmytro Bohdanov (4-2). -Janibek Alimkhanuly (8-0): WBO #6 / WBC #13 / IBF #14 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 #24 Nursultanov took a unanimous decision over Christian Olivas (17-6) to win the WBC US title this past November. -Anatoli Muratov (22-2): WBA #10 Muratov knocked out Ilias Essaoudi (16-2) in September to capture the WBA Intercontinental championship. Super Welterweight: -Bakhram Murtazaliev (17-0): IBF #1 / WBO #2 / WBC #12 Murtazaliev has scored victories over Elvin Ayala (29-13), Bruno Leonardo Romay (21-8) and Jorge Fortea (20-2) throughout the year. -Magomed Kurbanov (18-0): WBA #5 / WBO #7 / WBC #7 Kurbanov defeated former interim WBA World titlist Diego Gabriel Chaves (27-6) on November 2nd, to become a 2 time WBO International champion. -Israil Madrimov (4-0): WBA #4 / WBC #33 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 #14 The Russian rising star has added 3 more victories to his perfect record. 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. His first challenger could be Olympic Bronze medalist Yordenis Ugas (24-4). -Kudratillo Abdukakhorov (17-0): IBF #1 / WBC #4 / WBO #8 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 (26-3): WBC #5 / IBF #6 / WBA #6 / WBO #9 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. He then made short work of Jose Del Rio (29-9), knocking him out in just 2 minutes. Avanesyan’s next fight will likely be against the WBA International champion Josh Kelly (10-0) in March. -Sergey Lipinets (16-1): WBO #2 / IBF #3 / WBC #7 Lipinets stopped 2 division World champion Lamont Peterson (35-5) in early 2019. 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. At the same time, Mikael Zewski (34-1) has also expressed interest in a fight with Lipinets, which the Russian has accepted. -Nursultan Zhangabayev (8-0): WBA #7 / IBF #8 / WBO #15 / WBC #29 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. Super Lightweight: -Shakhram Giyasov (9-0): WBA #8 / IBF #15 / WBC #21 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) 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. -Shohjahon Ergashev (17-0): WBA #6 / IBF #6 / WBO #13 / WBC #30 The undefeated Ergashev will go up against Adrian Estrella (29-4) on January 17th. -Batyrzhan Jukembayev (17-0): IBF #11 / WBC #11 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. He is scheduled to fight Maximiliano Ricardo Veron (12-3) on January 25th. -Sergey Vorobiev (9-0): WBA #15 The undefeated rising star Vorobiev earned another win on December 21st against Vazir Tamoyan (12-3). -Batyr Akhmedov (7-1): WBA #5 / WBC #16 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 #35 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 #36 Malikov earned a majority decision against former world title challenger Isa Chaniev (13-3) on October 12th. -Zapir Rasulov (34-1): WBA #15 The Russian knockout artist will face Augusto Pinilla (16-14) on April 21st. -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): WBC #4 / IBF #5 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. -Muhammadkhuja Yaqubov (15-0): WBC #7 / WBO #9 / 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). -Mark Urvanov (17-2): WBO #13 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 hasn’t fought since February of 2019. Featherweight: -Tugstsogt Nyambayar (11-0): WBC #1 / IBF #4 The 2012 Olympic Silver medalist will challenge Gary Russell Jr. (30-1) for the WBC World championship on February 8th. Super Bantamweight: -Murodjon Akhmadaliev (7-0): WBA #1 The 2016 Olympic Bronze medalist finally faces Daniel Roman (27-2) for the WBA & IBF titles on January 30th. Bantamweight: -Nikolai Potapov (21-2): WBO #9 / IBF #10 / WBC #19 Potapov got the DQ victory over Nasibu Ramadhani (29-15) on October 30th. 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 (20-5): WBO #11 Nazarov has been on an impressive 7 fight winning streak since 2018. He recently earned a unanimous decision over Chaiwat Buadkratok (32-3) in Vietnam. By - George Delis (@Delisketo) Middleweight: -Ryota Murata (16-2): WBA (Regular) World champion The Olympic champion got his revenge on Rob Brant (25-2) last summer, reclaiming his WBA crown. Murata then knocked out Steven Butler (28-2) in his inaugural title defense on New Year’s Eve. A match with Canelo or Golovkin could be realised in 2020. Super Welterweight: -Takeshi Inoue (15-1): WBO #10 / IBF #14 / WBC #20 Inoue made short work of Thai veteran Komsan Polsan (39-12) to become the WBO Asia Pacific champion for the second time. He is scheduled to face Cheng Su (14-2) on January 18th. Welterweight: -Keita Obara (22-4): IBF #4 Obara will challenge Yuki Nagano (17-2) on February 1st for the Japanese title. -Yuki Beppu (21-1): WBO #14 In what was an absolute thriller, Yuki Beppu came back from 5 knockdowns and stopped Ryota Yada (19-6), capturing the WBO Asia Pacific title in the process. Super Lightweight: -Koki Inoue (15-0): WBO #15 Ending 2019 with a spectacular KO over Jheritz Chavez (9-4), Koki Inoue is now the unified