by Cliff Rold
A summer often marked by long stretches of not a heck of a lot ended with some fantastic action. Ricky Burns upset of Roman Martinez at 130, and Giovani Segura’s toppling of Ivan Calderon, made for big fights even if they weren’t headlined with big names. With the summer officially not quite closed, Brandon Rios and Anthony Peterson added to a hot run while Wladimir Klitschko simply stayed hot at Heavyweight.
The impact of these results and more force this need for a BoxingScene ratings update reflecting division’s affected in the last few weeks.
Heavyweight (201 lbs.-Unlimited)
Notable Recent Results
08/21: #5 Tomasz Adamek (42-1, 27 KO) UD12 Michael Grant (46-4, 34 KO)
09/11: World Champion Wladimir Klitschko (55-3, 48 KO) TKO10 #10 Samuel Peter (34-4, 27 KO)
World Champion: Wladimir Klitschko (55-3, 49 KO, Lineal/Ring/IBF/WBO)
Lineage Descends From: W. Klitschko RTD9 Chagaev 06/20/2009
Top Ten Contenders
1. Vitali Klitschko (40-2, 38 KO, WBC, 4 Defenses)
2. David Haye (24-1, 22 KO, WBA, 1 Defense)
3. Tomasz Adamek (42-1, 27 KO)
4. Alexander Povetkin (19-0, 14 KO)
5. Eddie Chambers (35-2, 18 KO)
6. Ruslan Chagaev (26-1-1, 17 KO)
7. Nicolay Valuev (50-2, 34 KO)
8. Alexander Dimitrenko (30-1, 20 KO)
9. Denis Boytsov (27-0, 22 KO)
10. Tony Thompson (34-2, 22 KO)
Rating Notes…Wladimir Klitschko dominated a Peter who didn’t put up much of a fight after the early rounds. Will David Haye or Tomasz Adamek provide the sustained challenge Klitschko has lacked recently?...It would be more than shocking if Vitali found such a challenge from faded former lineal champion Shannon Briggs. That is almost impossible to look forward to…David Haye-Audley Harrison at least has a home turf bragging rights thing but after all the smack, it doesn’t look like Haye is as willing in body as he is in speech just yet…Below Povetkin, only Boytsov is worth more than curiosity at this point…Thompson reenters at number ten after Peter’s loss. Thompson notably gave a good account of himself in a losing challenge of Wladimir before a current three fight win streak.
Previous Champion: Lennox Lewis (2001-03, Retired)
Consecutive Title Defense Record, Lineal or Other: Joe Louis - 25
Current Champion – Defenses: 2 – Lineal; 4 – IBF; 5 – IBF/WBO
Key Upcoming Heavyweight Contests
10/16: #1 Vitali Klitschko vs. Shannon Briggs (51-5-1, 45 KO)
11/13: #2 David Haye vs. Audley Harrison (27-4, 20 KO)
Cruiserweight (176-200 lbs.)
Notable Recent Results
07/17: #10 Denis Lebedev (21-0, 16 KO) KO2 Alexander Alexeev (19-2, 17 KO)
07/21: #8 Danny Green (30-3, 27 KO) KO1 Paul Briggs (26-4, 18 KO)
08/21: #2 Marco Huck (30-1, 23 KO, WBO) TKO4 #10 Matt Godfrey (20-2, 10 KO)
World Cruiserweight Champion: Vacant
Vacant Since: Tomasz Adamek Vacated 02/23/2010
Top Ten Contenders
1. Steve Cunningham (23-2, 12 KO, IBF, 0 Defenses)
2. Marco Huck (30-1, 23 KO, WBO, 4 Defenses)
3. Krzysztof Wlodarczyk (43-2-1, 32 KO, WBC, 0 Defenses)
4. Troy Ross (23-2, 16 KO)
5. Denis Lebedev (21-0, 16 KO)
6. Ola Afolabi (14-2-3, 6 KO)
7. Danny Green (30-3, 27 KO)
8. Giacobbe Fragomeni (26-3-1, 10 KO)
9. Yoan Pablo Hernandez (22-1, 11 KO)
10. Steve Herelius (20-1-1, 12 KO)
Rating Notes…Hints of a Cruiserweight “Super Six” style clash persist and the sooner the better. The potential for rematches between Steve Cunningham and Huck or Wlodarcyzk is only one reason. The sole missing ingredient in the proposal is a Troy Ross with whom Cunningham has unfinished business…For now, with a year out of the ring, Victor Ramirez exits the ratings…So too does a Matt Godfrey who was thumped by Huck…The streaking Hernandez and Herelius enter in their place…This division is a sleeping giant right now.
