If you’ve ever wondered who’s wearing the gold around their waist in women’s boxing, you’re in the right place. The sport is split into 17 weight divisions, and four big‑name sanctioning bodies – the WBO, IBF, WBA and WBC – each crown their own champion. Below, we walk you through the current title‑holders, highlight a few standout names and point out where the belts are still up for grabs.
Why the Four‑Belt System Matters
Unlike the men’s game, where unification bouts have become headline news, the women’s scene still sees a lot of parallel champions. That means a fighter can be a world champion in one organization while another boxer holds the same weight class in a different body. It creates a vibrant, sometimes confusing landscape, but also plenty of opportunities for exciting match‑ups.
Heavyweight (over 175 lb)
The heavyweight division is dominated by a single powerhouse: Claressa Shields. She holds every major belt – WBO, IBF, WBA and WBC – making her the undisputed queen of the class.
Light Heavyweight (175 lb)
This weight class is a bit of a puzzle right now. The WBO and WBC titles are vacant, while the IBF is held by Lani Daniels and the WBA by Che Kenneally.
Super Middleweight (168 lb)
Two fighters share the limelight here. Shadasia Green carries the WBO and IBF belts, whereas Franchon Crews Dezurn commands the WBA and WBC.
Middleweight (160 lb)
Desley Robinson is the reigning champion for both the WBO and IBF. The WBA and WBC titles are currently vacant, leaving room for a future unification bout.
Junior Middleweight (154 lb)
The division is split among three bodies: the IBF belt belongs to Oshae Jones, the WBA to Mary Spencer, while the WBO and WBC remain empty.
Welterweight (147 lb)
Mikaela Mayer holds the WBO crown, but the IBF, WBA and WBC are all under the reign of Lauren Price, who’s pulling double duty for the latter three.
Junior Welterweight (140 lb)
Katie Taylor is a household name for a reason – she’s the champion across the board, holding the WBO, IBF, WBA and WBC belts. There’s also an interim WBC champion, Chantelle Cameron, who could step into the spotlight soon.
Lightweight (135 lb)
- WBO: Terri Harper
- IBF: Beatriz Ferreira
- WBA: Stephanie Han
- WBC: Caroline Dubois
Four different women, four different belts – a perfect recipe for a future showdown.
Junior Lightweight (130 lb)
Alycia Baumgardner is the undisputed champion here, holding all four major titles (WBO, IBF, WBA, WBC). Her dominance makes her a top contender for pound‑for‑pound conversations.
Featherweight (126 lb)
- WBO: Amanda Serrano
- IBF: Nina Meinke
- WBA: Amanda Serrano (plus interim champion Jennifer Miranda)
- WBC: Tiara Brown
Serrano’s dual titles (WBO and WBA) give her a strong claim to the division, while the other belts are up for grabs in upcoming fights.
Junior Featherweight (122 lb)
Ellie Scotney is the clear‑cut champion across the board, holding the WBO, IBF, WBA and WBC belts.
Bantamweight (118 lb)
- WBO: Dina Thorslund
- IBF: Cherneka Johnson
- WBA: Cherneka Johnson
- WBC: Dina Thorslund
Two fighters splitting the titles evenly – a potential unification bout could be on the horizon.
Junior Bantamweight (115 lb)
- WBO: Mizuki Hiruta
- IBF: Irma Garcia
- WBA: Jasmine Artiga
- WBC: Asley Gonzalez (plus interim champion Ginny Fuchs)
The diversity of champions here shows how deep the talent pool is at this weight.
Flyweight (112 lb)
- WBO: Gabriela Fundora
- IBF: Gabriela Fundora
- WBA: Gabriela Fundora (plus interim champion Viviana Ruiz Corredor)
- WBC: Gabriela Fundora
Fundora’s clean sweep makes her the undisputed flyweight queen.
Junior Flyweight (108 lb)
- WBO: Evelyn Bermudez
- IBF: Evelyn Bermudez
- WBA: Sara Bailey
- WBC: Lourdes Juarez
Two champions hold the same belts (WBO/IBF), while the other two organizations have different title‑holders.
Strawweight (105 lb)
- WBO: Sarah Bormann
- IBF: Kim Clavel
- WBA: Sarah Bormann
- WBC: Yokasta Valle (plus interim champion Umi Ishikawa)
Clavel’s IBF title adds an interesting twist to a division otherwise led by Bormann.
Atomweight (102 lb)
All four major belts are vacant at the moment, though the WBC has an interim champion, Camila Zamorano. This weight class is ripe for a fresh wave of contenders to step up.
What This Means for Fans
With so many belts spread across different fighters, the women’s game is primed for unification bouts that could finally settle who truly reigns supreme in each division. Names like Claressa Shields, Katie Taylor, Alycia Baumgardner and Amanda Serrano are already household fixtures, but the vacant and interim titles hint at upcoming opportunities for rising stars to make their mark.
Looking Ahead
As the sport continues to grow, expect promoters to line up more cross‑organization fights. The goal? A handful of undisputed champions who can carry the sport’s prestige into the next decade. Keep an eye on the vacant divisions – they’re the wild cards that could produce tomorrow’s legends.
