Titles: WBC featherweight (1974-75), WBC junior lightweight (1982-83) He regained the belt by a decision two months later in a rematch with Dade and had four more successful defenses, giving him a division-record 19 total. Divisions: Three (130, 135, 147) He has been mentioned as a possible opponent for Manny Pacquiao, against whom he could further enhance his legacy. Future/ceiling/expectations: Ortiz returns Friday to face Samuel Vargas, and many already consider Ortiz a contender at welterweight. 1 American in the sport. The jury is still out on Ortiz, who is only 23 and has been a professional for less than five years. The 22-year-old from Los Angeles, who fights Luke Campbell on Saturday, is striving to become the latest in a long line of great Mexican-American boxers, those of Mexican descent either born or reared in the U.S. Oscar De La Hoya might be the best known of the lot. The main goal for this bout was for Ruiz to get in some much needed rounds, having only completed less than a round in over a year. With Mares still not executing his own rematch clause, it's time to give Ponce De Leon the opportunity to win back his old title and Gonzalez an opportunity to beat the last man who beat him. -- Parkinson. Record: 40-1, 30 KOs The Gervonta Davis-Ryan Garcia fight was huge because of the fighters fanbases. He has continued to stop opponent after opponent even as he has raised the level of his opposition, an obvious sign that hes more than a flash in the pan. Divisions: Six (130-160 pounds) [59] Ruiz was guaranteed a $200,000 purse, whilst Dimitrenko was guaranteed $75,000. Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, U.S. Lost WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight titles. He last fought in 2011 and died the following year. [36] After this bout, Ruiz increased his record to 27 wins in as many fights. This Saturday, he defends his WBC super bantamweight belt against Cristian Mijares on the Saul Alvarez-Alfredo Angulo card. Ruiz said he wanted a rematch. Takuma Inoue, 7, T38. His mother is from Ecuador. Future/ceiling/expectations: Ennis will challenge for a welterweight title. The Gervonta Davis-Ryan Garcia fight was huge because of the fighters fanbases. The fans. Titles: World bantamweight (1942-47), world bantamweight (1947-50) His punching power has ensured an end to nine of his 14 fights within the first two rounds. Birth / death: Nov. 28, 1951 / Sept. 7, 2016 -- Kim. Ruiz floored Willis in round five from a short right hand before referee Wayne Hedgpeth stopped the bout in round eight, after a combination of unanswered punches. The 6-foot-6 junior middleweight from Coachella, Calif., who is a slugger in spite of his height, has captured the imagination of fans with his entertaining style and success. [2] Ruiz has explained that his nickname, 'Destroyer', was acquired before he started boxing, because as a child, "I was always destroying stuff. After the fight, Ruiz said, "I think I got the win or at least a draw, I think I set the pace with my jab." 9 Antonio Margarito (Mexican-American Former Professional Boxer) 18 5 And the stakes of a potential Tyson Fury-Oleksandr Usyk matchup undisputed heavyweight championship are massive. 11 Carlos Palomino, No. Mendez could own the division in the near future. The fighter: Lopez is rated No. He took a big chance by facing the naturally bigger Errol Spence Jr., losing a wide decision, but bounced back to defeat Jessie Vargas in his most-recent fight. According to Forbes, the rematch with Anthony Joshua earned him $14 million. Stevenson developed quickly, and he has become one of the very best young boxers in the sport. Is Terence Crawford vs. Errol Spence Jr. really happening? His record of 28-6-1 with 17 KOs looks a bit like a journeyman's resume, and for a long time Beltran made a part of his living serving as a sparring partner to Manny Pacquiao. Usyk is the current unified WBO, WBA, IBF, and IBO heavyweight champion of the world, and he also held the unified WBA, WBA, WBC, and IBF cruiserweight reigning . . The judges scored the fight 114114, 115113, and 115113. The fighter: Mendez, a southpaw, has made two defenses of the WBO strawweight title and is part of a younger generation coming through to challenge the established order in boxing's lightest division. Future/ceiling/expectations: If Figueroa gets through a potentially tricky mandatory defense against Ronny Rios, the 23-year-old can become one of the standout stars at junior featherweight in 2021. -- Parkinson. Birth: Sept. 17, 1967 Ruiz had Freddie Roach in his corner and at the Wild Card Gym and sparred with former UFC heavyweight champion, Andrei Arlovski. The gifted boxer-puncher, who would travel anywhere for a challenge, outpointed Lou Salica to win