Japanese & WBO Asia Pacific champion. -Andy Hiraoka (15-0): IBF #14 The Japanese youngster earned the biggest win of his career, this past July, over former world title challenger Akihiro Kondo (32-9). He also made a successful US debut against Rogelio Casarez (13-9) on November 30th. Lightweight: -Shuichiro Yoshino (11-0): WBO #13 / WBC #23 Yoshino knocked out Harmonito Dela Torre (20-3) in just one round to become the unified Japanese, OBPF & WBO Asia Pacific champion. He will meet Izuki Tomioka (7-2) on February 13th. Super Featherweight: -Masayuki Ito (26-2): WBO #6 / WBC #13 The former World titlist will be involved in a WBO final eliminator, on February 2nd, as he takes on the undefeated Global champion Yongqiang Yang (13-0) in China. -Kenichi Ogawa (24-1): IBF #3 / WBA #4 / WBO #8 / WBC #23 Ogawa challenged Joe Noynay (18-2) for the WBO Asia Pacific championship, on December 7th, but the match ended in a technical draw. -Kazuhiro Nishitani (21-4): IBF #12 Nishitani beat Filipino veteran Monico Laurente (30-16) a few weeks ago. Featherweight: -Musashi Mori (11-0): WBO #6 / WBC #23 Mori defended his WBO Asia Pacific title twice in 2019, against the former champion Richard Pumicpic (21-10) as well as Takuya Mizuno (17-2). -Hiroshige Osawa (36-5): WBA #1 / IBF #12 / WBC #18 The former world title challenger defeated Jason Butar Butar (30-27) back in October. -Ryo Sagawa (9-1): WBC #11 / WBO #15 Sagawa defended the Japanese title for the first time, on December 12th, against Ryo Hino (13-2). Super Bantamweight: -Ryosuke Iwasa (27-3): interim IBF World champion In a clash of former World champions, Iwasa stopped Marlon Tapales (33-3), on December 7th, for the interim IBF title, in New York. -Hiroaki Teshigawara (21-2): IBF #7 Teshigawara has defended his OPBF championship 3 times in 2019, against Yuki Iriguchi (10-3), Shohei Kawashima (18-4) and former world title challenger Shohei Omori (20-3). All knockout victories. -Yukinori Oguni (21-2): WBA #3 The former IBF champion defeated Sukpraserd Ponpitak (24-11) 8 months ago. -Tomoki Kameda (36-3): WBC #4 The former WBO Bantamweight & interim WBC Super Bantamweight champion is looking to move to Featherweight in 2020. Bantamweight -Naoya Inoue (19-0): WBA (Super) & IBF World champion The Monster is most likely to be involved in another unification match on April 25th, either with the WBO champion John Riel Casimero (29-4) or the WBC title holder Nordine Oubaali (17-0). -Daigo Higa (15-1): WBC #7 The former WBC Flyweight World champion will make his Bantamweight debut on February 13th against Jason Buenaobra (7-4). -Keita Kurihara (15-5): IBF #5 Kurihara scored 2 knockout wins in 2019 over former world title challenger Warlito Parrenas (26-10) and the IBF Pan Pacific champion Sukpraserd Ponpitak (24-11). -Yuki Strong Kobayashi (15-8): IBF #12 / WBO #14 / WBC #23 Kobayashi defended his WBO Asia Pacific title against Ki Chang Go (8-4) on December 22nd. -Takuma Inoue (13-1): WBC #6 The former interim WBC champion came up short in the unification battle with Nordine Oubaali (17-0). Super Flyweight: -Kazuto Ioka (24-2): WBO World champion. Japan’s first ever 4 division World champion broke the undefeated streak of Jeyvier Cintron (11-1) to successfully retain his WBO title on New Year’s Eve. Ioka is already aiming at a bigger opponent next, specifically at the WBC champion Juan Francisco Estrada (40-3). Flyweight: -Kosei Tanaka (15-0): WBO World champion Tanaka obliterated Wulan Tuolehazi (13-4), this past week, in just 3 rounds. The 3 division World champion has expressed his wish to move up to Super Flyweight and challenge Kazuto Ioka. -Yusuke Sakashita (19-8): WBO #12 / WBC #31 Sakashita stopped former world title contender Masahiro Sakamoto (13-3) to become the new WBO Asia Pacific champion. He then knocked out Naoki Mochizuki (16-5), in a revenge match from 2016. -Ryota Yamauchi (5-1): WBA #3 Yamauchi beat the WBA Asia champion Alphoe Dagayloan (14-3) this past August. Light Flyweight: -Hiroto Kyoguchi (14-0): WBA (Super) World champion. Kyoguchi has defended the WBA strap twice this year, against Muay Thai champion Tanawat Nakoon (11-1) as well as 15 year veteran Tetsuya Hisada (34-10). -Kenshiro Teraji (17-0): WBC World champion. The unstoppable Kenshiro marked his 7th title defense, on December 23rd, over former interim WBA champion Randy Petalcorin (31-4). -Sho Kimura (18-3): WBO #7 / WBA #10 Former World champions collide as Sho Kimura squares off with Merlito Sabillo (27-7) in the Philippines, on February 15th. -Daiki Tomita (14-1): WBO #13 Tomita earned the vacant WBO Asia Pacific championship after defeating Hayato Yamaguchi (15-8). -Yuto Takahashi (11-4): WBC #4 / IBF #6 Takahashi defeated the veteran Kenichi Horikawa (40-16) to become the new Japanese champion. He will put his title on the line against Masamichi Yabuki (10-3) on March 15th. -Reiya Konishi (17-2): IBF #8 / WBC #16 Konishi failed to capture the IBF title from Felix Alvarado (35-2). -Tetsuya Hisada (34-10): WBC #3 / IBF #4 Hisada’s impressive 13 fight winning streak came to an end, when he challenged Hiroto Kyoguchi for the WBA (Super) title. -Kenichi Horikawa (40-16): WBC #6 / IBF #13 Horikawa lost the Japanese title to Yuto Takahashi (11-4) on October 10th. Strawweight: -Ginjiro Shigeoka (5-0): WBA #9 / WBO #15 / WBC #25 Shigeoka knocked out former world title challenger Rey Loreto (25-15) on December 31st to retain his WBO Asia Pacific championship. -Norihito Tanaka (19-7): WBC #3 / IBF #3 / WBO #5 / WBA #13 Tanaka defended the Japanese title this past June against Naoya Haruguchi (16-11). -Masataka Taniguchi (12-3): WBO #4 / WBC #10 Taniguchi defeated Kai Ishizawa (6-1) in September. -Takumi Sakae (22-3): WBO #11 / IBF #13 / WBC #39 Sakae has fought thrice this year and has knocked out all of his opponents. -Tsubasa Koura (14-1): WBC #8 / IBF #14 The former OPBF champion is scheduled to return on January 28th. By - George Delis (@Delisketo) Cruiserweight: -Muhamad Farkhan (10-0): WBA #15 Farkhan knocked out Alexander Bajawa (43-9) in June, making him the 1st Malaysian to enter the world rankings in years. He will face Pascal Abel Ndomba (24-9) on December 29th for the vacant WBA & WBC Asia championships. Light Heavyweight: -Meng Fanlong (16-0): IBF #1 / WBC #15 Meng defeated Adam Deines (19-1) in June to become the mandatory challenger for Artur Beterbiev’s (15-0) IBF title, whom he’ll challenge next year. Welterweight -Manny Pacquiao (62-7): WBA (Super) World champion Pacman’s looks to former world champions Mikey Garcia (39-1) and Shawn Porter (30-3) as his potential next opponent for the new year. Super Lightweight: -Apinun Khongsong (16-0): IBF #1 After blasting the 13 year veteran Akihiro Kondo (32-9) with a thunderous uppercut to become the number 1 contender, the undefeated Thai fighter is now scheduled to challenge Josh Taylor (16-0) for the World championship in 2020. Lightweight: -Xiangxiang Sun (16-0): IBF #13 Sun defended his IBF Asia championship against Monico Laurente (30-15) this past March. Super Featherweight: -Joe Noynay (18-2): WBO #6 / WBC #16 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. Featherweight: -Can Xu (18-2): WBA (Regular) World champion The Chinese star defended his belt in a one sided affair against Manny Robles III (18-1) on November 23rd. -Mark Magsayo (20-0): WBC #7 Magsayo outclassed the former 2 time World champion Panya Uthok (53-7) back in August. -Jhack Tepora (23-0): IBF #3 / WBA #10 / WBC #10 The Filipino prodigy will square off with former 2 division interim World champion Oscar Escandon (25-5) on December 21st. Super Bantamweight: -Marlon Tapales (33-2): IBF #3 In a battle of former World champions, Tapales faces Ryosuke Iwasa (26-3), on December 7th, for the interim IBF title. -Albert Pagara (32-1): WBO #1 The WBO Intercontinental champion made short work of Ratchanon Sawangsoda (12-4) in August. -Alie Laurel (17-4): WBO #15 Laurel recently scored a win over Ernesto Saulong (22-6) to capture the WBO Oriental title. -Ye Joon Kim (18-1): WBA #13 Joon defeated Ryo Kosaka (17-5) and became the new WBA Asia champion. -Jeo Santisima (18-2): WBO #5 Santisima knocked out Alvius Maufani (7-4) in a single round. Bantamweight: -John Riel Casimero (29-4): WBO World champion Casimero stopped Zolani Tete (28-4) inside 3 rounds on November 30th, becoming a 3 division world champion in the process. A unification match with the WBA (Super) & IBF title holder Naoya Inoue (19-0) in 2020 looks very possible. -Nawaphon Kaikanha (47-1): WBC #2 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 (30-2): IBF #1 / WBO #7 / WBC #11 Dasmarinas defeated Kenny Demecillo (14-5) this past March, to become the #1 contender for the IBF World title. He stopped Artid Bamrungauea (25-28) on October 26th. -Reymart Gaballo (22-0): WBA #4 / IBF #6 / WBO #14 / WBC #35 The former interim WBA champion destroyed Japanese journeyman Yuya Nakamura (9-3) earlier this year and then Yeison Vargas (17-2) in August. -Karoon Jarupianlerd (44-9): WBA #13 Karoon earned a unanimous decision over former WBC International champion Renz Rosia (15-9) this past September. -Tasana Salapat (53-1): WBC #8 / WBA #8 Salapat scored his 38th KO over Aries Buenavidez (13-4) this past weekend, in less than a minute. -Vincent Astrolabio (14-3): WBO #12 Since moving up a weight class, Astrolabio has won two back to back fights plus securing the WBO Oriental title. -Jun Zhao (12-2): WBA #15 Zhao stopped Sonin Nihei (9-5) a few months ago to become the WBA Asia champion. -Nonito Donaire (40-6): WBC #4 / WBA #5 Donaire fought valiantly against the undefeated Japanese superstar Naoya Inoue (19-0) at the finals of the WBSS but was unsuccessful in his quest to win the Ali Trophy. Super Flyweight: Jerwin Ancajas (31-1): IBF World champion Ancajas will put his championship on the line for the 8th time, on December 7th, against Miguel Gonzalez (31-2). -Srisaket Sor Rungvisai (47-5): WBC #1 The former 2 time WBC champion is expected to return to the ring early next