Women’s boxing divisional rankings: Stephanie Han, Kaye Scott move up after wins
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Andreas Hale
Late December and the beginning of January were busy in women’s boxing as several ranked fighters were in action.
The biggest change in the rankings happened in the middleweight division courtesy of Kaye Scott’s 10-round majority decision win over Olivia Curry to claim the vacant WBA and WBC women’s middleweight titles on Dec. 20. Scott, who entered the fight as ESPN’s No. 4-ranked middleweight, swaps places with Curry, who came in at No. 3. It was a return bout from their majority draw in September, which was an all-action showdown. In the rematch, Scott was the aggressor and used a sharp jab to control the range and keep Curry’s attack in check. Scott finally becomes a unified champion in her third attempt at a world championship.
After back-to-back loses to Katie Taylor at junior welterweight, unified featherweight champion Amanda Serrano returned to form with a dominant unanimous decision win over Reina Tellez on Jan. 3 in Puerto Rico. With the victory, Serrano maintains her No. 1 spot in the featherweight rankings.
In the co-main event, Stephanie Han defeated boxing and MMA legend Holly Holm by unanimous technical decision. Han was sharp in retaining her WBA lightweight title. She moves up a spot to No. 4. The division’s No. 1 fighter, Caroline Dubois, was excellent in her stateside debut, outpointing Camilla Panatta on the undercard of Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul on Dec. 19.
Rankings are updated every Tuesday. They’re based on recent bouts, head-to-head competition and the quality of opponent. As with almost everything, until fighters square off against one another, there is a layer of subjectivity to it. Fighters who haven’t fought in 18 months and don’t have a fight scheduled will be removed from the rankings until they fight again.
For a list of the current champions in all weight classes, click here. For women’s P4P rankings, click here.
Heavyweight – Light heavyweight – Super middleweight – Middleweight – Junior middleweight – Welterweight – Junior welterweight – Lightweight – Junior lightweight – Featherweight – Junior featherweight – Bantamweight – Junior bantamweight – Flyweight – Junior flyweight – Strawweight – Atomweight
HEAVYWEIGHT (Over 175+ pounds)
1. Claressa Shields 
Previous ranking: 1
Record: 16-0, 3 KO
Last: W (UD10) Lani Daniels, July 26
Next: Feb. 22 vs. Franchon Crews Dezurn
2. Danielle Perkins Previous ranking: 2
Record: 5-1, 2 KOs
Last: L (UD10) Claressa Shields, Feb. 2
Next: Feb. 22 vs. Che Kenneally
3. Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse Previous ranking: 3
Record: 8-2, 2 KO
Last: W (UD) Sonya Dreiling, Dec. 11
Next: TBA
4. Minellis Blanco Previous ranking: 4
Record: 6-0, 6 KOs
Last: W (TKO1) Paola Esther Herrera, Aug. 24, 2024
Next: TBA
5. Giovanna Gonzalez Previous ranking: 5
Record: 7-3-1, 4 KOs
Last: W (KO1) Isis Dana Flores, Nov. 22
Next: TBA
LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT (Up to 175 pounds)
1. Sarah Scheurich 
Previous ranking: 5
Record: 7-0, 4 KOs
Last: W (UD10) Lani Daniels, Dec. 6
Next: TBA
2. Lani Daniels 