Previous Champion: Tomasz Adamek (2007-09)
Consecutive Title Defense Record, Lineal: Carlos DeLeon - 4
Consecutive Title Defense Record, Other: Johnny Nelson (WBO) - 13
Key Upcoming Cruiserweight Contests
09/25: #3 Krzysztof Wlodarczyk vs. Jason Robinson (19-5, 11 KO)
11/17: #7 Danny Green vs. B.J. Flores (24-0-1, 15 KO)
Super Middleweight (161-168 lbs.)
Notable Recent Results
06/19: #2 Andre Ward (22-0, 13 KO, WBA) UD12 #10 Allan Green (29-2, 20 KO)
07/31: Jean Paul Mendy (29-0-1, 16 KO) DQ1 Sakio Bika (28-4-2, 19 KO)
07/31: Dimitri Sartison (27-1, 17 KO) UD12 #5 Middleweight Khoren Gevor (31-5, 16 KO)
World Super Middleweight Champion: Vacant
Vacant Since: Joe Calzaghe Vacated September 28, 2008
Top Ten Contenders
1. Andre Ward (22-0, 13 KO, WBA Super, 1 Defense)
2. Lucian Bute (26-0, 21 KO, IBF, 5 Defenses)
3. Mikkel Kessler (43-2, 32 KO, WBC, 0 Defenses)
4. Carl Froch (26-1, 20 KO)
5. Andre Dirrell (19-1, 13 KO)
6. Arthur Abraham (31-1, 25 KO)
7. Librado Andrade (29-3, 22 KO)
8. Robert Stieglitz (38-2, 23 KO, WBO, 2 Defenses)
9. Dimitri Sartison (27-1, 17 KO, WBA, 1 Defense)
10. Sakio Bika (28-4-2, 19 KO)
Ratings Notes…A lingering eye problem for Mikkel Kessler has put him on the shelf for the better part of a year and obliterated the third round of the Super Six. He remains rated for the time being…Fortunately, an intriguing ‘Final Four’ remains…Carl Froch-Arthur Abraham remains on the slate but difficulties remain the making of Andre Ward-Andre Dirrell…The latter must happen and if it does not it is the height of unprofessionalism…Allan Green is rightly disappointed to have lost his shot at Kessler but, after an anemic outing versus Ward, it will be hard to get anyone to care…Lucian Bute has to like the shortened timeline of the tournament. He’ll be there for the winner and the winner is coming sooner now.
Previous Champion: Joe Calzaghe (2006-08, Vacated)
Consecutive Title Defense Record, Lineal: Chong Pal Park - 10
Consecutive Title Defense Record, Other: Tie – Joe Calzaghe (WBO)/Sven Ottke (IBF) - 21
Key Upcoming Super Middleweight Contests
TBA: #1 Andre Ward vs. #5 Andre Dirrell
10/02: #4 Carl Froch vs. #6 Arthur Abraham
10/15: #2 Lucian Bute vs. Jesse Brinkley (35-5, 22 KO)
Middleweight (155-160 lbs.)
