19 new boxers enter the WBC Top 40 rankings in July 2026

The WBC congratulates all the fighters entering the July 2026 world rankings

The World Boxing Council has recognised and congratulated all the brand-new entrants in their prestigious Top 40 world ratings for July 2026. There are 19 new names that have broken into the top 40 for this month.

Since 1968, the WBC ratings have stood as the industry’s gold standard, published month after month without interruption to highlight the top 40 fighters in each division. Being part of this elite group is more than just a statistical milestone; it is a testament to each athlete’s unwavering dedication on their journey toward world glory and the iconic green and gold belt.

The WBC Ratings Committee is comprised of a prestigious panel of experts from diverse nations, who operate with absolute rigor—gathering results, statistics, and key data to conduct a thorough and transparent analysis. This meticulous process ensures that every position faithfully reflects the merits and current performance of fighters worldwide.

All the newest world ranked fighters listed below:

HEAVYWEIGHT

35.- Dempsey McKean (Australia)

40.- Joshua Edwards (US)

LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT

22.- Yoann Kongolo (Swiss/Turkey)

27.- Yair Gallardo (Mexico)

SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT

28.- Oliver Zaren (Denmark)

MIDDLEWEIGHT

40.- Amir Anderson (US)

38.- Bujar Tahiri (Germany)

30.- Bradley Goldsmith (GB)

WELTERWEIGHT

35.- Mazlum Akdeniz (Canada)

SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT

33.- Ruslan Abdullaev (Uzbekistan)

38.- Ashton Sylve (US)

LIGHTWEIGHT

39.- Nahuel Espindola (Argentina)

SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT

39.- Alex De la Rosa (Spain)

40.- Adrian Gombau (Spain)

FEATHERWEIGHT

36.- Thomas Chabot (Canada)

37.- Ruben Gil (Spain)

SUPER BANTAMWEIGHT

30.- Alessio Lorusso (Italy)

39.- Gabriel Munoz (Mexico)

LIGHT FLYWEIGHT

40.- Jeifry Juan (Dom. R.)