RSR Weight Class Rankings Updated – Most Comprehensive Ratings in the World
Maintained by “The Commissioner” Alan J. Kindred
At Super Middleweight, #4 Arthur Abraham defeated #19 Martin Murray by way of split decision. They will both maintain their ranking due to the close and controversial nature of the contest. #9 Gilberto Ramirez defeated unranked Gevorg Khatchikian by competitive but unanimous decision. Ramirez will maintain his ranking.
At Middleweight, #1 (at 154) Saul Alvarez defeated the world champion Miguel Cotto by unanimous decision. Alvarez becomes the new world champion, while Cotto exits the rankings to campaign at the Junior Middleweight limit of 154 pounds.
At Junior Middleweight, #1 Saul Alvarez exits due to winning the Middleweight world championship, Miguel Cotto will enter at #6 as he returns to his natural weight. Other fighters may rise or fall due to these changes.
At Lightweight, #14 Anthony Crolla defeated #8 Darleys Perez by explosive 5th round body shot knockout. Crolla will slingshot up to #7, while Perez will drop to #14. Other fighters may rise or fall due to these changes.
At Junior Lightweight, #8 Francisco Vargas scored a come from behind 9th round stoppage over #2 Takashi Muira, in a fight of the year candidate that saw both when hit the canvas. Vargas will climb to #3, while Muira will fall to #6. Other fighters may rise or fall due to these changes.
At Featherweight, #16 Ronny Rios defeated #10 Jayson Velez by unanimous decision. Rios will climb to #10, while Velez will fall to #13. Other fighters may rise or fall due to these changes.
At Junior Featherweight, World Champion Guillermo Rigondeaux defeated unranked Drian Francisco by a one sided unanimous decision, it was a non-title bout.
In the Pound for Pound rankings, unranked Saul Alvarez defeated #12 Miguel Cotto. As a result Alvarez will enter at #16, while Cotto will fall to #17. Carlos Cuadras will exit to make room for Alvarez. Other fighters may rise or fall due to these changes.