Women’s Boxing Is at Its Peak — And It’s Just Getting Started
In the past decade, women’s boxing has exploded. Thanks to talent, grit, and global support, female fighters are now headlining arenas, securing multi-title unifications, and proving that the ring is no longer a man’s world.
From undisputed champions to rising belt holders, 2025 is packed with dominant women across every weight class. Whether you’re new to the sport or just want to know who’s on top right now, here’s your go-to guide to the reigning women’s boxing champions.
Note: Rankings and records are accurate as of early 2025.
What Makes a Boxing Champion?
A boxing champion is someone who holds a world title from a recognized sanctioning body. The four major ones are:
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WBC (World Boxing Council)
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WBA (World Boxing Association)
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IBF (International Boxing Federation)
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WBO (World Boxing Organization)
Some fighters hold just one belt, while others unify multiple. The rare few become undisputed champions, holding all four at once in the same weight class — a huge feat in any division.
Women’s Undisputed Champions in 2025
Let’s start with the elite few who’ve unified the belts and taken over their divisions.
Claressa Shields – Middleweight (160 lbs)
Belts: WBC, WBA, IBF, WBO
Record: 14–0 (2 KOs)
Country: USA
Why she’s dominant: Claressa is the only boxer (male or female) to become undisputed in two weight classes. She's held middleweight gold since 2019 and continues to reign with superior speed, IQ, and composure.
Chantelle Cameron – Super Lightweight (140 lbs)
Belts: WBC, WBA, IBF, WBO
Record: 19–1 (8 KOs)
Country: UK
Why she’s dominant: Cameron shocked the world when she beat Katie Taylor in 2023 and continues to defend her titles with smart pressure and relentless combinations.
Katie Taylor – Lightweight (135 lbs)
Belts: WBC, WBA, IBF, WBO
Record: 23–1 (6 KOs)
Country: Ireland
Why she’s iconic: Though she briefly lost to Cameron, Taylor reclaimed her lightweight titles and remains one of the most technically gifted boxers of her generation.
Current Women’s World Champions by Weight Class (2025)
Here’s a look at the latest titleholders across all major divisions. These women are the top of their class — literally.
Heavyweight (Over 200 lbs)
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WBC/WBO: Rhiannon Dixon
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WBA/IBF: Title currently vacant (as of 2025)
Note: Women’s heavyweight boxing is still developing and has fewer active contenders.
Cruiserweight (175–200 lbs)
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WBC: Sarah Mahfoud
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WBA/WBO/IBF: Vacant or inactive divisions
Light Heavyweight (168–175 lbs)
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WBA: Elin Cederroos
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Others: Title unifications in progress
Super Middleweight (168 lbs)
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WBC: Franchón Crews-Dezurn
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WBA/IBF/WBO: Savannah Marshall (UK)
Marshall currently holds unified belts and is aiming to become undisputed by challenging Crews-Dezurn.
Middleweight (160 lbs)
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Undisputed: Claressa Shields
Super Welterweight / Light Middleweight (154 lbs)
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WBC/WBO: Natasha Jonas
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WBA/IBF: Terri Harper
Big unification bout expected in late 2025 between Jonas and Harper.
Welterweight (147 lbs)
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WBC/WBO: Jessica McCaskill
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WBA: Sandy Ryan
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IBF: Vacant
Jessica McCaskill previously held all four but has recently dropped a belt. Still one of the toughest in the division.
Super Lightweight (140 lbs)
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Undisputed: Chantelle Cameron
Lightweight (135 lbs)
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Undisputed: Katie Taylor
Super Featherweight (130 lbs)
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WBC: Alycia Baumgardner
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WBA: Hyun Mi Choi
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IBF/WBO: Mikaela Mayer
This division is stacked — and the rivalries are fierce.
Featherweight (126 lbs)
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WBC: Amanda Serrano
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WBA: Erika Cruz
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IBF: Sarah Mahfoud
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WBO: Amanda Serrano
Serrano is close to undisputed here — one of the most powerful punchers in women’s boxing.
Super Bantamweight (122 lbs)
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WBC/WBO: Yamileth Mercado
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WBA: Mayerlin Rivas
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IBF: Ellie Scotney
These champions are known for their non-stop pace and pressure fighting.
Bantamweight (118 lbs)
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WBC/WBO: Dina Thorslund
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WBA: Nina Hughes
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IBF: Ebanie Bridges
Thorslund and Hughes are likely to unify in 2025 — don’t miss it.
Super Flyweight (115 lbs)
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WBC/WBA: Maribel Ramirez
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IBF/WBO: Miyo Yoshida
This division features some of the sport’s most skilled and technical boxers.
Flyweight (112 lbs)
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WBC: Gabriela Fundora
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WBA/IBF/WBO: Gabriela Celeste Alaniz
Two rising stars — a unification bout is highly anticipated.
Light Flyweight (108 lbs)
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WBC/WBA: Yesenia Gómez
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IBF/WBO: Tenkai Tsunami
These women bring speed, toughness, and years of experience to the division.
Minimumweight (105 lbs)
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WBC: Yuko Kuroki
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WBA: Monserrat Alarcón
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IBF/WBO: Yokasta Valle
Yokasta Valle is becoming a superstar in Latin America with her charisma and title defenses.
How Women’s Championships Have Changed the Game
Title fights for women are no longer just undercard fillers. They’re main events, pay-per-view headliners, and international spectacles. Some key shifts in the game:
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More title unifications
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Longer fights (10 rounds, 2 minutes — with talks of moving to 3-minute rounds)
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Higher purses and sponsorships
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Olympic exposure fueling new talent every year
These champions are not just winning belts — they’re opening doors.
Final Thoughts
From the big-hitting featherweights to the undisputed queens of the lightweight and middleweight divisions, today’s women’s boxing champions are changing the landscape of combat sports — and showing no signs of slowing down.
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