Notable Recent Results
07/31: #9 Sebastian Zbik (30-0, 10 KO) UD12 Jorge Heiland (16-1, 8 KO)
09/04: #3 Felix Sturm (34-2-1, 13 KO, WBA) UD12 Giovanni Lorenzo (28-3, 20 KO)
World Middleweight Champion: Sergio Martinez (45-2-2, 24 KO, Lineal/Ring)
Lineage Descends From: Hopkins TKO12 Trinidad 09/29/2001
Top Ten Contenders
1. Paul Williams (39-1, 27 KO)
2. Kelly Pavlik (36-2, 32 KO)
3. Felix Sturm (34-2-1, 13 KO, WBA, 8 Defenses)
4. Sebastian Sylvester (33-3-1, 16 KO, IBF, 2 Defenses)
5. Khoren Gevor (31-5, 16 KO)
6. Roman Karmazin (40-3-2, 26 KO)
7. Daniel Geale (23-1, 14 KO)
8. Dmitry Pirog (17-0, 14 KO)
9. Sebastian Zbik (30-0, 10 KO, WBC interim)
10. Gennady Golovkin (19-0, 16 KO)
Rating Notes…A rematch between Martinez and Williams is THE fight in class and looks like it will happen before the year is out. Williams won a squeaker in a December 2009 classic. Martinez has since defeated Pavlik for the crown…Sturm showed he belongs in line to face the winner with a rust shaking, often dominant win over Lorenzo…The drop from those three is big but could close quickly. A horde of young talent is rising. Pirog leads the way right now but names like Gennady Golovkin and Fernando Guerrero will all factor in the title equation sooner than later…Anthony Mundine’s second straight win at Jr. Middleweight sees him exit the ratings making room for the promising Gennady Golovkin.
Previous Champion: Kelly Pavlik (2007-10)
Consecutive Title Defense Record, Lineal: Carlos Monzon - 14
Consecutive Title Defense Record, Other: Bernard Hopkins (IBF) - 20
Current Champion – Defenses: 0 - Lineal/Ring/WBC
Key Upcoming Middleweight Contests
10/30: #4 Sebastian Sylvester vs. Mahir Oral (28-2-2, 11 KO)
Welterweight (141-147 lbs.)
Notable Recent Results
07/30: Ashley Theophane (26-5-1, 7 KO) MD10 #10 Delvin Rodriguez (25-5-2, 14 KO)
08/30: #7 Vyacheslav Senchenko (31-0, 20 KO, WBA) UD12 Charlie Navarro (18-4, 13 KO)
09/04: #8 Jan Zeveck (30-1, 17 KO, IBF) MD12 #9 Rafal Jackiewicz (36-9-1, 18 KO)
World Welterweight Champion: Floyd Mayweather Jr. (41-0, 25 KO)
Lineage Descends From: Mayweather UD12 Mosley, 05/01/2010
Top Ten Contenders
1. Manny Pacquiao (51-3-2, 38 KO, WBO, 1 Defense)
2. Andre Berto (26-0, 20 KO, WBC, 4 Defenses)
3. Shane Mosley (46-6, 39 KO)
4. Joshua Clottey (35-4, 20 KO)
5. Vyacheslav Senchenko (31-0, 20 KO, WBA, 2 Defenses)
6. Jan Zaveck (30-1, 17 KO, IBF, 2 Defenses)
7. Selcuk Aydin (20-0, 15 KO)
8. Ionut Dan (26-1, 14 KO)
9. Said Ouali (27-3, 19 KO)
10. Rafal Jackiewicz (36-9-1, 18 KO)
Ratings Notes…This division has one fight that matters. That fight isn’t happening this year. The hell with everyone involved until it gets done…Luis Collazo exits due to inactivity; Cotto exits with his intent to remain at Jr. Middleweight more clear…Dan enters the ratings based on a controversial decision loss to Aydin; Jackiewicz falls after his loss to Zaveck…Take the superstars out and this is the worst Welterweight has been in a very, very long time.
Previous Champion: Floyd Mayweather (2006-08, Retired)
Consecutive Title Defense Record, Lineal or Other: Henry Armstrong - 18
Current Champion – Defenses: 0
Key Upcoming Welterweight Contests
09/18: #4 Shane Mosley vs. Sergio Mora (22-1, 6 KO); Jr. Middleweight contest
Lightweight (131-135 lbs.)
