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Super Middleweight: David Benavidez now holds an interim designation from the WBC, theoretically putting him in line for a crack at Saul Alvarez in the future.
Middleweight: Gennadiy Golovkin is once again partially unified in the division after a stoppage of Ryota Murata. Zhanibek Alimkhanuly is now the WBO interim titlist, positioned to assume their full crown if, as expected, Demetrius Andrade moves to super middleweight.
Jr. Middleweight: Already recognized here as the lineal king of the class, Jermell Charlo is undisputed after a knockout of Brian Castano. Sebastian Fundora earned an interim tag from the WBC
Welterweight: Eimantas Stanionis is now the WBA sub-titlist at welterweight. The WBA title consolidation scheme appears to be slowing down but theoretically this puts Stanionis in line for a shot at Errol Spence.
Jr. Welterweight: Josh Taylor was forced to abdicate the WBA crown for failing to make a fight with previous interim titlist Albert Puello. Puello and Ismael Barroso are the top two contenders in the current WBA rankings. Taylor remains the lineal king of the division.
Lightweight: Devin Haney traveled abroad and put on a masterful performance in nearly shutting out George Kambosos for the crown. Haney now has all the major primary titles in the division. Gervonta Davis holds the WBA’s sub-title in the class and could theoretically pursue what would amount to a mandatory. Haney is obligated to a rematch with Kambosos in the immediate future if Kambosos elects to enforce their rematch clause.
Featherweight: Since the winter update, Josh Warrington has regained a belt in the division while Mark Magsayo upset the longest reigning titlist in the class, Gary Russell Jr.
Bantamweight: Naoya Inoue and Nonito Donaire entered their rematch as the consensus top two fighters in the class. Inoue was already widely seen at number one and recognized by The Ring as champion. Any doubts as to his claim to the lineal throne were addressed in two brutal minutes. John Riel Casimero lost his WBO belt outside the ring and Paul Butler is now what stands between Inoue and a perfect belt set.
Jr. Bantamweight: Fernando Martinez shook up the status quo with a rousing title win over veteran Jerwin Ancajas. Jesse Rodriguez did the same when he defeated what might only be the first of the hardcore four, Carlos Cuadras for the WBC’s alternative title in the class. Rodriguez will next face former lineal king Srisaket Sor Rungvisai.
Jr. Flyweight: The WBA title situation is resolved and their real champ is now their only champ. “Super” champion Hiroto Kyoguchi overcame point deductions and a trip on the road to stop WBA sub-titlist Esteban Bermudez. Kenshiro Teraji avenged his lone loss, turning a tenth round shocker in 2021 into a third round revenge in March. Felix Alvarado vacated the IBF crown to compete at flyweight.
Last Update: December 25, 2021
Records acquired from BoxRec.com
Heavyweight (201 lbs.-Unlimited)
Lineal Champion: Tyson Fury (32-0-1, 23 KO); won 11/28/2015, UD12 W. Klitschko
Lineage Descends From: Wladimir Klitschko RTD9 Ruslan Chagaev, 06/20/2009
Transnational Boxing Rankings Board (TBRB): T. Fury (2 Defenses); won vacant 02/22/2020, TKO7 D. Wilder
Ring: T. Fury (2 Defenses); won vacant 02/22/2020, TKO7 D. Wilder
WBA (Super): Oleksandr Usyk (19-0, 13 KO, 0 Defenses); won 09/25/2021, UD12 A. Joshua
WBC: T. Fury (2 Defenses); won 02/22/2020, TKO7 D. Wilder
IBF: O. Usyk, (0 Defenses); won 09/25/2021, UD12 A. Joshua
WBO: O. Usyk, (0 Defenses); won 09/25/2021, UD12 A. Joshua
Sub-Title Recognitions
WBA: Daniel Dubois; won title 06/11/2022, TKO4 Trevor Bryan
Previous Lineal Champion: Wladimir Klitschko (2009-15)
Consecutive Title Defense Record – Lineal: Joe Louis – 25
Current Lineal Champion – Defenses: 8
Consecutive Title Defense Record – N/WBA: Joe Louis – 25
Consecutive Title Defense Record – WBC: Larry Holmes – 16
Consecutive Title Defense Record – IBF: Wladimir Klitschko – 18
Consecutive Title Defense Record – WBO: Wladimir Klitschko – 14
Bridgerweight (201-224 lbs.)