the 118-pound title in 1942 and successfully defended it 15 times before losing it to Harold Dade in 1947. Background: Garcia is the crown jewel in a boxing family, one in which his father (Eduardo) guided brother Robert Garcia to a world title. Figueroa knocked out Javier Chacon, then 38, four months later, and fought to a split-decision draw against Julio Ceja in November after being promoted to "regular" champion status. Abram Martinez, 4, 44. On 9 January 2014, Golden Boy chief executive Richard Schaefer confirmed a deal had been made for a fight between lvarez and 31 year old Mexican boxer Alfredo Angulo (22-3, 18 KOs) to take place on 8 March 2014, on Showtime PPV at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The winner of the Ramirez-Taylor fight, which many believe is a 50-50 matchup, will reach new heights in the realm of public opinion. I already have 30 fights. Future/ceiling/expectations: For the time being, Mielnicki will be guided carefully, and perhaps by the end of the year he'll be in six-round fights. . Birth / death: May 10, 1966 / June 7, 2011 But Molina stuck around and last September finally caught a break, winning the IBF light middleweight belt from Ishe Smith. 2 in the world behind Floyd Mayweather. List of undisputed world boxing champions, "World Champions By Nationality: Mexican World Champions", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Mexican_boxing_world_champions&oldid=1151275604, Short description is different from Wikidata, Pages with login required references or sources, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Note: This list does not include Mexican women world boxing champions such as, This page was last edited on 23 April 2023, at 00:48. Accomplishments/biggest moment: In September 2017, the then-20-year-old Benavidez became the youngest ever super middleweight titleholder when he defeated Ronald Gavril by split decision to win the WBC belt. The fighter: Berlanga is a pure puncher, to the point that he has not only knocked out every opponent he has faced but has knocked out all 14 in the first round. Accomplishments/biggest moment: Mendez won a world title in only his 14th fight with a shocking, unanimous decision over Victorio Saludar in which he displayed good boxing skills. Juan Manuel Marquez is one of the greatest fighters of his generation and one of the greatest in Mexican history. On April 22, Ruiz confirmed his team had a meeting scheduled with promoter Eddie Hearn, officially putting himself in the running. Though proud of his Mexican heritage, Ruiz Jnr, the WBA, IBF and WBO world heavyweight champion, was born in Imperial, California and represents the stars and stripes as well. CompuBox stats showed that Parker landed 119 of 560 punches thrown (21%) and Ruiz landed 107 of his 416 thrown (26%). On June 1, Ruiz defeated Joshua by technical knockout in the seventh-round, capturing the unified WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO titles. A month later, Ruiz made his American debut at the Gaylord Hotel in Texas, knocking out Luke Vaughn in round one. The Best American Pound-For-Pound Boxers Right Now, Named - SPORTbible Accomplishments/biggest moment: Figueroa emulated his brother's success by winning a world title when he forced the experienced Yonfrez Parejo to retire on his stool after the eighth round to win the vacant WBA interim junior featherweight title at 22. Eight are in the International Boxing Hall of Fame. 12 Fernando Vargas, No. Accomplishments/biggest moment: He became a legitimate star when he drew over 10,000 fans to his most recent fight against Francisco Fonseca on Feb. 14 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. So far, he has a record of 57-1-2, with 39 KOs. Background: Ortiz was one of the greatest fighters of all time regardless of ethic background. Hometown: Sacramento, Calif. Johnny Tapia (1988-2011) "Mi Vida Loca" overcame harrowing personal issues to forge a robust boxing legacy over two decades of excellence. The bout nearly came to an end in round four when Ruiz nearly knocked Dimitrenko down, however Dimitrenko managed to make it to the end of the round. Birth: July 6, 1952 The fans. Titles: IBF junior flyweight (1990-94), WBC junior flyweight (1993-94), WBO junior flyweight (1994), IBF junior flyweight (1996-97), WBO junior flyweight (1999) He's on the short list for the top Mexican boxer of all time. [51] Ruiz knocked Vargas out in round one. In handing Austin Trout a unanimous decision loss, he beat one of the division's top fighters. Beltran is a classic case of a guy who battled his way up through the sport the hard way. ", "Andy Ruiz: 10 Things You Should Know About Anthony Joshua's Next Opponent", "Weekly viewing summary (Sky Box Office Events buys between 27 May 2019 and 9 June 2019)", "Andy Ruiz vs Anthony Joshua II breaks UK pay-per-view records", "Sources: The Andy Ruiz Jr.