HOW THE POSITIONS OF UKRAINIAN BOXERS CHANGED IN THE WBC RANKINGS IN MARCH 2026
The March update of the WBC world rankings reflects the current situation of Ukrainian boxers in professional boxing. The positions of Ukrainian fighters are determined based on their performances in recent bouts, the level of opposition, and their activity within their respective weight divisions. In the latest version of the rankings, some Ukrainian fighters managed to improve their positions, others maintained their previous places, while several boxers moved down or dropped out of the lists.
HEAVYWEIGHT (over 101.6 kg)
- Oleksandr Usyk — Champion
Oleksandr Usyk continues to hold the WBC heavyweight championship title and remains at the top of the division. The Ukrainian boxer remains one of the key figures in modern professional boxing, and his fights against the strongest opponents continue to shape the balance of power in the heavyweight division.
Usyk’s next fight is scheduled for May 23, 2026. The bout is expected to take place near the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, making it one of the most spectacular events in modern boxing. The Ukrainian champion will face legendary Dutch kickboxing star Rico Verhoeven, a long-reigning GLORY heavyweight champion. The fight has been sanctioned by the WBC as a voluntary title defense.
- Andrii Novytskyi — No. 26
Compared to the previous rankings update, Novytskyi dropped four positions — from 22nd to 26th place. Despite the drop, the Ukrainian boxer remains within the top 30 of the division. His presence in the rankings is supported by the WBC International title and his previous results.
- Tsotne Rogava — No. 40
Rogava maintained his position in the world rankings and continues to remain among the top 40 heavyweights.
BRIDGERWEIGHT (90.7–101.6 kg)
- Oleksandr Hrytsiv — No. 6
Hrytsiv steadily holds the sixth position in the WBC world rankings. The WBC Francophone champion is considered one of the strongest fighters in the division.
On April 18, 2026, the Ukrainian boxer will make the second defense of his WBC Francophone title. He successfully made his first defense in a bout against Serhii Radchenko. The name of his next opponent has not yet been announced.
- Liubomyr Pinchuk — No. 18
Pinchuk showed one of the most impressive results among Ukrainian fighters in this rankings update. He climbed ten positions — from 28th to 18th place.
His most recent bout took place on February 7, 2026, in the United States. In Pittsburgh, at Priory Grand Hall, Pinchuk faced American boxer Nick Kisner and secured a convincing second-round knockout victory, which significantly improved his standing in the world rankings.
- Vitalii Stalchenko — No. 27
Stalchenko dropped two positions this month — from 25th to 27th place.
On February 13, the Ukrainian boxer fought in Dubai (UAE) at the Cuban Boxing Club arena. His opponent was Uzbek fighter Bakhromjon Fozilov. The fight ended early, with Stalchenko winning by technical knockout in the seventh round.
CRUISERWEIGHT (up to 90.7 kg)
- Ramazan Muslimov — No. 34
Muslimov dropped one position — from 33rd to 34th place in the world rankings. The Ukrainian boxer currently holds the WBC Ukraine and WBC Baltic titles, which help him maintain his position in the world rankings.
In the near future, Muslimov is scheduled to fight in Mukachevo, where he will face Argentine boxer Lucas Labasco.
LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT (up to 79.4 kg)
- Oleksandr Gvozdyk — No. 16
Gvozdyk maintained his position and continues to remain among the top 20 fighters in the division.
- Daniel Lapin — No. 18
Lapin moved up one position — from 19th to 18th place — gradually strengthening his standing in the world rankings.
SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT (up to 76.2 kg)
- Serhii Derevianchenko — No. 10
Derevianchenko climbed from 11th to 10th place, entering the top ten of the division.
MIDDLEWEIGHT (up to 72.6 kg)
- Fedor Cherkashyn — No. 6
Cherkashyn maintained his position in the rankings and consistently remains among the top six middleweights.
- Serhii Bohachuk — No. 7
Bohachuk holds the 7th position in the rankings following his victory over Radzhab Butaev, which the Ukrainian secured on February 1 in Las Vegas in a 10-round bout during a Zuffa Boxing event.
SUPER WELTERWEIGHT (up to 69.9 kg)
- Maksym Molodan — No. 39
Molodan dropped two positions — from 37th to 39th place in the world rankings. The Ukrainian boxer continues to maintain his ranking thanks to his WBC Francophone title.
His team is currently working on organizing his next fight, and a title defense is expected in the near future.
At the same time, Vasyl Chebotar dropped out of the WBC rankings this month.
WELTERWEIGHT (up to 66.7 kg)
- Karen Chukhadzhian — No. 12
Chukhadzhian moved up one position — from 13th to 12th place — and continues to remain among the strongest fighters in the division.
- Yaroslav Mykhalushko — No. 30
Mykhalushko dropped three positions — from 27th to 30th place. The Ukrainian boxer currently holds the WBC International and WBC Francophone titles, and a defense of his belts is expected in the near future.
LIGHTWEIGHT (up to 61.2 kg)
- Danylo Honcharuk — No. 34
Honcharuk maintained his position in the lightweight rankings and remains within the top 40 of the division.
WOMEN BANTAMWEIGHT (up to 53.5 kg)
- Anastasiia Petrenko — No. 18
The Ukrainian boxer continues to steadily maintain her position in the world rankings.
On March 28, Petrenko will fight in Belgium (Hestrasl, Hall Omnisports Michel Daerden). Her opponent will be Mexican boxer Maria Soledad Vargas, the WBC Silver Light Flyweight champion. The bout will be contested for the vacant IBO World Super Flyweight title.