WBC: Oscar Rivas (28-1, 19 KO, 0 Defenses); won vacant 10/22/2021, UD12 R. Rozicki
Cruiserweight (176-200 lbs.)
Lineal Champion: Mairis Briedis (28-1, 20 KO); won 09/20/2020, UD12 Y. Dorticos
Lineage Descends From: Mairis Briedis UD12 Yuniel Dorticos, 09/20/2020
TBRB: M. Briedis (1 Defense); won vacant 09/20/2020, UD12 Y. Dorticos
Ring: M. Briedis (1 Defense); won vacant 09/20/2020, UD12 Y. Dorticos
WBA (Super): Arsen Goulamirian (26-0, 18 KO, 2 Defenses); won interim 03/24/2018, TKO11 R. Mehri; elevated to full July 2019 (D. Lebedev Retires)
WBC: Ilunga Makabu (29-2, 25 KO, 2 Defenses); won vacant 01/31/2020, UD12 M. Cieslak
IBF: M. Briedis (1 Defense); won 09/20/2020, UD12 Y. Dorticos
WBO: Lawrence Okolie (18-0, 14 KO, 2 Defenses); won vacant 03/20/2021, KO6 K. Glowacki
Sub-Title Recognitions
WBA: Ryad Merhy (30-1, 25 KO, 1 Defenses); won interim 10/19/2019, KO7 I. Szello
Previous Lineal Champion: Oleksandr Usyk (2018-19)
Consecutive Title Defense Record, Lineal: Carlos DeLeon – 4
Current Lineal Champion – Defenses: 1
Consecutive Title Defense Record – WBA: Evander Holyfield – 5
Consecutive Title Defense Record – WBC: Juan Carlos Gomez – 10
Consecutive Title Defense Record – IBF: Vassiliy Jirov – 6
Consecutive Title Defense Record – WBO: Johnny Nelson/Marco Huck – 13
Light Heavyweight (169-175 lbs.)
Lineal Champion: Artur Beterbiev (17-0, 17 KO); won 10/18/2019, TKO10 O. Gvozdyk
Lineage Descends From: Jean Pascal TD11 Chad Dawson, 08/14/2010
TBRB: A. Beterbiev (2 Defenses)
Ring: Vacant; vacated 09/21/2017 upon retirement of Andre Ward
WBA (Super): Dmitry Bivol (20-0, 11 KO, 9 Defenses – full; 11 – interim & full); won interim 05/21/2016, UD12 F. Valera; elevated to full prior to defense 11/04/2017, KO1 T. Broadhurst
WBC: A. Beterbiev (2 Defenses); won 10/18/2019, TKO10 O. Gvozdyk
IBF: Artur Beterbiev (5 Defenses); won vacant 11/11/2017, KO12 E. Koelling
WBO: Joe Smith Jr (28-3, 22 KO, 1 Defense); won vacant 04/10/2021, MD12 M. Vlasov
Previous Lineal Champion: Oleksandr Gvozdyk (2018-19)
Consecutive Title Defense Record, Lineal: Bob Foster/Dariusz Michalczewski – 14
Current Lineal Champion – Defenses: 2
Consecutive Title Defense Record – WBA: Victor Galindez/Michael Spinks/Virgil Hill (2X)/Roy Jones Jr. – 10
Consecutive Title Defense Record – WBC: Bob Foster – 14
Consecutive Title Defense Record – IBF: Henry Maske – 10
Consecutive Title Defense Record – WBO: Dariusz Michalczewski – 23
Super Middleweight (161-168 lbs.)