-Chris Arreola PBC on FOX PPV generated in excess of 125,000 buys at $49.99, and the final number could approach 150,000. 6. Ruiz was next to make a ring return on February 3, 2018 on the undercard of Gilberto Ramirez vs. Habib Ahmed WBO super middleweight title fight at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas. The Greatest Mexican Boxers - The Famous People Most notably Tank gave Garcia precious few openings to land his vaunted left hook, which gave the underdog next to no chance of winning the fight. Daniel Ponce De Leon has been a professional fighter since 2001, compiling a record of 45-5 with 35 KOs. Sadriddin Akhmedov, 10, T31. Titles: WBO junior lightweight (1994), WBO lightweight (1994-96), IBF lightweight (1995), WBC junior welterweight (1996-97), WBC welterweight (1997-99), WBC welterweight (2000), WBC junior middleweight (2001-03), WBA junior middleweight (2002-03), WBO middleweight (2004) and WBC junior middleweight (2006-07) Estrada might not be quite as good or accomplished as the more-celebrated Alvarez but hes truly a great fighter. Haney made a successful first defense via a unanimous decision against Alfredo Santiago in November but suffered a right shoulder injury in the process. Hometown: Los Angeles Gervonta Davis. Ruiz had his next three fights of 2010 also in the U.S., defeating Miles Kelly via KO, Raymond Lopez via unanimous decision and Francisco Diaz via KO. Diaz lost his title on the scale before his first defense against Shavkatdzhon Rakhimov in February, a fight that ended in a majority draw. I started building houses. He has won titles in four divisions, which is impressive even if you think belts are overrated. Titles: IBF junior lightweight (1999-2000); WBO junior lightweight (2004); WBO lightweight (2004-05); WBC lightweight (2005-06) Gonzalez's KO brought all that momentum to at least a temporary halt. Hometown: Los Angeles Accomplishments/biggest moment: By defeating Samuel Salva for the title, Taduran became the latest in a long line of boxers from the Philippines to win a major world title. Defeated: Lou Salica (twice), Enrique Bolanos, Carlos Chavez (twice), Dado Marino, Harold Dade (twice), Lauro Salas Canizales fought for four more years. The dynamic boxer-puncher from Sonora claimed his career-defining victory by outboxing and then knocking out the feared Miguel Berchelt in 10 rounds to win a 130-pound title in February of last year, which lifted him to a new level of respect. Ruiz fought on July 16 against 42 year old Josh Gormley (22-4, 21 KOs) at the Masonic Temple in Michigan. [73] The fight was a low-key affair in which Joshua mainly stayed behind his jab. Since then, Flores has notched 18 victories (with six knockouts) and has shown solid boxing skills as he waits for his physical maturity to arrive. Record: 49-4 (33 KOs) Ortiz pulled off the hat trick in that regard and finished them all, with none of the fights going past six rounds. When referee Jon SchorledisqualifiedMolina in March 2012, in a fight he was clearly winning, I thought it was one of the most absurd things I'd everseen in a boxing ring. Amanda Serrano is a professional boxer and wrestler, currently as a boxer she is holding WBC and WBOfeather weight title since 2019 she is the only female to win world titles in more than four weight class she is also granted the first "Super World Championship" awarded to women. 10 of the best active American heavyweights - Boxing News Johnson, who had previously only been stopped twice in his nine losses, was known for his toughness, having taken the likes of Kubrat Pulev, Derek Chisora, Tyson Fury and Vitali Klitschko the twelve round distance. Munguia stepped up a weight class, as he was struggling to make the 154-pound limit with his 6-foot frame, and he made an impressive middleweight debut when he stopped Ireland's Gary "Spike" O'Sullivan in the 11th round in January. [42], Ruiz was ordered to fight Joseph Parker in New Zealand for the WBO heavyweight title with the fight set to take place on December 10, 2016. Promoted by Salita Promotions. The next step in the career of Davis (29-0, 27 KOs) should be the most difficult, at least on paper: a meeting with one of the top, more-established 135-pounders. The Very Brief History of Mexican Heavyweight Champs - WSJ Dow Jones, a News Corp company About WSJ News Corp is a global, diversified media and information services company focused on creating. The knockdowns proved to be decisive, with the judges scoring the bout 114111, 114111 and 113112 in Ruiz's favor. He has no true signature wins, however, and is probably on the outside looking in for big fights, due to the