Best American boxers: Looking at the Ring's top 10

The latest Ring Magazine rankings continue to spark debate, especially with Shakur Stevenson climbing the pound-for-pound list after his dominant victory over Teofimo Lopez. While The Ring rankings cover every weight class globally, it’s interesting to isolate just the American fighters and see who currently stands out from the pack. Using only the fighters listed in the latest Ring ratings shown, here is a top 10 ranking of the best American boxers across all divisions.

Best American boxers across all weights

1. Shakur Stevenson (25-0, 11 KOs)

Stevenson’s rise has been rapid. Now The Ring’s super lightweight champion and ranked No. 3 pound-for-pound, he is arguably the most complete American boxer today. His technical brilliance, slick defence and ring IQ separate him from most fighters. With victories across multiple divisions, Stevenson has become the clear standard-bearer for U.S. boxing since his dominant win over Teofimo Lopez.

2. David Benavidez (31-0, 25 KOs)

Ranked No. 8 on The Ring pound-for-pound list and highly placed at light heavyweight, Benavidez combines pressure and volume punching with impressive power. His aggressive style contrasts sharply with Stevenson’s finesse, but his rise through the rankings ensures he belongs in the P4P discussion, as one of the best American boxers.

3. Devin Haney (33-0, 15 KOs)

Haney remains one of the most skilled fighters in the sport and continues to sit near the top of the welterweight rankings. His jab, movement and discipline have helped him build an undefeated record and maintain relevance across multiple weight classes. Even without a current Ring title, his résumé keeps him firmly among America’s elite, with impressive wins against Vasiliy Lomachenko and Regis Prograis.

4. Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez (23-0, 16 KOs)

Rodriguez has quietly become one of the most respected fighters in the sport. Ranked highly pound-for-pound, his combination of speed, timing and finishing ability has elevated him above many bigger names. He represents the new generation of U.S. champions capable of dominating lower weight classes. “Bam” has easily beaten all challengers so far, and a potential move to bantamweight looks likely.

5. Vergil Ortiz Jr. (24-0, 22 KOs)

Sitting at No. 1 in The Ring’s super welterweight rankings, Ortiz continues to impress with relentless pressure and knockout power. His aggressive approach makes him one of the best American boxers to watch, and many see him as a future pound-for-pound fixture if he continues winning at the highest level. Many hope his legal troubles with Golden Boy are fixed, and Ortiz vs Jaron Ennis can happen. Interest around his next move continues to grow online, with fans searching everything from fight news to topics like buy Tether with credit card.

6. Jaron Ennis (35-0, 31 KOs)

Now operating at super welterweight in the Ring ratings, Ennis remains one of boxing’s most naturally gifted athletes. Speed, power and Ring IQ make him a dangerous opponent for anyone. His position in the rankings reflects both his talent and the expectation that bigger fights are still to come. 2026 looks set to be a big year for “Boots.”

7. Stephen Fulton (23-2, 8 KOs)

Fulton’s technical style and ring intelligence keep him firmly among the top American fighters despite setbacks. Ranked at featherweight, he remains a difficult puzzle for opponents and has shown the ability to compete at world level across divisions. His last defeat against O’Shaquie Foster at lightweight was disappointing for the loss and for the pre-fight weight failure.

8. Brian Norman Jr. (28-1, 22 KOs)

Norman exploded onto the world scene with impressive wins against Giovani Santillan, Derrieck Cuevas, and Jin Sasaki, before losing to Haney by unanimous decision, with scorecards of 117-110, 116-111, and 114-113.

9. Keyshawn Davis (14-0, 10 KOs)

A new entrant near the top of the super lightweight rankings, Davis is widely seen as one of the brightest prospects in U.S. boxing. His athleticism and confidence have already translated well to the professional ranks, and his rapid rise suggests major fights are approaching quickly. He’s had his troubles with making weight, but he looked focused and on top of his game in his recent win over Jamaine Ortiz, stopping him in the final round.

10. Bruce Carrington (17-0, 10 KOs)

Carrington’s climb to No. 3 at featherweight shows how highly The Ring views his potential. Fast, sharp and technically polished, “Shu Shu” recently became the WBC featherweight champion, defeating Carlos Castro by unanimous decision, to win the vacant title by ninth-round stoppage.

Final Thoughts

The Ring’s current rankings highlight a strong period for American boxing, with talent spread across multiple divisions rather than concentrated in one era-defining star. Stevenson leads the way, but fighters like Benavidez, Haney and Rodriguez ensure the U.S. remains deeply competitive at the elite level.

What stands out most is the blend of proven champions and emerging contenders. With fighters like Keyshawn Davis and Bruce Carrington climbing quickly, the next wave may already be forming behind the established names.

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