Lineal Champion: Saul Alvarez (57-2-2, 39 KO); won vacant 11/06/2021, TKO11 C. Plant
TBRB: S. Alvarez (0 Defenses); won vacant 11/06/2021, TKO11 C. Plant
Ring: S. Alvarez (3 Defenses); won 12/19/2020, UD12 C. Smith
WBA (Super): S. Alvarez (3 Defenses); won 12/19/2020, UD12 C. Smith
WBC: S. Alvarez (3 Defenses); won vacant 12/19/2020, UD12 C. Smith
IBF: S. Alvarez (0 Defenses); won 11/06/2021, TKO11 C. Plant
WBO: S. Alvarez (1 Defense); won 05/08/2021, RTD8 B. Saunders
Sub-Title Recognitions
WBA: David Morrell (7-0, 6 KO, 3 Defenses); won 08/08/2020, UD12 L. Allen
WBC Interim: David Benavidez (26-0, 23 KO, 0 Defenses); won 05/21/2022, TKO3 D. Lemieux
Previous Lineal Champion: Andre Ward (2011-15)
Consecutive Title Defense Record, Lineal: Chong Pal Park – 10
Current Lineal Champion – Defenses: 0
Consecutive Title Defense Record – WBA: Frankie Liles – 7
Consecutive Title Defense Record – WBC: Nigel Benn – 9
Consecutive Title Defense Record – IBF: Sven Ottke – 21
Consecutive Title Defense Record – WBO: Joe Calzaghe – 21
Middleweight (155-160 lbs.)
Lineal Champion: Vacant
Vacant Since: Saul Alvarez Abdicated, January 2021
TBRB: Vacant
Ring: Vacant
WBA (Super): Gennady Golovkin (42-1-1, 37 KO, 0 Defenses); won 04/09/2022, TKO9 R. Murata
WBC: Jermall Charlo (32-0, 22 KO, 5 Defenses – 4 full, 1 interim); won interim 04/21/2018, KO2 H. Centeno; elevated when WBC designated S. Alvarez “Franchise”
IBF: G. Golovkin (2 Defenses); won vacant 10/05/2019, UD12 S. Dereveyanchenko
WBO: Demetrius Andrade (31-0, 19 KO, 5 Defenses); won vacant 10/20/2018, UD12 W. Kautondokwa
Sub-Title Recognitions
WBA: Erislandy Lara (29-3-3, 17 KO, 0 Defenses); won vacant 05/01/2021, KO1 T. Lamanna
WBO Interim: Zhanibek Alimkhanuly (12-0, 8 KO, 0 Defenses); won 05/21/2022, KO2 D. Dingum
Previous Lineal Champion: Saul Alvarez (2015-20)
Consecutive Title Defense Record, Lineal: Carlos Monzon – 14
Consecutive Title Defense Record – WBA: Tie – Carlos Monzon/Gennady Golovkin – 14
Consecutive Title Defense Record – WBC: Marvin Hagler – 12
Consecutive Title Defense Record – IBF: Bernard Hopkins – 20
Consecutive Title Defense Record – WBO: Lonnie Bradley – 6
Jr. Middleweight (148-154 lbs.)
Lineal Jr. Middleweight Champion: Jermell Charlo (35-1-1, 19 KO); won 09/26/2020, KO8 J. Rosario
Lineage Descends From: Jermell Charlo KO8 Jeison Rosario, 09/26/2020
TBRB: J. Charlo (0 Defenses); won vacant 05/14/2022, KO10 B. Castano
Ring: J. Charlo (1 Defense); won vacant 09/26/2020, KO8 J. Rosario
WBA (Super): J. Charlo (2 Defenses); won 09/26/2020, KO8 J. Rosario
WBC: J. Charlo (3 Defenses); won 12/21/2019, KO11 T. Harrison
IBF: J. Charlo (2 Defense); won 09/26/2020, KO8 J. Rosario
WBO: J. Charlo (0 Defenses); won 05/14/2022, KO10 B. Castano
Sub-Title Recognitions
WBC: Sebastian Fundora (19-0-1, 13 KO, 0 Defenses); won 04/09/2022, RTD9 E. Lubin
Previous Lineal Champion: Floyd Mayweather (2013-15)
Consecutive Title Defense Record, Lineal: Koichi Wajima – 6
Current Lineal Champion – Defenses: 2
Consecutive Title Defense Record – WBA: Julio Cesar Vasquez – 10
Consecutive Title Defense Record – WBC: Terry Norris – 10
Consecutive Title Defense Record – IBF: Gianfranco Rosi – 11
Consecutive Title Defense Record – WBO: Sergiy Dzinziruk – 5
Welterweight (141-147 lbs.)
