Boxing Pound-For-Pound Rankings – February 2025

In the dynamic world of boxing, pound-for-pound rankings serve as a barometer for assessing fighters’ skills, achievements, and dominance across weight classes. The boxing landscape has witnessed significant shifts, with seasoned champions reaffirming their supremacy and emerging talents making their mark. Let’s have a look at the boxing pound-for-pound rankings.

10. Shakur Stevenson (22-0, 10 KOs)

Stevenson’s ascent in the lightweight division has been marked by his exceptional defensive skills and ring IQ. His unblemished record and recent victories position him as a future star, with the potential to climb higher in the P4P rankings as his career progresses.

9. Devin Haney (31-0, 15 KOs)

As the WBC light welterweight champion, Haney’s technical prowess and defensive mastery have kept him undefeated. His strategic approach in the ring continues to frustrate opponents, solidifying his reputation as a tactical genius.

8. Junto Nakatani (29-0, 22 KOs)

The WBC bantamweight champion has been on a meteoric rise, with his recent knockout victory over David Cuellar propelling him into the P4P conversation. Nakatani’s ambition to unify the bantamweight division before challenging Naoya Inoue sets the stage for potential blockbuster matchups.

7. Gervonta Davis (30-0, 28 KOs)

Davis’s explosive power and undefeated record have made him a standout in the lightweight division. Holding the WBA title, his recent performances have demonstrated his ability to end fights decisively, earning him a spot among boxing’s elite.

6. Canelo Alvarez (62-2-2, 39 KOs)

A stalwart in the boxing community, Alvarez’s reign as the undisputed super middleweight champion showcases his longevity and adaptability. His upcoming bout against Terence Crawford presents an opportunity to etch his name in boxing history further, as he continues to seek challenges across weight classes.

5. Artur Beterbiev (21-1, 20 KOs)

Despite his recent defeat to Bivol, Beterbiev’s impressive knockout record and prior unification of the light heavyweight division affirm his status as a formidable contender. At 40, his power and tenacity continue to pose significant challenges to opponents, and discussions of a potential trilogy with Bivol are already underway.

4. Dmitry Bivol (24-1, 12 KOs)

Bivol’s recent majority decision victory over Artur Beterbiev in February 2025 has elevated him to the status of undisputed light heavyweight champion. This win not only avenged his prior loss to Beterbiev but also solidified his position among boxing’s elite. Bivol’s technical proficiency and strategic sharpness were on full display during the bout.

3. Terence Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs)

A versatile and strategic fighter, Crawford has achieved the rare feat of becoming a four-weight world champion. His recent move to light middleweight and subsequent title acquisition has further enhanced his legacy. With an upcoming high-stakes bout against Canelo Alvarez slated for September 2025, Crawford’s ambition to conquer multiple divisions remains unwavering.

2. Naoya Inoue (28-0, 25 KOs)

Known as “The Monster,” Inoue has maintained an unblemished record while conquering multiple weight divisions. His recent conquests in the super bantamweight category, including decisive victories over Luis Nery and Marlon Tapales, have unified the division and showcased his formidable knockout power. Inoue’s relentless pursuit of excellence keeps him firmly in the upper echelons of the P4P rankings.

1. Oleksandr Usyk (23-0, 14 KOs)

The Ukrainian maestro continues to reign supreme in the heavyweight division. Usyk’s back-to-back victories over Tyson Fury in 2024 not only solidified his status as the undisputed heavyweight champion but also underscored his exceptional technical prowess and resilience. His seamless transition from cruiserweight to heavyweight, capturing titles in both divisions, cements his position atop the P4P list.