Notable Recent Results
07/31: World Champion Juan Manuel Marquez (51-5-1, 37 KO) UD12 #1 Juan Diaz (35-4, 17 KO)
08/14: Miguel Vazquez (26-3, 12 KO) UD12 #8 Ji Hoon Kim (21-6, 18 KO); vacant IBF belt
09/11: Brandon Rios (25-0-1, 17 KO) DQ7 #5 Anthony Peterson (30-1, 20 KO)
World Lightweight Champion: Juan Manuel Marquez (51-5-1, 37 KO, Lineal/Ring/WBA Super/WBO)
Lineage Descends From: Castillo UD12 Lazcano, 06/05/2004
Top Ten Contenders
1. Michael Katsidis (27-2, 22 KO, WBO interim)
2. Miguel Acosta (27-3-2, 21 KO, WBA Regular, 0 Defenses)
3. Juan Diaz (35-4, 17 KO)
4. Ali Funeka (30-3-3, 25 KO)
5. Brandon Rios (25-0-1, 17 KO)
6. Humberto Soto (52-7-2, 32 KO, WBC, 1 Defense)
7. Robert Guerrero (27-1-1, 18 KO)
8. Miguel Vazquez (26-3, 12 KO, IBF, 0 Defenses)
9. Antonio DeMarco (24-2-1, 17 KO)
10. Paulus Moses (25-1, 17 KO)
Rating Notes…Juan Manuel Marquez beat Juan Diaz earlier, if not as concussively in their rematch and remains the king at Lightweight…Despite having defeated Katsidis in 2008, Diaz has now lost three of four since and could easily have dropped the sole win in the run. Katsidis moves to the top slot and Diaz drops to third…Anthony Peterson exits after being overwhelmed by instant fan favorite Brandon Rios. Rios showed chin, skill, and fire…Robert Guerrero managed to win almost every round and impress no one with a win over the aged Casamayor. Let’s hope the Cuban great calls it a day…Ji Hoon Kim exits and his conqueror, Vazquez, assumes the eight slot off a dominant decision win.
Previous Champion: Joel Casamayor (2006-08)
Consecutive Title Defense Record, Lineal: Joe Gans – 14*
Consecutive Title Defense Record, Other: Artur Grigorian (WBO) - 17
Current Champion – Defenses: 2 – Lineal/Ring; 1 - WBA/WBO
*Gans defenses were spread over two reigns but he never lost the title in the ring, electing to vacate the title in a short trip to Welterweight before returning to reclaim the crown. Roberto Duran can also be credited with the record at 12 in a single title reign.
Key Upcoming Lightweight Contests
09/25: #6 Humberto Soto vs. Fidel Munoz (23-1, 18 KO)
11/06: #7 Robert Guerrero vs. Vicente Escobedo (22-2, 14 KO)
11/27: World Champion Juan Manuel Marquez vs. #1 Michael Katsidis
Jr. Lightweight (127-130 lbs.)
Notable Recent Results
09/01: #7 Mzonke Fana (30-4, 12 KO) UD12 #6 Cassius Baloyi (37-5-1, 19 KO); vacant IBF belt
09/04: #3 Jorge Solis (40-2-2, 29 KO, interim WBA) TKO6 Francisco Cordero (23-1, 15 KO)
09/04: Ricky Burns (29-2, 7 KO) UD12 #1 Roman Martinez (24-1-1, 15 KO, WBO)
World Jr. Lightweight Champion: Vacant
Vacant Since: Manny Pacquiao Vacated July 2008
Top Ten Contenders
1. Takashi Uchiyama (15-0, 12 KO, WBA, 1 Defense)
2. Jorge Solis (40-2-2, 29 KO, interim WBA)
3. Ricky Burns (29-2, 7 KO, WBO, 0 Defenses)
4. Vitali Tajbert (20-1, 6 KO, WBC, 1 Defense)
5. Roman Martinez (24-1-1, 15 KO)
6. Mzonke Fana (30-4, 12 KO, IBF, 0 Defenses)
7. Cassius Baloyi (37-5-1, 19 KO)
8. Juan Carlos Salgado (22-1-1, 16 KO)
9. Jason Litzau (27-2, 21 KO)
10. Argenis Mendez (17-1, 9 KO)
Ratings Notes…Jr. Lightweight gets a big shakeup at the end of summer…When Mzonke Fana was being derided as a Marco Antonio Barrera foe years ago, would anyone have predicted two belt reigns? He was better than given credit for AND there’s too many belts…Having only heard the buzz, it sounds like Burns’ upset of Martinez was a serious Fight of the Year candidate…Solis continues to edge up and may be the best fighter in class right now…He should be getting that mandatory with Uchiyama any day now right? Bueller?
