As kickboxing continues to grow on a global scale with promotions like GLORY, K-1, ONE Championship, and more, fighters are constantly jockeying for position in the media's eyes, and rankings. Every month, the Beyond Kickboxing board will compile kickboxing rankings for each weight class from Heavyweight to Flyweight, as well as the pound-for-pound rankings for both men and women.
No fighter in the top 10 at Women's Openweight (+59 kg), Women's Bantamweight (-57.5 kg), and Women's Flyweight (-53.5 kg) has been active this month.
POUND-FOR-POUND MEN
Tyjani Beztati (NR to 10) makes his debut in the pound-for-pound rankings. After defending his GLORY Lightweight title five times, and working his way up to the No. 4 spot in the division, the Moroccan decided it's time to challenge for another belt. Beztati impressed in his move up a division, putting himself squarely in the title picture with his performance against Endy Semeleer.
Petchpanomrung (9 to 8) defeated Kento Haraguchi by unanimous decision to successfully defend his GLORY Featherweight belt for the eight time.
Akihiro Kaneko (8 to 9) knocked out Kan Meng Hong in round three after having scored knockdowns in the first two rounds.
HEAVYWEIGHT (+95 KG)
Rade Opačić (6) knocked out Daniel Lentie in two rounds with punches. ONE's top heavyweight contender received permission to compete outside the promotion and made his way to Senshi in Bulgaria.
LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT (-95 KG)
Thian De Vries (8) defeated Yuya by technical knockout in the first round.
MIDDLEWEIGHT (-85 KG)
Michael Boapeah (2) defeated Ulric Bokeme (3) by unanimous decision.
WELTERWEIGHT (-77 KG)
Endy Semeleer (2 to 3) lost by unanimous decision to Tyjani Beztati (NR to 2).
Dmitry Menshikov (7 to NR) leaves the rankings after 18 months of inactivity under kickboxing rules.
LIGHTWEIGHT (-71 KG)
Tayfun Ozcan (6 to NR) is removed from the rankings after stating his intention to compete at higher weight classes. He defeated Majid Amarouche by unanimous decision in a 73.5 kg catchweight bout.
Kacper Muszynski (10 to 8) defeated Zhora Akopyan by unanimous decision in the quarterfinals of the 2024 K-1 World MAX tournament. He had to withdraw from the rest of the tournament due to a hand injury.
Stoyan Koprivelsneki (NR to 9) won the K-1 World MAX Tournament 2024. In quarterfinals he defeated Buakaw Banchamek by unanimous decision after scoring a knockdown on a high kick in the second round. In the semifinals he defeated Dengue Silva by unanimous decision, also scoring a knockdown in the second round. In the final he stopped Viktor Akimov in the first round with punches.
Tawanchai (8 to 10) falls in the rankings after 10 months of inactivity under kickboxing rules. His schedule for the rest of the year is already fully booked with Muay Thai matches.
SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT (-67.5 KG)
Petchpanomrung (1) defeated Kento Haraguchi (2 to 3) by unanimous decision to successfully defend his Glory belt for the eight time.
Miguel Trindade (3 to 2) defeated Abraham Vidales by unanimous decision. The Portuguese fighter looked the sharper and faster of the two, scoring with sharp low kicks and straight to his way to victory.
FEATHERWEIGHT (-64 KG)
Yuki Yoza (1) stopped Kongnapa Weerasakreck (NR to 6) in one round after sending him down three times. Kongnapa reenters the -64 kg rankings after a two year absence.
Tatsuya Oiwa (8 to 9) defeated Kento Ito by unanimous decision after scoring two knockdowns to capture the Krush -62.5 kg title.
SUPER BANTAMWEIGHT (-61 KG)
Tomoya Yokoyama (8) stopped WGP champion Cabelo Monteiro in the first round after three knockdowns.
Rémi Parra (4 to 6) lost by decision to Achraf Aasila (NR to 5).
Hitachi (10 to NR) is pushed out of the rankings.
Hirotaka Asahisa (3) defeated Zhang Lanpei by unanimous decision at 63 kg. This doesn't affect his ranking.
BANTAMWEIGHT (-58 KG)
Ryusei (3 to NR) leaves the rankings after stating his intention to move up in weight and relinquishing his KNOCK OUT Black Featherweight (-57.5 kg) title.
Shoki Kaneda (8 to 10) lost by majority decision to Takumi Terada (NR to 9).
Haruto Yasumoto (6) lost to Akif Guluzada (NR to 5) by unanimous decision. Guluzada delivered an impressive performance in his ONE debut, and at only 19-years-old showcased deep technical prowess.
Tatsuya Tsubakihara (10 to NR) who competed a division up and won by extension round decision is pushed out of the rankings.
SUPER FLYWEIGHT (-55 KG)
Akihiro Kaneko (1) knocked out Kan Meng Hong in round three after having scored knockdowns in the first two rounds.
Masashi Kumura (2) knocked out Antonio Orden with a left hook in less than a minute.
Kumandoi (4) lost to Wanchainoi by decision under Muay Thai rules. This doesn't affect his ranking.
FLYWEIGHT (-53 KG)
Issei Ishii (5) lost by unanimous decision to Pangtor Por.Lakboon under Muay Thai rules. This doesn't affect his ranking.
Koji Ikeda (6) knocked out Koki in the second round with punches at 55 kg. This doesn't affect his ranking.
Ryuki Matsuda (7) knocked out Khunsueklek Boomdeksiuan in two rounds under Muay Thai rules to capture the Rajdamnern stadium title in his second Muay Thai fight. A huge upset for the Japanese fighter. This doesn't affect his ranking.
WOMEN'S STRAWWEIGHT (-50.0 KG)
Erivan Barut (5) knocked out Reyhane Saeedi in two rounds.
WOMEN'S ATOMWEIGHT (-47.0 KG)
Koyuki Miyazaki (1) stopped former boxing world champion Samson C2M Muaythai & Fitness in two rounds.
Kira Matsutani (3) defeated Jung Yujung by unanimous decision after scoring a knockdown in the third round.
Phayahong (4) defeated Kana by unanimous decision under Muay Thai rules. This doesn’t affect her ranking.
Honoka Kobayashi (9 to 10) lost by extension round unanimous decision to Fu Sataka (NR to 9).
