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Too much risk, too little reward. WBO World Junior Welterweight Championship . The sport of boxing has been practised in Canada since before Canadian Confederation in 1867. The International Boxing Federation has a new female welterweight champion, as Jessica McCaskill dethroned longtime IBF champion Cecilia Braekhus on August 15, 2020. The WBA and WBC have often changed the status of their inactive champions to a "Champion in Recess" or "Champion Emeritus". UNDISPUTED WBO CHAMPIONSHIP: CLARESSA SHIELDS VS. 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WBC Welterweight Diamond Championship | 2020 Views of the boxing match between Mikey Garcia (dark trunks) vs Jessie Vargas (white trunks) in the WBC Welterweight Diamond Championship division at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. All Rights Reserved, This is a BETA experience. In the meantime, now’s a good time to look at the 147-pound division, to take stock and to see where everybody shakes out. Really, I asked? ERROL SPENCE JR. Won the title: 28/09/2019. In his last fight in July of 2019, he surprised many when he defeated the then-unbeaten Keith Thurman to win the WBA title via split decision. But he still hasn’t proven he can beat a top guy at 147 pounds. Yordenis Ugas (25-4, 12 KOs). After more than a decade in the newspaper business writing about virtually every professional and major college sport for publications like the Cincinnati Post and the Augusta (Ga.) Chronicle, I joined CBSSports.com and covered the NFL for five years. WBO: Andy Ruiz Jr.IBF: Andy Ruiz Jr.WBA: Andy Ruiz Jr.*WBC: Deontay Wilder*Mahmoud Charr is the WBA \"regular\" heavyweight champion and Trevor Bryan is the WBA interim heavyweight champion Former WBO light welterweight champion DeMarcus “Chop Chop” Corley (51-33-1, 28 KOs) spoke to Peter Maniatis about fights with Zab Judah in the street and in the ring, also world title bouts with Ener Julio, Felix Flores, Randall Bailey, Floyd Mayweather, Miguel Cotto, Lucas Mathysse, Ruslan Provodnikov and also mentions promoters he has worked with … Pacquiao won in a split decision. He said he’d think about it. While doing so, I wrote books about Heisman Trophy winner and first-round NFL draft pick Johnny Manziel, legendary football coach Sid Gillman and the University of Cincinnati football program. There have been discussions that Porter may decide to move up in weight or fight the winner of Spence vs. Garcia sometime next year. Includes mandatory positions. But he could beat anybody else on this list. Garcia could compete with anybody in the division. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images), Paretta Autosport, IndyCar’s First All-Female Team, Partners With MoneyLion For Indianapolis 500 Entry, Novak Djokovic Surpasses Roger Federer’s Record For Most Weeks At World No. Unless you count Lamont Peterson at a catchweight in 2015—and I don’t— the answer is never. But next up for Porter is a fight against undefeated Sebastian Formella (22-0, 10 KOs) at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, CA on Saturday, August 22. Joseph Diaz Jr. Jamel Herring. Battles Two-Division Champion Danny Garcia in FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Showdown To Highlight Exciting Slate of Shows . This is why he’s regarded by most as a top-five pound-for-pound boxer in the world. Spence versus Garcia could change the landscape of the division. He selected, in order: Errol Spence, Manny Pacquiao, Shawn Porter, Terence Crawford and Keith Thurman as his top-five. The question is how much longer can Pacquiao continue before age catches up with him. I don’t think Pacquiao, at this age, would stand much of a chance against Spence or Crawford. (December 6, 2020) - Unified welterweight world champion Errol "The Truth" Spence Jr. defeated two-division champion Danny "Swift" Garcia by unanimous decision Saturday night in the main event of a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. But for right now, here are our rankings on the top five welterweights in the world. After more than a decade in the newspaper business writing about virtually every professional and major college sport for publications like the Cincinnati Post and the. 1) Errol Spence: After Spence’s horrific car accident, he said he planned to return to the ring sometime around June. 1 in these rankings, because I agree with Prograis’ prognosis when he says, “He hasn’t proven that much at welterweight.” It’s not necessarily Crawford’s fault that just about everybody else in the top-seven of this poll is affiliated with PBC, which has declined to do business with Top Rank. If a boxer from your area boxes outside of Canada, report the results as well. Danny Garcia (36-2, 21 KOs) Garcia’s left hook is one of the most devastating punches in boxing as … Porter has proven to be a natural both inside and outside the ring. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Pacquiao continues to defy “Father Time” as he is still one of the best boxers in the sport, despite the fact that he’ll turn 42 in December. In my eyes, Garcia is still a pound for pound fighter, but he’s much better at 140 (or even 135 if he could still make the weight) than he is at 147. McCaskill defeated Cecilia Braekhus by a majority decision to ruin Braekhus’ perfect record and win the undisputed welterweight championship on the streets of downtown Tulsa, Okla. Braekhus was making her 26th title defense. First, let’s allow former 140-pound titlist Regis Prograis to weigh in with his thoughts. He sits at fifth on this list, but if he pulls off the upset he’ll be ranked higher in our next rankings. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 20: Manny Pacquiao (R) throws a right at Keith Thurman in the sixth round ... [+] of their WBA welterweight title fight at MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 20, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 6) Keith Thurman: It’s hard to know where Thurman stands in this division. Errol Spence and Terence Crawford are two of the best at 147 pounds—and two of the best on the pound for pound list, for that matter—and though they don’t mind talking trash to each other online, there’s been no indication that they’re anywhere close to facing each other in the ring. Lipinets has talked about wanting to face Garcia again in their new weight class, but honestly, I don’t know why Garcia would bother with that rematch. Thurman could compete with anybody on this list, but I also feel he could lose to anybody on this list. Crawford is No. If he’s not physically compromised from his car accident, he is the best welterweight in the world. He’ll look to once again become a champion as he looks to upset Spence in November. Amanda Wescott World Boxing News provides a list of the current boxing world champions as of August 5th of 2020. He’s what you expect from a Philadelphia fighter as he is tough, gritty, and never backs down from a challenge. Spence, Jr won by decision. 7) Yordenis Ugas: His record of 25-4 isn’t glossy, but he’s won 10 out of his last 11 fights—his lone loss came to Porter in a fight that many believe Ugas actually deserved. Porter’s constant pressure and aggressive style frustrate and wear down his opponents. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images). 3) Manny Pacquiao: It’s amazing that at 41 years old, Pacquiao is still an elite boxer in the sport. @ErrolSpenceJr and @DannySwift headline an exciting slate of fights happening the rest of 2020 #PBConFOX pic.twitter.com/bQBHQdgWHD, — FOX Sports: PBC (@PBConFOX) August 9, 2020. The fight will be shown on DAZN Global in … Some of the best and most intriguing fights in the upcoming weeks and months are happening in the welterweight division, headlined by undefeated WBC and IBF welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr. taking on former two-division champion Danny Garcia on Nov. 21. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images), trunks) exchange punches during their IBF & WBC World Welterweight Championship fight at Staples Center on September 28, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. With the current state of affairs in the sport, that seems unlikely. Tim Tszyu. 2) Terence Crawford: If Spence can corral Spence into the ring with him either this year or in 2021, I’d make him the favorite to win. FLINT (Wednesday, March 3, 2021) – The final press conference was held today for Friday’s (March 5, 2021) “SUPERWOMEN: SHIELDS VS. But after his victory vs. Vargas, which was decent but not super impressive, he said he’d stay as a welterweight. After 2020 was essentially rendered a non-starter by the COVID-19 pandemic, Pacquiao's trainer Freddie Roach claimed in the summer that the 41-year-old would fight twice more next year before retiring to focus on his political career from 2022. Keith Thurman (29-1, 22 KOs) After … Super featherweight. Pacquiao won in a split decision. Here’s hoping we see him—and the rest of the sport’s elite and not-so-elite—as soon as it’s safe to do so. