Undisputed Champions in Men’s and Women’s Boxing
In the world of professional boxing, becoming an undisputed champion is the ultimate achievement. This prestigious title is earned by simultaneously holding all four major world championship belts in a given weight class. The four major sanctioning bodies in boxing are:
- World Boxing Association (WBA)
- World Boxing Council (WBC)
- International Boxing Federation (IBF)
- World Boxing Organization (WBO)
Since 2007, when the four-belt era began, only a select few boxers have managed to claim the undisputed champion status. Here is a look at the recent undisputed champions in both men’s and women’s boxing:
Men’s Undisputed Champions
- Artur Beterbiev – Light Heavyweight (October 2024)
- Oleksandr Usyk – Heavyweight (May-June 2024)
- Naoya Inoue – Junior Featherweight (December 2023)
- Terence Crawford – Welterweight (July-November 2023)
- Devin Haney – Lightweight (June 2022-November 2023)
- Canelo Alvarez – Super Middleweight (November 2021-July 2024)
Women’s Undisputed Champions
- Claressa Shields – Heavyweight (February 2025)
- Seniesa Estrada – Strawweight (March-October 2024)
- Katie Taylor – Junior Welterweight (November 2023)
- Savannah Marshall – Super Middleweight (July-December 2023)
- Amanda Serrano – Featherweight (February-December 2023)
- Katie Taylor – Lightweight (June 2019-January 2024)
These exceptional athletes have reached the pinnacle of their sport by conquering all major world titles in their respective weight classes. Their accomplishments highlight the fierce competition and dedication required to become an undisputed champion in the world of professional boxing.