August 2025: Ukrainian Boxers in the WBC World Rankings

The August update of the World Boxing Council (WBC) world rankings confirmed that Ukrainian boxers maintain stable positions and continue to influence the situation across multiple weight divisions. The summer events — including Oleksandr Usyk’s triumphant rematch, the activity of WBC Francophone and Youth champions, as well as performances in the prestigious WBC Grand Prix — have shaped a new picture for our country on the international stage.

Heavyweight

• Oleksandr Usyk — the undisputed world champion holding the WBC, WBA, WBO, and IBF belts, after a convincing victory in his rematch over Daniel Dubois. His status is a historic achievement for Ukrainian boxing and a clear confirmation of his dominance in the heavyweight division.
• Andrii Novytskyi dropped to 24th place. Despite missing a fight due to injury, he remains among the contenders and has a chance to return to the top 20 with a successful next bout.
• Tsotne Rogava holds the 33rd spot and is preparing for a key fight in the third stage of the WBC Grand Prix, which will take place on August 13. His opponent will be undefeated Bosnian Ahmed Krnjić (5–0, 4 KOs). The event will be broadcast live on DAZN.
• Bohdan Myronets — ranked 40th in the world. The current WBC Francophone Heavyweight champion retains his position even without recent fights, which highlights his significance on the international stage.

Bridgerweight

• Oleksandr Hrytsiv, the WBC Francophone champion, consistently holds 10th place, remaining one of the key contenders for high-level fights in the division.
• Serhii Radchenko — 18th in the world. His experience and past fights against strong opponents allow him to stay in the top 20 despite the lack of recent activity.
• Vitalii Stalchenko is ranked 25th after his appearance in the WBC Grand Prix. His presence in the world rankings underlines the level he demonstrated in the international tournament. His last fight was on July 25 against an opponent from Azerbaijan.
• Lyubomyr Pinchuk holds the 29th spot, maintaining stability and readiness for new challenges.

Light Heavyweight

• Oleksandr Gvozdyk remains 4th and continues to be one of the main contenders for a title shot in the light heavyweight division.
• Daniel Lapin made a noticeable step forward and now holds 22nd place after an impressive performance this summer on July 19. His announced fight against Jones is set for November 1.

Super Middleweight

• Sergiy Derevyanchenko is currently ranked 19th in the world. His championship experience and international recognition allow him to stay in the top 20.

Middleweight

• Fedor Cherkashin rose to 7th place, moving closer to a title opportunity. His stability in the WBC top 10 makes him one of the most dangerous contenders in the division.

Super Welterweight

• Serhii Bohachuk — the Ukrainian Super Welterweight fighter, dropped from 1st to 2nd place in the WBC world rankings. Nevertheless, he remains one of the top title contenders, and his May victory over Michael Fox, along with consistent performances, keeps him in strong contention for a championship bout soon.
• Vasyl Chebotar, the WBC Youth champion, holds 37th place in the world rankings after a series of convincing victories that confirmed his potential.

Welterweight

• Karen Chukhadzhian stays at 14th, showing consistency and readiness to face top-15 opponents.
• Yaroslav Mykhalushko, the WBC Francophone Welterweight champion, is now ranked 37th in the world. His June 28 victory over Albania’s Merington Karadja was an important milestone in his international career and helped him retain his spot among the best.

Super Lightweight

• Danylo Lozan is ranked 37th in the WBC world rankings at Super Lightweight. On August 13, he will enter the ring in the third stage of the WBC Grand Prix, aiming to improve his position and secure his status as one of Ukraine’s most promising fighters in the division. The event will be streamed live on DAZN.

Lightweight

• Denys Berinchyk — ranked 9th in the world, consistently holding a spot in the top 10 and maintaining his status as one of the strongest fighters in the division.

Featherweight

• Arnold Khegai — 24th in the world, keeps his chances of breaking into the top 20 and remains a stable participant in the rankings.

Bantamweight (жінки)

• Anastasiia Petrenko — the Ukrainian women’s Bantamweight boxer dropped from 19th to 20th in the WBC world rankings. Despite the slight decline, she remains one of the most promising representatives of Ukrainian women’s boxing and continues to hold her place among the world’s elite.

Нагадаємо, що вже 13 серпня відбудуться поєдинки третього етапу WBC Grand Prix за участю українських боксерів. Усі бої можна буде подивитися наживо на DAZN з англомовним коментарем.