Boxing’s Top 10 Pound-for-Pound Rankings: Crawford Remains King as Nakatani Ascends
NEW YORK - November 3, 2025 - Terence Crawford continues his reign as the undisputed pound-for-pound king of boxing, maintaining the No. 1 spot in the latest rankings as Junto Nakatani’s recent surge propels him into the top 10. The rankings, reflecting performances through November 2025, showcase a dynamic landscape with shifting fortunes and rising stars poised too challenge the established order. these rankings are crucial for fans,promoters,and fighters alike,influencing matchmaking,legacy building,and the pursuit of boxing’s ultimate accolades.
The sport’s hierarchy is constantly in flux, driven by high-stakes matchups and the emergence of new talent. Nakatani’s remarkable run of form, culminating in a sixth-round stoppage of Ryosuke Nishida in June and his upcoming December bout against Sebastian Hernandez, has solidified his position among boxing’s elite, setting the stage for a potential 2026 showdown with Naoya Inoue.
Here’s a look at the current top 10 pound-for-pound boxers:
1. Terence Crawford (39-0,30 kos): The undisputed welterweight champion remains the standard-bearer.
2. Naoya Inoue (26-0, 23 KOs): The Japanese superstar continues to dominate the super bantamweight division.
3. Oleksandr Usyk (22-0, 14 KOs): The unified heavyweight champion’s skill and ring IQ are unmatched.
4.Artur Beterbiev (20-0, 20 KOs): The devastating light heavyweight champion is a force of nature.
5. Canelo Álvarez (61-2-2, 39 KOs): The four-division champion remains a major draw and a formidable opponent.
6. Dmitry Bivol (22-0, 11 KOs): The WBA light heavyweight champion has proven himself against top competition.
7. Tyson Fury (34-0-1, 24 KOs): The former heavyweight champion’s size and unorthodox style make him a difficult matchup for anyone.
8. Shakur Stevenson (20-0, 9 KOs): The super featherweight champion is a defensive wizard with growing power.
9. Junto Nakatani (26-0,19 KOs): The unified bantamweight champion has won five consecutive fights by stoppage since moving up in weight in 2024,and is moving to junior featherweight.His recent win over ryosuke nishida on june 8, 2025, cemented his place among the elite.
10. Jermell Charlo (35-2-1, 22 KOs): The former undisputed junior middleweight champion is looking to regain his momentum.
