Naoya Inoue ascends to top of boxing's P4P rankings

Naoya Inoue has taken the top spot in the men’s pound-for-pound boxing rankings following a victory over Junto Nakatani in Tokyo on May 2, 2026. Inoue defended his undisputed junior featherweight titles with a decision win, marking his seventh defense. Oleksandr Usyk falls to second place after giving up his heavyweight titles while preparing for a final bout, with Deontay Wilder a potential opponent. Jesse Rodriguez, Shakur Stevenson, and David Benavidez round out the top five as they continue to build momentum in their respective divisions. Several fighters are currently seeking opponents for upcoming bouts, with some still finalizing arrangements for their next matches.

• 1:38 PMYahoo Sports — Men’s boxing top 12 P4P rankings: Oleksandr Usyk no longer No. 1