World Boxing Rankings: Breakout stars Vishva, Priya burst into top 3, Jaismine gets top spot
New Delhi, June 4
Asian champions Priya Ghanghas and Vishvanath Suresh surged into the top three of their respective categories, while Jaismine Lamboria climbed to world number one in the women's 57kg category as India retained its strong presence in the latest World Boxing Rankings.
Reflecting the country's evolution into one of the world's leading boxing nations, Indian boxers featured in the Top 10 across nine of the 10 women's weight categories and eight of the 10 men's divisions, as per a press release from the Boxing Federation of India (BFI).
In the women's section, Minakshi extended her reign as world number one in the 48kg category, while Preeti rose to number 3. Arundhati Choudhary (70kg), Pooja Rani (80kg), and Nupur (+80kg) were all ranked world number 2, highlighting India's growing strength in the heavier divisions. Established stars Nikhat Zareen (51kg) and Lovlina Borgohain (75kg) also retained their places among the world's elite.
The men's contingent mirrored that consistency. Sachin and Narender broke into the Top five following a sustained run of international success, while Hitesh Gulia (70kg) retained his number six ranking and Abhinash Jamwal (65kg) was placed eighth in the world. Akash (75kg) and Lokesh (85kg) also entered the Top 10, further underlining India's increasing competitiveness across weight categories.
Ajay Singh, President, Boxing Federation of India, said: "These rankings are a reflection of the strong structures and systems that have been put in place over the past few years. From grassroots development to high-performance training, our focus has been on building a sustainable pipeline of talent. It is encouraging to see that today, almost every weight category features a strong Indian presence at the global level, firmly establishing India as one of the leading boxing nations in the world."
The latest rankings underline India's growing depth and consistency, with a strong spread of boxers across weight divisions securing competitive global positions. India currently stands third overall in terms of Top-10 ranked athletes globally, while emerging as a dominant force in women's boxing, where it is placed second, and holding a strong fourth position in the men's category. Notably, in the elite Top three bracket, India is ranked third overall but leads the world in the women's category, further highlighting its growing supremacy on the global stage.
The depth extends well beyond the Top 10. On the women's side, Parveen (60kg) is ranked 13th, Ankushita Boro (65kg) narrowly misses the Top 10 at No. 11, while Saweety (75kg), Sakshi (54kg), Sanju (60kg), and Neeraj Phogat (65kg) continue to hold competitive positions in the global rankings.
In the men's rankings, Ankush (80kg) sat just outside the elite bracket at No. 11, while Deepak (70kg) ranked 12th. Jugnoo (85kg) occupied 14th place, Harsh Choudhary (90kg) ranked 10th, and Sumit (75kg) and Kumar Naveen (90kg) both placed 18th. Nikhil Dubey (75kg) and Vishal (90kg) tied 22nd in their respective divisions.
India's incredible rise in the world rankings has been driven by sustained success on the international stage. Record-breaking performances at the World Boxing Cup Finals, strong medal hauls at the World Championships, and consistent results across elite and age-group competitions have steadily strengthened the country's standing, with the latest rankings offering further proof of Indian boxing's growing influence globally.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Jaismine Lamboria at world number one in 57kg—what a moment for her and for Indian women's boxing! 🙌 The fact that we're ranked second overall in women's boxing globally is mind-blowing. But I hope the government and sports bodies don't get complacent. We need to keep investing in coaching, nutrition, and international exposure for these athletes. Don't want another dip like we saw in some other sports.
This is fantastic news! India's boxing renaissance is real. I remember when we used to celebrate a single medal in world championships—now we have boxers in top 10 across 17 out of 20 categories. The men's side needs more work, but with Sachin and Narender breaking into top 5, the future looks bright. Hopefully these rankings translate into Olympic medals in 2028. Keep punching, champions! 🥊🇮🇳
Great to see the rankings, but let's be honest—rankings are just numbers. 💯 What matters is performance at major events like Olympics and World Championships. We've seen Indian boxers rank high before but falter under pressure. The BFI president's statement sounds good on paper, but I want to see better medal conversion. The depth is there, but we need the mental toughness to go with it. Still, proud of all our boxers! 👏
As someone from the US, I'm thoroughly impressed by India's boxing depth. The fact that India leads the world in top-3 women's rankings is a huge achievement. Priya Ghanghas and Vishvanath Suresh are names to watch. The BFI has clearly created a system that works. I'd love to see more India-US boxing exchanges to raise the level globally. Great job, India! 🥊🌍
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