If you have never heard of boxing rankings, you’re not alone. The sport is dominated by four major sanctioning bodies: the WBC, WBA, IBF, and WBO. These bodies produce official boxing rankings every year. While the rankings are largely subjective, there’s a clear pattern between these organizations. As a result, it’s easy to misjudge which fighters are more deserving of attention.
The USA Boxing Rankings were introduced on December 1, 2016. Each boxer began with zero points. The rankings operate on a two-year rolling point system, which means that the points you earn at one event are valid for two years. Then, on December 1 of the following year, those points will be reduced by 50% or 100%, depending on the level of competition. This system encourages athletes to compete at events and compete at their highest level possible.
Regardless of your choice of ranking system, you must remember that there is no one right answer. It’s impossible to narrow down the best boxers based on their power or strength, style, and defense. In fact, the pound-for-pound rankings are subject to controversy. Even among fans, the debate over pound-for-pound rankings is subjective. Regardless of how you define the best fighter, one thing is certain: the results matter.
The top ten lightweight boxers will all face different opponents and record. Some fighters are inactive and have a lackluster recent record. In addition, the opponents they face are also different in terms of caliber. For example, Emmanuel Tagoe and Vasyl Lomachenko will compete for the top spot in the Bantamweight rankings in 2021. As they are young, these boxers may not be able to fight the big guys, but they are still the best.
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