ESPN’s divisional boxing rankings highlight the best in the sport in every weight class. They will change often, based on recent results and performances. Rankings are based on what a fighter has accomplished in the weight division in which he is ranked. Fighters who have announced they are moving to a different weight division will be ranked in that new weight class, if warranted, only once they fight in that weight class. Fighters who currently own titles in two divisions can be ranked in both weight classes.
Fighters who haven’t competed in the past 15 months — and don’t have a fight scheduled — will be dropped from the rankings. Any fighter who tests positive for a performance-enhancing substance will also be removed. That boxer will be eligible to re-enter the rankings after his next bout.
On Saturday in Las Vegas, Devin Haney edged Vasiliy Lomachenko to retain his undisputed lightweight championship with a controversial unanimous decision. Haney keeps the top spot at 135 pounds, while Lomachenko stays at No. 2. Raymond Muratalla’s second-round TKO of Jeremia Nakathila in the undercard pushed him into the top 10 for the first…