Lineal Welterweight Champion: Vacant
Vacant Since: Floyd Mayweather Retired 09/12/2015
TBRB: Declared Open when Manny Pacquiao announced retirement 04/09/2016
Ring: Vacant; Floyd Mayweather Retired 09/12/2015
WBA (Super): Errol Spence (28-0, 22 KO, 0 Defenses); won 04/16/2022, TKO10 Y. Ugas
WBC: Errol Spence (2 Defenses); won 09/28/2019, SD12 S. Porter
IBF: E. Spence (6 Defenses); won 05/27/2018, KO11 Brook
WBO: Terrence Crawford (38-0, 29 KO, 5 Defenses); won 06/09/2018, TKO9 J. Horn
Sub-Title Recognitions
WBA: E. Stanionis (14-0, 9 KO, 0 Defenses); won 04/16/2022, SD12 R. Butaev
Previous Lineal Champion: Floyd Mayweather (2010-15)
Consecutive Title Defense Record, Lineal: Henry Armstrong – 19
Consecutive Title Defense Record – N/WBA: Henry Armstrong – 17
Consecutive Title Defense Record – WBC: Jose Napoles – 10
Consecutive Title Defense Record – IBF: Felix Trinidad – 14
Consecutive Title Defense Record – WBO: Manning Galloway/Antonio Margarito – 7
Jr. Welterweight (136-140 lbs.)
Lineal Jr. Welterweight Champion: Josh Taylor (19-0, 13 KO)
Lineage Descends From: Josh Taylor UD12 Jose Ramirez, 05/22/2021
TBRB: J. Taylor (0 Defenses); won vacant 05/22/2021, UD12 J. Ramirez
Ring: J. Taylor (2 Defenses); won vacant 10/26/2019, MD12 R. Prograis
WBA: Vacant
WBC: J. Taylor (1 Defense); won 05/22/2021, UD12 J. Ramirez
IBF: J. Taylor (4 Defenses); won 05/18/2019, UD12 I. Baranchyk
WBO: J. Taylor (0 Defenses); won 05/22/2021, UD12 J. Ramirez
Previous Lineal Champion: Terence Crawford (2016-18)
Consecutive Title Defense Record, Lineal: Antonio Cervantes – 10
Current Lineal Champion – Defenses: 0
Consecutive Title Defense Record – WBA: Antonio Cervantes – 10
Consecutive Title Defense Record – WBC: Julio Cesar Chavez – 12
Consecutive Title Defense Record – IBF: Kostya Tszyu/Zab Judah – 5
Consecutive Title Defense Record – WBO: Miguel Cotto – 6
Lightweight (131-135 lbs.)
Lineal Lightweight Champion: Devin Haney (28-0, 15 KO); won 06/05/2022, UD12 G. Kambosos
Lineage Descends From: Teofimo Lopez UD12 Vasyl Lomachenko, 10/17/2020
TBRB: D. Haney (0 Defenses); won 06/05/2022, UD12 G. Kambosos
Ring: D. Haney (0 Defenses); won 06/05/2022, UD12 G. Kambosos
WBA (Super): D. Haney (0 Defenses); won 06/05/2022, UD12 G. Kambosos
WBC: D. Haney (0 Defenses; 5 Defenses non-franchise title); won 06/05/2022, UD12 G. Kambosos; won interim/alternative WBC title 09/13/2019, RTD4 Z. Abduallaev
IBF: D. Haney (0 Defenses); won 06/05/2022, UD12 G. Kambosos
WBO: D. Haney (0 Defenses); won 06/05/2022, UD12 G. Kambosos
Sub-Title Recognitions
WBA: Gervonta Davis (27-0, 25 KO, 3 Defenses); won 12/28/2019, TKO12 Y. Gamboa
Previous Lineal Champion: Terrence Crawford (2014)
Consecutive Title Defense Record, Lineal: Joe Gans – 14*
Current Lineal Champion – Defenses: 0
Consecutive Title Defense Record – WBA: Roberto Duran – 12
Consecutive Title Defense Record – WBC: Miguel Angel Gonzalez – 10
Consecutive Title Defense Record – IBF: Pernell Whitaker/Shane Mosley/Paul Spadafora – 8
Consecutive Title Defense Record – WBO: Artur Grigorian – 17
*Gans defenses were spread over two reigns but he never lost the title in the ring; the title vacated 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.
