Significant places are up for grabs this weekend. 🥊

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WBN P4P Top 20 - Jan 25, 2026

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The updated WBN Pound for Pound Top 10 after Night of Samurai.

Naoya Inoue back on top.

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With Terence Crawford hanging up the gloves this week, Oleksandr Usyk returns to his place as the best pound-for-pound fighter on the planet.

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Usyk Reclaims Boxing’s Top Pound-for-Pound Spot https://www.worldbox #Usyk #PoundforPound #boxing

Terence Crawford choca o mundo e anuncia aposentadoria invicto 42-0: “Nada mais a provar” após vencer Canelo! 🥊👑

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WBN Pound for Pound Top 10 - November 2025

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Terence Crawford put on a masterclass of skill, power, and precision—cementing his dominance in a fight fans will never forget. This was more than a win, it was a statement. #TerenceCrawford #Boxing #FightToRemember #BoxingHighlights #BoxingFans #ChampionshipBoxing #BoxingCommunity #PoundForPound

Terence Crawford Drinks in Pop Culture Breakthrough at 37 Terence Crawford has long held a spot at the top for hardcore boxing fans as one of the sport’s most complete fighters. Yet, despite being a two-weight undisputed champion with a perfect record, “Bud” was rarely recognized outside the ring. That all changed on September 13, 2025, when Crawford stunned Canelo Alvarez in Las Vegas, sparking a surge of mainstream attention. The victory, streamed on Netflix and available in over 250 million homes worldwide, garnered at least 41 million eyeballs — the event pushed Crawford beyond boxing’s echo chamber. At 37 years old and 42-0, the Omaha native has finally made the jump from pound-for-pound great to certified American A-lister. From under the radar to A-list spotlight Before Canelo, Crawford struggled to connect with the mainstream. His pay-per-view numbers lagged, even after dismantling Errol Spence Jr. in 2023. The brilliance in the ring was unquestioned, but outside it, recognition proved elusive. Now, just over a week removed from the biggest night of his career, Crawford has become unavoidable. His crossover moments read like a checklist of pop culture breakthroughs: Nebraska Football spotlight – Crawford recently led the Cornhuskers out of the tunnel in Lincoln, a symbolic moment uniting his home state with his legacy. NFL stage – 48 hours after dismantling Canelo, Crawford was back under the lights at Allegiant Stadium, appearing on Monday Night Football for the Raiders-Chargers clash. Mainstream interviews – He sat down with high-profile outlets, adding his story to a wave of national coverage across ESPN, WBN, YouTube, and Netflix’s post-fight features. Post-fight press conference – His words were broadcast globally as he reflected on the Canelo upset in a media room packed with reporters. Each appearance reinforced that Crawford is no longer just a fighter with belts — he’s a cultural figure who has crossed into American households. Pound-for-pound supremacy Alongside his new celebrity status, Crawford’s achievements in the ring remain unmatched. Following the Canelo triumph, World Boxing News reinstated him as the pound-for-pound number one fighter in the world, marking the third time he has topped the list. That accolade, combined with a spotless 42-0 record and reigns at lightweight, super-lightweight, welterweight, super-welterweight, and now super-middleweight, makes Crawford one of the most decorated boxers in modern history. Crawford’s rise shows how quickly narratives can change. For years, the mainstream celebrity culture overlooked Crawford despite his dominance. Now, his name is trending beyond boxing circles, his face appears on NFL broadcasts, and his story resonates in college football stadiums. From unknown to undisputed, from undervalued to undeniable, Terence “Bud” Crawford has finally stepped into the spotlight. At 37, his journey into A-list America is only just beginning. About the Author Phil Jay is a veteran boxing journalist with over 15 years of experience covering the global fight scene. As Editor-in-Chief of World Boxing News since 2010, Jay has interviewed dozens of world champions and reported ringside on boxing’s biggest nights. [View all articles by Phil Jay] and learn more about his work in combat sports journalism.

