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Women's Boxing Pound-for-Pound Rankings Update: January 2023
1/8/2026, 9:31:37 PM
Current Rankings Overview
As of January 2023, Claressa Shields retains her position as the undisputed heavyweight champion and remains at the top of ESPN's women's pound-for-pound rankings. Following her recent victory over Reina Tellez on January 3, Amanda Serrano holds steady at No. 3. The rankings reflect significant movements, including Gabriela Fundora's rise to No. 4 and the debut of Elif Nur Turhan at No. 10 after her impressive performance against Beatriz Ferreira.
Key Rankings and Recent Fights
The latest top 10 rankings are as follows:
1. Claressa Shields
- Record: 17-0, 3 KOs
- Last Fight: Win (UD10) against Lani Daniels on July 26
- Next Fight: February 22 against Franchon Crews-Dezurn
2. Katie Taylor
- Record: 25-1, 6 KOs
- Last Fight: Win (MD10) against Amanda Serrano on July 11
- Next Fight: To be announced
3. Amanda Serrano
- Record: 48-4-1, 31 KOs
- Last Fight: Win (UD10) against Reina Tellez on January 3
4. Gabriela Fundora
- Record: 17-0, 9 KOs
- Last Fight: Win (KO7) against Alexas Kubicki on September 20
5. Chantelle Cameron
- Record: 21-1, 8 KOs
- Last Fight: Win (UD10) against Jessica Camara on July 11
6. Mikaela Mayer
- Record: 22-2, 5 KOs
- Last Fight: Win (UD10) against Mary Spencer on October 30
7. Alycia Baumgardner
- Record: 17-1, 7 KOs
- Last Fight: Win (UD12) against Leila Beaudoin on December 19
8. Lauren Price
- Record: 9-0, 2 KOs
- Last Fight: Win (UD10) against Natasha Jonas on March 7
9. Yokasta Valle
- Record: 34-3, 10 KOs
- Last Fight: Win (MD10) against Yadira Bustillos on December 19
10. Elif Nur Turhan
- Record: 12-0, 8 KOs
- Last Fight: Win (TKO5) against Beatriz Ferreira on December 6
Methodology Behind Rankings
The rankings are determined through a points system where first-place votes receive 10 points, second-place votes receive nine points, and so forth. Various experts contributed to the rankings, with notable votes including Andreas Hale ranking Shields first and Taylor second, while Nick Parkinson placed Fundora in the second position.
Criticism & Opposition
While the rankings reflect the current performance of these athletes, some critics argue that the voting process may not fully capture the nuances of each fighter's skill set and recent performances. Dissenting opinions suggest that the rankings could benefit from a more transparent methodology.
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