List of Current Men’s Boxing World Champions
Boxing is a sport that has captivated audiences for centuries, with its raw power, strategic finesse, and undeniable charisma. The world of men’s boxing is filled with incredible athletes who have risen to the pinnacle of their respective weight divisions to become champions. In this article, we will delve into the current landscape of men’s boxing world champions, exploring the organizations and the exceptional fighters who currently hold these coveted titles.
![Current Men's Boxing World Champions](https://amazingmindscape.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/MRN_MANCHESTER_USYK_BELLEW_13.jpg)
Introduction
In the dynamic realm of professional boxing, championships represent the highest honor a boxer can achieve. These titles not only solidify their status as the best in their weight class but also serve as a testament to their skill, dedication, and hard work. The boxing world recognizes several major organizations that sanction and crown world champions, such as the World Boxing Association (WBA), World Boxing Council (WBC), International Boxing Federation (IBF), and World Boxing Organization (WBO). Let’s embark on a journey through these organizations and the current champions they endorse.
The WBA Champions
The World Boxing Association, commonly referred to as the WBA, has been a prominent force in professional boxing since its establishment in 1921. With numerous weight divisions, the WBA sanctions fights all over the globe, ensuring that the best fighters compete for their respective championships. As of the latest updates, here are some of the notable WBA world champions:
WBA Heavyweight Champion: Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua, a British boxing sensation, currently holds the prestigious WBA Heavyweight title. Known for his explosive power and technical prowess, Joshua has successfully defended his belt against formidable opponents, showcasing his dominance in the division.
WBA Welterweight Champion: Yordenis Ugas
Cuban boxer Yordenis Ugas is the reigning WBA Welterweight champion. Ugas claimed this title by defeating a former champion and has since displayed exceptional skills in the ring, solidifying his position as one of the top fighters in the welterweight division.
Heavyweight (200lbs+)
WBA – Oleksandr Usyk
WBC – Tyson Fury
IBF – Oleksandr Usyk
WBO – Oleksandr Usyk
*Daniel Dubois has the lesser WBA ‘regular’ belt
*Zhilei Zhang has the lesser WBO ‘interim’ belt
![Usyk and Fury rule the heavyweight division](https://amazingmindscape.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/New-Project-1-2.jpg)
Bridgerweight (224lbs)
WBC – Lukasz Rozanski
![The WBC invented the bridgerweight division in 2020, though many deem it unnecessary with none of the other three sanctioning bodies following suit](https://amazingmindscape.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/RZESZOW-ROZANSKI-BABIC27.jpg)
Cruiserweight (200lbs)
WBA – Arsen Goulamirian
WBC – Badou Jack
IBF – Jai Opetaia
WBO – Chris Billam-Smith
![Billam-Smith is the WBO cruiserweight world champion](https://amazingmindscape.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/GettyImages-1493843638.webp)
Light-Heavyweight (175lbs)
WBA – Dmitry Bivol
WBC – Artur Beterbiev
IBF – Artur Beterbiev
WBO – Artur Beterbiev
![Beterbiev and Bivol own the belts at light-heavyweight](https://amazingmindscape.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/ThumbArturBeterbievDmitryBivol.jpg)
Super-Middleweight (168lbs)
WBA – Canelo Alvarez
WBC – Canelo Alvarez
IBF – Canelo Alvarez
WBO – Canelo Alvarez
*David Morrell has the lesser WBA ‘regular’ belt
*David Benavidez has the lesser WBC ‘interim’ belt
![Canelo is the undisputed WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO super-middleweight world champion](https://amazingmindscape.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Showtime-Canelo-v-Plant-PPV-Vegas-Fight-Night-WESTCOTT-135-1.jpg)
Middleweight (160lbs)
WBA – Erislandy Lara
WBC – Jermall Charlo
IBF – Vacant
WBO – Janibek Alimkhanuly