Previous Champion: Manny Pacquiao (2008, Vacated)
Consecutive Title Defense Record, Lineal: Brian Mitchell – 13
Consecutive Title Defense Record, Other: Brian Mitchell (WBA) - 12
Key Upcoming Jr. Lightweight Contests
Nothing notable at this time.
Featherweight (123-126 lbs.)
Notable Recent Results
09/11: #6 Yuriorkis Gamboa (19-0, 15 KO, WBA) UD12 #7 Orlando Salido (34-11-2, 22 KO, IBF)
World Featherweight Champion: Vacant
Vacant Since: Manny Pacquiao Vacated March 19, 2005
Top Ten Contenders
1. Chris John (43-0-2, 22 KO, WBA Super, 12 Defenses)
2. Juan Manuel Lopez (29-0, 26 KO, WBO, 1 Defense)
3. Elio Rojas (22-1, 13 KO, WBC, 1 Defense)
4. Celestino Caballero (34-2, 23 KO)
5. Rafael Marquez (39-5, 35 KO)
6. Yuriorkis Gamboa (19-0, 15 KO, WBA Super, 4 Defenses; IBF, 0 Defenses)
7. Orlando Salido (34-11-2, 22 KO)
8. Cristobal Cruz (39-12-2, 23 KO)
9. Daniel Ponce De Leon (39-2, 32 KO)
10. Miguel Garcia (23-0, 19 KO)
* Attell’s record streak varies from 18-22 title defenses by source; the CyberBoxingZone records 20 title defenses while 18 is noted in numerous other historical records
Ratings Notes…Juan Manuel Lopez continues to thrill, trading knockdowns before crushing Concepcion. Now it’s a showdown with Marquez, the ultimate dangerous veteran. That’s drool worthy…Chris John is hurt. Again. Is the veteran at the point where his body just can’t make it anymore?...Gamboa gets his first top ten win but doesn’t move up right away as he showed how far he’s yet to go. He’s now a WBA ‘Super’ champ. So is John. The WBA is ridiculous….No one wants to fight Caballero yet. It’s likely to stay that way a bit longer…Featherweight has seen its ceiling raised higher with room yet to grow.
Previous Champion: Manny Pacquiao (2003-05, Vacated)
Consecutive Title Defense Record, Lineal: Abe Attell – 18*
Consecutive Title Defense Record, Other: Eusebio Pedroza (WBA) – 19
Key Upcoming Featherweight Contests
11/06: #2 Juan Manuel Lopez vs. #5 Rafael Marquez
Jr. Featherweight (119-122 lbs.)
Notable Recent Results
09/01: Takalani Ndlovu (31-6, 18 KO) SD12 #5 Jeffrey Mathebula (23-3-2, 13 KO)
World Jr. Featherweight Champion: Vacant
Vacant Since: Israel Vasquez Vacated May 28, 2009
Top Ten Contenders
1. Poonsawat Kratingdaenggym (41-1, 29 KO, WBA, 2 Defenses)
2. Toshiaki Nishioka (36-4-3, 23 KO, WBC, 4 Defenses)
3. Steve Molitor (32-1, 12 KO, IBF, 0 Defenses)
4. Rendall Munroe (21-1, 9 KO)
5. Antonio Escalante (24-2, 15 KO)
6. Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. (19-0-1, 16 KO, WBO, 1 Defense)
7. Satashi Hosono (17-1, 13 KO)
8. Victor Fonseca (17-0, 9 KO)
9. Takalani Ndlovu (31-6, 18 KO)
10. Jeffrey Mathebula (23-3-2, 13 KO)
Ratings Notes…A division that could be good if the best were fighting each other, the fact is for now they are not…with one exception…as much as sanctioning bodies are and should be derided, Nishioka-Munroe is an excellent mandatory match…Mathebula slips after a surprising upset loss. Mathebula gave Celestino Caballero a tough go in 2009.