year. -Donnie Nietes (42-1): IBF #4 / WBC #6 No news yet on the 4 division world champion’s future. -Sirichai Thaiyen (55-4): WBA #2 / WBC #19 The former interim WBA Flyweight World titlist has been 5-0 since losing to Artem Dalakian. -Froilan Saludar (31-3): WBO #12 Saludar became the WBO Asia Pacific champion, after knocking out Tsubasa Murachi (4-1) in September. -Aston Palicte (25-3): WBO #8 / WBC #10 The 2 time world title challenger takes on Crison Omayao (24-21) on December 21st. -Jade Bornea (14-0): IBF #10 / WBA #15 Bornea will face fellow unbeaten prospect Ernesto Delgadillo (11-0) on January 30th of 2020 for the vacant NABF title. Flyweight: -Wulan Tuolehazi (13-3): WBA #3 / WBO #11 After successfully defending the WBA International title twice, against Ardin Diale (35-15) as well as Satoshi Tanaka (7-6), Tuolehazi gets to challenge Kosei Tanaka (14-0) for the WBO World championship, on New Year’s Eve. -Jayson Mama (14-0): WBO #9 / WBC #27 The undefeated Filipino fighter has had quite an impressive year thus far, with victories over Teeraphong Utaida (39-7) and former WBA Strawweight World champion Ekkawit Songnui (49-7). -Giemel Magramo (24-1): WBO #1 / IBF #3 / WBC #5 / WBA #6 Magramo defeated Richard Claveras (18-7) in September. -Wenfeng Ge (11-1): WBO #6 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. -Jayr Raquinel (12-1): WBC #14 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 #7 / WBC #15 Libranza has been 8-0 since losing to the IBF World champion Moruti Mthalane. Light Flyweight: -Randy Petalcorin (31-3): WBO #9 / WBC #14 The former interim WBA titlist is set to fight Kenshiro Teraji (16-0) for the WBC World championship, on December 23rd, in Japan. -Andika Fredikson Ha'e (17-0): WBA #2 “D’Golden Boy” became the WBA Asia champion in April and defended it on August 31st. -Tibo Monabesa (20-1): WBC #10 / IBF #14 The Indonesian fought and beat Omari Kimweri (17-5) in July to win the IBO title. -Edward Heno (14-1): WBO #10 The longtime OPBF king unsuccessfully challenged the WBO World champion Elwin Soto (16-1) in October. -Christian Araneta (17-1): IBF #9 Araneta lost an IBF title eliminator against Daniel Valladares (21-1) 3 months ago. Strawweight: -Thammanoon Niyomtrong (20-0): WBA World champion The undefeated Thai champion has defended his belt 7 times. -Pedro Taduran (14-2): IBF World champion Taduran captured the vacant title when he beat Samuel Salva (17-1) in September. Chayaphon Moonsri (54-0): WBC World champion Moonsri outclassed Simpiwe Konkco (19-6) back in October to mark his 12th successful title defense. -Jing Xiang (17-4): WBO #3 / WBC #6 The Chinese star made his Strawweight debut on August 17th, capturing the WBO International title. -Lito Dante (16-10): WBC #7 / IBF #10 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 #4 / WBO #11 / WBC #35 Cuarto fought Jayson Vayson (8-0) to a draw. -Rhenrob Andales (10-2): WBA #7 / WBC #13 ”ArAr” got knocked out by Joel Lino (11-3) on November 15th. -Joey Canoy (15-3): WBO #7 / IBF #8 Canoy challenges Nkosinathi Joyi (28-5) on December 16th for the IBO title. -Robert Paradero (18-0): WBO #1 / IBF #7 / WBA #15 / WBC #19 Paradero beat Jonathan Almacen (7-3) this past April. -Melvin Jerusalem (15-2): WBC #1 / IBF #5 / WBO #8 Jerusalem defeated Reymark Taday (9-10) on August 17th. -Samuel Salva (17-1): IBF #9 Salva suffered an injury in his match with Pedro Taduran (14-2), costing him the opportunity to become the IBF champion. -Vic Saludar (19-4): WBO #4 / WBC #28 Saludar lost his WBO World title to Wilfredo Mendez (15-1). 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) Heavyweight: -Kyotaro Fujimoto (21-1): WBA #13 The former K-1 star will face his biggest challenge to date, on December 21st, as he tales on the British, Commonwealth & WBO International champion Daniel Dubois (13-0). Middleweight: -Ryota Murata (15-2): WBA (Regular) World champion The 2012 Olympic Gold medalist got his revenge on Rob Brant (25-2) in Osaka, reclaiming his WBA title. He will mark his inaugural defense on December 23rd against the WBC International champion Steven Butler (28-1). Super Welterweight: -Takeshi Inoue (15-1): WBO #11 / IBF #15 / WBC #22 Inoue made short work of Thai veteran Komsan Polsan (39-11) in August, to become the WBO Asia Pacific champion for the second time. He is scheduled to fight again next year, on January 18th. Welterweight: -Keita Obara (22-4): IBF #4 After losing to Kudratillo Abdukakhorov (17-0) earlier this year, Obara bounced back with victories Indonesian journeyman Yosmar Kefi (9-12) and Toshiro Tarumi (12-4). Super Lightweight: -Andy Hiraoka (15-0): IBF #14 The Japanese youngster earned the biggest win of his career, this past July, against former world title challenger Akihiro Kondo (32-9). Hiraoka made a successful US debut against Rogelio Casarez (13-9) on November 30th. Lightweight: -Shuichiro Yoshino (11-0): WBO #13 / WBC #23 Yoshino knocked out Harmonito Dela Torre (20-3) in the very first round to become the unified