Boxing Welterweight Rankings
Liam Paro, Ryan Garcia, Devin Haney on top, 8 ranked contenders chasing — division limit 147 lb (66.7 kg).
Devin Haney
WBO Champion
Liam Paro
IBF Champion
Ryan Garcia
WBC Champion
Brian Norman Jr.
USA
Eimantas Stanionis
Lithuania
Rolando Romero
USA
Rohan Polanco
Dominican Republic
Shakhram Giyasov
Uzbekistan
Raúl Curiel
Mexico
Jack Catterall
England
Tiger Johnson
USA
Full Welterweight Roster
Boxing Welterweight — Division Guide
Boxing's welterweight division (limit 147 lb (66.7 kg)) is split across 3 champions: Liam Paro (28-1) holds the IBF title; Ryan Garcia (25-2) holds the WBC title; Devin Haney (33-0) holds the WBO title. The Ring's top 8 below them decides who gets the next shot.
The chase is led by Brian Norman Jr. (29-1), Eimantas Stanionis (16-1), Rolando Romero (17-2) — the names most likely to appear in the next title fight announcement. Across the division's ranked fighters, 62% 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 welterweight boxing champions?
Liam Paro (IBF, 28-1); Ryan Garcia (WBC, 25-2); Devin Haney (WBO, 33-0).
Who is the #1 welterweight contender?
Brian Norman Jr. is ranked #1 at welterweight with a record of 29-1.
What is the welterweight weight limit in boxing?
The professional boxing welterweight limit is 147 lb (66.7 kg).