Boxing Middleweight Rankings
Erislandy Lara, Carlos Adames, Denzel Bentley on top, 6 ranked contenders chasing — division limit 160 lb (72.6 kg).
Carlos Adames
WBC Champion
Denzel Bentley
WBO Champion
Erislandy Lara
WBA Champion
Yoenlis Hernández
Cuba
Troy Isley
USA
Etinosa Oliha
Italy
Aaron McKenna
Ireland
Chris Eubank Jr.
United Kingdom
Jesus Ramos
USA
Boxing Middleweight — Division Guide
Boxing's middleweight division (limit 160 lb (72.6 kg)) is split across 3 champions: Erislandy Lara (32-3-3) holds the WBA title; Carlos Adames (25-1-1) holds the WBC title; Denzel Bentley (22-3-1) holds the WBO title. The Ring's top 6 below them decides who gets the next shot.
The chase is led by Yoenlis Hernández (10-0), Troy Isley (15-0), Etinosa Oliha (21-0) — the names most likely to appear in the next title fight announcement. Across the division's ranked fighters, 65% 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 middleweight boxing champions?
Erislandy Lara (WBA, 32-3-3); Carlos Adames (WBC, 25-1-1); Denzel Bentley (WBO, 22-3-1).
Who is the #1 middleweight contender?
Yoenlis Hernández is ranked #1 at middleweight with a record of 10-0.
What is the middleweight weight limit in boxing?
The professional boxing middleweight limit is 160 lb (72.6 kg).