Japanese, OBPF & WBO Asia Pacific champion and to finally enter the world rankings. Super Featherweight: -Kenichi Ogawa (24-1): IBF #3 / WBA #4 / WBO #10 / WBC #24 Ogawa will challenge Joe Noynay (18-2) for the WBO Asia Pacific championship, on December 7th, at the legendary Korakuen Hall. -Masaru Sueyoshi (19-1): WBO #3 / WBC #21 Sueyoshi will meet Kosuke Saka (19-5), on December 7th, for the 5th defense of his Japanese title. -Kazuhiro Nishitani (20-4): IBF #12 Nishitani has been 5-0 since 2016, knocking out every single one of his opponents. He will compete again on December 7th, against Chikato Sumida (8-3). Featherweight: -Musashi Mori (10-0): WBO #7 / WBC #24 Mori defended his WBO Asia Pacific title against the former champion Richard Pumicpic (21-10) this past April. His second one will take place on December 8th as he faces Takuya Mizuno (17-1). -Hiroshige Osawa (36-5): WBA #1 / IBF #13 / WBC #19 The former world title challenger defeated Indonesian veteran Jason Butar Butar (30-27) on October 1st. -Ryo Sagawa (8-1): WBC #13 / WBO #15 The new Japanese champion will put his title on the line for the first time, on December 12th, against Ryo Hino (13-1). Super Bantamweight: -Ryosuke Iwasa (26-3): IBF #1 In a clash of former World champions, Iwasa meets Marlon Tapales (33-2), on December 7th, for the interim IBF Super Bantamweight title, in New York. -Hiroaki Teshigawara (20-2): IBF #7 Teshigawara will defend his OPBF championship for the 3rd time, on December 12th, against Shohei Kawashima (18-3). -Yukinori Oguni (21-2): WBA #3 The former IBF World champion defeated Sukpraserd Ponpitak (24-10) in May. -Yusaku Kuga (19-3): WBC #7 The 2 time Japanese champion will square off with Jhunriel Ramonal (16-8) on December 31st for the vacant WBO Asia Pacific title. -Tomoki Kameda (36-3): WBC #5 The former WBO Bantamweight & interim WBC Super Bantamweight champion is aiming to compete for a Featherweight World championship in 2020. Bantamweight -Naoya Inoue (19-0): WBA (Super) & IBF World champion Inoue went to war with Nonito Donaire (40-6) and emerged the 4th WBSS tournament winner. He now holds the IBF, WBA (Super) and the RING Bantamweight titles. The Monster expressed interest in fighting 3 division World champion John Riel Casimero (29-4) after the Filipino stopped Zolani Tete for the WBO crown. -Daigo Higa (15-1): WBC #7 The former WBC Flyweight World champion has been training for his upcoming return to the ring in early 2020. -Keita Kurihara (15-5): IBF #9 / WBC #15 Kurihara defended his OPBF title in May, after knocking out former world title challenger Warlito Parrenas (26-10). He then made short work of the IBF Pan Pacific champion Sukpraserd Ponpitak (24-11) on November 15th. After the match, he declared that he wishes to face the returning Daigo Higa. -Yuki Strong Kobayashi (15-8): IBF #12 / WBO #15 / WBC #26 Kobayashi won the WBO Asia Pacific title, this past May, from Ben Mananquil (17-2). He will defend it against Korean fighter Ki Chang Go (8-3) on December 22nd. -Takuma Inoue (13-1): WBC #5 The former interim WBC champion came up short in the unification battle with Nordine Oubaali (17-0). Super Flyweight: -Kazuto Ioka (24-2): WBO World champion. Ioka defeated Aston Palicte (25-3) in June to capture the vacant WBO strap and to become the 1st ever Japanese 4 division World champion. His inaguaral defense will take place on December 31st, against the undefeated Jeyvier Cintron (11-0), in Japan. -Sho Ishida (28-1): IBF #5 / WBC #12 In a battle of former world title challengers, Ishida takes on Israel Gonzalez (24-3) in an IBF eliminator, on December 28th. -Takayuki Okumoto (23-8): IBF #13 / WBC #20 The Japanese champion will defend his belt for the 5th time against Kenta Nakagawa (17-3) on December 8th. -Koki Eto (24-5): IBF #7 / WBO #13 / WBC #26 Eto lost to Jeyvier Cintron (11-0) in August. Flyweight: -Kosei Tanaka (14-0): WBO World champion Tanaka will put his title on the line for the 3rd time this year, on New Year’s Eve, when he defends against the WBA International champion Wulan Tuolehazi (13-3). -Akira Yaegashi (28-6): IBF #14 The 3 division World champion will challenge Moruti Mthalane (38-2) for the IBF title, on December 23rd, at the Yokohama Arena, in Japan. -Yusuke Sakashita (19-8): WBO #13 / WBC #31 Sakashita stopped former world title contender Masahiro Sakamoto (13-3) to become the new WBO Asia Pacific champion. He then knocked out Naoki Mochizuki (16-5), in a revenge match from 2016. -Masayuki Kuroda (30-8): IBF #11 / WBC #18 Kuroda went to war with Moruti Mthalane (38-2) for the IBF World title, this past May, but couldn’t bring the belt back home. Light Flyweight: -Hiroto Kyoguchi (14-0): WBA (Super) World champion. Kyoguchi has defended the WBA strap twice this year, against Muay Thai champion Tanawat Nakoon (11-1) as well as 15 year veteran Tetsuya Hisada (34-10). -Kenshiro Teraji (16-0): WBC World champion. The unstoppable Kenshiro will mark his 7th title defense, on December 23rd, over former interim WBA