Previous ranking: 1
Record: 11-4-2, 1 KOs
Last: L (UD10) Sarah Scheurich, Dec. 6
Next: TBA
3. Che Kenneally Previous ranking: 2
Record: 5-0, 2 KOs
Last: W (TKO3) Angie Paola Rocha, July 20, 2024
Next: Feb. 22 vs. Danielle Perkins
4. Angie Paola Rocha Previous ranking: 3
Record: 16-5-3, 9 KOs
Last: W (TKO4) Lorena Carrillo, Sept. 17, 2024
Next: TBA
5. Celina Agwu Previous ranking: 4
Record: 8-1, 8 KOs
Last: W (TKO4) Latifat Salami, Nov. 15
Next: TBA
SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT (Up to 168 pounds)
1. Shadasia Green Previous ranking: 1
Record: 16-1, 11 KOs
Last: W (SD10) Savannah Marshall, July 11
Next: TBA
2. Savannah Marshall Previous ranking: 2
Record: 13-2, 10 KO
Last: L (SD10) Shadasia Green, July 11
Next: TBA
3. Franchon Crews Dezurn Previous ranking: 3
Record: 10-2, 2 KOs
Last: W (MD10) Citlalli Ortiz, June 6
Next: Feb. 22 vs. Claressa Shields
4. Hanna Gabriels Previous ranking: 4
Record: 22-2-1, 13 KOs
Last: W (TKO4) Sara Anti Gabriel, Dec. 29, 2024
Next: TBA
5. Melinda Watpool Previous ranking: 5
Record: 7-1, 2 KOs
Last: L (SD10) Shadasia Green, Nov. 15, 2024
Next: Feb. 27 vs. TBA
MIDDLEWEIGHT (Up to 160 pounds)
1. Desley Robinson Previous ranking: 1
Record: 11-3, 4 KOs
Last: W (TKO2) Logan Holler, Oct. 18
Next: TBA
2. Tamm Thibeault Previous ranking: 2
Record: 4-0, 3 KOs
Last: W (TKO1) Cristina Mazzotta, Sept. 27
Next: TBA
3. Kaye Scott Previous ranking: 4
Record: 5-1-1, 0 KOs
Last: W (MD10) Olivia Curry, Dec. 20
Next: TBA
4. Olivia Curry Previous ranking: 3
Record: 7-3-2, 2 KOs
Last: L (MD10) Kaye Scott, Dec. 20
Next: TBA
5. Chloe Chaos Previous ranking: 5
Record: 7-2-1, 3 KOs
Last: W (UD8) Macca Jean, Aug. 23
Next: May 8 vs. Arlene Blencowe
JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHT (Up to 154 pounds)
1. Mikaela Mayer Previous ranking: 1
Record: 22-2, 5 KOs
Last: W (UD10) Mary Spencer, Oct. 30
Next: TBA
2. Oshae Jones Previous ranking: 2
Record: 9-0, 3 KOs
Last: W (SD10) Elia Carranza, July 25
Next: TBA
3. Terri Harper Previous ranking: 3
Record: 16-2-2, 6 KOs
Last: W (UD10) Natalie Zimmermann, May 23
Next: TBA
4. Ema Kozin Previous ranking: 4
Record: 24-2-1, 12 KOs
Last: L (SD10) Cecilia Braekhus, Oct. 4
Next: TBA
5. Mary Spencer Previous ranking: 5
Record: 10-3, 6 KOs
Last: L (UD10) Mikaela Mayer, Oct. 30
Next: TBA
WELTERWEIGHT (Up to 147 pounds)
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1. Lauren Price Previous ranking: 1
Record: 9-0, 2 KO
Last: W (UD10) Natasha Jonas, March 7
Next: TBA
2. Mikaela Mayer Previous ranking: 2
Record: 22-2, 5 KOs
Last: W (UD10) Mary Spencer, Oct. 30
Next: TBA
3. Sandy Ryan Previous ranking: 3
Record: 8-3-1, 3 KOs
Last: W (UD10) Jade Grierson, Sept. 6
Next: Feb. 21 vs. Karla Ramos Zamora
4. Natasha Jonas Previous ranking: 4
Record: 16-3-1, 9 KOs
Last: L (UD10) Lauren Price, March 7
Next: TBA
5. Layla McCarter Previous ranking: 5
Record: 47-13-5, 13 KOs
Last: W (TKO4) Paulina Cardona, Feb. 1
Next: TBA
JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHT (Up to 140 pounds)
