Boxing Divisional Rankings Update

Foster Reclaims Junior Lightweight Title

O’Shaquie Foster regained the WBC junior lightweight title with a split-decision victory over Robson Conceicao in a rematch on Saturday in Verona, NY. This victory allowed Foster to exact revenge after a controversial loss to Conceicao in July, where many fans disputed the decision.

Fight Highlights

• The rematch was competitive, with all three judges scoring it closely, separated by only one round.
• Foster’s performance was markedly better than in the first bout, showcasing his skills effectively.
• Conceicao, an Olympic gold medalist, drops to No. 4 in the rankings, while Foster rises to No. 3.

130-Pound Division Context

The junior lightweight division lacks a standout star, making the rankings even more fluid. Notably, two of the top fighters, Emanuel Navarrete and Oscar Valdez, are set to meet in a title rematch on December 7.

Current Rankings Snapshot

Heavyweight (Unlimited)

1. Oleksandr Usyk (Record: 22-0, 14 KOs)
   Last: W (SD12) Tyson Fury, May 18
   Next: Dec. 21 vs. Tyson Fury
2. Tyson Fury (Record: 34-1-1, 24 KOs)
   Last: L (SD12) Oleksandr Usyk, May 18
   Next: Dec. 21 vs. Oleksandr Usyk
3. Daniel Dubois (Record: 22-2, 21 KOs)
   Last: W (KO5) Anthony Joshua, Sept. 21
   Next: TBA
4. Joseph Parker (Record: 35-3, 23 KOs)
   Last: W (MD12) Zhilei Zhang, March 8
   Next: TBA
5. Anthony Joshua (Record: 28-4, 25 KOs)
   Last: L (KO5) Daniel Dubois, Sept. 21
   Next: TBA

Junior Lightweight (Up to 130 Pounds)

1. Emanuel Navarrete
2. Oscar Valdez
3. O’Shaquie Foster (Record: 20-2, 10 KOs)
   Last: W (SD12) Robson Conceicao, Nov. 10
   Next: TBA
4. Robson Conceicao (Record: 17-2, 8 KOs)
   Last: L (SD12) O’Shaquie Foster, Nov. 10
   Next: TBA
5. Other fighters in this division will be updated post-rematch on Dec. 7.

Additional Divisional Rankings

Cruiserweight (Up to 200 Pounds)

1. Jai Opetaia
2. Chris Billam-Smith
3. Mairis Briedis
4. Gilberto Ramirez
5. Norair Mikaeljan

Light Heavyweight (Up to 175 Pounds)

1. Artur Beterbiev
2. Dmitry Bivol
3. David Benavidez
4. David Morrell
5. Joshua Buatsi

Super Middleweight (Up to 168 Pounds)

1. Canelo Alvarez
2. Christian Mbilli
3. Jaime Munguia
4. Caleb Plant
5. Diego Pacheco

Middleweight (Up to 160 Pounds)

1. Janibek Alimkhanuly
2. Carlos Adames
3. Erislandy Lara
4. Chris Eubank Jr.
5. Jermall Charlo

Junior Middleweight (Up to 154 Pounds)

1. Terence Crawford
2. Israil Madrimov
3. Sebastian Fundora
4. Bakhram Murtazaliev
5. Vergil Ortiz Jr.

Conclusion

Foster’s victory positions him well within the competitive junior lightweight division, while the heavyweight scene remains heated with the upcoming Usyk-Fury rematch. The rankings will continue to evolve as more fights unfold in the coming months.