*Carlos Adames has the lesser WBC ‘interim’ belt
![Jermall is the WBC middleweight world champion](https://amazingmindscape.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Charlo-vs-Montiel_06_19_2021_Fight_Leo-Wilson-_-Premier-Boxing-Champions-2.jpg)
Super-Welterweight (154lbs)
WBA – Jermell Charlo
WBC – Jermell Charlo
IBF – Jermell Charlo
WBO – Jermell Charlo
*Brian Mendoza has the lesser WBC ‘interim’ belt
*Tim Tszyu has the lesser WBO ‘interim’ belt
![Jermell is the undisputed WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO super-welterweight world champion](https://amazingmindscape.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/LR_SHO-FIGHT-NIGHT-CHARLO-VS-CASTANO-TRAPPFOTOS-MAY142022-6234.jpg)
Welterweight (147lbs)
WBA – Errol Spence
WBC – Errol Spence
IBF – Errol Spence
WBO – Terence Crawford
*Eimantas Stanionis has the lesser WBA ‘regular’ belt
*Jaron Ennis has the lesser IBF ‘interim’ belt
![Spence and Crawford hold the welterweight world titles](https://amazingmindscape.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Errol-Spence-Terence-Crawford.webp)
Super-Lightweight (140lbs)
WBA – Rolly Romero
WBC – Regis Prograis
IBF – Subriel Matias
WBO – Josh Taylor
![Taylor was the undisputed WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO super-lightweight world champion, though now just has the WBO belt](https://amazingmindscape.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/e9576b0a-b717-443a-b682-edc066600555.jpg)
Lightweight (135lbs)
WBA – Devin Haney
WBC – Devin Haney
IBF – Devin Haney
WBO – Devin Haney
*Gervonta Davis has the lesser WBA ‘regular’ belt
![Haney is the undisputed WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO lightweight world champion](https://amazingmindscape.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Devin-Haney_victory3.jpg)
Super-Featherweight (130lbs)
WBA – Hector Garcia
WBC – O’Shaquie Foster
IBF – Joe Cordina
WBO – Emanuel Navarrete
![Garcia holds the WBA belt at super-featherweight](https://amazingmindscape.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/GettyImages-1373065800.jpg)
Featherweight (126lbs)
WBA – Leigh Wood
WBC – Rey Vargas
IBF – Luis Alberto Lopez
WBO – Robeisy Ramirez
*Brandon Figueroa has the lesser WBC ‘interim’ belt
![Wood is the WBA featherweight world champion](https://amazingmindscape.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1DT1993.jpg)
Super-Bantamweight (122lbs)
WBA – Marlon Tapales
WBC – Stephen Fulton
IBF – Marlon Tapales
WBO – Stephen Fulton
![Fulton is the unified WBC and WBO super-bantamweight world champion](https://amazingmindscape.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Stephen-FULTON-vs-Danny-ROMAN-06.04.22_06_04_2022_Fight_Ryan-Hafey-_-Premier-Boxing-Champions-2.jpg)
Bantamweight (118lbs)
WBA – Takuma Inoue
WBC – Vacant
IBF – Vacant
WBO – Jason Moloney
![Naoya Inoue was the undisputed WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO bantamweight world champion, but has now vacated the belts](https://amazingmindscape.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/GettyImages-1245577616.jpg)
Super-Flyweight (115lbs)
WBA – Joshua Franco
WBC – Juan Estrada
IBF – Fernando Martinez
WBO – Junto Nakatani
![Estrada is the WBC super-flyweight king](https://amazingmindscape.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Estrada2.jpg)
Flyweight (112lbs)
WBA – Artem Dalakian
WBC – Julio Cesar Martinez
IBF – Sunny Edwards
WBO – Jesse Rodriguez
*McWilliams Arroyo has the lesser WBC ‘interim’ belt
![Edwards is the IBF flyweight world champion](https://amazingmindscape.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Photo-30-04-2021-23-15-49-1.jpg)
Light-Flyweight (108lbs)
WBA – Kenshiro Teraji
WBC – Kenshiro Teraji
IBF – Sivenathi Nontshinga
WBO – Jonathan Gonzalez
![Kenshiro owns the WBA and WBC belts at light-flyweight](https://amazingmindscape.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/GettyImages-1244420063.jpg)
Minimumweight (105lbs)
WBA – Knockout CP Freshmart (Thammanoon Niyomtrong)
WBC – Petchmanee CP Freshmart (Panya Pradabsri)
IBF – Daniel Valladares
WBO – Melvin Jerusalem