Fighters recognized as champions by
The Ring are rated at the top of their division, with the top 10 contenders listed below.
Championship vacancies can be filled by winning a box-off between
The Ring's number-one and number-two contenders, or, in certain instances, a box-off between our number-one and number-three contenders.
The only three occasions when a fighter will lose his championship status are when he retires, moves to another weight division, or is defeated in a championship bout.
The Ring Ratings are compiled by the magazine's editorial board, with the participation of
The Ring Ratings Panel of boxing journalists from around the world.
Click here for a complete panelist listing.