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images). LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 28: Erroll Spence Jr (black/white trunks) and Shawn Porter (white/gold ... [+] trunks) exchange punches during their IBF & WBC World Welterweight Championship fight at Staples Center on September 28, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. Manny Pacquiao: It’s amazing that at 41 years old, Pacquiao is still an elite boxer in the sport. A boxer can remain in the rankings if he is active within 20 months (men) and 24 months (woman). SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION Begins at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. And he has a great win vs. Danny Garcia and close losses to Spence and Thurman. A bout against Pacquiao could be so much fun. The division is loaded with some of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the sport. I've also contributed to the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, and Boston Globe, and in 2013, I established a podcast, Mightier Than the Sword, that deals with writing, journalism and the people who produce it. You may opt-out by. Las Vegas, United States Boxing Schedule Info . World Boxing News charts the current boxing rankings from each of the organizations as we continue into a new decade. Instead, he knocked out a faded Lucas Matthysse, easily out-pointed Adrian Broner, and then surprisingly beat the undefeated Keith Thurman. He’ll most likely take a tune-up before he gets back into the ring against an elite opponent, and assuming he looks like the same fighter as before, I’d pick him to beat anybody else in the division. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) Still, Garcia is an excellent boxer, and his only losses have come to Thurman and Porter. NEW YORK - October 15, 2020 - Former world champion Sergey Lipinets will now face unbeaten Custio Clayton for the Interim IBF Welterweight Title headlining action live on SHOWTIME Saturday, October 24 from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions. WBC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION. That still holds true today. During that time, he’s beaten a then-undefeated Jamal James, a then-undefeated Bryant Perralla, and a then-undefeated Omar Figueroa Jr. Ugas probably deserves a big-time fight at some point soon. 4) Shawn Porter: He’s not one of the most technically skilled boxers in this division, but he’s certainly one of the toughest. The two-time world welterweight champion is shining in and out of the ring as he prepares to call boxing for the Summer Olympics. What are some upcoming boxing matches? Full & latest Welterweight boxing rankings & champions. "The … Welterweight world titlist Manny Pacquiao plans to be back in the ring in the first third of 2020, his closest adviser told ESPN. of their WBA welterweight title fight at MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 20, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Despite his age and the fact that he’s the only eight-division champion in the sport, he is still eager to fight the best. 9) Sergey Lipinets: Mikey Garcia beat him at 140 pounds to take his world title, but since then, he’s looked good, especially when Lipinets stopped Lamont Peterson a year ago. © 2021 Forbes Media LLC. Welterweight champion--Closing in on his 42nd birthday, Pacquiao is also 18 months removed from the ring thanks to 2020 largely robbing big-name fighters of … The welterweight division has always been one of the best and most prestigious divisions in boxing. 4 on your list? IBF World Junior Welterweight Championship . Super welterweight boxing rankings: Top-10 fighters today 10. Miguel Berchelt. Shakur Stevenson: The Next Floyd Mayweather We list the top 15 Welterweights with the WBC, WBA, IBF & WBO. After losing to Jeff Horn in 2017—a fight I thought Pacquiao won—it would have been easy to see him slip into irrelevancy. Full list of current world boxing champions in all weight classes and major organizations: … Porter vs Formella - Watch Fight Highlights | August 22, 2020 Two-time world welterweight champion Shawn Porter is taking his talents to the Olympic Games. Spence is the only unified champion in the division and has been the most impressive fighter in the division over the past several years. The American won the interim title on August 8, 2020 by defeating Thomas Dulorme by unanimous decision, in Los Angeles, California. He could become a star in this division and in the sport in general. That said, let’s take a look at who I think are the top-10 best welterweights in March/April 2020. 8) Mikey Garcia: Before his fight vs. Jessie Vargas last month, I asked Garcia if he’d consider moving back down to 140 pounds. Except for …. Garcia’s left hook is one of the most devastating punches in boxing as it’s led to many of his victories. Last Saturday night unified IBF/WBC welterweight world champion Errol Spence Jr successfully defended his championship against former two division world champion … He lost a split decision to Pacquiao, and ever since he beat Garcia by split division in 2017 and spent the next 22 months battling injuries, Thurman simply hasn’t looked like the same kind of championship-level boxer he was before. But I can’t put him No. 10) Vergil Ortiz: One of the brightest prospects in the game, Ortiz has amassed a 15-0 record with 15 KOs, and he’s knocked off solid fighters like Mauricio Herrera and Antonio Orozco. Beginning with boxer Pat Bradley, is a chronological widely recognized List of World Welterweight Boxing Champions, as recognized by four of