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Pound-for-Pound Boxing Rankings November 2026: Canelo Alvarez Reenters Top 10 After Dominating Mbilli
Amir Azimi
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Pound-for-Pound Boxing Rankings November 2026: Canelo Alvarez Reenters Top 10 After Dominating Mbilli

Men's Pound-for-Pound Rankings

  • 1. Naoya Inoue — Undisputed super bantamweight champion (Previous rank: 1)After a stellar victory over Junto Nakatani, Inoue eyes a March superfight in Japan against Jesse Bam Rodriguez or a featherweight world title shot to become a five-division champion. Despite being past his prime, he remains a major legacy figure in boxing.
  • 2T. Oleksandr Usyk — Former undisputed cruiserweight and heavyweight champion (Previous rank: 2)At 39, Usyk seems focused on regaining the undisputed cruiserweight crown after relinquishing belts and skipping defenses. Plans include a fight for the IBF cruiserweight title and a unification bout with David Benavidez in 2027, aiming finally for a big U.S. stage spotlight.
  • 2T. David Benavidez — WBA & WBO unified cruiserweight champion (Previous rank: 3)Benavidez climbed four spots after his dominant win over Gilberto Zurdo Ramirez. He will fight WBC champion Michal Cieslak in December, potentially inching closer to undisputed status. The uncertain IBF belt situation adds drama as he seeks to top rankings in 2027.
  • 4. Jesse Bam Rodriguez — WBA bantamweight champion (Previous rank: tied 4)Becoming a three-division world champion, Rodriguez aims for a high-profile clash with Naoya Inoue in March 2027. A win would likely place him as the sport’s top pound-for-pound fighter, a remarkable feat for the 5-foot-4, 120-pound American.
  • 5. Shakur Stevenson — WBO super lightweight champion (Previous rank: tied 4)Stevenson’s promotional situation has been unstable since his January win over Teofimo Lopez. His next fight is mandated by the WBO against Raymond Muratalla, promising a tough defense despite unclear promotional plans.
  • 6. Dmitry Bivol — WBA/WBO/IBF light heavyweight champion (Previous rank: 6)Bivol returned strong in 2026 after avenging a loss to Artur Beterbiev in 2025. With mandatory defenses lined up, including a December bout against Callum Smith, Bivol boasts significant wins over both Canelo Alvarez and Beterbiev, solidifying his Hall of Fame credentials.
  • 7. Devin Haney — WBO welterweight champion (Previous rank: 7)Haney is a three-division champ and former undisputed lightweight king. His upcoming December unification bout with Liam Paro marks a key moment. Future matchups with Ryan Garcia or Teofimo Lopez could follow in 2027.
  • 8. Jaron Boots Ennis — WBA/WBO super welterweight champion (Previous rank: 8)Ennis' talent has finally been met with worthy opponents after signing with Matchroom. Set to fight IBF champion Josh Kelly in February, Ennis may soon chase an undisputed crown at super welterweight.
  • 9. O Shaquie Foster — WBC, WBO, IBF super featherweight champion (New entrant)Foster captured three belts in 2026, defeating top fighters like Emanuel Navarrete and Stephen Fulton. Named likely Fighter of the Year, Foster’s rise from underappreciated to elite is clear, with big fights anticipated in 2027.
  • 10. Saul Canelo Alvarez — WBC super middleweight champion (Previous rank: unranked)Alvarez returned to top form with a masterful win over Christian Mbilli, throwing over 50 punches per round and showcasing vintage skills. With one fight left on his Riyadh deal, a rematch with Hamzah Sheeraz may be next.

Others Receiving Votes

  • Junto Nakatani
  • Artur Beterbiev
  • Jai Opetaia
  • Sebastian Fundora

Women's Pound-for-Pound Rankings

  • 1. Claressa Shields — Unified middleweight champion (Previous rank: 1)Shields becomes the unanimous No. 1 female boxer following Katie Taylor’s retirement. Returning to 160 pounds, she now faces competitive foes like Chantelle Cameron and Lauren Price, ready to dominate women’s boxing once more.
  • 2. Gabriela Fundora — Undisputed flyweight champion (Previous rank: 3)Fundora unified the flyweight division in 2024 and continued to defend her titles impressively through 2026. At 24, she stands as the youngest undisputed champion of the four-belt era and a rising face of women's boxing.
  • 3. Chantelle Cameron — WBA, WBC and WBO unified super welterweight champion (Previous rank: 4)Cameron gained respect after upsetting Mikaela Mayer and securing the unified super welterweight crown. Despite losing a trilogy opportunity with Katie Taylor, she remains a major force in women’s boxing.
  • 4. Amanda Serrano — WBA/WBO featherweight champion (Previous rank: tied 5)After a grueling fight with Lucrecia Manzur, Serrano hinted at retirement. With seven division titles and 55 fights over 17 years, she plans to bow out in January 2027, aiming for the knockout record in Puerto Rico.
  • 5. Dina Thorslund — Undisputed bantamweight champion (Previous rank: tied 5)Thorslund returned from maternity leave in 2026 with a decisive win over Cherneka Johnson, demonstrating her elite status and distinguishing herself as a generational talent.
  • 6. Alycia Baumgardner — WBA/WBO/IBF super featherweight champion (Previous rank: 7)Baumgardner became undisputed at 130 pounds but faced setbacks due to an anti-doping violation. Now signed with Most Valuable Promotions, she defends her titles and prepares to challenge for the lightweight IBF crown.
  • 7. Ellie Scotney — Former undisputed super bantamweight champion (Previous rank: 8)Scotney is known for technical skill rather than knockouts, winning all four major belts at super bantamweight before withdrawing from a featherweight title shot due to injury.
  • 8. Caroline Dubois — WBC & WBO unified lightweight champion (Previous rank: 10)Dubois rose to prominence after unifying lightweight titles and hopes for a major fight against Baumgardner. At 25, she aims to stay atop women’s boxing for years ahead.
  • 9T. Mikaela Mayer — WBO welterweight champion (Previous rank: 8)Mayer suffered two controversial losses in recent years but remains champion. A unification bout with Lauren Price is possible, though it might require returning to the UK ring.
  • 9T. Lauren Price — WBA, WBC, IBF welterweight champion (Previous rank: unranked)Price transitioned smoothly from Olympic gold to pro dominance, unifying welterweight titles and defending them consistently. A fight against Jessica McCaskill is highly anticipated in 2027.

Other Women Receiving Votes

  • Elif Nur Turhan
  • Mizuki Hiruta
  • Tiara Brown

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