Rankings
Canadian rankings.
As of October 6, 2026
An independent editorial ranking of Canadian professional boxers, in the style of Ring Magazine: pound-for-pound lists plus divisional rankings. Ranked on achievement, recent form, and quality of opposition — not just records.
Men
Men's pound-for-pound top 10
NABF champion with real depth on the résumé (Lipinets, Espinosa). The IBF has ordered him against Lindolfo Delgado for the vacant world title. The most complete Canadian fighter right now.
WBA #2 and Ring #8 at lightweight. Fights Floyd Schofield for the vacant WBA world title on October 10 in Chicago — win that and he's #1 on this list.
WBC International champion. Avenged his 2024 draw with Yamil Peralta via split decision on October 3 in Sydney. A reported Zuffa Boxing deal suggests bigger nights ahead.
NABF and WBC Continental Americas champion at 21 years old, ranked across all four sanctioning bodies. Defends against Vladimir Shishkin on October 8. Canada's best young fighter.
WBA Inter-Continental champion, but three losses — most recently to Tyson Fury in April — keep him below the undefeateds above.
The veteran warhorse. Dropped Edgar Berlanga in round 2 before being stopped in July. Holds the WBA Continental Americas 168-lb title. Faces Erik Bazinyan on November 12.
Out of the ring since September 2024, which costs him. The November 12 date with Butler is his route back into relevance.
Former NABA/NABO champion; only losses to Austin Williams and at world level. Canada's clear #1 at 160.
31-year-old southpaw heavyweight with a Matchroom co-promotional deal. The loss to Vianello stings, but he's the clear second heavyweight in the country.
39 years old and still active — former WBO world title challenger, won again in November 2025.
Also considered: Custio Clayton (20-1-1, status uncertain).
Women
Women's pound-for-pound top 10
Unified IBF and WBO middleweight champion (August 2026). Two-time Olympian, amateur world champion. Five fights, two belts — #1 on achievement.
IBF minimumweight champion and a two-weight world champion. The deepest professional résumé of any Canadian woman.
WBA interim super featherweight champion. Defends against Brisa Alfonzo on October 8 in Quebec City.
IBO bantamweight champion; only loss came in an undisputed title fight against Cherneka Johnson.
Former WBA light flyweight champion — won it in her 4th pro bout, the fastest any Canadian pro has won a world title. Active again and ranked WBA #2 after her April win in Ottawa.
Lost the WBC title on a disqualification in August, but beat the 50-win Delfine Persoon to win it in February. Still elite.
Former WBA champion; back-to-back losses to Mayer and Robinson, but both were elite opposition with titles on the line.
Only losses to Gabriela Fundora (undisputed) and at world level. Fights for the vacant WBC super flyweight title on November 29. Age 22.
Former WBC heavyweight champion; competitive in defeat only to Claressa Shields.
On a three-fight win streak and fights for the vacant WBO International title on October 31 in Newcastle.
Also considered: Marie-Pier Houle (11-2-3, inactive 13+ months), Bree Howling (8-1, prospect).
Men's divisions
Men's divisional rankings
1. Arslanbek Makhmudov · 2. Alexis Barrière
Oscar Rivas (28-1) listed as inactive — no bout since 2021.
1. Ryan Rozicki (WBC International champion)
No verified elite active Canadian.
Thinnest men's division in the country.
1. Wilkens Mathieu (NABF + WBC Continental Americas champion) · 2. Steven Butler (WBA Continental Americas champion) · 3. Erik Bazinyan
Deepest men's division in Canada.
1. Patrice Volny
1. Brandon Cook
1. Custio Clayton
Status uncertain — no bout since Feb 2024; retirement rumoured but unconfirmed.
1. Artur Biyarslanov (NABF champion)
1. Lucas Bahdi
1. Adrien Davin Carrasco (4-0)
Thin division — Carrasco is the only verifiable active Canadian at the weight. Undefeated through four, on the December 12 Hard Rock Ottawa card.
1. Conall Treanor (Canadian Boxing Federation champion — full record unverified)
No verifiable active Canadians found.
Women's divisions
Women's divisional rankings
1. Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse
1. Tammara Thibeault (IBF + WBO champion)
1. Mary Spencer
1. Marie-Pier Houle
Inactive 13+ months.
1. Carolyn Redmond
1. Leila Beaudoin (WBA interim champion) · 2. Caroline Veyre
1. Amanda Galle (IBO champion) · 2. Bree Howling (prospect)
1. Alexas Kubicki
1. Sara Bailey
1. Kim Clavel (IBF champion)
What's next
Bouts that could shake this up
Wilkens Mathieu defends vs Vladimir Shishkin (Quebec City); Leila Beaudoin defends vs Brisa Alfonzo (Quebec City)
Lucas Bahdi vs Floyd Schofield, vacant WBA lightweight world title (Chicago)
Carolyn Redmond vs Gemma Richardson, vacant WBO International super lightweight title (Newcastle)
Steven Butler vs Erik Bazinyan (Montreal)
Alexas Kubicki vs Adelaida Ruiz, vacant WBC super flyweight title (Fresno)
Artur Biyarslanov vs Lindolfo Delgado, vacant IBF super lightweight world title (ordered)
Adrien Davin Carrasco and Ali Estime (pro debut) on the United Boxing Promotions card, Hard Rock Ottawa
Methodology
Notes & caveats
Records not yet BoxRec-verified. BoxRec blocked direct access during research; all records were cross-checked across BoxRec-derived sources (Wikipedia, Tapology, box.live), fight news outlets, and promoter/commission records. A direct BoxRec pass is recommended before publishing.
Moreno Fendero (16-0) was excluded: Montreal-based but Central African Republic nationality.
Upcoming bouts are not counted as results. Rankings reflect only bouts on or before October 6, 2026.
Thin divisions are flagged honestly rather than padded with unverifiable names.