Terence Crawford Drinks in Pop Culture Breakthrough at 37

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A Decade of Pound for Pound: From Mayweather to Crawford Following Terence Crawford’s win over Canelo Alvarez, WBN looks back at his previous reigns and the last decade of pound-for-pound supremacy. The Nebraska master boxer now holds a unique place in modern history, becoming the second fighter to claim the top spot three separate times in the World Boxing News rankings. As Crawford cements his place as the greatest fighter of his generation, WBN outlines how boxing transitioned from another master in Floyd Mayweather. Pound for Pound Number One History 2015 – 2025 Mayweather bows out The story begins with Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather, who controlled the list from a 2011 comeback against Victor Ortiz until his retirement in September 2015, following the conclusion of his six-fight Showtime deal against Andre Berto. With Mayweather gone and no sign of a valid return to boxing, aside from talk of UFC exhibitions, a new king had to be coronated. That man was the undefeated Nicaraguan great Roman ‘Chocolatito’ Gonzalez, ushering in a new era. Pacquiao, Ward, and Golovkin It didn’t last. Just two months later, Manny Pacquiao reclaimed his position with a win over Jessie Vargas. Yet the Pac-Man resurgence was short, as Andre Ward’s mastery of Sergey Kovalev soon placed him on top of the pile. When Ward retired in 2017, Gennadiy Golovkin stepped in after an impressive display against Canelo Alvarez in Las Vegas. Controversial scorecards robbed Golovkin of a career-defining win, and the stain of Canelo’s failed drug tests left the Kazakh vulnerable. A routine victory over Vanes Martirosyan did little to secure Golovkin’s position, and the door was open for a new leader. Lomachenko and Canelo trade places In May 2018, Vasiliy Lomachenko’s thrilling win over Jorge Linares elevated him above Crawford and others. His run as pound-for-pound number one added a professional crown to his legendary amateur career. But just as quickly, Canelo Alvarez’s rise through the divisions made him impossible to ignore. Canelo unified the 160-pound division, beat Daniel Jacobs, and, with a spectacular knockout of Sergey Kovalev, became a four-weight champion. The Mexican superstar enjoyed the longest reign of the decade, establishing himself as undisputed at 168 pounds for over three consecutive years and securing WBN Fighter of the Year honors. By 2020, Canelo was firmly the sport’s top star. The fall of Canelo and Usyk’s rise That aura crumbled in May 2022 when Dmitry Bivol dominated Canelo at 175. The defeat handed the crown to Oleksandr Usyk, who had already cleaned out the cruiserweight division and then unified heavyweight belts against Anthony Joshua. Seven world titles in three years left little argument. Usyk was the man. Inoue and Crawford enter the argument Naoya Inoue briefly dethroned Usyk in 2023 by unifying at super-bantamweight, only to lose his grip after four days when Crawford destroyed Errol Spence Jr. to become a two-weight undisputed king. WBN had planned to keep Inoue at the top regardless, but the manner of Crawford’s win left no choice. He was number one. Inoue responded by becoming undisputed in a second division within twelve months. By Boxing Day 2023, his victory over Marlon Tapales placed him back on the throne. Heavyweights shake the crown In May 2024, Usyk defeated Tyson Fury to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion in a quarter of a century. For the second time, Usyk was back at the top. Three months later, Crawford claimed his second stint at the summit by beating Israil Madrimov to become a four-weight champion. But in December 2024, Usyk cemented his dominance with a rematch win over Fury to reclaim the number one position once again. Crawford makes history Now, following his historic win over Canelo Alvarez in September 2025, Terence Crawford joined Usyk in taking the crown three times. From Mayweather’s perfection to Ward’s brilliance, from Canelo’s dominance to Usyk’s giant-slaying, the story of the last decade is filled with generational talents. But today, the narrative belongs to one man. Terence Crawford stands alone as the pound-for-pound number one of the modern era. About the Author Phil Jay is a veteran boxing journalist with over 15 years of experience covering the global fight scene. As Editor-in-Chief of World Boxing News since 2010, Jay has interviewed dozens of world champions and reported ringside on boxing’s biggest nights. [View all articles by Phil Jay] and learn more about his work in combat sports journalism. Stay Ahead in Boxing News Subscribe to the free WBN Newsletter and get trusted, expertly reported boxing updates, exclusive interviews, and fight analysis delivered straight to your inbox daily. Join the World Boxing News Channel or follow WBN (Linktree) for more.

