Welcome to the official Split Decision Welterweight Boxing Rankings for 2025 – updated monthly with the latest results, movement, and shifts in form.
These rankings are compiled by one of Split Decision’s analysts, using a consistent three-part evaluation model. While we reference recognised standards such as The Ring ratings, our monthly updates focus on recent form, meaningful opposition, and momentum – not promotional hype or title belts.
With its history of icons and current crop of champions, welterweight remains one of the most competitive weight classes in world boxing.
| Rank | Name | Record | Knockouts | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champion | Jaron “Boots” Ennis | 34-0-0 | 30 | USA |
| 1 | Vacant | – | – | – |
| 2 | Eimantas Stanionis | 15-1-0 | 9 | Lithuania |
| 3 | Brian Norman Jr. | 27-0-0 | 21 | USA |
| 4 | Mario Barrios | 29-2-1 | 18 | USA |
| 5 | Giovani Santillán | 33-1-0 | 18 | USA |
| 6 | Shakhram Giyasov | 17-0-0 | 10 | Uzbekistan |
| 7 | Jin Sasaki | 19-1-1 | 17 | Japan |
| 8 | Alexis Rocha | 25-2-1 | 16 | USA |
| 9 | Raúl Curiel | 15-0-1 | 13 | Mexico |
| 10 | Rohan Polanco | 15-0-0 | 10 | Dominican Rep. |
Wins, losses, and draws form the foundation of each fighter’s position. Activity matters — boxers must stay active to remain ranked.
The manner of victory or defeat counts: dominance, ring control, and the quality of the performance are factored in.
We assess recent form and strength of opposition — fighters must beat relevant, ranked opponents to climb the list.
Welterweights have long dominated pound-for-pound lists. See today’s stars in our Pound for Pound rankings.