champion Randy Petalcorin (31-3). -Daiki Tomita (14-1): WBO #14 Tomita earned the vacant WBO Asia Pacific championship after defeating Hayato Yamaguchi (15-8) in September. -Yuto Takahashi (11-4): WBC #6 / IBF #7 Takahashi defeated the veteran Kenichi Horikawa (40-16) to become the new Japanese champion. -Reiya Konishi (17-2): IBF #8 / WBC #16 Konishi failed to capture the IBF title from Felix Alvarado (35-2). -Sho Kimura (18-3): WBO #7 / WBA #10 The former WBO Flyweight World champion lost a unanimous decision to Carlos Canizales (22-0) for the WBA (Regular) World title in China. Rumor has it that he might rematch Olympic champion Shiming Zou, although nothing has been confirmed. -Tetsuya Hisada (34-10): WBC #4 / IBF #5 Hisada’s impressive 13 fight winning streak came to an end, when he challenged Hiroto Kyoguchi for the WBA (Super) title 2 months ago. -Kenichi Horikawa (40-16): WBC #8 / IBF #13 Horikawa lost the Japanese title to Yuto Takahashi (11-4) on October 10th. Strawweight: -Norihito Tanaka (19-7): WBC #3 / IBF #4 / WBO #6 / WBA #13 Tanaka won the Japanese title this past January, and defended it in June against Naoya Haruguchi (15-11). -Masataka Taniguchi (12-3): WBO #5 / WBC #10 Taniguchi defeated Kai Ishizawa (6-1) in September. -Takumi Sakae (22-3): WBO #12 / IBF #13 / WBC #36 Sakae has fought thrice this year and has knocked out all of his opponents. -Tsubasa Koura (14-1): WBC #8 / IBF #14 The former OPBF champion was scheduled to face Silem Serang (15-20) on November 9th but the match was cancelled. By - George Delis (@Delisketo) Heavyweight: -Alexander Povetkin (35-2): WBC #4 / WBA #5 / IBF #10 The former Olympic & World champion recently defeated Hughie Fury (23-3) and will now face Michael Hunter (18-1) on December 7th, in a WBA eliminator bout. -Evgeny Romanov (14-0): WBO #9 / WBC #20 Romanov has improved his perfect record with 3 more victories this year and also became the 1st ever WBO Global Heavyweight champion. -Ivan Dychko (9-0): WBA #14 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. -Sergey Kuzmin (15-1): WBA #11 / IBF 14 / WBC #27 Kuzmin will meet the undefeated Zhang Zhilei (20-0), on November 30th, in Monte Carlo. 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 bet on December 7th against Serhiy Radchenko (7-4). -Beibut Shumenov (18-2): WBA (Regular) World champion The returning 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 #11 / IBF #13 / WBC #30 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. -Yury Kashinsky (18-0): IBF #3 / WBA #3 / WBO #3 / WBC #7 Kashinsky won the vacant IBF Intercontinental title back in June. He will clash with Ruslan Fayfer, on November 30th, in an IBF eliminator. -Ruslan Fayfer (24-1): IBF #5 / WBC #9 As mentioned above, Ruslan takes on Yury Kashinsky for the right to become mandatory challenger for the IBF World champion. -Aleksei Papin (11-1): WBC #13 The former Kickboxing world champion & 2 time IBF International champion lost to Ilunga Makabu (26-2) this past August. 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 (44-3): WBO #6 / 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. -Umar Salamov (25-1): WBO #3 / 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 Mikhalkin earned a unanimous decision victory over Timur Nikarkhoev (21-3) thus becoming the interim IBO champion. Super Middleweight: -Fedor Chudinov (21-2): WBA #2 / IBF #6 / WBC #7 / WBO #12 The former WBA World champion has fought thrice in 2019, defeating the likes of Wuzhati Nuerlang (13-3), Rafael Bejaran (26-4) and Ezequiel Osvaldo Maderna (26-6). Fedor is rumored be involved in an IBF eliminator with Jose Uzcategui (29-3) on December 21st. -Aidos Yerbossynuly (12-0): WBA #3 / WBO #8 / WBC #34 The unified WBA International, WBO Global & WBC Asia Continental champion successfully defended his belts against Rocky Jerkic (17-2) in August. Aidos is expected to fight again in December. -Aslambek Idigov (17-0): WBO #6 Idigov picked up a unanimous decision victory over Robert Racz (21-2) on September 19th and remained the WBO & IBF European champion. -Vladimir Shishkin (9-0): WBC #12 / WBA #12 The undefeated Russian stopped DeAndre Ware (13-2) in August. -Ali Akhmedov (16-0): WBC #15 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 #4 The WBC Silver champion made a successful comeback this 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 #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 marked his inaugural title defense, on October 26th, against former world title challenger Walter Kautondokwa (18-2). -Matvey Korobov (28-2): WBA #3 / WBC #10 Korobov and Chris Eubank Jr. (28-2) will face each other for the interim WBA title on December 7th. -Magomed Madiev (13-0): WBA #5 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 #13 / WBC #16 The 2013 AIBA World champion knocked out Albert Onolunose (24-3) on November 9th to defend his WBO Global & WBC Continental Americas titles. -Meiirim Nursultanov (13-0): IBF #10 / WBC #29 Nursultanov took a unanimous decision over