Mayweather to Crawford: 'Bud' joins Usyk as a three-time P4P #1.

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A Decade of Pound for Pound: From Mayweather to Crawford Following Terence Crawford’s win over Canelo Alvarez, WBN looks back at his previous reigns and the last decade of pound-for-pound supremacy. The Nebraska master boxer now holds a unique place in modern history, becoming the second fighter to claim the top spot three separate times in the World Boxing News rankings. As Crawford cements his place as the greatest fighter of his generation, WBN outlines how boxing transitioned from another master in Floyd Mayweather. Pound for Pound Number One History 2015 – 2025 Mayweather bows out The story begins with Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather, who controlled the list from a 2011 comeback against Victor Ortiz until his retirement in September 2015, following the conclusion of his six-fight Showtime deal against Andre Berto. With Mayweather gone and no sign of a valid return to boxing, aside from talk of UFC exhibitions, a new king had to be coronated. That man was the undefeated Nicaraguan great Roman ‘Chocolatito’ Gonzalez, ushering in a new era. Pacquiao, Ward, and Golovkin It didn’t last. Just two months later, Manny Pacquiao reclaimed his position with a win over Jessie Vargas. Yet the Pac-Man resurgence was short, as Andre Ward’s mastery of Sergey Kovalev soon placed him on top of the pile. When Ward retired in 2017, Gennadiy Golovkin stepped in after an impressive display against Canelo Alvarez in Las Vegas. Controversial scorecards robbed Golovkin of a career-defining win, and the stain of Canelo’s failed drug tests left the Kazakh vulnerable. A routine victory over Vanes Martirosyan did little to secure Golovkin’s position, and the door was open for a new leader. Lomachenko and Canelo trade places In May 2018, Vasiliy Lomachenko’s thrilling win over Jorge Linares elevated him above Crawford and others. His run as pound-for-pound number one added a professional crown to his legendary amateur career. But just as quickly, Canelo Alvarez’s rise through the divisions made him impossible to ignore. Canelo unified the 160-pound division, beat Daniel Jacobs, and, with a spectacular knockout of Sergey Kovalev, became a four-weight champion. The Mexican superstar enjoyed the longest reign of the decade, establishing himself as undisputed at 168 pounds for over three consecutive years and securing WBN Fighter of the Year honors. By 2020, Canelo was firmly the sport’s top star. The fall of Canelo and Usyk’s rise That aura crumbled in May 2022 when Dmitry Bivol dominated Canelo at 175. The defeat handed the crown to Oleksandr Usyk, who had already cleaned out the cruiserweight division and then unified heavyweight belts against Anthony Joshua. Seven world titles in three years left little argument. Usyk was the man. Inoue and Crawford enter the argument Naoya Inoue briefly dethroned Usyk in 2023 by unifying at super-bantamweight, only to lose his grip after four days when Crawford destroyed Errol Spence Jr. to become a two-weight undisputed king. WBN had planned to keep Inoue at the top regardless, but the manner of Crawford’s win left no choice. He was number one. Inoue responded by becoming undisputed in a second division within twelve months. By Boxing Day 2023, his victory over Marlon Tapales placed him back on the throne. Heavyweights shake the crown In May 2024, Usyk defeated Tyson Fury to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion in a quarter of a century. For the second time, Usyk was back at the top. Three months later, Crawford claimed his second stint at the summit by beating Israil Madrimov to become a four-weight champion. But in December 2024, Usyk cemented his dominance with a rematch win over Fury to reclaim the number one position once again. Crawford makes history Now, following his historic win over Canelo Alvarez in September 2025, Terence Crawford joined Usyk in taking the crown three times. From Mayweather’s perfection to Ward’s brilliance, from Canelo’s dominance to Usyk’s giant-slaying, the story of the last decade is filled with generational talents. But today, the narrative belongs to one man. Terence Crawford stands alone as the pound-for-pound number one of the modern era. About the Author Phil Jay is a veteran boxing journalist with over 15 years of experience covering the global fight scene. As Editor-in-Chief of World Boxing News since 2010, Jay has interviewed dozens of world champions and reported ringside on boxing’s biggest nights. [View all articles by Phil Jay] and learn more about his work in combat sports journalism. Stay Ahead in Boxing News Subscribe to the free WBN Newsletter and get trusted, expertly reported boxing updates, exclusive interviews, and fight analysis delivered straight to your inbox daily. Join the World Boxing News Channel or follow WBN (Linktree) for more.