Record: 25-1, 6 KOs Record: 21-1, 8 KOs Record: 48-4-1, 31 KOs Record: 24-8, 13 KOs Record: 17-4, 3 KOs Record: 12-0-1, 5 KO Record: 12-0, 8 KOs Record: 16-2-2, 6 KO Record: 12-0, 3 KOs Record: 10-1, 1 KO Record: 17-1, 1 NC, 19 KOs Record: 50-3, 20 KOs Record: 13-2, 2 KOs Record: 16-3, 3 KOs Record: 23-1, 10 KOs Record: 48-4-1, 31 KOs Record: 20-0, 11 KOs Record: 20-3, 4 KOs Record: 15-2, 3 KOs Record: 12-1, 1 KOs Record: 10-0, 0 KOs Record: 13-1-1, 4 KOs Record: 15-1, 3 KOs Record: 18-2-1, 4 KOs Record: 44-12-2, 19 KOs Record: 19-2, 8 KOs Record: 23-0, 9 KOs Record: 13-1, 1 KO Record: 15-5-1, 2 KOs Record: 18-5, 0 KOs Record: 10-0, 2 KOs Record: 17-2, 7 KOs Record: 36-4-1, 5 KOs Record: 25-5-1, 5 KOs Record: 15-0-1, 7 KO Record: 17-0, 9 KOs Record: 19-1-1, 3 KOs Record: 12-6, 1 KOs Record: 11-2, 3 KOs Record: 36-4-1, 5 KOs Editor’s note: Kenia Enriquez has been removed for inactivity. Record: 22-1-1, 8 KOs Record: 39-4, 5 KOs Record: 30-3, 3 KOs Record: 18-2, 7 KOs Record: 6-1, 0 KOs Record: 34-3, 10 KOs Record: 21-1, 7 KOs Record: 22-2, 3 KOs Record: 25-9-2, 10 KOs Record: 10-1-2, 3 KOs Record: 8-2-1, 1 KO Record: 9-1, 3 KOs Record: 13-0, 1 KO Record: 12-0-1, 1 KO Record: 16-4, 11 KOs Editor’s note: Tina Rupprecht has been removed due to retirement.1. Katie Taylor
Previous ranking: 1
Last: W (MD10) Amanda Serrano, July 11
Next: TBA
2. Chantelle Cameron
Previous ranking: 2
Last: W (UD10) Jessica Camara, July 11
Next: TBA
3. Amanda Serrano
Previous ranking: 3
Last: W (UD10) Reina Tellez, Jan. 3
Next: TBA
4. Samantha Worthington
Previous ranking: 4
Last: W (MD10) Victoire Piteau, July 26
Next: TBA
5. Elhem Mekhaled
Previous ranking: 5
Last: L (TKO6) Leila Beaudoin, June 27
Next: TBA
LIGHTWEIGHT (Up to 135 pounds)
1. Caroline Dubois
Previous ranking: 1
Last: W (UD10) Camila Panatta, Dec. 19
Next: TBA
2. Elif Nur Turhan
Previous ranking: 2
Last: W (TKO5) Beatriz Ferreira, Dec. 6
Next: Jan. 31 vs. Taylah Gentzen
3. Terri Harper
Previous ranking: 3
Last: W (MD10) Natalie Zimmermann, May 23
Next: TBA
4. Stephanie Han
Previous ranking: 5
Last: W (Tech. UD10) Holly Holm, Jan. 3
Next: TBA
5. Rhiannon Dixon
Previous ranking: 4
Last: L (UD10) Terri Harper, Sept. 28, 2024
Next: TBA
JUNIOR LIGHTWEIGHT (Up to 130 pounds)
1. Alycia Baumgardner
Previous ranking: 1
Last: W (UD12) Leila Beaudoin, Dec. 19
Next: TBA
2. Delfine Persoon
Previous ranking: 2
Last: W (TKO6) Ana Maria Lozano, June 22
Next: Feb. 10 vs. Caroline Veyre
3. Leila Beaudoin
Previous ranking: 3
Last: L (UD12) Alycia Baumgardner, Dec. 19
Next: TBA
4. Maira Moneo
Previous ranking: 4
Last: L (UD10) Beatriz Ferreira, Sept. 27
Next: TBA
5. Mea Motu
Previous ranking: 5
Last: W (TKO1) Manjot Rattu, Nov. 14
Next: TBA
FEATHERWEIGHT (Up to 126 pounds)
1. Amanda Serrano
Previous ranking: 1
Last: W (UD10) Reina Tellez, Jan. 3
Next: TBD
2. Tiara Brown
Previous ranking: 2
Last: W (UD10) Emma Gongora, Sept. 20
Next: TBA
3. Nina Meinke
Previous ranking: 3
Last: W (UD12) Daniela Romina Bermudez, May 10
Next: TBA
4. Sarah Mahfoud
Previous ranking: 4
Last: W (MD10) Danila Ramos, Nov. 29, 2024
Next: TBA
5. Jennifer Miranda
Previous ranking: 5
Last: L (UD10) Alycia Baumgardner, July 11
Next: TBA
JUNIOR FEATHERWEIGHT (Up to 122 pounds)
1. Ellie Scotney
Previous ranking: 1
Last: W (UD10) Yamileth Mercado, July 11
Next: TBA
2. Mayelli Flores Rosquero
Previous ranking: 2
Last: W (SD10) Nazarena Romero, May 10
Next: TBA
3. Skye Nicolson