Jr. Lightweight (127-130 lbs.)
Lineal Jr. Lightweight Champion: Shakur Stevenson (18-0, 9 KO)
Lineage Descends From: Shakur Stevenson UD12 Oscar Valdez, 04/30/2022
TBRB: S. Stevenson (18-0, 9 KO, 0 Defenses); won 04/30/2022, UD12 O. Valdez
Ring: S. Stevenson (18-0, 9 KO, 0 Defenses); won 04/30/2022, UD12 O. Valdez
WBA: Roger Gutierrez (26-3-1, 20 KO, 1 Defense); won 01/02/2021, UD12 R. Alvarado
WBC: S. Stevenson (0 Defenses); won 04/30/2022, UD12 O. Valdez
IBF: Joe Cordina (15-0, 9 KO, 0 Defenses); won 06/04/2022, KO2 K. Ogawa
WBO: S. Stevenson (1 Defense); won 10/23/2021, TKO10 J. Herring
Previous Lineal Champion: Manny Pacquiao (2008, Vacated)
Consecutive Title Defense Record, Lineal: Brian Mitchell – 13
Current Lineal Champion – Defenses: 0
Consecutive Title Defense Record – WBA: Brian Mitchell – 12
Consecutive Title Defense Record – WBC: Alfredo Escalera/Azumah Nelson – 10
Consecutive Title Defense Record – IBF: John John Molina – 7
Consecutive Title Defense Record – WBO: Acelino Freitas – 10
Featherweight (123-126 lbs.)
Lineal Featherweight Champion: Vacant
Vacant Since: Manny Pacquiao Vacated 03/19/2005
TBRB: Vacant
Ring: Vacant; vacated when Mikey Garcia moved to Jr. Lightweight 06/15/2013
WBA (Super): Leo Santa Cruz (38-2-1, 19 KO, 3 Defenses); won 01/28/2017, MD12 C. Frampton
WBC: Mark Magsayo (24-0, 16 KO, 0 Defenses); won 01/22/2022, MD12 G. Russell
IBF: Josh Warrington (31-1-1, 8 KO, 0 Defenses); won 03/26/2022, TKO7 K Martinez
WBO: Emanuel Navarrete (35-1, 29 KO, 2 Defenses); won vacant 10/09/2020, UD12 R. Villa
Sub-Title Recognitions
WBA: Leigh Wood (26-2, 16 KO, 1 Defense); won 07/31/2021, TKO12 C. Xu
Previous Lineal Champion: Manny Pacquiao (2003-05, Vacated)
Consecutive Title Defense Record, Lineal: Abe Attell – 18*
Consecutive Title Defense Record – WBA: Eusebio Pedroza – 19
Consecutive Title Defense Record – WBC: Salvador Sanchez – 9
Consecutive Title Defense Record – IBF: Tom Johnson – 11
Consecutive Title Defense Record – WBO: Naseem Hamed – 15
*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.
Jr. Featherweight (119-122 lbs.)
