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

01
Artur Biyarslanov21-0, 17 KOSuper LightweightToronto

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.

02
Lucas Bahdi20-0, 15 KOLightweightNiagara Falls

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.

03
Ryan Rozicki22-1-1, 20 KOCruiserweightSydney NS

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.

04
Wilkens Mathieu16-0, 11 KOSuper MiddleweightQuebec City

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.

05
Arslanbek Makhmudov21-3, 19 KOHeavyweightMontreal

WBA Inter-Continental champion, but three losses — most recently to Tyson Fury in April — keep him below the undefeateds above.

06
Steven Butler38-6-1, 32 KOSuper MiddleweightMontreal

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.

07
Erik Bazinyan32-1-1, 23 KOSuper MiddleweightLaval

Out of the ring since September 2024, which costs him. The November 12 date with Butler is his route back into relevance.

08
Patrice Volny20-2, 13 KOMiddleweightMontreal

Former NABA/NABO champion; only losses to Austin Williams and at world level. Canada's clear #1 at 160.

09
Alexis Barrière13-1, 11 KOHeavyweightQuebec City

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.

10
Brandon Cook27-3Super WelterweightAjax ON

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

01
Tammara Thibeault5-0, 3 KOMiddleweightShawinigan

Unified IBF and WBO middleweight champion (August 2026). Two-time Olympian, amateur world champion. Five fights, two belts — #1 on achievement.

02
Kim Clavel22-2, 3 KOMinimumweightMontreal

IBF minimumweight champion and a two-weight world champion. The deepest professional résumé of any Canadian woman.

03
Leila Beaudoin15-2, 2 KOSuper FeatherweightLévis

WBA interim super featherweight champion. Defends against Brisa Alfonzo on October 8 in Quebec City.

04
Amanda Galle13-1-1, 1 KOBantamweightMississauga

IBO bantamweight champion; only loss came in an undisputed title fight against Cherneka Johnson.

05
Sara Bailey7-1Light FlyweightBrampton

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.

06
Caroline Veyre11-2Super FeatherweightMontreal

Lost the WBC title on a disqualification in August, but beat the 50-win Delfine Persoon to win it in February. Still elite.

07
Mary Spencer10-4, 6 KOSuper WelterweightMontreal

Former WBA champion; back-to-back losses to Mayer and Robinson, but both were elite opposition with titles on the line.

08
Alexas Kubicki13-2, 2 KOFlyweightEdmonton

Only losses to Gabriela Fundora (undisputed) and at world level. Fights for the vacant WBC super flyweight title on November 29. Age 22.

09
Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse8-2, 2 KOHeavyweightSaint-André-Avellin

Former WBC heavyweight champion; competitive in defeat only to Claressa Shields.

10
Carolyn Redmond9-2Super LightweightGuelph

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

Heavyweight

1. Arslanbek Makhmudov · 2. Alexis Barrière

Oscar Rivas (28-1) listed as inactive — no bout since 2021.

Cruiserweight

1. Ryan Rozicki (WBC International champion)

Light Heavyweight

No verified elite active Canadian.

Thinnest men's division in the country.

Super Middleweight

1. Wilkens Mathieu (NABF + WBC Continental Americas champion) · 2. Steven Butler (WBA Continental Americas champion) · 3. Erik Bazinyan

Deepest men's division in Canada.

Middleweight

1. Patrice Volny

Super Welterweight

1. Brandon Cook

Welterweight

1. Custio Clayton

Status uncertain — no bout since Feb 2024; retirement rumoured but unconfirmed.

Super Lightweight

1. Artur Biyarslanov (NABF champion)

Lightweight

1. Lucas Bahdi

Super Featherweight

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.

Featherweight

1. Conall Treanor (Canadian Boxing Federation champion — full record unverified)

Bantamweight and below

No verifiable active Canadians found.

Women's divisions

Women's divisional rankings

Heavyweight

1. Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse

Middleweight

1. Tammara Thibeault (IBF + WBO champion)

Super Welterweight

1. Mary Spencer

Welterweight

1. Marie-Pier Houle

Inactive 13+ months.

Super Lightweight

1. Carolyn Redmond

Super Featherweight

1. Leila Beaudoin (WBA interim champion) · 2. Caroline Veyre

Bantamweight

1. Amanda Galle (IBO champion) · 2. Bree Howling (prospect)

Flyweight

1. Alexas Kubicki

Light Flyweight

1. Sara Bailey

Minimumweight

1. Kim Clavel (IBF champion)

What's next

Bouts that could shake this up

Oct 8

Wilkens Mathieu defends vs Vladimir Shishkin (Quebec City); Leila Beaudoin defends vs Brisa Alfonzo (Quebec City)

Oct 10

Lucas Bahdi vs Floyd Schofield, vacant WBA lightweight world title (Chicago)

Oct 31

Carolyn Redmond vs Gemma Richardson, vacant WBO International super lightweight title (Newcastle)

Nov 12

Steven Butler vs Erik Bazinyan (Montreal)

Nov 29

Alexas Kubicki vs Adelaida Ruiz, vacant WBC super flyweight title (Fresno)

Date TBC

Artur Biyarslanov vs Lindolfo Delgado, vacant IBF super lightweight world title (ordered)

Dec 12

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.

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