Previous Champion: Israel Vasquez (2007-09, Vacated)
Consecutive Title Defense Record, Lineal or Other: Wilfredo Gomez - 17
Key Upcoming Jr. Featherweight Contests
09/11: #3 Steve Molitor vs. Jason Booth (35-5, 15 KO)
10/01: #1 Poonsawat Kratingdaenggym vs. Ryol Lee (16-1-1, 8 KO)
10/24: #2 Toshiaki Nishioka vs. #4 Rendall Munroe
Flyweight (109-112 lbs.)
Notable Recent Results
09/01: #5 Moruti Mthalane (26-2, 17 KO, IBF) TKO5 Zolani Tete (13-1, 11 KO)
09/04: #6 Julio Cesar Miranda (33-5-1, 26 KO, WBO) RTD9 Ronald Ramos (29-9-3, 15 KO)
09/11: #8 Edgar Sosa (40-6, 22 KO) TKO10 Ryan Bito (18-7-3, 6 KO)
World Flyweight Champion: Pongsaklek Wonjongkam (76-3-1, 40 KO, Lineal/Ring/WBC)
Lineage Descends From: Canto MD15 Oguma, 01/08/1975*
Top Ten Contenders
1. Koki Kameda (23-1, 15 KO)
2. Daisuke Naito (36-3-3, 23 KO)
3. Daiki Kameda (17-2, 11 KO¸WBA¸0 Defenses)
4. Denkaosan Kaovichit (50-2-1, 20 KO)
5. Moruti Mthalane (26-2, 17 KO, IBF, 1 Defense)
6. Julio Cesar Miranda (33-5-1, 26 KO, WBO, 1 Defense)
7. Luis Concepcion (21-1, 16 KO, WBA interim)
8. Edgar Sosa (40-6, 24 KO)
9. Takefumi Sakata (36-5-2, 17 KO)
10. Edren Dapudong (20-2, 11 KO)
* Canto, a WBC champion, was regarded by some, including Ring Magazine, as lineal champ as early as 1975 for defeating Shoji Oguma; became clear champion when twice defended against foe Betulio Gonzalez became WBA champ on 08/13/1978
Ratings Notes…Wonjongkam may be looking at a fifth fight with Naito if Koki Kameda is serious about moving up in weight rather than trying to chase a rematch. A mandatory with former Jr. Flyweight titlist Edgar Sosa may come before anything else. That could be a good fight…Wonjongkam could also conceivably do business with brother Daiki and give Flyweight its first unification contest in decades. A mandatory with former Jr. Flyweight titlist Edgar Sosa could also happen…In the meantime, the champ is taking some easy ones while Daiki is likely to have to face Sakata, a former WBA titlist, in the fall…Miranda won a belt after falling short in key eliminators and title tries previously (including losses to Wonjongkam and Mthalane in 2009). He filled the slot left behind by the vacating Omar Narvaez; the Argentine left 112 one short of tying the general consecutive title defense record at Flyweight…Dapudong holds a WBC “Silver” belt which is a glossier name for interim beltholder. Whatever.
Previous Champion: Koki Kameda (2009-10)
Consecutive Title Defense Record, Lineal or Other: Pongsaklek Wonjongkam – 17
Current Champion – Defenses: 0 - Lineal/Ring/WBC
Key Upcoming Flyweight Contests
09/17: #10 Edren Dapudong vs. Wilbert Uicab (28-5-1, 17 KO)
09/25: #3 Daiki Kameda vs. #9 Takefumi Sakata
10/02: #4 Denkaosan Kaovichit vs. #7 Luis Concepcion
10/08: World Champion Pongsaklek Wonjongkam vs. Suriyan Por Chokchai (14-4-1, 4 KO)
Jr. Flyweight (106-108 lbs.)