Lineal Jr. Featherweight Champion: Guillermo Rigondeaux (20-3, 13 KO)
Lineage Descends From: Guillermo Rigondeaux UD12 Nonito Donaire, 04/13/2013
TBRB: G. Rigondeaux (7 Defenses)
Ring: Vacant; G. Rigondeaux stripped 02/09/2016 for lack of a top five challenger for 18-months
WBA (Super): Muradjon Akhmadaliev (10-0, 7 KO, 2 Defenses); won 01/30/2020, SD12 D. Roman
WBC: Stephen Fulton (21-0, 8 KO, 1 Defense); won 11/27/2021, MD12 B. Figueroa
IBF: M. Akhmadaliev (2 Defenses); won 01/30/2020, SD12 D. Roman
WBO: S. Fulton (2 Defenses); won 01/23/2021, UD12 A. Leo
Previous Lineal Champion: Nonito Donaire (2012-13)
Consecutive Title Defense Record, Lineal: Wilfredo Gomez – 17
Current Lineal Champion – Defenses: 7
Consecutive Title Defense Record – WBA: Wilfredo Vasquez – 9
Consecutive Title Defense Record – WBC: Wilfredo Gomez – 17
Consecutive Title Defense Record – IBF: Vuyani Bungu – 13
Consecutive Title Defense Record – WBO: Marco Antonio Barrera – 8
Bantamweight (116-118 lbs.)
Lineal Bantamweight Champion: Naoya Inoue (23-0, 20 KO)
Lineage Descends From: Naoya Inoue TKO2 Nonito Donaire, 06/07/2022
TBRB: N. Inoue (0 Defenses); won vacant 06/07/2022, TKO2 N. Donaire
Ring: Naoya Inoue (22-0, 19 KO, 4 Defenses); won vacant 05/18/2019, KO2 E. Rodriguez
WBA (Super): N. Inoue (4 Defenses – full; 7 – full and WBA sub-title); won WBA sub-title 05/25/2018, TKO1 J. McDonnell; won full 11/07/2019, UD12 N. Donaire
WBC: N. Inoue (0 Defenses); won 06/07/2022, TKO2 N. Donaire
IBF: N. Inoue (5 Defenses); won 05/18/2019, KO2 E. Rodriguez
WBO: Paul Butler (34-2, 15 KO, 0 Defenses); won interim (since elevated) 04/22/2022, UD12 J. Sultan
Previous Lineal Champion: Luis Nery (2017-18)
Consecutive Title Defense Record, Lineal: Manuel Ortiz – 15
Current Lineal Champion – Defenses: 0
Consecutive Title Defense Record – WBA: Anselmo Moreno – 12
Consecutive Title Defense Record – WBC: Veeraphol Sahaprom – 14
Consecutive Title Defense Record – IBF: Orlando Canizales – 16
Consecutive Title Defense Record – WBO: Jorge Eliecer Julio/Zolani Tete – 3
Jr. Bantamweight (113-115 lbs.)
Lineal Jr. Bantamweight Champion: Juan Francisco Estrada (42-3, 28 KO)
Lineage Descends From: Srisaket Sor Rungvisai MD12 Juan Francisco Estrada, 02/24/2018
TBRB: J. Estrada (3 Defenses); won 04/26/2019, UD12 S. Sor Rungvisai
Ring: J. Estrada (3 Defenses); won 04/26/2019, UD12 S. Sor Rungvisai
WBA (Super): J. Estrada (0 Defenses); won 03/13/2021, SD12 R. Gonzalez
WBC (Franchise): J. Estrada (3 Defenses); won 04/26/2019, UD12 S. Sor Rungvisai
IBF: Fernando Martinez (14-0, 8 KO, 0 Defenses); won 02/26/2022, UD12 J. Ancajas
WBO: Kazuto Ioka (28-2, 15 KO, 4 Defenses); won vacant 06/19/2019, TKO10 A. Palicte
Sub-Title Recognitions
WBA: Joshua Franco (18-1-2, 8 KO, 2 Defenses); won 06/23/2020, UD12 A. Moloney
WBC: Jesse Rodriguez (15-0, 10 KO, 0 Defenses); won 06/25/2022, UD12 C. Cuadras
Previous Lineal Champion: Srisaket Sor Rungvisai (2018-19)
Consecutive Title Defense Record, Lineal: Sung-Kil Moon – 9
Current Lineal Champion – Defenses: 3
Consecutive Title Defense Record – WBA: Khaosai Galaxy – 19
Consecutive Title Defense Record – WBC: Sung-Kil Moon – 9
Consecutive Title Defense Record – IBF: Jerwin Ancajas – 6
Consecutive Title Defense Record – WBO: Johnny Tapia – 13
Flyweight (109-112 lbs.)