Previous ranking: 3
Last: W (UD10) Yuliahn Luna Avila, Dec. 13
Next: TBA
4. Erika Cruz
Previous ranking: 4
Last: W (TKO6) Maricruz Rodriguez Gonzalez, May 16
Next: TBA
5. Jelena Mrdjenovich
Previous ranking: 5
Last: W (UD8) Liliana Martinez, Sept. 19
Next: TBA
BANTAMWEIGHT (Up to 118 pounds)
1. Cherneka Johnson
Previous ranking: 1
Last: W (UD10) Amanda Galle, Dec. 19
Next: TBA
2. Dina Thorslund
Previous ranking: 2
Last: W (UD10) Terumi Nuki, Oct. 25, 2024
Next: Jan. 31 vs. Lila Furtado
3. Florencia Ayelen Juarez
Previous ranking: 3
Last: W (UD10) Marianela Soledad Ramirez, Oct. 5, 2024
Next: TBA
4. Shurretta Metcalf
Previous ranking: 4
Last: W (UD8) Krystal Rosado-Ortiz, Oct. 18
Next: TBA
5. Miyo Yoshida
Previous ranking: 5
Last: W (UD8) Beata Dudek, Feb. 1
Next: TBA
JUNIOR BANTAMWEIGHT (Up to 115 pounds)
1. Mizuki Hiruta
Previous ranking: 1
Last: W (UD10) Gloria Gallardo, Nov. 22
Next: TBA
2. Asley Gonzalez Macias
Previous ranking: 2
Last: W (UD10) Mary Romero, Dec. 12, 2024
Next: TBA
3. Diana Laura Fernandez
Previous ranking: 3
Last: W (UD10) Nayeli Rodriguez, Nov. 29
Next: TBA
4. Irma Garcia
Previous ranking: 4
Last: W (TKO6) Maria Martinez Sandoval, June 14
Next: TBA
5. Jasmine Artiga
Previous ranking: 5
Last: W (UD10) Stephanie Silva, Dec. 13
Next: TBA
FLYWEIGHT (Up to 112 pounds)
1. Gabriela Fundora
Previous ranking: 1
Last: W (TKO7) Alexas Kubicki, Sept. 20
Next: TBA
2. Marilyn Badillo Amaya
Previous ranking: 3
Last: L (KO7) Gabriela Fundora, April 19
Next: TBA
3. Gabriela Sanchez Saavedra
Previous ranking: 4
Last: No contest (NC2) Tamara Elisabeth Demarco, Nov. 8
Next: TBA
4. Laura Wollenmann
Previous ranking: 5
Last: L (UD10) Gabriela Celeste Alaniz, Oct. 29
Next: TBA
5. Diana Laura Fernandez
Previous ranking: NR
Last: W (UD10) Nayeli Rodriguez, Nov. 29
Next: TBA
JUNIOR FLYWEIGHT (Up to 108 pounds)
1. Evelin Bermudez
Previous ranking: 1
Last: W (TKO1) Sara Bailey, Sept. 20
Next: TBA
2. Lourdes Juarez
Previous ranking: 2
Last: W (MD10) Yesica Nery Plata, Oct. 18
Next: TBA
3. Jessica Nery Plata
Previous ranking: 3
Last: L (MD10) Lourdes Juarez, Oct. 18
Next: TBA
4. Gabriela Celeste Alaniz
Previous ranking: 4
Last: W (UD10) Laura Wollenmann, Oct. 29
Next: TBA
5. Sara Bailey
Previous ranking: 5
Last: L (TKO1) Evelin Nazarena Bermudez, Sept. 20
Next: Feb. 27 vs. TBA
STRAWWEIGHT (Up to 105 pounds)
1. Yokasta Valle
Previous ranking: 1
Last: W (UD10) Yadira Bustillos, Dec. 19
Next: TBA
2. Sarah Bormann
Previous ranking: 2
Last: W (SD10) Yuko Kuroki, Oct. 18
Next: TBA
3. Kim Clavel
Previous ranking: 3
Last: W (UD10) Sol Cudos, Sept. 27
Next: TBA
4. Yuko Kuroki
Previous ranking: 4
Last: L (SD10) Sarah Bormann, Oct. 18
Next: TBA
5. Sol Cudos
Previous ranking: 5
Last: L (UD10) Kim Clavel, Sept. 27
Next: TBA
ATOMWEIGHT (Up to 102 pounds)
1. Eri Matsuda
Previous ranking: 1
Last: W (MD8) Sana Hazuki, Sept. 5
Next: TBA
2. Sumire Yamanaka
Previous ranking: 2
Last: W (UD8) Megumi Watanabe, Oct. 25
Next: TBA
3. Camila Zamorano
Previous ranking: 3
Last: W (UD10) Sana Hazuki, Oct. 25
Next: TBA
4. Esneidy Rodriguez Olmos
Previous ranking: 4
Last: W (UD10) Bethy Franco, Dec. 27
Next: TBA
5. Yenifer Leon
Previous ranking: 5
Last: W (UD8) Sumire Yamanaka, Sept. 27, 2024
Next: TBA