Christian Olivas (16-6) to win the WBC US title on November 2nd. -Mikalai Vesialou (11-0): WBA #10 The WBA Continental champion defended his belt for the 3rd time, on October 19th, 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 #16 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 #8 / WBC #10 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 #6 / WBC #31 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. Welterweight: -Kudratillo Abdukakhorov (17-0): IBF #1 / WBC #5 / WBO #11 Kudratillo bested Keita Obara (22-4) this past March, to become the #1 contender for the IBF title. He also defeated former WBA World champion Luis Collazo (39-8) on October 18th. -David Avanesyan (25-3): IBF #6 / WBC #6 / WBO #13 The former interim WBA World title holder stopped Kerman Lejarraga (28-2) in March to become the EBU European champion. Those 2 met again on September 28th with the same result. His next defense could be against the WBA International champion Josh Kelly (9-0). -Sergey Lipinets (16-1): IBF #3 / WBO #4 / WBC #7 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. -Alexander Besputin (13-0): WBA #1 / WBC #25 Besputin is set to compete for the vacant WBA (Regular) World championship against Butaev on November 30th. -Radzhab Butaev (12-0): WBA #2 / WBC #27 Butaev knocked out Lanardo Tyner (35-16) in arch and then beat Sliverio Ortiz (37-26) 2 months later. As said above, the 2 undefeated Russians will go at it for the WBA (Regular) title. -Nursultan Zhangabayev (8-0): WBA #7 / IBF #9 / WBC #37 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. Super Lightweight: -Shakhram Giyasov (9-0): WBA #7 / IBF #15 / WBC #23 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 / WBC #40 Turarov made short work of Mauro Maximiliano Godoy (31-5) in July, thus becoming the new WBO Intercontinental champion. He is expected to fight again on November 22nd in London. -Eduard Troyanovsky (27-2): WBC #9 The former IBF World champion returns to the ring on November 14th against Josef Zahradnik (11-3). -Shohjahon Ergashev (17-0): WBA #6 / IBF #6 / WBO #11 / WBC #29 Ergashev has beaten Mykal Fox (21-1) and Abdiel Ramirez (24-5) in 2019. -Batyrzhan Jukembayev (17-0): IBF #11 / WBC #13 Jukembayev earned the biggest win of his career on September 26th by defeating longtime IBF Lightweight World title holder Miguel Vazquez (41-9) to become the WBA Continental & IBF Intercontinental champion. -Ivan Baranchyk (20-1): 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 #18 Akhmedov failed to capture the WBA (Regular) title on September 28th, thus tasting defeat for the first time in his pro career. Lightweight: -Roman Andreev (23-0): WBO #3 / IBF #9 / WBC #38 The former WBO European & Intercontinental champion has signed with Top Rank. He will make his US debut in 2020. -Pavel Malikov (16-1): IBF #11 / WBC #39 Malikov earned a majority decision against former world title challenger Isa Chaniev on October 12th. -Zaur Abdullaev (11-1): WBC #5 Zaur suffered an injury during his interim WBC title fight with Devin Haney (23-0) 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 #7 Sulaimanbek stopped both Pipat Chaiporn (47-13) and Milner Marcano (20-8) this year to defend his WBA Asia title. -Muhammadkhuja Yaqubov (16-0): WBC #10 / IBF #13 / WBO #14 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) on November 2nd. -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 became the number 1 contender for the WBC title back in January. Now the WBC has finally ordered Gary Russell Jr. (30-1) to defend against King Tug. 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 #19 Potapov got the DQ victory over Nasibu Ramadhani (29-15) on October 30th. Flyweight: -Olimjon Nazarov (20-5): WBO #14 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) 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 / WBC #15 Meng defeated Adam Deines (19-1) in June to retain his IBF Intercontinental title and become the mandatory challenger for Artur Beterbiev. Super Lightweight: -Apinun Khongsong (16-0): IBF #1 The undefeated Thai fighter blasted Akihiro Kondo (31-9) and is now next in line for an IBF World championship opportunity. Lightweight: -Romero Duno (21-1): WBO #4 / WBC #15 Duno beat former world title challenger Juan Antonio Rodriguez (30-8) in May and then Ivan Delgado (13-3) last month. He suffered the first KO loss of his career against Ryan Garcia (19-0) 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 #7 / WBC #16 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 20th against Campee Phayom (18-4). Featherweight: -Jhack Tepora (23-0): IBF #3 / WBA #10 / WBC #10 The undefeated Jhack Tepora will meet Bryan De Gracia (25-2), on December 21st, in a WBA title eliminator contest. -Mark Magsayo (20-0): WBC #7 Magsayo outclassed the former 2 time World champion Panya Uthok (53-7) back in August. Super Bantamweight: -Marlon Tapales (33-2): WBO #1 / IBF #3 In a clash of former World champions, Tapales faces Ryosuke Iwasa (26-3), on December 7th, for the