Lineal Flyweight Champion: Vacant
Vacant Since: Roman Gonzalez Vacated October 2016
TBRB: Declared open 10/04/2016
Ring: Vacant
WBA: Artem Dalakian (21-0, 15 KO, 5 Defenses); won vacant 02/24/2018, UD12 B. Viloria
WBC: Julio Cesar Martinez (18-2, 14 KO, 4 Defenses); won vacant 12/20/2019, TKO9 C. Rosales
IBF: Sunny Edwards (18-0, 4 KO, 2 Defenses); won 04/30/2021, UD12 M Mthalane
WBO: Junto Nakatani (23-0, 18 KO, 2 Defenses); won vacant 11/06/2020, KO8 G. Magramo
Sub-Title Recognitions
WBC (Interim): McWilliams Arroyo (21-4, 16 KO); won vacant 02/27/2021, TKO5 A. Rodriguez
Previous Lineal Champion: Roman Gonzalez (2014-16)
Consecutive Title Defense Record, Lineal: Pongsaklek Wonjongkam – 17
Consecutive Title Defense Record – WBA: Santos Laciar/Somchai Chertchai – 9
Consecutive Title Defense Record – WBC: Pongsaklek Wonjongkam – 17
Consecutive Title Defense Record – IBF: Mark Johnson – 7
Consecutive Title Defense Record – WBO: Omar Narvaez – 16
Jr. Flyweight (106-108 lbs.)
Lineal Jr. Flyweight Champion: Vacant
Vacant Since: Giovanni Segura moved to flyweight, 2011
TBRB: Vacant
Ring: Hiroto Kyoguchi (16-0, 11 KO, 4 Defenses); won 12/31/2018, TKO11 H. Budler
WBA (Super): H. Kyoguchi (4 Defenses); won 12/31/2018, TKO11 H. Budler
WBC: Kenshiro Teraji (19-1, 11 KO, 0 Defenses); won 03/19/2022, KO3 M. Yabuki
IBF: Vacant
WBO: Jonathan Gonzalez (25-3-1, 14 KO, 0 Defenses); won 10/16/2021, SD12 E. Soto
Previous Lineal Champion: Giovanni Segura (2010-11)
Consecutive Title Defense Record, Lineal: Saman Sorjaturong – 10
Consecutive Title Defense Record – WBA: Myung-Woo Yuh – 17
Consecutive Title Defense Record – WBC: Jung-Koo Chang – 15
Consecutive Title Defense Record – IBF: Michael Carbajal – 9
Consecutive Title Defense Record – WBO: Ivan Calderon – 6
Strawweight (105 lbs.)
Lineal Strawweight Champion: Vacant
Vacant Since: Ricardo Lopez vacated in 1999
TBRB: Vacant
Ring: Vacant
WBA: Knockout CP Freshmart (23-0, 9 KO, 10 Defenses – full; 13 Defenses – full & interim); won interim 10/01/2014, UD12 C. Buitrago; won full 06/29/2016, UD12 B. Rojas
WBC: Petchmanee CP Freshmart (38-1, 23 KO, 2 Defenses); won 11/27/2020, UD12 W. Menayothin
IBF: Rene Cuarto (20-2-2, 11 KO, 1 Defense); won 02/27/2021, UD12 P. Taduran
WBO: Masataka Taniguchi (16-3, 11 KO, 1 Defenses); won 12/14/2021, TKO11 W. Mendez
Sub-Title Recognitions
WBA: Erick Rosa (5-0, 1 KO, 0 Defenses); won 12/21/2021, SD12 V. Saludar
Previous Lineal Champion: Ricardo Lopez (1990-99, Vacated)
Consecutive Title Defense Record, Lineal: Ricardo Lopez – 22
Consecutive Title Defense Record – WBA: Knockout CP Freshmart – 10
Consecutive Title Defense Record – WBC: Ricardo Lopez – 22
Consecutive Title Defense Record – IBF: Ratanapol Sor Vorapin – 12
Consecutive Title Defense Record – WBO: Ivan Calderon – 11
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