Female Boxing World Champion

Women's Boxing: Check Out the Reigning Champs!

Four Major Organizations, All the Champions

In the world of women's boxing, there are four major organizations that sanction title fights: the World Boxing Council (WBC), the World Boxing Association (WBA), the International Boxing Federation (IBF), and the World Boxing Organization (WBO).

Current Champions

Here's a breakdown of the current women's boxing champions for all four major organizations in each weight division:

• Strawweight: Yokasta Valle (WBO), Monserrat Alarcón (WBC), Ayaka Miyao (WBA), Naoko Fujioka (IBF)
• Light Flyweight: Fabiana Bytyqi (WBC), Etsuko Tada (WBO), Kumari Amponsah (IBF), Mika Iwakawa (WBA)
• Flyweight: Kim Clavel (WBC), Yesenia Gómez (WBA), Marlen Esparza (IBF), Hiroto Kyoguchi (WBO)
• Super Flyweight: Mika Iwakawa (WBA), Monserrat Alarcón (WBC), Melissa McMorrow (IBF), Naoko Fujioka (WBO)
• Bantamweight: Dina Thorslund (WBC), Mika Iwakawa (WBA), Sarah Mahfoud (IBF), Shannon Courtenay (WBO)
• Super Bantamweight: Alycia Baumgardner (WBC), Mika Iwakawa (WBA), Sarah Mahfoud (IBF), Terri Harper (WBO)
• Featherweight: Alycia Baumgardner (WBC), Choi Hyun-mi (WBA), Sarah Mahfoud (IBF), Mika Iwakawa (WBO)
• Super Featherweight: Hyun Mi Choi (WBC), Jelena Mrdjenovich (WBA), Jennifer Han (IBF), Mika Iwakawa (WBO)
• Lightweight: Katie Taylor (WBC, WBA, IBF, WBO)
• Super Lightweight: Chantelle Cameron (WBC, IBF, WBO), Jessica McCaskill (WBA)
• Welterweight: Jessica McCaskill (WBC, WBA, IBF, WBO)
• Super Welterweight: Natasha Jonas (WBC, WBO), Mika Iwakawa (WBA)
• Middleweight: Savannah Marshall (WBC, WBO), Claressa Shields (IBF, WBA)
• Super Middleweight: Franchon Crews-Dezurn (WBC, WBO), Mika Iwakawa (WBA)
• Light Heavyweight: Mika Iwakawa (WBC, WBO)
• Cruiserweight: Mika Iwakawa (WBC, WBO)
• Heavyweight: Mika Iwakawa (WBC, WBO)

Indian Boxers Shine

In a recent triumph for Indian boxing, Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain clinched gold medals at the Women's World Boxing Championships. This victory marked a significant milestone, with India now boasting four gold medalists in the competition.

Weight Class Mobility

Boxers often strategically move between weight classes to increase their chances of success. By stepping up or down in weight, they can find more favorable matchups or capitalize on opportunities for title fights.

Making History

Lauren Price made history by becoming Wales' first female world champion boxer. Her impressive victory via points decision showcased her determination and skill.

Conclusion

The world of women's boxing continues to captivate fans with its thrilling matches and inspiring athletes. As these champions continue to push the boundaries and shatter records, they solidify their place as trailblazers in the sport. Their stories of perseverance, determination, and triumph serve as an inspiration to all who dare to dream big.