Updated Women's Pound-For-Pound Top Four
When it comes to women’s boxing, these fighters aren’t just champions. They’re
dynasties. They’re the unstoppable forces. They’re the ones you’d want in your
corner during the Last round with everything on the line.
The female game has been overshadowed by its male counterpart for
generations. But over the last decade or so, women have proven that they are
more than capable of headlining their own marquees. From the record-shattering
of one boxer to a fearless seven-division juggernaut, women’s boxing has never looked
this stacked. Here are the current top four women's pound-for-pound boxers on
the planet today.
Claressa Shields
Claressa Shields is the standard. With an unblemished 16-0 record (3 KOs) and
titles that span three divisions, the boxer who called herself the GWOAT has
mastered the art of making her top skill level look routine. The Michigan
resident holds the distinctions of being the undisputed champion at
middleweight, super middleweight, light heavyweight, and now heavyweight. She’s
not just conquering the sport; she’s constructing it in her image.
Her February
throwdown against Danielle Perkins showcased every attribute that makes her
a generational talent. Shields didn’t just win on points; she commanded the
ring, dictating every move and leaving no doubt as to who owns the heavyweight
division. And that was in just her second fight at the weight.
She has even tried her hand at MMA over the last half-decade, having a 2-1
record inside the cage, winning on her most recent outing in February of last
year. Shields isn’t just a fighter; she’s a trailblazer, a history maker.
Katie Taylor
Katie Taylor doesn’t just fight; she creates magic in the ring. The Irish
superstar was a living legend long before she turned professional, famously
winning an
Olympic gold medal in London 2012 under her beloved tricolor. Matchroom head honcho Eddie Hearn saw the potential, snapping up KT, and the
rest, as they say, is history.
Taylor has taken women's boxing to heights never before seen, especially across
the pond. She has sold out arenas in her homeland, the UK, and even Madison
Square Garden. And this July, she's set to do it again.
The two-weight undisputed champion will return to the Garden this summer for a
third clash with Amanda Serrano. Taylor currently holds two victories over the
Puerto Rican, without suffering a defeat.
However, their first two bouts were thrilling affairs, and online sports betting
sites like Thunderpick fancy the same again to transpire the third time around.
Indeed, the latest odds from Thunderpick latest odds from Thunderpick currently price both fighters at -110,
demonstrating just how evenly matched the duo is, despite Taylor's two
razor-thin victories. They have helped bolster her record to 24-1 with six KOs
and her only defeat against Chantelle Cameron was duly avenged in a rematch.
When Taylor met Serrano in their epic November rematch, the stakes couldn’t have
been higher. It was their second classic war, and yet again, Taylor held her
ground, coming out on top in an excruciatingly close unanimous decision. Her
title continues to shine brighter with every fight, and her ability to adapt and
outthink the sport’s best keeps putting her in the win column. However, it
remains to be seen how long she can keep the fireworks up at the ripe old age of
38.
Chantelle Cameron
Chantelle Cameron doesn’t need gimmicks or headlines. Her fists do all the
talking. With a 20-1 record (8 KOs), the British dynamo has built her career
through grit and no-nonsense performances. She shocked the world when she headed
over to Dublin and stopped the aforementioned Taylor's bid to become a
two-weight world champion in its tracks with a
deserved decision victory, the
first loss of KT's career.
After a heartbreaking loss to Taylor in their pairs rematch - a close bout that
could have gone either way - Cameron showed the heart of a champion by bouncing
back in style. Her November victory against Patricia Berghult was a clinic in
technical precision.
It's her relentlessness that makes her such a dangerous fighter. She excels at
controlling bouts, using slick counters, relentless pace, and icy composure to
break opponents down. The junior welterweight division is stacked with marquee
matchups, and Cameron has proven she belongs among the elite. However, she will
be hoping that Taylor gets through her upcoming trilogy bout against Serrano
unscathed so that Cameron can get one last crack of the whip in a rubber match
for the ages.
Amanda Serrano
Amanda Serrano, ladies and gentlemen. What else needs to be said? With a
jaw-dropping 47-3-1 record (31 KOs) and titles spanning seven weight divisions,
the Puerto Rican is a phenom, a once-in-a-lifetime talent. When she steps into
the ring, records tremble, opponents feel the heat, and fans know they’re in for
fireworks.
Though she came up short in both her clashes with Katie Taylor, with many
thinking Serrano won in those bouts, Serrano’s performance was legendary.
Over 1,200 punches were thrown. More than 300 landed. CompuBox records
shattered. It’s the sort of thing that makes her the fighter you simply cannot
count out. With the pair set to face off for a third - and potentially final -
time, the veteran of the game will be giving it her all to finally get a victory
over her greatest rival. After her exploits in the first two bouts, it's the
least she deserves.