A Decade of Pound for Pound: From Mayweather to Crawford

'Bud' joins Usyk as a three-time P4P #1.

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WBN P4P TOP 10 - SEPT 2025

1 Terence CRAWFORD
2 Oleksandr USYK
3 Naoya INOUE
4 Dmitry BIVOL
5 Jesse RODRIGUEZ
6 Junto NAKATANI
7 Artur BETERBIEV
8 Shakur STEVENSON
9 CANELO Alvarez
10 Devin HANEY

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The Insane 1981 Pound for Pound List - World Boxing News The 1981 Pound for Pound list is so insane it proves boxing's golden era was a different level compared to the boxers of today.

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The Insane 1981 Pound for Pound List - World Boxing News The 1981 Pound for Pound list is so insane it proves boxing's golden era was a different level compared to the boxers of today.

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Canelo Álvarez, the pound-for-pound king, dominates the ring with unmatched skill and heart. Catch his explosive highlights and relentless drive! 🥊💪

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🥊 ¿The Ring necesita revisar su ranking libra por libra? Usyk es el #1 indiscutido, pero hay críticas sobre Inoue, Crawford y Bivol. ¿Quiénes deberían estar en el top 10? 🤔🔥 #Boxeo #NoticiasBoxeo #BoxingStuds #LibraPorLibra #PoundForPound #DavidBenavidez #CaneloÁlvarez

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🔥 TJ Doheny sobre una posible pelea Inoue vs. Tank Davis: "Sería increíble, pero la diferencia de peso es demasiado grande. 126 es el techo de Inoue". ¿Podría el japonés triunfar en divisiones mayores? 🥊💥

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Pound-for-pound rankings: Usyk still No. 1; who can challenge him?

Pound-for-pound rankings: Usyk still No. 1; who can challenge him?

The heavyweight champion solidified his No. 1 spot, but who else is on the list? Here are the lat...

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MMA pound-for-pound rankings: Can anyone stop Alexandre Pantoja's rise?

MMA pound-for-pound rankings: Can anyone stop Alexandre Pantoja's rise?

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Pound for Pound List - Top 50 boxers: July 2024 - World Boxing News World Boxing News provides an updated Pound for Pound Top 50 list of the best boxers in the world for July 2024.

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A Complete History of Pound for Pound Boxing: 1970 - 2024 - World Boxing News World Boxing News provides a definitive history of the Pound for Pound number one beginning in 1970 to the present day.

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Following the @RyanGarcia decision by the NYSAC, @Realdevinhaney keeps his place in the WBN Pound for Pound Top 10, and all previous positions stemming from the April 20 fight remain null and void.

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WBN Pound for Pound Rankings after #FuryUsyk and #BerinchykNavarette

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