fact that his style is not exactly crowd-pleasing. This Mexican fighter is probably the most complete Latin American boxer at this moment. He was 20-6 against former or current champions. The product of Imperial, Calif., lost his titles by a decision in a rematch with Joshua six months later, coming into the fight grossly overweight. Most Influential Latino Athletes in the United States But before Fury vacated, Duco Events promoter Dean Lonergan announced in early October he had been negotiating an alternative WBO title fight against Ruiz, suggesting he had a chance of reaching a deal with Bob Arum. He landed a big right hand to the head of Vargas, dropping him. Future/ceiling/expectations: If Dubois gets past Joe Joyce (a fight currently scheduled for October), there will be a clamor to see him against some other British rivals -- Whyte, WBC world champion Fury and WBA-IBF-WBO world champion Joshua. The next five: No. In April 2013, he upset Brian Viloria to capture the WBA and WBO 112-pound belts. Ruiz showed good power and speed during the short fight. Canelos recent form has saw him capture world titles at light-heavyweight and super-middleweight, and hes on course to capture every belt in the latter categoryif he can defeat Caleb Plant on November 9th. But who is next best? [55], On January 11, 2019, it was reported that Ruiz had signed a deal with powerful advisor Al Haymon, and would now be part of the Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) stable, with his fights being aired on Showtime and FOX. Boxing from the southpaw stance, he has a great understanding of spacing and distance. Andrs Ponce Ruiz Jr. (born September 11, 1989) is an American professional boxer. The fighter: Ennis looks to be the next great Philly fighter. Nationality: Mexican. It wasn't the most exciting fight, but Colbert gained valuable experience. Padro Taduran, the IBF titleholder from the Philippines is 23 like Mendez, and that would be an interesting matchup to decide the king-in-waiting of the division. For the purposes of my list, if BoxRecdoesn't rate them as Mexican, I have not rated them as such, either. Saul Alvarez is one of the most popular fighters in the world. And, at 33, hes not finished. Accomplishments/biggest moment: In his last fight, Nakatani stopped former world titleholder Milan Melindo in a six-round TKO victory. The former junior middleweight champ has to be on the list. he has a belt strapped around his waist. Many compare him to Terence Crawford for his ability to seamlessly switch-hit between conventional and southpaw stances. Referee Kenny Bayless waves off the fight after McCall stopped defending himself. Here are the five best possible opponents for the rising star from Baltimore. Hall of Fame: Yes You can watch the episode a special edition to mark Sept. 15 and the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month in full here, with a DAZN subscription. He was in back-to-back Ring Magazine Fights of the Year in 1982 and 1983, thrilling decisions over Bazooka Limon and Cornelius Boza-Edwards. Divisions: Three (126-135 pounds) The fighter: The Orlando, Florida-based southpaw gained momentum with three wins in 2019, including stoppages over Ishe Smith and Zakaria Attou. "As long as I keep performing, eventually I will fight them [bigger names]," Dubois said. Heavyweight (Unlimited) WBO: Oleksandr Usyk IBF: Oleksandr Usyk WBA: Oleksandr Usyk* WBC: Tyson Fury *Joe Joyce is the WBO interim heavyweight champion **Daniel Dubois is the WBA "regular . But he is still just 23 years old and, as for many other fighters in the 105-pound division, a move up in weight (which is his only option) could offer more opportunities in his future. Skills? Xavier Martinez, 14, T29. The entertaining fighter has won seven of his past eight fights by stoppage and is ranked No. Valdezs reputation took a hit when he tested positive for a banned substance yet was allowed to defend his title against Robson Conceicao in September but there is no denying his unusual all-around ability. And the stakes of a potential Tyson Fury-Oleksandr Usyk matchup undisputed heavyweight championship are massive. Ruiz admitted it was good to go the distance and called out some of the better heavyweights, namely Jarrell Miller. Ryan Garcia shows off incredible punching speed as he works through drills at his house. This experience should serve him well in the future. Since turning pro in 2015, Nakatani has developed steadily and now looks poised to be the next world champion from this country. Three KO wins in four fights has put Lubin back in title contention. He is the last man to beat current WBC 126-pound champion Jhonny Gonzalez, having captured the WBC title from him in 2012 by Round 8 technical decision. Sign up for the Boxing Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning, A critical look at the past week in boxing Based on his most recent performances, the four-division world champion remains near the top of his game. Santa Cruz has been featured prominently on Golden Boy cards in the past couple of years. American boxer Devin Vargas (20-4, 8 KOs) was confirmed as his opponent in a scheduled eight round bout. Hometown: Albuquerque, N.M. indicates Mexican-born boxer that represents another nation. Hall of Fame: No Ruiz had some success when he tagged Joshua to the head and body at the end of the fourth round, but Joshua remained firmly in control of the action. 