the better-known sanctioning organizations: The World Boxing Association (WBA), founded in 1921 as the National Boxing Association (NBA) The World Boxing Council (WBC), founded in 1963 Tim Tszyu record: 17-0, 13 KOs; Most fight fans may not be too familiar with Tim Tszyu (son of International Boxing … In total there are 63 current fighters holding a recognized belt. Light welterweight / Mi-welters (140lbs / 63.5kg) Rank Name City P/T Wins KO ... It’s important that all commissions and promoters submit results of boxing cards in their areas . Boxing fans are hoping that one day in the not too distant future we’ll see him fight Spence in what would be the best matchup in boxing. WBA (Super) Leo Santa Cruz. Click HERE for Stats & Scorecards ARLINGTON, TX. Both parties have 30 days to negotiate the terms of the fight. Porter gave Spence by far the toughest fight of his career last September in what was a fight of the year candidate. Porter will work as an NBC boxing analyst at the Summer Olympics, slated to run from July 23 to August 8th. July 12, 2020 With the return of boxing in the USA on June 9 at the MGM Grand being led by the top young prospects and Terence Crawford protégé Shakur Stevenson; we thought we would take a look at the top 5 young prospects in boxing today. He is a vicious body puncher and his boxing skills improve with every fight. “I don’t know if Crawford could beat Porter,” Prograis told me this week. When a champion, for reasons beyond his control such as an illness or injury, is unable to defend his title within the normal mandatory time, the sanctioning bodies may order an interim title bout and award the winner an interim championship. Terence Crawford The welterweight division is led by WBO titlist Terence Crawford, IBF and WBC champion Errol Spence Jr., WBA titleholder Manny … Click HERE for Photos from Ryan Hafey/Premier Boxing Champions. In recent times, the welterweight division has revolved around the two top fighters in the weight class and whether they’ll ever face each other. Errol Spence, Jr. and Danny García fight during the first round of a WBC & IBF World Welterweight Championship boxing match at AT&T Stadium on Saturday, December 5, 2020 … Last defense: 05/12/2020. But look at his resume, he hasn’t been fighting anybody.”. FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENTS! “Skill-wise, Crawford is very good. In his first defense, he defeated Danny Garcia by unanimous decision in order to retain his division’s championships. Welterweight champion David Avanesyan has hailed his English trainer after stunning British prospect Josh Kelly at Wembley Arena, where his bloodied opponent's corner was forced to throw in the towel less than halfway through. In his last fight against Shawn Porter, he retained his IBF title and won Porter’s WBC title via a split decision. After months of being locked down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the boxing schedule is now in full swing, except for the fact that fans will be unable to attend. Jessica McCaskill recorded one of the greatest upsets in women’s boxing history on Saturday. The problem is that I don’t think he’ll beat anybody in the top-four in this division. Due to his dominance as a lightweight, junior welterweight, and now as a welterweight champion, he is recognized as a top-three pound for pound fighter. Spence, Jr won by decision. But network issues could prevent this mega-fight from happening. A month later, Spence was involved in a single-car accident and was hospitalized. Mar 3, 2021 / The PBC Podcast , Jarrett Hurd , Vito Mielnicki Jr. McCaskill, (9-2, 3KO) was the underdog coming into the DAZN televised bout. Unified Welterweight Champion Errol Spence, Jr. By Ray Wheatley -World of Boxing. Errol “The Truth” Spence Jr. conquered the WBC welterweight title after defeating Shawn Porter in an automatic Fight of the Year candidate. 5) Danny Garcia: Though he’s had a nice career, winning world titles in two divisions, when’s the last time he beat an A-level fighter at welterweight? But Crawford will turn 33 in December, and once he gets to his mid-30s, I’m not sure he can beat a Spence who will still be in his early 30s and who likely will still be in his prime. June 16, 2020 LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 28: Erroll Spence Jr (black/white trunks) and Shawn Porter (white/gold trunks) exchange punches during their IBF & WBC World Welterweight Championship fight at Staples Center on September 28, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. Juan Francisco Estrada is set to face the challenge of Roman ‘Chocolatito’ Gonzalez on Saturday 13th March at American Airlines Center in Dallas. Spence, Jr won by decision. He’s got some of the best skills at 147. World Boxing News 11/01/2020. Crawford has all the talent in the world as he can box from both his usual southpaw stance and in an orthodox stance.