interim IBF crown. -Albert Pagara (32-1): WBO #1 The WBO Intercontinental champion made short work of Ratchanon Sawangsoda (12-4) in August. -Ye Joon Kim (18-1): WBA #13 Joon defeated Ryo Kosaka (17-5) to win the vacant WBA Asia title. -Jeo Santisima (18-2): WBO #5 Santisima knocked out Alvius Maufani (6-4) in a single round. Bantamweight: -Nawaphon Kaikanha (47-1): WBC #2 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 (30-2): 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 stopped Artid Bamrungauea (25-28) on October 26th. -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. -Karoon Jarupianlerd (44-9): WBA #13 Karoon earned a unanimous decision over Renz Rosia (15-9) this past September. -Tasana Salapat (52-1): WBC #7 / WBA #7 Since failing to capture the interim WBC title last year, Salapat has picked up 4 more wins, all stoppages. His fight will take place on November 29th against Aries Buenavidez (13-3). -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 both Patrick Liukhoto (9-2) and Kevin Aseniero (9-3). -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 is expected to return to the ring early next year. -Sirichai Thaiyen (55-4): WBA #2 / WBC #20 The former interim WBA Flyweight World titlist has been 5-0 since losing to Artem Dalakian. -Donnie Nietes (42-1): IBF #4 / WBC #6 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 title. -Aston Palicte (25-3): WBO #8 / WBC #10 Palicte lost to Kazuto Ioka (24-2) and failed once again to capture the WBO belt. -Jakkrawut Majoogoen (29-1): WBA #12 Majoogoen has been on an impressive 15 fight winning streak since losing to Daigo Higa in 2015. -Jade Bornea (14-0): IBF #10 Bornea will face fellow unbeaten prospect Ernesto Delgadillo (11-0) on January 30th of 2020 for the vacant NABF title. -KJ Cataraja (11-0): WBO #11 / WBC #40 Cataraja beat Crison Omayao (24-21) on September 23rd. Flyweight: -Wulan Tuolehazi (13-3): WBA #3 / WBO #12 Tuolehazi has successfully defended his WBA International title twice, against Ardin Diale (35-15) as well as Satoshi Tanaka (7-6). -Jayson Mama (14-0): IBF #5 / WBO #10 / WBA #15 / WBC #23 The undefeated Filipino fighter has had quite an impressive year thus far, with victories over Teeraphong Utaida (39-7) 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). -Narast Aienleng (71-5): WBA #2 / WBC #10 Since losing to Kazuto Ioka in 2017, Aienleng has won 9 fights in a row. -Jayr Raquinel (11-1): WBC #11 Raquinel returned after almost an entire year of inactivity this summer, and stopped former world title challenger Takuya Kogawa (30-6). He will now be involved in a WBC eliminator with accomplished amateur star Muhammad Waseem (9-1) on November 22nd. -Komgrich Nantapech (25-5): IBF #10 Nantapech hasn’t fought since 2018. -Genisis Libranza (19-1): IBF #7 / WBC #13 Libranza has been 8-0 since losing to the IBF World champion Moruti Mthalane. -Sarawut Thawornkham (20-2): WBA #7 Sarawut failed to capture the WBA World title from Artem Dalakian. Light Flyweight: -Edward Heno (14-0): WBO #1 The longtime OPBF king unsuccessfully challenges the WBO World champion Elwin Soto (16-1) either on October 24th. -Andika Fredikson Ha'e (17-0): WBA #2 “D’Golden Boy” became the WBA Asia champion in April and defended it on August 31st. -Randy Petalcorin (31-3): IBF #4 / WBA #8 / WBO #11 / WBC #16 The former interim WBA World champion has scored 2 victories this year over journeymen. -Mark Vicelles (11-0): WBO #12 Vicelles defeated Jesse Espinas (20-4) in July. -Tibo Monabesa (20-1): WBC #12 The Indonesian fought and beat Omari Kimweri (17-5) in July to win the IBO title. -Christian Bacolod (12-0): WBO #13 / WBC #37 Christian stopped Michael Camelion (10-13) this September, in only 74 seconds. -Tanawat Nakoon (11-1): WBC #15 The former Muay Thai star came up short against the WBA (Super) champion Hiroto Kyoguchi (14-0). -Christian Araneta (17-1): IBF #9 Araneta lost an IBF title eliminator against Daniel Valladares (21-1) 2 months ago. -Toto Landero (11-4): IBF #15 Landero beat Joel Lino (10-3) in September. -Jonathan Taconing (28-4): WBC #6 Taconing failed to capture the WBC World title from Ken Shiro (16-0). Strawweight: -Jing Xiang (17-4): WBO #3 / WBC #5 After earning the biggest victory of his career against 2 division World champion Suriyan Satorn (60-8) in early 2019, the Chinese star made his Strawweight debut on August 17th, capturing the WBO International title. -Lito Dante (16-10): WBC #7 / 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 / WBC #33 Cuarto fought the undefeated Jayson Vayson (8-0) to a draw. -Rhenrob Andales (10-1): WBA #7 / WBO #13 / WBC #13 ”ArAr” takes on Joel Lino (10-3) on November 15th. -Joey Canoy (15-3): WBO #7 / IBF #9 Canoy stopped Ryan Makiputin (13-18) in July. -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. -Vic Saludar (19-4): WBO #4 Saludar lost his WBO World title to Wilfredo Mendez (15-1). 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. |
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