1) Andy Ruiz Jnr. Lost to: Felix Trinidad, Shane Mosley (twice), Bernard Hopkins, Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao Birth: Feb. 13, 1967 Category:American boxers of Mexican descent - Wikipedia Navarrete also has too much for Villa. Just before the end of round three, Ruiz again managed to fell a disoriented Joshua after forcing him into a corner and unleashing a series of power punches. Colbert will win a belt -- he's that good -- but his lack of power could be problematic as he moves up to 135 in the future. The former 130-pound titleholder has been untouchable, with the A critical look at the past week in boxing The victory underscored "Tank's"' place among the best handful of fighters in the world. 5. While he's been a tad under the radar, boxing insiders have known about him for years. Henry Cejudo. Conwell is perhaps best known for the tragic circumstance of his fight last October when opponent Patrick Day fell into a coma after getting knocked out in 10 rounds, then died the next week from brain trauma suffered in the fight. Check all the current women's boxing champions for all four major organizations in each weight division. The well-schooled 2012 U.S. Olympian needed a few tries to win a major title but finally got it done in a career-defining fashion, clearly outpointing Tevin Farmer to win the IBF belt in January of last year. Davis couldnt have performed much better than he did on a memorable Saturday night in Las Vegas. Boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Did Gervonta Davis make the top 10? [64], Prior to the Dimitrenko fight, Ruiz put his name forward to replace Jarrell Miller and challenge Anthony Joshua (22-0, 21 KOs) for the unified WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight titles on June 1, 2019, after Miller was denied a license by the New York Athletic Commission because he failed three different tests for PEDs. [27][28], On December 20, 2014 Ruiz fought former WBO heavyweight champion, 38 year old Siarhei Liakhovich (26-6, 16 KOs) at the Celebrity Theater in Phoenix, Arizona. Felix Alvarado (IBF) is his most realistic option as the others -- Ken Shiro, Hiroto Kyoguchi -- are too good right now, plus Soto would have to go to Japan to fight them. Background: Chacon might be one of the most underappreciated warriors. As an amateur, he beat Stevenson and Haney. Andrs Ponce Ruiz Jr. (born September 11, 1989) is an American professional boxer. One might think that Benavidez, at 24, is too young to be this high on the list but hes already a two-time super middleweight titleholder and still looks ominously over the division. [2] Ruiz had a passion for baseball before his father got him into boxing;[11] he has noted that his first fight was at age seven in San Diego. Benavidez will probably move up to the ultra-competitive light heavyweight division at some point, but he should wait until getting his opportunities at 168. -- Kim. He should be the next standout from Japan who will win titles in multiple divisions. https://boxingjunkie.usatoday.com/lists/10-greatest-mexican-american-boxers, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. These Two Latina Boxers Are on the Road to the US Olympics - Remezcla Hes coming off an all-out war with veteran Jorge Cota on May 1, which ended when Fundora stopped his Mexican opponent in the fourth round. That doesnt erase what this superb boxer-puncher has accomplished, though. Years active: 1984-98 But that's absurd. Women's boxing champions list - ESPN He is ranked No. Five fights and he can be in with a top 10 guy. Love him or hate him, Henry Carlos Cejudo is one of the best UFC fighters of all time. Over the course of the next year, expect the 24-year-old to continue showing how he has since improved his boxing IQ. -- Parkinson. He has already beaten Sadam Ali (to win his title), Liam Smith, Tureano Johnson, Kamil Szeremeta and Gabriel Rosado even though hes really just getting started. Both men showed respect for each other throughout the contest. Divisions: Three (126-135) He is now rated third by the WBO. Lost to: Bobby Chacon, Salvador Sanchez (twice) Years active: 1989-99 Ruiz's hand speed was showcased in this fight. 