Recently, the boxing community has been abuzz with discussions about the newest WBC heavyweight rankings. The rankings have sparked controversy, especially with the demotion of Tyson Fury to the No. 2 spot after losing the WBC title to Oleksandr Usyk. The top spot is now held by Anthony Joshua, making him the WBC’s leading challenger.
One unexpected turn in the rankings is Efe Ajagba’s placement at No. 5, surpassing more established fighters like Joe Joyce and Frank Sanchez. The current WBC Top 10 rankings read as follows: Champ – Oleksandr Usyk, 1: Anthony Joshua, 2: Tyson Fury, 3: Agit Kabayel, 4: Zhilei Zhang, 5: Efe Ajagba, 6: Jared Anderson, 7: Martin Bakole, 8: Frank Sanchez, 9: Joe Joyce, 10: Bakhodir Jalolov.
There has been criticism surrounding the rankings, particularly in the case of Fury being ranked below Joshua, despite Joshua’s recent victory over a less experienced opponent. The future rankings adjustments will be watched closely as fighters continue to compete and rise through the ranks.
