Boxing Lightweight Rankings
Raymond Muratalla, Abdullah Mason on top, 7 ranked contenders chasing — division limit 135 lb (61.2 kg).
Abdullah Mason
WBO Champion
Raymond Muratalla
IBF Champion
Gervonta Davis
USA
William Zepeda
Mexico
Andy Cruz
Cuba
Floyd Schofield
USA
Denys Berinchyk
Ukraine
Sam Noakes
England
Lucas Bahdi
Canada
Full Lightweight Roster
Boxing Lightweight — Division Guide
Boxing's lightweight division (limit 135 lb (61.2 kg)) is split across 2 champions: Raymond Muratalla (24-0) holds the IBF title; Abdullah Mason (21-0) holds the WBO title. The Ring's top 7 below them decides who gets the next shot.
The chase is led by Gervonta Davis (30-0-1), William Zepeda (33-1), Andy Cruz (7-1) — the names most likely to appear in the next title fight announcement. Across the division's ranked fighters, 75% of all wins have come inside the distance — a good measure of how dangerous this weight class is right now.
Rankings follow The Ring magazine's independent ratings — widely treated as boxing's most credible list — refreshed after every major card. Every fighter links to a full profile with punch stats, championship history and their last five bouts with dates and venues.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the current world lightweight boxing champions?
Raymond Muratalla (IBF, 24-0); Abdullah Mason (WBO, 21-0).
Who is the #1 lightweight contender?
Gervonta Davis is ranked #1 at lightweight with a record of 30-0-1.
What is the lightweight weight limit in boxing?
The professional boxing lightweight limit is 135 lb (61.2 kg).