1 pound-for-pound in the world. Retained WBO Inter-Continental and WBC-NABF heavyweight titles. Undefeated Leo Santa Cruz (26-0-1, 15 KOs) is already a two-division world champion at just 25. Hall of Fame: Yes The fighter: Colbert is a slick, flashy boxer with a lot of speed. He has turned himself into a complete fighter, one who can outbox you to win a wide decision or knock you out in brutal fashion. Based on his most. Defeated: Harold Warren, Jorge Paez, Azumah Nelson, Carlos Hernandez To put Harper's win in perspective, Wahlstrom's only other defeat was to Katie Taylor, one of women's boxing's biggest stars. Future/ceiling/expectations: He fought inside "the bubble" on Tuesday and defeated Eric Moon by first-round KO. "[83] He is fluent in both English and Spanish.[84]. The fight was stopped after the third-round when Hamer indicated he did not wish to continue. [24] Ruiz dropped Hanks twice in round four with fast right hands, forcing the stoppage. [47][48] On a delayed HBO broadcast, the fight peaked at 585,000 viewers, with an average of 521,000 viewers. But you'd first like to see how he fights past one round. The jury is still out on what Munguia can accomplish but he seems to have the tools to succeed on the highest level. Fast forward to the present day, retired legends like Julio Cesar Chavez Sr., Juan Manuel Marquez, and current undisputed super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez have managed to represent the country of Mexico proudly while attracting the same mainstream attention given to American fighters. Accomplishments/biggest moment: Not having seen the second round despite being 14 fights into your pro career is pretty impressive. Defeated: Rafael Ruelas, Genaro Hernandez, James Leija, Julio Cesar Chavez (twice), Pernell Whitaker, Hector Camacho, Ike Quartey, Fernando Vargas And who would round out the Top 5? 3 in its super middleweight rankings. 13 Mando Ramos, No. Lost to: Willie Pep, Lauro Salas (twice), Carlos Chavez, Harold Dade, Vic Toweel Lost to: Paulie Ayala (twice), Marco Antonio Barrera, Gervonta Davis stops Ryan Garcia with body punch in Round 7, 'This is the fight to save boxing': Inside the making of Gervonta Davis-Ryan Garcia, Pain, hope, science collide as athletes turn to magic mushrooms, How a gym in California's Coachella Valley became an international destination for boxing. Rolando Romero, 14, T31. Division: 118 pounds The Very Brief History of Mexican Heavyweight Champs - WSJ Birth / death: July 2, 2016 / May 31, 1970 He was stripped of his title when he late tested positive for cocaine but regained the same belt when he stopped Anthony Dirrell in 2019. As well as a mandatory defense against Rios, a rematch with Ceja also makes sense for Figueroa when he can work on correcting some defensive faults he showed against in their first fight. The WBA governing body already has Morrell at No. Garcia shows off incredible speed with his punches, How Gabriel Flores Jr. can take the next step as a boxer, Markian Hawryluk and Kevin Van Valkenburg, Boxing's top 25 under 25: Meet the stars of the future. Ruiz made a successful fifth defence of his WBC-NABF title after ten one-sided rounds. Well, with Davis, thats a given. Years active: 1992-2008 The fighter: A recent high school graduate, Mielnicki turned pro at a very young age (17). Divisions: Five (126-147) Future/ceiling/expectations: There has been talk of a showdown with unified lightweight champion Vasiliy Lomachenko, the best fighter in the division and ESPN's No. [72], In September 2019 it was announced that Ruiz would defend his titles against Joshua in a rematch. A win against Lomachenko would make Lopez the sport's youngest superstar -- and he would've done it the right way. The fighter: You know all about Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua and might even know a bit about Dillian Whyte and Dereck Chisora. He is a professional boxer of Mexican descent who fights out of the US, and has a record of 35 wins, 2 losses, and 2 no contests. The voters for the Top 25 included: Steve Kim, Nick Parkinson, Crystina Poncher, Bernardo Osuna and Joe Goossen. But those three are tied up over the next year, so, more likely are fights against others lower down in the world top-10, plus a U.S. debut. He should remain a player at junior lightweight for the next few years. indicates foreigner-born boxer that represents Mexico due to parent's nationality, residence or other circumstances. The fighter: The former WBO world junior middleweight titlist has stepped up a division and is expected to challenge that organization's middleweight titleholder -- Demetrius Andrade -- in the next 12 months.