Notable Recent Results
08/28: #1 Giovanni Segura (25-1-1, 21 KO, WBA) TKO8 World Champion Ivan Calderon (34-1-1, 6 KO, Lineal/Ring/WBO)
09/04: #2 Omar Nino (30-3-2, 12 KO, WBC) RTD6 Ronald Barrera (27-8-2, 17 KO)
09/04: #3 Luis Lazarte (48-9-1, 18 KO, IBF) UD12 Nerys Espinoza (29-6-1, 20 KO)
09/15: #6 Ulises Solis (32-2-2, 21 KO) UD10 Luis Leon (11-3, 10 KO)
World Jr. Flyweight Champion: Giovanni Segura (25-1-1, 21 KO, Lineal/Ring/WBA Super/WBO)
Lineage Descends From: Cazares TKO10 Dieppa, 09/30/2006
Top Ten Contenders
1. Ivan Calderon (34-1-1, 6 KO)
2. Omar Nino (30-3-2, 12 KO, WBC, 1 Defense)
3. Luis Lazarte (48-9-1, 18 KO, IBF, 0 Defenses)
4. Carlos Tamara (21-5, 15 KO)
5. Brian Viloria (27-3, 15 KO)
6. Ulises Solis (32-2-2, 21 KO)
7. Juan Carlos Reveco (25-1, 15 KO, WBA, 0 Defenses)
8. Rodel Mayol (26-5-2, 20 KO)
9. Ramon Hirales (13-1, 8 KO)
10. Ryo Miyazaki (11-0-3, 6 KO)
Ratings Notes…Segura’s thrilling knockout of Ivan Calderon means a new World Champion and a strong Fight of the Year candidate. A rematch is likely…Further unification for Segura would be welcome as well, especially if it could come with fellow Mexican warrior Omar Nino…Reveco is way overdue for his mandatory too, meaning Segura has no shortage of compelling challengers, but Reveco must survive a challenge from the rising Roman Gonzalez. He’ll have his hands full…That’s right. Gonzalez at 108 finally. There is a lot to like at 108 right now.
Previous Champion: Ivan Calderon (2007-2010)
Consecutive Title Defense Record, Lineal: Saman Sorjaturong - 10
Consecutive Title Defense Record, Other: Myung-Woo Yuh (WBA) – 17
Current Champion: 0 – Lineal/Ring/WBO; 3 - WBA
Key Upcoming Jr. Flyweight Contests
10/24: #7 Juan Carlos Reveco vs. #1 at Strawweight Roman Gonzalez
Strawweight (105 lbs.)
Notable Recent Results
09/03: #3 Oleydong Sithsamerchai (34-0-1, 12 KO, WBC) D12 Pornsawan Porpramook (22-3-1, 16 KO)
09/03: #1 Roman Gonzalez (26-0, 22 KO, WBA) TKO2 Jesus Limones (9-2-1, 4 KO); non-title
World Strawweight Champion: Vacant
Vacant Since: Ricardo Lopez vacated in 1999
Top Ten Contenders
1. Roman Gonzalez (26-0, 22 KO, WBA, 3 Defenses)
2. Nkosinathi Joyi (21-0, 15 KO, IBF, 0 Defenses)
3. Oleydong Sithsamerchai (34-0-1, 12 KO, WBC, 6 Defenses)
4. Donnie Nietes (27-1-3, 15 KO, WBO, 4 Defenses)
5. Raul Garcia (27-1-1, 16 KO)
6. Pornsawan Porpramook (22-3-1, 16 KO)
7. Yasutaka Kuroki (24-4-1, 16 KO)
8. Juan Palacios (26-3, 20 KO)
9. Katsunari Takayama (24-4, 10 KO)
10. Juan Hernandez (17-1, 13 KO)
Ratings Notes…Strawweights best have been almost silent in the last few months with little looming in the imminent future to get excited about. It’s a talented class, with some exceptional champions. It just so rarely results in fights.
Previous Champion: Ricardo Lopez (1990-99, Vacated)
Consecutive Title Defense Record, Lineal or Other: Ricardo Lopez – 22
Key Upcoming Strawweight Contests
Nothing signed at the time of this listing.
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Cliff Rold is a member of the Ring Magazine Ratings Advisory Panel and the Boxing Writers Association of America. He can be reached at roldboxing@hotmail.com
