Rising Stars: The Latest in Women's Boxing Rankings

The women's boxing landscape has been nothing short of electrifying as recent matches have reshaped the pound-for-pound rankings. The highly anticipated rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano showcased the top-tier competition in women’s boxing and ended in a thrilling unanimous decision favoring Taylor.

Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano: A Historic Duel

Taylor (24-1, 6 KOs) successfully defended her undisputed junior welterweight championship in a match that kept fans on the edge of their seats. The judges' scorecards reflected the narrow nature of the bout, with only a single point separating both fighters (95-94, 95-94, 95-94). This match followed Taylor’s previous victory over Chantelle Cameron, solidifying her status as one of only two women in boxing history to be undisputed in multiple divisions, alongside Claressa Shields.

Serrano (47-3-1, 31 KOs), who has claimed titles across seven weight divisions, demonstrated her relentless skill even in defeat. The bout echoed their first encounter in 2022, once again marking them as candidates for fight of the year with an astonishing 1,263 punches thrown collectively.

Gabriela Fundora: A New Contender

In a noteworthy update, Gabriela Fundora has made her debut in the rankings after achieving a remarkable feat as the youngest undisputed champion in history. At just 22 years old, Fundora (15-0, 7 KOs) solidified her spot in the P4P list following a seventh-round TKO against Gabriela Celeste Alaniz that unified all four major flyweight titles.

Current Women's Pound-for-Pound Rankings

1. Claressa Shields - Unified middleweight champion (15-0, 3 KOs)
2. Katie Taylor - Undisputed junior welterweight champion (24-1, 6 KOs)
3. Amanda Serrano - Unified featherweight champion (47-3-1, 31 KOs)
4. Chantelle Cameron - Junior welterweight interim champion (20-1, 8 KOs)
5. Natasha Jonas - Unified welterweight champion (16-2-1, 9 KOs)
6. Gabriela Fundora - Undisputed flyweight champion (15-0, 7 KOs)
7. Mikaela Mayer - Welterweight champion (20-2, 5 KOs)
8. Savannah Marshall - Unified super middleweight champion (13-1, 10 KOs)
9. Alycia Baumgardner - Undisputed junior lightweight champion (15-1, 7 KOs)
10. Yokasta Valle - Strawweight champion (32-3, 10 KOs)

The rankings are based on points awarded for expert votes and the fierce competition displayed in the ring. With a blend of seasoned champions and emerging talents, the future of women’s boxing has never looked brighter.