WBC Champions
Current Title Holders by Weight Class
See the current WBC boxing champions in every men’s weight division, from heavyweight to strawweight. The World Boxing Council recognizes 18 professional weight classes, including the Bridgerweight division.
The list below includes the current full WBC World Champion in each division. Interim champions are listed separately so it is clear which boxer holds the primary WBC world title.
Fast Facts:
WBC Fast Facts
- The World Boxing Council (WBC) recognizes 18 professional men’s weight divisions, ranging from Strawweight to Heavyweight.
- The WBC’s green-and-gold championship belt features the flags of 161 member countries.
- The WBC introduced the Bridgerweight division between Cruiserweight and Heavyweight, with a weight limit of 224 pounds.
- The WBC pioneered the move from 15-round world championship fights to 12 rounds in 1983 as part of its efforts to improve boxer safety.
Current WBC Boxing Champions
| Weight Class | Weight Limit | WBC Champion | Country | Date Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavyweight | 224+ lb | Agit Kabayel | Germany | June 27, 2026 |
| Bridgerweight | 224 lb | Ryad Merhy | Belgium | May 30, 2026 |
| Cruiserweight | 200 lb | Michał Cieślak | Poland | September 14, 2026 |
| Light Heavyweight | 175 lb | Vacant | — | — |
| Super Middleweight | 168 lb | Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez | Mexico | October 31, 2026 |
| Middleweight | 160 lb | Carlos Adames | Dominican Republic | May 7, 2024 |
| Super Welterweight | 154 lb | Sebastian Fundora | United States | March 30, 2024 |
| Welterweight | 147 lb | Ryan Garcia | United States | February 22, 2026 |
| Super Lightweight | 140 lb | Dalton Smith | United Kingdom | January 10, 2026 |
| Lightweight | 135 lb | William Zepeda | Mexico | August 1, 2026 |
| Super Featherweight | 130 lb | O’Shaquie Foster | United States | November 2, 2024 |
| Featherweight | 126 lb | Bruce Carrington | United States | January 31, 2026 |
| Super Bantamweight | 122 lb | Naoya Inoue | Japan | July 25, 2023 |
| Bantamweight | 118 lb | Takuma Inoue | Japan | November 24, 2025 |
| Super Flyweight | 115 lb | Ricardo Malajika | South Africa | September 27, 2026 |
| Flyweight | 112 lb | Sergio Mendoza | Mexico | October 10, 2026 |
| Light Flyweight | 108 lb | Shokichi Iwata | Japan | March 15, 2026 |
| Strawweight | 105 lb | Siyakholwa Kuse | South Africa | May 16, 2026 |
Current WBC Interim Champions
The WBC may recognize an interim champion when the full world champion is temporarily unable to defend the title or when other circumstances require an interim championship. Interim champions are separate from the primary WBC World Champion listed above.
| Weight Class | Interim Champion | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Light Heavyweight | Willy Hutchinson | United Kingdom |
| Super Middleweight | Lester Martínez | Guatemala |
| Middleweight | Jesus Ramos | United States |
| Super Welterweight | Vergil Ortiz Jr. | United States |
| Super Lightweight | Isaac Cruz Jr. | Mexico |
| Lightweight | Jadier Herrera | Cuba |
| Super Featherweight | Ryan Garner | United Kingdom |
| Flyweight | Galal Yafai | United Kingdom |
Source: World Boxing Council official champions and ratings.
