Jaismine Becomes World No. 1 as Priya, Vishva Break Into Top Three in Latest Boxing Rankings

Indian boxing continued its remarkable rise on the global stage as the latest World Boxing Rankings brought further recognition to the country’s growing strength and depth across weight categories. 

Leading the charge was Jaismine Lamboria, who climbed to World No. 1 in the women’s 57kg division, while Asian champions Priya Ghanghas and Vishvanath Suresh surged into the top three of their respective categories.

The June 2026 rankings update underlined India’s emergence as one of the world’s leading boxing nations, with Indian athletes featuring in the Top 10 across nine of the 10 women’s weight categories and eight of the 10 men’s divisions.

The standout achievement came from Jaismine Lamboria, whose consistent performances on the international circuit helped her rise to the summit of the women’s 57kg rankings. Her ascent reflects the steady progress she has made over the last few seasons and further strengthens India’s growing reputation in women’s boxing.

Priya Ghanghas and Vishvanath Suresh were among the biggest movers in the rankings. The Asian champions broke into the top three in their respective weight divisions, highlighting the impact of their recent performances at major international competitions.

India’s women’s boxing programme once again showcased its extraordinary depth.

Minakshi retained her position as World No. 1 in the women’s 48kg category, while Preeti climbed to World No. 3 in the same division. The heavier weight categories also witnessed strong Indian representation, with Arundhati Choudhary (70kg), Pooja Rani (80kg), and Nupur (+80kg) all securing World No. 2 rankings.

The rankings further reinforced the consistency of India’s established stars. Former world champion Nikhat Zareen remained among the elite in the women’s 51kg category, while Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain continued to hold a strong position in the 75kg division.

Beyond the headline names, India’s depth was visible throughout the rankings table. Parveen was ranked 13th in the 60kg category, while Ankushita Boro narrowly missed out on a Top 10 spot at No. 11 in the 65kg division. Saweety, Sakshi, Sanju and Neeraj Phogat also maintained competitive global positions, further highlighting the country's strength across multiple weight classes.

The men’s rankings painted a similarly encouraging picture.

Sachin and Narender climbed into the Top 5 of their respective divisions following a string of strong international performances. Hitesh Gulia retained his World No. 6 ranking in the 70kg category, while Abhinash Jamwal occupied eighth place in the 65kg division.

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Akash and Lokesh also secured Top 10 rankings in the 75kg and 85kg categories respectively, adding further evidence of India’s growing competitiveness across men’s boxing.

Several other Indian boxers remained on the verge of entering the elite bracket. Ankush was ranked 11th in the 80kg category, while Deepak held the 12th position in the 70kg division. Jugnoo occupied 14th place in the 85kg category, while Harsh Choudhary secured a Top 10 ranking in the 90kg class.

Sumit and Kumar Naveen were both ranked 18th in their respective divisions, while Nikhil Dubey and Vishal were tied for 22nd place. The overall rankings reflect India's impressive standing in world boxing. The country currently ranks third globally in terms of Top 10-ranked athletes, underlining the effectiveness of its development pathways and high-performance systems.

India’s dominance is particularly evident in women’s boxing, where the country ranks second overall and leads the world in terms of athletes placed inside the Top 3 rankings. In the men’s category, India occupies a strong fourth position, highlighting balanced progress across both programmes.

Boxing Federation of India President Ajay Singh believes the rankings are the result of years of sustained investment and planning.

“These rankings are a reflection of the strong structures and systems that have been put in place over the past few years. From grassroots development to high-performance training, our focus has been on building a sustainable pipeline of talent,” Singh said.

“It is encouraging to see that today, almost every weight category features a strong Indian presence at the global level, firmly establishing India as one of the leading boxing nations in the world.”

India’s rise has been fuelled by consistent performances across elite and age-group competitions. Record-breaking campaigns at the World Boxing Cup Finals, strong medal hauls at the World Championships and continued success at continental events have steadily elevated the nation’s standing.

The latest rankings provide further evidence that Indian boxing is no longer reliant on a handful of stars. Instead, it is supported by a deep and expanding talent pool capable of competing across virtually every weight category.

With the Asian Games cycle gathering momentum and several major international tournaments on the horizon, India’s boxers now have the opportunity to convert their ranking success into podium finishes on the biggest stages. The latest World Boxing Rankings suggest that the country is well positioned to do exactly that.