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Claressa Shields Dominates ESPN's Women's Pound-for-Pound Rankings

1/8/2026

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Claressa Shields remains the undisputed heavyweight champion and leads ESPN's women's pound-for-pound rankings as of January 8, 2026.
Amanda Serrano holds third place after her victory over Reina Tellez.
Gabriela Fundora moves to fourth.
Elif Nur Turhan debuts in the top 10 after winning the IBF lightweight title.
Katie Taylor, Mikaela Mayer, and Alycia Baumgardner maintain their rankings.

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Claressa Shields remains the undisputed heavyweight champion and leads ESPN's women's pound-for-pound rankings as of January 8, 2026.
Amanda Serrano holds third place after her victory over Reina Tellez.
Gabriela Fundora moves to fourth.
Elif Nur Turhan debuts in the top 10 after winning the IBF lightweight title.
Katie Taylor, Mikaela Mayer, and Alycia Baumgardner maintain their rankings.