WBC Rankings: Positions of Ukrainian Boxers in February 2026
The updated WBC rankings for February reflect the real situation of Ukrainian boxers in professional boxing. The athletes’ positions were shaped by the results of recent fights, the level of opposition, and overall activity within their divisions. As a result, some Ukrainian fighters managed to strengthen their standings, while others dropped out of the world rankings.
HEAVYWEIGHT (over 101.6 kg)
Oleksandr Usyk — Champion
Usyk retains the WBC heavyweight championship and continues to lead the division. His dominance in the heavyweight category remains unquestioned, and each of his upcoming fights carries strategic importance for the global boxing scene.
Andrii Novytskyi — No. 22
Novytskyi maintains his position within the top 25 thanks to his WBC International title and previous results. His place in the rankings remains stable.
Tsotne Rogava — No. 40
Rogava remains in the world rankings despite increasing pressure from active competitors. He continues to represent Ukraine among the top heavyweight boxers.
BRIDGERWEIGHT (90.7–101.6 kg)
Oleksandr Hrytsiv — No. 6
Hrytsiv is one of the most successful Ukrainian fighters in this ranking update. His WBC Francophone title, steady activity, and convincing victories have helped him secure a place in the top six and establish himself as a leading contender.
Vitalii Stalchenko — No. 25
Stalchenko is gradually improving his position. Regular fights allow him to remain competitive within the top 30.
Liubomyr Pinchuk — No. 28
Pinchuk maintains consistency and continues to progress within the top 30.
CRUISERWEIGHT (up to 90.7 kg)
Ramazan Muslimov — No. 33
Muslimov is the current WBC Ukraine and WBC Baltic champion. His title victories have enabled him to secure his place in the world rankings.
LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT (up to 79.4 kg)
Oleksandr Gvozdyk — No. 16
Gvozdyk’s drop in the rankings is linked to his defeat on February 1, when he lost by knockout in the seventh round. This result negatively affected his position, although he remains within the top 20 of the division.
Danylo Lapin — No. 19
Lapin has strengthened his position and confidently holds a place in the top 20.
SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT (up to 76.2 kg)
Serhii Derevianchenko — No. 11
Derevianchenko has significantly improved his ranking. His experience, level of opposition, and competitiveness allow him to remain among the division’s leading fighters.
MIDDLEWEIGHT (up to 72.6 kg)
Fedir Cherkashyn — No. 6
Cherkashyn consistently remains in the world’s top six. He demonstrates systematic progress and continues to be one of the strongest representatives of the middleweight division.
Serhii Bohachuk — No. 7
On February 1, Bohachuk took part in a major international ranking bout, defeating Russian fighter Rajab Butaev in a 10-round fight in Las Vegas at a Zuffa Boxing event. The bout went the full distance, and the judges’ decision awarded the victory to the Ukrainian, allowing him to retain his place in the top 10.
SUPER WELTERWEIGHT (up to 69.9 kg)
Maksym Molodan — No. 37
Molodan continues to hold his position in the world rankings thanks to his WBC Francophone title and participation in international bouts.
Vasyl Chebotar — No. 39
Chebotar remains among the top 40 fighters in the division, gradually gaining experience at the international level.
WELTERWEIGHT (up to 66.7 kg)
Karen Chukhadzhian — No. 13
Chukhadzhian remains one of the leading Ukrainian boxers in the welterweight division. His consistent performances allow him to stay within the top 15.
Yaroslav Mykhalushko — No. 27
Mykhalushko continues to establish himself in the world rankings and demonstrates steady career progress.
LIGHTWEIGHT (up to 61.2 kg)
Danylo Honcharuk — No. 34
For Honcharuk, this is his first appearance in the WBC world rankings. He has entered the top 40 of the lightweight division for the first time, marking an important milestone in his professional career. This result reflects his growing international recognition and progress.
WOMEN BANTAMWEIGHT (up to 53.5 kg)
Anastasiia Petrenko — No. 18
Petrenko consistently remains in the world’s top 20. Her title status and performances support Ukraine’s strong position in women’s boxing.
At the same time, Denys Berinchyk and Serhii Radchenko dropped out of the WBC rankings due to a lack of ranking fights and high competition in their divisions.
